About GEORGE C. BIRLANT & CO. (Antiques)
Founded by George Birlant in 1922, Geo. C. Birlant & Co. (Antiques) is one of the southeast’s most gifted estate auctioneers. Early on, Birlant was asked to auction the estate of a silent film star out west. The items which did not sell were consigned to him and shipped back to Charleston. That became the nucleus for his first antique shop. In the late 1920s, George moved into a storefront at the opposite corner of King and Clifford. He soon purchased the illustrious four-story, 37,000 sq. ft. “Enston Building” at 187-191 King Street. In 1932 the inventory was moved in...Read More
Established in 19221stDibs seller since 2016
Featured Pieces
HESTER BATEMAN Geo. III Sterling Sweets or Sugar Basket with Cobalt Glass Liner
By Hester Bateman
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of THE finest and most rare collectible Antique English Geo. III hallmarked STERLING SILVER hand pierced and engraved Sweets or Sugar Basket, retaining its original cobalt glass ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare early 19th century American Late Empire inlaid mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A rare and important Antique American mid-Atlantic region Late Empire Inlaid mahogany large Bowfront Chest of Drawers with checkered inlays, rosewood crossbanding (inlay), half-turne...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
PAIR Superb Antique English Sheffield Plate Rococo style Candlesticks, Acanthus
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This PAIR of superb Antique English period Geo. III "Old Sheffield Plate" Rococo style candlesticks are finely made with crisp mounts featuring shells and floral motifs as well as ma...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Superb Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Engraved 2-Handle Loving Cup
By William Wheatcroft Harrison & Co. 1
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This is a fantastic large, Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Two-Handle Adam style Loving Cup or Trophy Cup (UNinscrbied) with superb "Adam" style festoons and swags and plenty ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
PAIR Very Rare Antique English Copeland (Spode) earthenware "Chinoise" Plates
By Copeland Spode
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
PAIR of exceptional Antique English Copeland (Spode) earthenware or Ironstone Hand Painted "Chinoise" or "Mandarin" style Cabinet Plates. These plates are nearly pristine with vibra...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Ironstone
Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and Unusual Antique English hand-carved solid mahogany and leather top Campaign Writing Table or Desk with kidney-shaped drop leaves or flaps. The desk has a flip-top fitted rear with stationary slots, pen tray, double glass inkwells with brass lids...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
Rare Early 19th C. English Mason's Ironstone "Oyster Pattern" Imari Sauce Tureen
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the earliest Antique English Mason's ironstone imari decor Sauce Tureens, in the highly collected "oyster pattern" but more generally known as an imari decor. This tureen is ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Serving Pieces
Materials
Ironstone
Benchmade Bookmatched Flame Mahogany Perimeter Leaf Circular Dining Table
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional quality domestically bench made reproduction bookmatched flame or crotch mahogany radially veneered perimeter leaf Regency style circular dining table. 7' (84") diameter ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Charleston Battery Bench Cast Iron & Painted Cypress, 6 ft. double size
By Geo. C. BIrlant & Co.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This is the original Charleston Battery Bench with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and du...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Benches
Materials
Iron
Fab. Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Hepp. Style Small Display Cabinet
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This is a marvelous DIMINUTIVE Antique English superbly marquetry inlaid figured mahogany Edwardian Display Cabinet in the Hepplewhite style. This cabinet is profusely inlaid with r...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
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