DETAILS An antique or vintage metalware fruit or center bowl by Roycroft. STYLE Arts and Crafts PLACE OF ORIGIN United States MAKER Roycroft (East Aurora, New York, 1895-1938) | Founder: Elbert Green Hubbard (American, 1856-1915) MARKS Stamped (base): cypher / Roycroft. PERIOD Early 20th century DATE Circa 1920 DIMENSIONS Width 12 Depth 12 Height 4.5 inches
DETAILS The top of this elegant, antique French fruitwood chest of drawers was fashioned with two inset panels within a beautifully moulded edge, and sits over three, slightly oxbow drawers and a serpentine apron. This piece retains the original, rococo gilt bronze hardware of the Louis XV period. Notice the crisply carved details and tightly scrolled feet. It is a...
DETAILS TITLE Lalla Rookh, An Oriental Romance (Persian: Lala-Rukh) PUBLISHER Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans (Paternoster Row, London, England, 1724-c. 1950) BINDING Red leather gilt embossed bound hardcover binding; gilt edge pages ILLUSTRATED Black and white engravings LANGUAGE English EDITION 19th edition SUBJECT(S) Romance; poetry; prose; fiction AUTHOR(S) Sir Thomas Moore (Irish, 1759-1852) PERIOD Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Early...
DETAILS Two Victorian period antique, leather bound books. With marbled end papers. With decorative armorial bookplate (front endpaper): William Robert Mercer. PLACE OF ORIGIN England | United Kingdom TITLE The History of Our Lord; As Exemplified in Works of Art, with that of His types; St. John the Baptist; and other persons of the Old and New Testament. In Two...
DETAILS A two of antique, heavy, cast bronze wall lights. Possibly originally components of an architectural built-in light fixture or large torchiere light. Now adapted as wall sconces. PROVENANCE According to the owner these were formerly installed in the grand hotel staircase of The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1918-present). Architect: Warren and Wetmore (New York) STYLE Rococo Revival | Louis...
DETAILS This antique, 19th century, silver frame is a European design, but made in the Goa area of India. It is cast and hammered and the corners are mounted with decorative rosettes and topped with a cross finial. It probably once held a scripture or a religious painted scene. PLACE OF ORIGIN India MARKS Marks: Francis Fernandes 11-1-48. PERIOD Mid...
DETAILS Of Swedish or Norwegian origin, each antique chair features very bold, carved rocaille designs on the crest rail, center of the apron and on the knees of the cabriole legs. Notice, also, the fine carving on the back splat and the decorative H-stretcher. Upholstered in red velvet. This very dressy set makes a big impression. STYLE Rococo COLOR(S) Red...
DETAILS This beautiful, early antique looking glass mirror features an elaborate, hand carved, pierced frame that displays a basket of flowers, within a cartouche, on the crest and scrolled, rococo, foliate designs on the sides and bottom. The pierced details reveal the shaped mirror beneath. It is a wonderful, usable size and will lend an elegant touch to a special...
DETAILS Two mirrored wall sconces with single candle arm. Brass mounted over wood. Probably former altar fragments. PLACE OF ORIGIN Italy | Europe DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS (2) Width 11 Depth 7 Height 21 inches
DETAILS An antique French Dutch Delftware style covered garniture urn, of baluster form with a domed lid with a bird finial. The tin-glazed earthenware is decorated with cobalt glazes on a white ground showing a scene of a man standing blowing a horn. A late 19th century French example modelled after an early 18th century Dutch urn. STYLE Rococo Revival...