William IV Mahogany Double-Sided Partner's Library Writing Table or Desk

George IV Mahogany Pedestal Partners' Desk, Circa 1830 The George Iv mahogany partner's desk has a molded rectangular top with a gilt tooled green leather inset writing surface abov...

Late Regency Mahogany Hat or Coat Stand, Circa 1840 The mahogany hat stand has three series of four hangers of reducing sizes. The stand sits of four elegant splayed legs with smal...

Spode Porcelain Botanical Named Specimen Dishes, After William Curtis, A Pair, Circa 1810-20 A superb pair of Spode porcelain botanical dishes with a gilt border and to each end a r...

Mocha Creamware Double Earthworm Tankard, Circa 1800 The mocha creamware jug is encircled by two different bands of the earthworm design. One band is in an unusual red and blue and...

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, circa 1810 The extremely large figure depicts Venus, Aphrodite of the Classical Greek legend. This model is of great rarity. Venus, is superbly painted, depicted in purple robes with green edging as she rise from the foam of the sea The condition is excellent. Only one other example is known- see below. Dimensions: 24 1/4 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide x 8 inches deep See: Myrna Schkolne, Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840, Family, Friendship, Play, & Classical Subjects, Vol 4, Page 186, Figure 194.37 from the Collection of Arnold and Barbara Berlin, although this example is plainly decorated with a white dress with scattered flowers and a Greek Key border to the plain base. History of Venus Venus is the Roman goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Venus was born from the foam of the sea after Uranus, the sky god, was castrated by his son Cronus. She was carried to the island of Cythera by seashells and then to Mount Olympus, where she became the wife of Vulcan, the god of fire. Venus in Art Venus has been a popular subject for artists since ancient times. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman, nude or partially clothed, and is often accompanied by symbols of love and beauty, such as doves, roses, and apples. Some of the most famous depictions of Venus include the Venus de Milo, a marble sculpture from the 2nd century BCE, and the Venus of Urbino...

Majolica Model of a Cat, Earthenware with Majolica Glaze, Possibly William Brownfield, 19th Century The figure of a cat is modeled as an orange-brown cat with almost a mane. It is p...

Elegant William IV writing table, top with an inset black leather writing surface framed with burlwood veneer and gilt bronze edge, on a giltwood base with a black leather foot rest...

Edwardian mahogany wood partner's desk, rectangular with tooled leather top and nine drawers. Dealer: S138XX

Beautiful Mahogany Partner's Desk with glass knobs. Top refinished and everything else cleaned and ready to go! Two wide drawers per each side with smaller drawers below. Beautiful c...

A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table USA, Late 19th Century Carved oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 27"D x 30"H. Goo...

In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...

A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk, library table, or center table By Gustav Stickley (original label present) USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 3...