French Louis XV Parquetry Dining Table Circa. 1900

Uncommon rectangular form cast iron pub table. Circa. early 1900's. Highly detailed casting with original painted wood top. Rustic, industrial finish. Could be enjoyed as a console, ...

A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...

Louis XV-style table with a shaped top over an apron resting on large stylized curved leg with carved shoulder. Top is beautiful burled walnut. Condition is good with wear to surface...

Antique French Louis XV walnut marble-top dining table is a truly unusual find! Sculpted from exquisite French walnut and luxuriously veined rouge marble, it combines the best of bot...