Camphor Wood and Pig Skin Covered Trunk from the Estate of Bunny Mellon

This fine classical carcel lamp would originally have had a burner and glass shade but now is fitted for electricity and will require a tole or cloth shade...

This urn made in France was produced as a decorative object circa 1920. Designed as a Louis XVI style urn with classical rams head handles the large-bodied urn rests on a raised block set up on a stepped base. Once possibly painted in a marbled fashion with gilt trim (when disassembled for wiring the lamp shows traces of these things within fitted areas and at the edges) and details the zinc urn...

This Italian marbled terra cotta ball comes from Oak Springs Farm, the Virginia estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon. The sphere is late 19th century and has been set on a well-turned walnu...

This very nice carcel lamp now converted to electricity comes from the estate and Paul and Bunny Mellon and formed part of the decorations of their home Oa...

This fine old lamp made of tin, gilded brass and cast bronze would have had a burner at one point but now has been converted to electricity It comes from the ...

This heavy and impressive crystal art object made mid-1950s is cast and then carved and engraved. The considerable amount of technical skill required shows a master at his craft. The hand created first then set with the globe second and after cooling the engraved longitude and latitude lines, continents and islands engraved creating the whole. Unsigned but completely worked by hand the piece is simple and dramatic without being overwhelming. It shows a considerable amount of wear on the ground smooth pontil but otherwise is in perfect condition. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may had been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damage which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read the 1st dibs user agreement...

Highly carved camphor wood trunk / hope or blanket chest. Trees, figures and sail boat motif. Very nice original condition and finish. Brass ...

Chinese red lacquer pig skin trunk, the interior is lined with sea blue fabric. Inside the top there is an applied calligraphy tablet. The brass lock hi...

An exceptional and difficult to find green leather camphor wood trunk with hand painted floral decoration and brass detail. Makes for an interesting and useful coffee table. All orig...

Painted leather camphor wood trunk, the top is double brass studded with brass framing. It is painted with a floral center cartouche and borders and...

19th century camphor wood trunk with brass straps and corners, the hinged lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, the sides of...

China trade brass bound black leather covered camphor wood trunk. The top and case are framed by brass corner mounts and brass tacking with a reserve of brass tacking on the center o...