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Outstanding pair of Victorian era repousse sterling silver goblets by George Lambert of Coventry Street in London, circa 1877. The goblets are in very good vintage condition with no...

A "remarkable" hand carved mahogany humidor box according to the appraiser has detailed carving of junk boats and temples, and recalls Victoria Harbor ...

Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters. Ready to display.

This beautiful antique Jewelry box was made from solid wood with original mirror and antique hardware on it. The top of the jewelry box c...

19th century Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish pierced brass and copper floor lamp. Beautiful Middle Eastern Islamic Syrian, Persian style brass floor lamp is handcrafted with Moorish calligraphy Arabian designs. Extremely fine antique Islamic floor brass lamp with Kufic Mamluk revival pierced foliate openwork’s chased and chiselled with Arabic calligraphy and figures. The Moorish brass shade is intricately hand-pierced with Islamic Tuluth writing and designs. Great exquisite Middle Eastern Asian Museum quality piece, beautiful desirable patina. Same floor lamp could be found at the Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. Hand-hammered decorative collector Islamic brass Moorish folk art Antique 19th century Middle Eastern floor lamp...

Signed lower right, 'H. Dearth' for Henry Golden Dearth (American, 1864-1918) and dated 1892. Provenance: Collection of George A. Hearn. Exhibite...

A large, brass lantern with six, beveled glass panels with scrolls at the bottom and top. The finish has a beautiful bronze tone with acanthus leaf accents and floral bobeches; 6 lig...

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Pair of Tribal Silver Bracelets, Aït Atta people, Morocco This very wearable pair of twelve point silver bracelets are part of an ensemble in which a...

This antique Ziegler carpet has a shaded royal-blue field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes around a central column of simila...

This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has an ivory overall field of stylized angled Garrus pattern, in a similar deep indigo border of stylized linked turtle palmettes, betwe...

Late 19th century figurative painting of the battle of Trevilians Station and of the wounding of Colonel Sackett June 11, 1864. Oil on canvas in giltwood frame. Signed or notated indistinctly lower right. Image, 20.25"H x 36.25"W. Military History Prior to 1865 The 9th New York Cavalry contained two companies from Cattaraugus County. It was mustered into the service October 1, 1861 and, until mustered out in July, 1865, lost 619 officers and men out of a total enlistment of a little less than two thousand. It participated in many battles and skirmishes and lost its colonel, William Sackett, who was killed at Trevilian Station, Virginia, on June 11, 1864. From the Albany Evening Journal, July 20, 1864: Another name is added to the list of hero martyrs who have fallen in the service of their country. Col. WILLIAM SACKETT, of the Ninth New-York Cavalry, (son of Hon. W.A. SACKETT,) was mortally wounded in the engagement, under Gen. SHERIDAN, at Pavillion Station, Va., and died on the 14th ult. As he was left behind, the sad intelligence of his decease has but just been received. Col. SACKETT had seen much service. He entered the army on the 22d of April, 1861, was appointed Major of the Ninth New-York Cavalry in October of the same year, was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonelcy in August, 1862, and in March, 1863, became commander of the regiment. He was with Gen. MCCLEELAN in the Peninsula campaign, was in all the cavalry actions of the campaign which followed, was with the army in its advance after the battle of Antietam, and in almost constant conflict with the enemy until after the battle of Fredericksburgh. He participated in most of the cavalry engagements under Gen. HOOKER's command, was in all the principal cavalry actions during LEE's invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1863, and was among the first engaged in the terrible conflict at Gettysburgh, where he performed distinguished service in holding a rebel brigade in check a long time while our forces were getting into position on the crest of the hill. He was active in the cavalry skirmishes which ensued in the latter part of the Summer. During the present campaign he was with Gen. SHERIDAN in all his brilliant expeditions up to the time when he fell. He died while leading a charge against the enemies of his country -- died, as he wished to die, doing his whole duty. He was brave, he was generous, he was unflinchingly faithful to the cause of the Union. He loved the old flag with a love that was stronger than life, and esteemed it glorious to fall in its defense. He was born in Seneca Falls, and was 25 years of age. When the great civil war broke out [William Sackett] was practicing law at Albany, N. Y., having a short time previous been admitted to the bar. In December, 1861, he was commissioned Major of the 9th Regiment of New York Cavalry, and taking the field served with credit in several engagements in which that command participated. On June 27, 1862, his immediate superior, Lieutenant- Colonel Hyde, resigned and three days later Major Sackett was commissioned to fill the vacancy. On the 30th of the following May he was advanced to the Colonelcy of his regiment, with rank from March 15, 1863. It is stated in "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" that the cavalry pickets commanded by Colonel Sackett fired the first shot at the battle of Gettysburg. He subsequently led his command, in a gallant manner, in numerous engagements, including the battle of Trevilians Station, fought June 10, 1864. There he received a mortal wound and died inside of the enemy's lines some three days later. The report that he had been severely wounded and was in the hands of the enemy soon reached his wife, who immediately determined to make an effort to reach and care for him, not knowing that he was already dead when the report reached her. The following correspondence, copied from Official Records published by the War Department, tells in most emphatic terms of her devotion. City Point, Va., July 7, 1864. General R. E. Lee, Commanding Confederate Army, Mrs. Sackett, the wife of Colonel William Sackett, who was wounded on the 11th of June, near Trevilians Station, Va., is here in deep distress and feeling great anxiety to learn the fate of her husband. Colonel Sackett was left at a house some two miles and a half from the station, in charge of...

Size: 33in H x 47in W x 16.5in D Drawer: 3in H x 10.5in W x 10.5in D Door opening: 17.5in H x 39in W Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1850 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Original finished, solid wood construction, hand carved, antique hardware, heavy, sturdy, normal age wear. Look at this Chinese Antique Hand Painted Buffet Table. It has about 150 years history with Black lacquer on front and yellow lacquer on the top. It is made of solid wood with beautiful hand painted Chinese forks...

A large German Hanau 800 silver mounted repousee and open work - cut and etched glass trumpet vase. Molded border with beaded rim, floral and putti motif w...

Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem of cape. Hook and eye closures along front opening. Quilted silk lining.

A rare treasure from the Victorian era, circa 1880! This ring features a 2.81 carat antique cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire, an exceedingly rare and sought after gem. The sapphire's vib...

19th century hand made and hand painted sponge ware pitcher. beautiful blue and white color pattern. Great for decoration or to be used as a flower vase.

“Kiku Byobu”, a six-panel chrysanthemum folding screen, Rinpa School, Meiji Period (1869-1912). Painted with several variations of white moriage chrysanthemums interspersed with sma...

Late 19th Century Upstate New York Oil Painting Landscape by Frances B. Clark Moody rural Hudson River School style painting of Upstate ...

A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style carved walnut three-piece salon suite. The high back intricately carved frames with floral and wreath design, comprising of a thre...

19Thc Pueblo Indian pine hand carved pine child's foot stool or bench.The condition is very good and strong.

Patinated bronze "Bacchanalia" after the celebrated 1762 model by Claude Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814), circa late 19th century. #1555 The figural group of two female figures...

Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond cluster ring set with old mine cut diamonds (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 18 karat yello...

19Thc Cherry one drawer stand with turned legs and wood peg & dovetailed drawer. This New England night stand or end table.

I LOVE the Cabochon Cut, so I find this Late Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Cabochon Ring just stunning. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the ring features a sapphire center, a diamond ha...

Details: Super sweet Victorian ring with moonstone and red garnets. Classic three stone setting with lots of character. The red on the garnets is a...

A Fine and Large Italian Florentine 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest on Stand. The ornately carved drop-front cassone with an allegorical in-rel...

Original oil on canvas, tonal-style landscape painting by listed, deceased, famous artist, William Keith (1838-1911). Painting features a group of majestic trees near a pond of water...

Details: Super sweet Victorian ring with moonstones and garnets. The ring is 14K rose gold, and has a lovely engraved pattern sounding the setting. There are 2—5mm x 3mm cabochon moo...

Gorgeous tonalist oil painting woman walking in field by pond with home in background by Willis Seaver Adams (American, 1844-1921), circa 1880. Trees and an amazing sky in the background add depth and interest to this beautiful piece. Signed "W. S. Adams" lower right corner. Condition: Previous restoration includes relining of canvas. Frame is vintage gilt molded and wood frame and shows previous repair of molding losses. Image size: 20"H x 24"W. Auctions records for the artist exceed $6,000. Willis Seaver Adams was known for his landscapes of the Connecticut River Valley. A relative recluse for much of his artistic life, his loneliness can be seen in much of his works. Oil miniatures were the focus for almost all of his later works. He is credited with over 425 oils, watercolors, and drawings. Willis Seaver was born in 1844 on a farm in Suffield, near the Connecticut River. He intermittently attended the Suffield Academy, and always wanted to be a painter. A wealthy doctor became his patron, and financed his studies in 1868 at the Royal Academy in Antwerp. When the doctor passed away, Adams returned home and struggled to make a living painting. After working for a photographer for three years, he opened his own studio. Adams helped organize Cleveland's first watercolor exhibit in 1876. Soon thereafter, he completed a portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes, then governor of Ohio, prior to his becoming President of the United States. This portrait enhanced Adams notoriety. In 1878, Adams traveled to Italy where he opened a studio in Venice, and became friendly with neighbor James Whistler. Prior to returning to Springfield, Adams lived in Florence, Italy for three years. He returned to became an instructor for the Springfield Art Association, and began to exhibit his works at the galleries of James D. Gill. His first one-man exhibit was held there in 1894. Other successful exhibitions took place in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Although his works garnered respectable prices and reflected his success, Adams felt he was due more recognition. In 1906, he moved to Greenfield, Massachusetts and converted a barn into a studio. There, he fell into relative obscurity, accompanied mainly by his dog, Collie. In 1921, Adams passed away. Examples of Willis Adams works can be seen at the Kent Memorial Library, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Suffield Academy. Several Suffield residents are thought to own Adams paintings.

The centerpiece of this 14k gold Victorian necklace is a beautiful diamond and sapphire element comprised of Rose Cut, Old European Cut, and a sapphire cabochon. The piece is symmetr...

This amazing platform rocking chair was found on a Ranch and it has amazing undisturbed original surface.The seat and backing are in oil cloth -leather like upholstery which is all ...

A magnificent late 19th-century French oak display cabinet, showcasing elegant craftsmanship and neoclassical influences. The central two-door cabinet features ribbon and garland mul...

Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container. It has six compartments that lock ...

Beautiful pair of Chinese glazed terra cotta foo fogs roof tiles. Amazing sculpting details and colors.

Late 1800s antique firewood box with artistic Brass Panels Tavern imagery Rectangular shape six sided with a slope. Preowned vintage original c...

Late 19th Century Italian School Oil Painting Bread and daily work of the people Original oil painting over relined canvas Canvas dimensions approximately 12" x 16" Frame dimensi...

This is a very good example of a Meiji Period Sendai Tansu in Keyaki wood. This one-part tansu dates to circa 1880 and is in very good overall condition a...

Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) A very fine and charming triptych group of three oil on canvas laid on board titled "An Allegory to Spring" each panel depicting different playful and joyous scenes of putti and a cherubs reminiscent of spring, love and peace. The center panel depicting a seated putto, crowned with flowers, a standing putto behind him holding a sack of arrows and a seated cherub facing him next to a watchful peace dove on top resting of a flower bouquet. The left panel depicting a seated putto next to a standing putto with a freshly harvested apple. The right side panel depicting a standing cherub holding a fig branches with leaves. All three-in-one panels within individually carved giltwood frames. All panels signed at the lower left: Ferd. Wagner, circa 1890. Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) was the son of Passau Ferdinand Wagner Senior, a teacher at a vocational art school who began training him professionally at a young age. After traveling to Italy in 1867-1868, he continued with his art studies at The Munich Academy of Arts led by Peter Von Cornelius and Julius Schnorr...

1890s Victorian five Sardonyx shell Cameo 14k yellow gold bracelet. The 1890s Victorian five sardonyx shell cameo 14k yellow gold bracelet represents a significant intersection of a...

Oil portrait of an elegant young woman arranging flowers 19th century, initialed "J.M." Wonderful oil painting housed in a gilded frame. The painting shows a young woman arr...

Hand Forged Metal & Wood Garden Bench Rustic Seat Furniture Antiques Dealer LA. Large 19th century Art Nouveau hand forged metal and wood slats ga...

This spinach jade snuff bottle stands out from others because of the surface etching of a crane and its offspring, we are told. This snuff bottle is in very good condition with its original parts, as far as we can tell. Jade snuff bottles such as this, epitomize elegance and tradition in Chinese artistry. Crafted meticulously from precious jade, these diminutive vessels once held powdered tobacco, serving as ornate accessories for affluent individuals during the Qing Dynasty. Jade, revered for its symbolic significance and believed mystical properties, adds allure to these bottles. Spinach jade is a variety of jadeite, a mineral prized for its rich green color and translucency. This particular type of jadeite exhibits a deep green hue with darker veining, resembling the color of spinach leaves, hence the name. The intensity of the green can vary, ranging from light to dark shades. Spinach jade is highly valued in traditional Chinese culture and is often used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative objects. Its distinctive color and unique patterns make it sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of gemstones and lapidary art. Of rectangular section, the squared bottle with gilt-incised neck and domed lid with ivory...

The shaded mid-blue field with an overall design of bold light blue, taupe and mole-brown palmettes linked by delicate floral vine and by bold serrated leaves enclosing smaller palme...

Stylish antique Victorian sapphire & pearl crescent moon pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s) Cornflower blue sapphires & pearls graduate in size from 2mm t...

This vintage Chinese noble steed horse sculpture is hand craft with exquisite detail which was very common in horse sculptures crafted during the Tang Dynasty. Especially for imperia...

This pair of Rococo Revival cast bronze figural sconces attracted attention at an estate sale auction in Los Angeles. We found them irresistible. We are still scouring the pieces int...

This fantastic antique peacock bangle from the Mughal period was made in the mid-late 1800's and is complete with red, blue, and green enamel on 22K ye...

Antique, 19th century Asian Middle Eastern collector two person wooden camel saddle with ornate brass mountings and iron reinforcements. 19th Century Midd...

The Spelling Manor living-room chandelier. A very Fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and Crystal Thirty-Three Light Twelve...

A simple, brass stem in an "L" shape - with the light pointing down. Perfect for a corner. The empire shaped, hand-blown glass shade is intricately etched with a flower motif and the...

Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in the north eastern united states. Most likely of Pennsylvania origin. Red stain grain ...

These two Ironstone tureens are in mint condition and both have labels.

This antique 1890s pendant brooch watch combines diamonds, seed pearls, and intricate green enamel, crafted in 18k yellow gold for timeless elegance. Manual watch Center stone: 3 ol...

Gorgeous late 19th century Tonalist landscape painting of foothills and oak trees in the style of Willard Leroy Metcalf circa 1900. Inscribed "M" in circle monogram lower left corner and on frame verso. Presented in original rustic giltwood frame. Image size: 6"H x 8"W. Framed size: 8.5"H x 10.5"W. Tonalist are usually intimate works, painted with a limited palette. Tonalist paintings are softly expressive, suggestive rather than detailed, often depicting the landscape at twilight or evening, when there is an absence of contrast. Tonalist paintings could also be figurative, but in them, the figure was usually out of doors or in an interior in a low-key setting with little detail. Tonalism had its origins in the works of the French Barbizon school and in the works of American painters who were influenced by them. California Tonalism was born when the emphasis in California landscape painting passed from the grand landscapes of works like those of Thomas Hill and William Keith's early career, to more intimate views of a domesticated landscape. At the same time, the parallel Pictorialist Photography...

19th century original blue painted sled with three painted pugs (dogs) on the center top of the sled. There are manufacturer PMC maker marks on the side. On the base Paris Manufact...

Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White shell abalone Inlaid Middle Eastern Mirror. Antique Middle Eastern Moorish mirror in the Turkish Syrian Ottoman style. Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid with white shell, each piece of inlay is out lined with pewter wire. The intricate design crown over a rectangular frame surrounded with hand carved wood border, the mirror is flanked by two ornate ornaments, all resting on two inlaid feet. This mirror is one of the best levantine mirror...

A large impressive antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu cabinet (kitchen chest) in 2 sections, made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Chestnut woods. All original...

Why is Birmingham famous for jewellery? In the 19th century, Birmingham was the birthplace of the industrial revolution with factories, workshops and crafts springing up all over, le...

A fine and large English mahogany and brass fitted portable apothecary or medical case containing numerous original bottles, a scale, literature and other accessories. The piece is f...

19th century barber's pole hand carved hand painted Antique barber's pole 5.5" diameter x 42" high The support measures 9" wide x 34" high Good antique condition The...