About Acroterion
'Acroterion' [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uhn] is an ancient Greek architectural term meaning the highest ornament. The fine antiques company A C R O T E R I O N founded in 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York and curated by proprietor Randal Dawkins, MFA Sotheby's Institute of Art, London, 2004.
Established in 20121stDibs seller since 2013
Featured Pieces
Gillows of Lancaster Parcel-Gilt Rosewood Tilt-Top Center Table, circa 1825
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and important circa 1825, English regency, George IV period, parcel-gilt rosewood center table by the legendary firm Gillows of Lancaster, the large circular tilting t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880
By Edmé Samson
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine last quarter 19th century Samson porcelain vase of covered baluster form painted in Japanese Edo Imari style, the original lid with foo dog finial and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
English Late Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Writing Table, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English, George IV / William IV, late regency period solid mahogany double-sided library writing table of rectangular form and rare scale, the tooled-edge dark gray leather top in...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Irish George III Brass Bound Mahogany Peat or Turf Bucket, c. 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful large Irish George III circa 1780 peat, turf, or kindling bucket of solid mahogany stave construction and round tapering form with brass banding and pivoting handle, Edwa...
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Tin
Louis XVI Neoclassical Fauteuils Attributed to Georges Jacob, Pair, circa 1785
By Georges Jacob
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine pair of French, circa 1785, late Louis XVI fauteuils having tall tablet form backrests on channeled vertical supports issuing shaped arms ending in 'dolphin-nose' arm-rests ab...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1795 English late George III period mahogany double-sided library or writing table of rectangular form, the replaced gilt-tooled 'coral' leather inset top with square re...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English late George II, early George III period mahogany bachelor's chest of rectangular form, the square edge or 'caddy' top with cross-banded border above cockbeaded brushin...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scottish Double-Sided Mahogany Library Table of Large Scale, circa 1875
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1875 Scottish solid mahogany double-sided library or writing table of very large scale and rectangular form by Glasgow cabinetmakers Francis & James Smith, LTD. (original ena...
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George III Brass Bound Pierced Mahogany Bucket, circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A very fine circa 1790 English coal bucket of brass-bound mahogany pierced stave construction with upper side handles and possibly original brass liner. Additional measurements: 15.8...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Brass
Flemish Baroque Ebonized and Faux Tortoiseshell Painted Mirror, circa 1650
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite mid-17th-century Dutch or Flemish baroque mirror or looking glass, the original ebonized and faux tortoiseshell painted frame having geometric design with beveled reentr...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood, Paint
English Regency Mahogany Champagne Cooler or Log Bin of Large Scale, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A magnificent English circa 1830, George IV / William IV period neoclassical mahogany champagne cooler of rare large scale and sarcophagus form, the thick rounded-edge 'cushion' rim ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wine Coolers
Materials
Brass, Lead
English George II Solid Mahogany 'Pillar and Claw' Tilt-Top Table, circa 1740
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1740 English George II period 'pillar and claw' or tripod table of robustly drawn form and solid mahogany construction, the circular single-board top revolving on 'bird-...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Pedestals
Materials
Metal, Brass
