19th Century Grandfather Clock in Oak with Painting Scene from Tam O' Shanter

In the noted horology book "Britten's Old Clocks and Watches", G.H. Baillie defines a Grand Sonnerie movement as follows: "A form of quarter-striking in which the hour last struck is also repeated at each hour." It works like this, striking the quarter-hour on one gong and the hour on a second, slightly lower-toned gong: At 3:15 the clock strikes once on the higher chime to indicate the quarter hour, followed by three strikes on the lower chime to indicate the hour. At 3:30 the clock strikes two times on the higher chime (half-hour), followed by three chimes on the lower gong (hour). This way, if you are within hearing distance of the clock, day or night, you can tell exactly what time it is at each quarter hour A "petite sonnerie...

A good 17th century oak chair with carved back and original patina of a lovely attained gloss , the chair glows of age with beauty. The Chair ...

Pair of Windsor Chairs 18th century sizes aproximate, slight difference in height due to wear over the centuries

Mahogany Georgian Candle box measurements are approximate

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany chairs measurements are approximate.

Exceptionally large and impressive wall clock by the eminenant clockmaker "CAUSARD HGR DU ROY SUIV.T LA COUR" in remarkably fine original condition the gilding brilliant and the ...

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood accent yoke back chair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and dark brown lacquered finish. This 19th century Chinese chair featur...

A 19th Century Chinese cypress painting table with an unusual, very clean design and a beautiful, soft patina that begs to be stroked. Antique Chinese tables made of cypress wood...

A Chinese hand-carved yumu wood yoke back armchair from the 19th century, with rattan seat, painted scenes and lacquered finish. Called yoke because the back resembles a yoke for oxe...

A Chinese 19th century low Kang chest displaying a natural patina and a light brown lacquer. This chest showcases a rectangle shape with an overhanging top and a recessed panel on its front. The wood grain is enhanced by the light brown lacquer highlighting the natural patina. The legs are well finished with rounded feet. The lid is hinged and features a Chinese ingot shaped lock. This Chinese 19th century low Kang chest with natural patina would be a graceful storage unit in any home, perhaps in a bedroom at the foot of a bed, filled with blankets and pillows.

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simpl...

Originally a black lacquer cabinet, but much of the lacquer have peeled off, revealing the lovely wood underneath. Only the middle doors open, the panels on the left and right are se...