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Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation and Accession Goblet
By Thomas Goode
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive engraved goblet was created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of England and coronation. Crafted by Thomas Goode & Co. around the coronation on June 2nd 1953, this vessel would have been a treasured souvenir of the joyous occasions. The historic events are marked by an engraving around the rim of the glass, which reads: "The Coronation of Queen...
Category
20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Pair of Silver Candelabra by Thomas Bradbury
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important set of George V silver candelabra by famed English silversmiths Thomas Bradbury & Sons are some of the finest the firm ever created. A high level of refinement is impa...
Category
20th Century English Georgian Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Yates Gold Cup
By Hannah Northcote
Located in New Orleans, LA
Remarkable in scale and artistry, this George III-style cup and cover was created by the famed London silversmith Hannah Northcote. Set on a circular foot and taking the form of a vase, the cup features two leaf-capped handles and a detachable domed cover crowned with a bud finial. Astounding in craftsmanship given the scarcity of gold at the time of its creation, the sentimental message engraved within the frontal cartouche indicates the prestigious provenance that further distinguishes this cup.
Originally commissioned by Robert Peel, the father of 19th century British Prime Minister Robert Peel, the gold cup...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
C.J. Vander 994-Piece Silver Flatware Service
By C.J. Vander
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pristine and immense in its breadth, this 994-piece silver set, created by the renowned C.J. Vander of London, is in a class of its own. When silver was the coinage of Great Britain, silver flatware sets became affirmations of economic prosperity and affluence. Only the most prestigious families could afford a set of twelve place settings. This complete Vander service comprised of almost 1,000 grapevine pattern pieces, with service for 60 people for a seated meal and service for 82 people for a buffet, was a monumental commission. All of the pieces are held in a remarkable seven-drawer velvet inlaid mahogany case, emphasizing the grandeur of this exceptional set.
Vander created silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions, now incredibly rare. Known for their elaborate designs and intricate engravings, Vander was one of the last remaining English flatware makers to employ the age-old method of hand forging flatware, where each piece of silver starts out as an ingot and is formed by a silversmith using a Hammer. After the pieces were forged, they would be hammered flat, polished, chased and decorated, and then polished again, all by hand. Though time-consuming, such craftsmanship ensured a product that was superior in every possible way. It was this firm's steadfast commitment to quality that made them the favorite of both royalty and nobility alike throughout Europe.
Over 117 pounds of weighable silver, this 994-piece set includes:
82 table forks
82 soup spoons
82 table knives with stainless steel blades
82 dessert forks
82 dessert spoons
82 dessert/cheese knives with stainless steel blades
82 tea spoons
60 fish forks
60 fish knives
60 coffee spoons
60 pastry forks
60 grapefruit spoons
60 butter knives
37 table serving spoon...
Category
20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her crown for the first time. Considering the widespread popularity of the event, commemorative objects such as this became highly desirable, as people around the world sought remembrances of the joyous occasion.
This glass is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition. One side reads "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953," while the other displays the initials "ER II...
Category
20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Russian and Pillar Cut Glass Plate by Hawkes
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant in its shape, this stunning cut glass plate by T.G. Hawkes & Co. exhibits the brilliant Russian and Pillar pattern. Combining two of Hawkes pat...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Bohemian Crystal Goblet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of Czech artistry, this Bohemian glass goblet exhibits carefully carved scenes of stags within wooded landscapes that evoke th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Glass
Materials
Crystal
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an intricate, balanced design. The face is crafted of chased silver in a foliate motif with fully hallmarked numerals by London silversmith James Stedstone Gouldsmith. The clock is a three-train movement run by three silver-plated weights and a mercury pendulum. The three weights power the time, the hour chime and the quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or Westminster chimes.
Known commonly as “grandfather” clocks, it was not until the late 19th century that longcase clocks garnered this name. According to the origin tale, two brothers named Jenkins owned the George Hotel...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Art Deco Trombone Cocktail Shaker
By Napier Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker takes the form of a stylized slide trombone. In the glamorous "Roaring Twenties," new musical styles including jaz...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
In this expertly rendered black basalt bust, Mercury, the fleet-footed Roman god of commerce, communication and transport, is depicted in a winged h...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless mahogany Regency-style library desk features refined design elements prevalent in England during the early 19th century. Lockable drawers with elegant brass hardware pr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hardstone and Rosewood Centre Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable rosewood centre table attributed to legendary firm Gillows showcases masterful craftsmanship and stunningly rare hardstone specimens. The table's base is ornately crafted, complete with lion's paw feet, emphasizing the quality of the wood. The most impressive element of this beautiful piece of furniture, however, is the exquisite inlaid table top. Featuring eighteen semi-precious and hardstone specimens artfully arranged in alternating geometric shapes, rare stones like gem quality Lapis Lazuli, Egyptian porphyry and Siberian amethyst dazzle the eye. Other stones and specimens inlaid in square, circle and hexagon shapes include pyrite lapis lazuli, malachite, green aventurine, agate of amethyst, greek spartan porphyry, labradorite, fossilized wood, occhio di pavone, brèche verte d'égypte, sicilian jaspers, blood stone, spanish brocatelle, siena brocatelle, convent siena and nero antico. The sheer variety and superb quality of these features is an overwhelming visual delight and a triumph of craftsmanship.
Hardstone pieces such as this were popular among the British aristocracy...
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Center Tables
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Porphyry
Tiffany Studios Red Favrile Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted from a deep and vibrant red glass, this luminescent Favrile vase was made by the legendary Tiffany Studios. Of all the Favrile glass hues, red is ...
Category
20th Century American Vases
Materials
Glass
Griotte Rouge Vases Attributed to Charles-henri-Joseph Cordier
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fashioned of rare and precious griotte rouge marble and gilt bronze, these vases embody neoclassical elegance at its finest. Borrowing its forms a...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
George III Pembroke Table attributed to Ince & Mayhew
By Ince & Mayhew
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary George III-period Pembroke table by London cabinetmakers Ince & Mayhew displays the understated sophistication of the late Georgian era. The surface of the table — including both the central panel and the signature Pembroke hinged flaps — is beautifully detailed with satinwood marquetry, inlaid with a fan medallion and foliate motifs executed with the greatest precision and craftsmanship. The table is set upon slender, tapering legs. The design is indicative of the rising influence of and interest in Neoclassical patterns, favoring motifs from nature or Classical antiquity over the extravagance of the Rococo style.
William Ince and John Mayhew joined their skills as furniture designers and cabinetmakers, opening a firm together on Broad Street in 1759. Over the next forty years, the duo would execute many commissions, and develop a volume of engraved designs entitled The Universal System...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Satinwood
George III Mahogany Wine Cooler Pair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and important pair of George III mahogany wine coolers epitomizes the graceful Neoclassical aesthetic championed in the Georgian style. Crafted of the finest quality mahoga...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wine Coolers
Materials
Ormolu, Zinc
Art Deco Tantalus by Louis Prodhon
By Louis Prodhon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Art Deco coromandel and chrome-plated tantalus by Louis Prodhon allows one to enjoy the finest libations in style, even in the company of greedy hands. Crafted of luxurious coromandel and chrome, this marvelous case holds three square-cut glass Baccarat decanters. The purpose of the tantalus was to keep one's favorite beverages safe from unwanted consumption while still showcasing the contents within. To gain access to the liquor, simply insert the key and turn to unlock the handle and remove the decanter of your choice.
Found in India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia, coromandel, or calamander wood, is one of the most distinctive timbers in the world. Known for its distinct black and hazel striped coloring, this desirable wood has been used for centuries to make furniture, stringed instruments, and precious personal items such as this remarkable decanter box.
Established by the Royal...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
19th-Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite details of this hand-carved Italian giltwood mirror are matched in grandeur by its notable size. Nearly 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, this mirror is an extraordinary feas...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Moser Vase with Gilt and Enamel Bird
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional avian motif graces this large glass vase by the revered Czech firm Moser. The raised enamel bird is matched well by the gilded amber glass. ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Vases
Materials
Enamel
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box or...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Pastel Favrile Glass Dinnerware
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of Art Nouveau design, this dinnerware service for 12 from Tiffany Studios is composed of pastel-hued, opalescent green ...
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Holland Circle by Baumann and Kinzelbach
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing item is almost certainly a Holland Circle by German scientific instrument makers Baumann & Kinzelbach. The Holland Circle, sometimes referred to as a Dutch Circle, was used in land surveying and is a precursor to the theodolite, an optical instrument for measuring angles. Baumann and Kinzelbach were based in Stuttgart, Germany, and in addition to crafting surveying instruments...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
George VI Commemorative Ruby Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This etched and gilt ruby glass vase celebrates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12, 1937. The vase features remarkable details, including a crowned monogram, floral...
Category
20th Century English Vases
Materials
Gold
Blue & Pink Snapdragons Vase with Cover by Camille Fauré
By Camille Fauré
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate pink flowers seem to burst forth from this blue Limoges enameled vase by Camille Fauré, decorated with vibrant snapdragon motifs. Layers...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Wedgwood Black Basalt Lions
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
These stately and imposing lions each recline on a rectangular base, their splendidly carved faces and paws rendered in fine detail, their tails wrapped around their haunches. Caught in repose, the lions wear wise, almost pensive expressions, but Wedgwood's masterful rendering of their musculature hints at the power and ferocity of these magnificent creatures.
This work is executed in black basalt...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Camille Fauré Enamel Chrysanthemum Vase
By Camille Fauré
Located in New Orleans, LA
Delicate orange chrysanthemum flowers bloom in this enameled vase by Camille Fauré. Executed using his signature technique, the vase's copper form is cov...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Foil, Silver Leaf
Fabergé Glass Box
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully rare, this superb silver-mounted cut glass toilette box was crafted by legendary Russian jeweler and artisan Peter Carl Fabergé. The rou...
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented ...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important homage to love, this large black basalt figure is an impressive example of Wedgwood's artistry and imagination. Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is standing amongst billowing clouds with a pair of doves at his feet. Gazing towards earth with one hand shielding his eyes, the other hand holds an arrow. His bow and quiver rest at his side, ready to take aim. "CUPID" is etched into the base.
Considered a crowning achievement of Wedgwood, black basalt was created by blending manganese with an iron-oxide rich slurry procured from coal mines called carr. In addition to the impressive color, this combination also provided additional strength and solidity. While it initially proved challenging to fire because of its weight, that same characteristic was advantageous in creating ornaments, lending stability to library...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Wedgwood crimson dip bas-relief covered jug features an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of grapevines bordering the rim. De...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the timeless grandeur of the Art Deco period, this Tiffany & Co. France travel clock is composed of luxurious nephrite jade and quartz. Th...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Gold
Wedgwood Tricolor Sauceboat
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Wedgwood sauceboat is crafted of tricolor jasperware, one of the firm's rarest creations. The sauceboat's classic form displays a be...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Serving Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Flora Danica Carving Fork and Knife by Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
The porcelain handles of this knife and fork are finely hand-painted with botanical specimens native to Denmark in this beautiful Flora Danica carving utensils set. Created by the le...
Category
20th Century Danish Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
English Cameo Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely English peach cameo glass vase decorated with a leafy vine motif. Excellent condition.
Circa 1880
Measures: 5" diameter x 9" high.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Vases
Materials
Glass
Amber Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This large, tulip-form amber glass cornucopia vase is covered in an elegant acid-etched floral motif. Terminating in a bronze hand and resting upon a m...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Thirst Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker by Asprey & Co.
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New Orleans, LA
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker t...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Barware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Rosso Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Potpourri Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of rosso antico marble and gilt bronze potpourri vases epitomize opulent artistry. A popular material for sculpture in ancient ...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Stone, Bronze
Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celeb...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
Moser Pink Glass Pillow Vase
By Moser Glassworks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pink opalescent glass distinguishes this elegant Moser pillow vase. An intricately executed sculptural hawk glides amongst golden clouds, while gilt rigare...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bohemian Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Materials
Mahogany
Mt. Washington Glass Cologne Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare and extraordinarily beautiful cologne bottle from Mt. Washington Glass Works features a dense yellow foliate motif overlaid above r...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century French Secrétaire by Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and intricate marquetry characterize this rare secrétaire by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, one of the most popular French ébénistes of the 19th century. Th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp. With a removable well and holes for storing pens ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
By William Bateman II
Located in New Orleans, LA
The unbridled boldness of William IV-period silver design is on full display in this grand silver gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversm...
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Inkwells
Materials
Silver
19th Century Chilean Huaso Stirrups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare pair of Chilean wooden stirrups are true gems. Also known as estribos, these stirrups are carved from a solid block of wood. Tak...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chilean Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. A product of Regency ingenuity, this dish is crafted with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
18th Century Mahogany Irish Games Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Irish games table is as functional as it is beautiful. Crafted of Cuban mahogany, it serves as a console table when not in use, but the top folds out to reveal a gre...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Elkington & Co. Garniture Set
By Elkington & Co., W. Albert Willms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary enameled silverplate and crystal dish set by Elkington & Co. exemplifies one of the company's earliest and most celebrated ventures into champlevé enamel work. Ins...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Garniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Wonderful doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make this inkwell as functional as it is beautiful,
circa 1890.
Dimensions: 18 1/4” wide x 11” deep x 5 1/2” high.
The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: “To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.” Due to malachite's relatively close proximity, Russian tsars could easily obtain the malachite they needed to decorate their lavish palaces, such as the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, paneling walls and commissioning beautiful inlaid works of art. Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objects d’art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over 200 examples of this “palatial” malachite...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Louis XIV Inspired French Linen Press
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in sumptuous parquetry and doré bronze, this majestic Louis XIV inspired French linen press displays the characteristics of superior craftsmanship and luxurious design seen in the creations of the iconic Françios Linke. Crafted of sumptuous kingwood, the glorious parquetry door opens to reveal six compartments used to store linens, such as those for the bedroom or even the dining table. The masterful woodwork is flawlessly balanced by intricate doré bronze mounts in the form of Neoclassical floral swags, garlands, plumes and acanthus scrolls. The delicately spiraled doré bronze feet give the cabinet a sense of lightness and balance. Enhanced by a beautiful rouge marble top, this elegant linen press is an excellent example of late 19th century French furniture...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Linen Presses
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV-Style Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This refined ten-light chandelier is a grand example of 19th century French opulence. Crafted in the Louis XV style, this fixture emits a soft glow tha...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
John Henry Belter Rosewood Armoire
By John Henry Belter
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest furniture forms created by John Henry Belter, this armoire is a testament to this legendary cabinet maker's talent. Recognized as a Pioneer in design and craftsmans...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
French Marquetry Billiard Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully constructed, this French billiard table was almost certainly made for an aristocratic country house of the 19th century, an age when ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Game Tables
Materials
Bronze
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the prisoner of war camps were skilled artisans long before they were soldiers, and because of the long duration of the conflict and cost of care, their captors encouraged detainees to use their skills to create objects to be sold at civilian open markets. Because of the intricacy of these fascinating objets d'art, very few of these models have survived the test of time. This masterpiece is impeccably detailed with soldiers and cannons lining the platforms. Adding to the rarity of this piece is that it has moving parts, as only a scant few model carvings were ever created with such mechanical accuracy. The soldiers have movable arms, while the guillotine features a movable "blade" for added authenticity.
By many accounts, Napoleonic prisoners of war...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the fervor for all things ancient pervaded the decorative arts. Rich in neoclassical elegance yet possessing an exotic worldliness, pieces such as these were extremely popular as Grand Tour souvenirs among members of the British aristocracy...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Chinese Export Silver Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Chinese export silver mirror is a work of exotic beauty. Elegantly shaped and monumental in size, this looking glass is held within ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Mirrors
Materials
Silver
