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
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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 ...
Category
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
Fabulous Antique English Flame Mahog. Chippendale Style Large Desk w/leather
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
This is an extraordinary Old/Antique English highly figured flame or crotch mahogany Chippendale Style Very Large Desk. It may be used as a partner's desk, but the back side is fini...
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Finest Antique 19thC English Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Perdonium or Coal Hod
Located in Charleston, SC
An amazingly fine Antique English 19th Century neoclassically inlaid mahogany Perdonium or Coal Hod with various exotic woods inlays, original tin liner. This might be the finest pe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
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
Fine Antique English Burr Walnut Console or Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
A Terrific mid 19th century Antique English burr walnut Library Table or Console Table (or Side Table!) with exceptional barley twist legs that support the top terminating in a lovel...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Rare Antique late 18th C. Federal Period Brass & Wirework Bowfront Nursery Guard
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a marvelous period, late 18th century "Adam" style wirework and brass trim bowfront Fireplace Fender with original blackened wire work hand woven in Adam swags. The wirework...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
Fabulous Antique English Early Sheffield Plate Armorial Engraved Lg. Tea Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly one of THE Finest Antique English Sheffield Plate oblong two handle Large Tea Tray with sterling Rococo applied mounted border and one of the most exceptional hand eng...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Copper
Early 20th C Federal Style Hand Carved Mahogany Piecrust Edge Tilt-top Tea Table
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a magnificent Federal Style (or Federal Revival) early 20th century bench made solid mahogany Piecrust Edge Tilt-Top Tea Table with birdcage action. The top is exceptionally...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
We have been bench making bespoke British furniture for the past sixty years by the same proprietary cabinetmaking family in the south of England. They produce some of the most fant...
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Elm, Burl
Fine Antique English Original Painted Pine & Ceramic Tile Washstand or Drybar
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderful ORIGINAL Hand Painted and stencilled Antique English Pine Washstand or Drybar with original ceramic tile backsplash of pear motif tiles (all in great condition). This pi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dry Bars
Materials
Ceramic, Pine, Paint
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