Mid-19th Century Furniture

Victorian Classical coin silver baby cup, ca 1860. Baluster bowl with cast leaf-capped double-scroll handle and raised foot. Chased leaf and tendrils forming frame (vacant). Beaded a...

Meant to be used as ornament and typically placed in a hallway. Well carved overall. Shows lots of age and is in good condition.

"In Rooms Withdrawn and Quiet" stone lithograph from the Rilke portfolio by Ben Shahn, circa late 1960s. It is presented silver painted wood frame with cream and signed in the stone ...

This wonderful piece comes in 2 parts, the base has a board that can be unfold. The works of painting is incredibly well done with all the use of age.

Windsor chair English c1840 in excellent condition with broad arms and very good colour 116cms high 67cm across arms 65cms deep seat 47cms

Title: "The Varied Panther of Nature's Palette" Description: This 19th-century coloured engraving, crafted with the meticulous hand of German illustrator Johann Eberhard Ihle and en...

Bring an authentic French countryside touch to your kitchen with this large antique kindling pot. Crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1870, the important cache pot is round in shape and dressed with a wrought iron handle attached with rivets. The simple, traditional kitchen accessory is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich polished finish throughout. Versatile, the big pot could also be used as a big waste basket, a wine or beer cooler...

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest from the channel islands, comprising of 2 sections.  Cornice decorated with greek ...

A delightful Meiji Period Japanese bronze lion and crocodile on a root wood base. A skilfully hand crafted piece that encapsulates the splendour of each animal from the lush lions mane and muscular body to the scales and ridges of the toughened skin of the crocodile. The expressions of both the lion and the crocodile are clear and crisp, caught in the midst of a battle for life and death. The lions eyes...

Set of Six French Provincial Carved Beech Dining Chairs W/ Hand Woven Rush Seats Mid 19th Century. Made in France

Title: "Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated" Description: This horizontal collage exhibits a selection of marine mollusks from the "Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire N...

French Restoration bronze mantel clock set, France, 1820-1830s. 1 clock and two candelabras. Original golden patina 2 centuries old. Represents a Ro...

Fir wedding chest complete with original hardware. Very good condition, decorated in faux wood with 6-pointed star. Front and flat and 4 prongs on the sides. Inside storage drawer wi...

Circa 1860 English Mahogany Campaign Desk with inset brass pulls and inset tooled gilt black leather top constructed in three sections - the top section with three drawers; each of ...

This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Reyhanli region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Due to its outstanding quality, the old Reyhanlı kilim is highly acclai...

Decorated fir cabinet with interior shelves, name and decoration on the frame. Original hardware, parse painting on the sash. Reference measurements at the frame. Other pictures or ...

Title: "Lion-tailed Macaque - A Portrait of Wild Majesty" Description: This 19th-century coloured engraving, a creation of the German School, portrays the distinctive Lion-tailed Ma...

Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marker This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies. Indicated on the inside of the lid. The case is made of met...

Antique Baluch Rug Antique Rug Middle of 19th Century North East Persia, Baluch Rug In this Baluch rug of the head and shoulders type, the border is recessed at right angles in the...

Incredibly scarce and wonderful John Vogt & Cie (pre- Tressemanes & Vogt) Limoges France tall coffee pot and matching large, lidded sugar bowl. The coffee pot is 10" tall with squash...

This original hand-colored map is from the "Atlas National Illustré," a work by Victor Levasseur, a French geographer and cartographer known for his richly illustrated maps. The map is a steel engraving, which was a common and precise method for creating maps at the time. The inclusion of the publisher's name, A. Combette from Paris, and the addresses of the various contributors to the map's creation, like the engravers Laguillermie and Rainaud, adds to the historical context of the piece. The margins of the map are adorned with detailed illustrations that serve as a visual encyclopedic reference to the region's geography, economy, and notable figures. The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and cultural significance. The text included in the map's design provides statistical information, a map legend, and discussions about the land, local curiosities, notable personalities, products, and commerce, which would have been invaluable for education and reference at the time. The 'Atlas National Illustré' is celebrated for its combination of cartographic detail and artistic embellishment, making it a valuable cultural artifact. It represents the height of decorative map-making in the 19th century, alongside the works of John Tallis and Archibald Fullarton. This uploaded image is a detailed and colored map of the Département de la Gironde from Victor Levasseur's "Atlas National Illustré." Similar to the other maps from this series, it features a central map with the title 'Dépt. de la Gironde' at the bottom. Surrounding the map are decorative vignettes and elements that bring to life the cultural and economic aspects of the Gironde department. On the left, there is likely statistical information about the department and its subdivisions, reflecting the population and administrative details. This is framed by images that may represent the local industries and natural resources, such as wine, which is a central feature of the Bordeaux region located within Gironde. The right side of the map contains a textual history and descriptions of the region, coupled with portraits of notable figures, possibly historic personages or contributors to the region's cultural and economic development. The illustrations often include agricultural products, symbols of commerce, and scenes of daily life, as well as architectural landmarks. The presence of wine bottles, barrels, and vineyards in the illustrations would be indicative of the Gironde's prominence in wine production, particularly Bordeaux wines, which are esteemed worldwide. These engravings serve to emphasize the richness of the land and the sophistication of its products. Maps from this era, especially those by Levasseur, are notable for their combination of art and education, providing a snapshot not only of the geography but also of the societal and economic conditions of the time. The detailed engravings also suggest that this map was as much a decorative piece as it was a functional one, intended for display and reference by those interested in the illustrated region. The Gironde department in France is renowned for its significant contribution to the wine industry, particularly through the Bordeaux wine region. A bit more about the important places within Gironde and the types of wine the area is known for: 1. **Bordeaux**: The capital city of the department and the heart of the wine region. It's not only an urban center but also a hub for the wine trade. 2. **Médoc**: North of Bordeaux, known for prestigious châteaux and wines like Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe. 3. **Saint-Émilion**: East of Bordeaux, recognized for its full-bodied red wines and the picturesque medieval town. 4. **Pomerol**: Also near Saint-Émilion, smaller than its neighbor but equally renowned, particularly for Château Pétrus...

This print depicts three turtles, each with distinct patterns and colors on their shells and skin: 1. **Top Turtle**: This turtle has a relatively dark shell with light markings that emphasize the ridges of the scutes (the individual plates that make up the turtle's carapace or shell). The plastron (the belly part of the shell) appears to be lightly colored with dark seams. The skin of the turtle is striped with light and dark bands, suggesting a pattern that may help with camouflage or identification among species. 2. **Bottom Left Turtle (labeled 'a')**: This specimen has a shell with a more vibrant green color and bold, light-colored markings. The plastron is red with a symmetrical pattern, which is quite distinctive. This coloration may be characteristic of a particular species or could be an artistic interpretation to highlight anatomical details. 3. **Bottom Right Turtle (labeled 'b')**: The shell of this turtle is green with a lighter central area and dark borders on the scutes, while the plastron is a contrasting red with a white pattern. The green color extends to the skin, with lighter stripes on the limbs. The print shows illustrations of turtles, and it seems to label them as "Emys picta" and "Emyde peinte," which could refer to painted turtles...

A 19th c. English doghouse for a small dog in the form of a Georgian townhouse in lovely original faded ochre paint with a pitched gable roof with two chimneys with double chimney pots. Great painted detail including 12 over 12 double hung sash windows with stone headers, elliptical fanlight overdoor window and grand arched door frame.

Pair of candelabras with two branches of light each in gilt and sculpted bronze. Their decor is inspired by Rocaille motifs of asymmetrical foliage that coils upward, creating a live...

A paint and gilt decorated mirror. The light wear to paint and gilding adds much charm.

This collage presents a curated anthology of mollusk illustrations, emphasizing the elegance of their spiral forms—a hallmark of marine gastropods. Each image, a hand-colored engravi...

Amazing and scarce JUDAICA object, we have here one of the most touching jewish objects we had for a long time, this small silver dowry box was made in Algeria in the early 19th century, it is all covered with symbols of jewish faith and of couples, the sliding lid has 2 flanking birds with hamsa (protective hand) on each side and a flower vase in the middle. one side shows two flanking lions with a tree in the middle and the other side shows again two big and two small birds with a flower bowl in the middle, front side has a key hole and next to it there is the Hebrew inscription ס״ט״" which says Siman tov or in English "a good sign" it is taken from the wedding blessing, underneath the lock there is another inscription with the name ״עזיזה בת אברהם בן חמו״ which is the name of the bride, her father and her grandfathers name. the box is full marked a lot of times with the silversmith mark, every side of the box is marked. this box was probably ordered by the grooms family to hold the jewelry they are giving to the bride as dowry, this type of objects are rare and there are just a few of them on museum collections. DOWRY (Heb. נְדֻנְיָה), the property a wife brings to her husband at marriage; the Yiddish equivalent, nadn, is from the same root. The custom of nedunyah became clearly defined and institutionalized only in the talmudic period. In biblical times, mohar (מֹהַר), whereby the groom bought his wife from her father (Gen. 24:53; Ex. 22:15–16; Hos. 3:2), was the accepted practice. It was then customary that the groom give the bride gifts, and that she bring certain property to her husband's home upon marriage: slaves, cattle, real estate, etc. (cf. Gen. 24:59–61; 29; Judg. 1:14ff.; I Kings 9:16). Evidence of the custom of nedunyah is to be found in Tobit (7:14; 8:21) and in the Assuan papyri (Cowley, Aramaic, nos. 15, 18). Gradually, mohar was superseded by the ketubbah custom according to which the husband merely assumed the responsibility of compensation to his wife in case he divorced her: he had to pay her 200 zuzim if she had been a virgin at the time of marriage, and 100 zuzim if a widow or divorcée (see *Ketubbah). By talmudic times, the institution of nedunyah was prevalent; the father gave a dowry to the bride since the daughter was excluded from paternal inheritance. Fifty zuzim (equivalent to the worth of 180 grams of silver) was the minimum amount a father was obliged to give to his daughter (Ket. 6:5). Parents usually gave much more, according to their social standing. Community funds provided the dowry for an orphan or a very poor girl (ibid.; cf. Sh. Ar., YD 251:8). In case of her father's death, the brothers of a minor girl were obliged to give her the minimum dowry, and the court estimated how much her father would have given her above the minimum dowry. The sum was then taken out of the father's estate and given to the daughter upon majority (Ket. 6:6; 68a–69b). In the absence of such an estimate, each daughter was entitled to receive one-tenth of the value of her father's estate in money, or in valuables (Yad, Ishut, 20:4–7; Sh. Ar., EH 113:4). If the father was unable or unwilling to pay the promised dowry at the betrothal ceremony, the groom could refuse to marry his bride (Ket. 13:5; Ket. 108b–109a). Insistence on exact payment of the promised dowry, however, was frowned upon by later rabbinic authorities (Rema to Sh. Ar., EH 2:1). In certain communities it was customary for the groom's father to make a dowry contribution equal to that of the bride's father (Ket. 102b). The dowry, whether given in real estate, slaves, money, or chattel was recorded in the marriage contract (the ketubbah) and in some instances one-third or one-fifth of the actual value of the dowry was added to the sum mentioned in the ketubbah. Based upon a decree enacted by *Simeon b. Shetah (first century C.E.), the Talmud ruled that the husband and his entire property were liable for compensation as stipulated in the ketubbah, either in case he died (when she collected the sum specified in the ketubbah from the heirs) or in case he divorced his wife (Ket. 82b). For the status of the dowry and the husband's rights and obligations, see below. The rabbinic enactments (Takkanot Shum) by R. Jacob *Tam and by the rabbinic synod of the communities of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz (Germany) stipulated that if a woman died...

Victorian walnut kidney writing table This Victorian walnut kidney writing table was made circa 1870. It is of a dramatic kidney shape with the top in b...

This is a beautiful vintage Murano Glass 12 arm chandelier. The glass has a slight iridescent gold hue to the glass. It’s in wonderful vintage condition, no chips or cracks to glass

This stunning Italian White Carrara Marble Wall Sink is a 19th-century masterpiece, beautifully hand-carved in the Louis XVI style. The intricate carv...

A pair of antique oak benches to put alongside a farm table or provide seating in any room. These two are in very good antique condition with very nice color and patina. Sturdy with ...

Swiss alp print of a women from Luzern region in a nice frame with his original calendar

Guéridon basculant Napoléon III en bois noirci burgauté à décor de fleurs plateau de forme circulaire polylobée repose sur un pied tripode Bon état général...

19th Century copper kettle, having a shaped handle, turned finial on the lid and a shaped spout. Circa 1860.

Yellow painted French tole lantern. 19th century lantern with glass-paneled sides. Suitable for a table top or can be wall-mounted with the addition of a bracket. Lantern is not elec...

A set of four Mid-19th century buff terracotta antique garden urns of campana form with a beautiful pale patina and attractive weathering that only...

Elevate your garden with this pair of 19th century French cast iron planters. These tall-style planters come with matching bases and a sleek white finish, adding elegance to any outd...

A circa 1840 well decorated tole tray now on custom coffee table height stand. The tray features the Goddess of the Dawn, Eos in Greece, Aurora in Rome, with her chariot & winged hor...

A striking vintage Coastal Primitive credenza. A classic credenza design with an incredible patina from time. Lots of great storage below. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A George IV highly figured oak tripod side table attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top made from a single, solid piece of oak, with a frieze drawer on one end, raised on a turne...

A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning th...

A rare antique Balkans Empire style marble-top bedside cabinet. circa 1830 Born in Southeastern Europe in the first half of the 19th century, most like...

A Regency Gilt wood Overmantle mirror from the earlier part of the 19th century, with its origianl glaas bevelled plate and ebonized reeded inner slip. The frame with the broken pedi...

A Very Fine European Life Size Cast Iron Garden Statue of the Goddess Aphrodite modeled after the Aphrodite Napels Frejus now at the Louvre Mus...

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, depicting naked woman with a very end, with long hair and turgid breasts flying the American flag, on the back large vessel with sails unfu...

Filleted oak chest of drawers with hand-carved curl-lock drawers. Vienna 1800 Excellent state of conservation. Measures of reference to the frame Other imagesand information at cust...

Constructed with a central rod and many separate blown glass balls interrupted by gilt metal disks issuing the curved arms, the arms lined with multiple rosettes with large hanging p...

A sculpture of great presence. It’s difficult to say when this work was created, but judging by the erosion of the stone - and the delicate nature and almost mold like features of th...

This is an antique morning room chair. An English, rosewood and embroidered silk cotton side seat, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Exquisite upholstery over a beautiful...

A beautiful "drop" table lamp in full brass with original handmade string shade. Designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman. This model 61046, is the larger version of the mo...

Antique Chinese Basket. Chinese Antique Basket of woven rattan, reeds, wood, and clay with lacquers. A beautiful example, this basket is very...

Add a touch of elegance to your space with this 1950s French Limestone Wall Fountain. Made from authentic limestone, its intricate shell-like carvings create a unique and refined loo...

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting, Mahogany Framed glass& Mirrored Pediment, Reads: DISPENSING DEPARTMENT , With Gold Lettering behind the glass, with pair Carved scroll s...

A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850 A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey. The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint. With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body. During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...

This elegant 19th century Ersari Chuval rug is a work of art that will enhance any space with its carefully chosen color palette and sophisticated patterns. Traditional motifs embroi...

Period Antique American Empire Bench Sofa With Classical Empire Scrolled Arms and Feet. Flame Mahogany Wood Trim Over Solid Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...

French chest of drawers in French oak 1850. Crafted from the finest French oak, this stunning cabinet exudes a timeless beauty that enriches any room. The wood has been carefully c...

Period Antique American Victorian Rococo Revival Bench Sofa With Classical Victorian Hand Carved Scrolled Arms and Feet and Pierced Carved Crest Rail. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied seat foundation. A very solid, quality hand made piece of history - all in very good condition (excluding the fabric upholstery which is badly worn). Provenance: Purchased From the Estate of Larry Flynt...