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A very beautiful Rococo-Revival, Chippendale style chair in mahogany with ribbon-back carving. Exquisitely carved and articulated ribbon back framed by acanthus carved foliates. Chai...

One of a kind! Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Red Ruby as its stunning centerpiece, accented with spark...

Gould, John and Richard Bowdler Sharpe. A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds. London, 1849-61. This plate: Orthorhynchus Ornatus. Original lithographs hand-co...

Centering a rectangular cushion cut emerald weighing approximately 0.56 carat total Natural Colombian in origin - transparent medium green and prong set No indications of oil clarity...

Georgian, sterling silver, footed, two-handled "sweetmeats" dish with liner, London, 1784, Thos. Daniell - maker. Measures: 8" wide (from handle to handle; 5 1/2" wide not measuring...

This pair of antique Wedgwood creamware baskets and stands was made in England circa 1840. The baskets and their stands feature an impressed basketweave pattern and arcaded borders. ...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de Harem (Egypte)'. Old print depicting a harem woman from Egypt. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée d...

Ca. middle/late 18th. century ring, 14K Rose Gold band with a 'Giardinetto' (small garden) openwork crown with Silver and Yellow Gold top. Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natur...

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This stunning early Victorian daisy cluster ring is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct g...

A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining their original brass knobs, supported on a plinth base. Very attractive color and fi...

A fine and rare Anglo-Indian padouk wood cabinet on chest, the upper section with paneled doors opening to reveal 11 shelves lined in Fortuny style fabric over a central pull out she...

Hallmarked in London in 1838 and 1840 by Benjamin Smith III, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Meat Dish and Matching Cover, features shaped reed and shell borders, e...

This pair of Wedgwood soup tureens, along with a set of eight Wedgwood dinner pates, were made in England circa 1840. Both the soup tureens and the matching set of eight large dinner...

Original hand-painted Neapolitan gouache entitled "Eruz de Gennajo 1839." An excellent example of the classic Neapolitan School view. Unsigned. Displayed in an archival mat with an o...

This set of five Coalport Porcelain dinner dishes was made in England circa 1830. In the center of each one is a bouquet of exquisite hand-painted flowers. The close-up images show...

Set of Six Chinese export birds Paintings on Pith Paper, 19th Century A refined series of six Chinese export paintings depicting birds amidst del...

French bronze figure of a striding lion, circa 1860 Signed by Louis Vidal (1831-1892).

Antique print titled 'Forester'. This print depicts a hound dog. Published by Pittman, circa 1835.

Chinese Pheasants Yoshizawa Setsuan (1809-1889) Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. Painting inscription: Setsuan Houyou Upper seal: Y...

Magnificent French 18 kt chandelier earrings c. 1800 are featherweight, and of amazing workmanship with their enamel daisy, geometric lower design, cannetille coils and three small bells...

Fine George III style large carved and gesso decorated rococo mirror having foliate, scroll and rocaille carving with gessoed surface and showing traces ...

A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830. Note: ...

Pyramid studded varnished wood body, gilded wooden legs, with two doors and bottom drop-down shelf, featuring interior glass shelves and original ke...

JEAN-BAPTISTE CAMILLE COROT (1876 - 1875) PAYSAGE D’ ITALIE 1866 (Melot 7 iii/iii) Etching, plate 6 ¼ x 9 inches, Third state after the removal of the text but before the random scr...

The receiver plate supporting eight candle arms with slip over drop hung drip pans these alternate with upper kick arms these with drop hung canopies and triangular spires, the balus...

This regal mid-19th century pendant centers on a gorgeous green foil backed emerald beautifully collet-set in gold. The emerald is presented in a sparkling frame of antique cushion c...

American portrait miniature by Thomas Story Officer, Woman in a White Gown, Signed "T.S. Officer, Pinxt", The 1830s The American portrait miniature signed by Thomas Story Officer depicts a beautiful young woman, her red hair “Coeffure a la Chinoise”, sitting in a red chair confidently looking out towards the painter and us, the viewers.  She wears a white dress with a pin in the center of her chest.  Based on her style of dress and her hair, we believe this was painted while Officer was in Philadelphia. It is signed to the lower right "T.S. Officer, Pinxt" along at edge. The reverse has a small oval glass Dimensions: 3 inches high x 2 3/16 inches wide x 1/4 inch deep Reference: Thomas S. Officer: Miniature and Portrait Painter, Gardner Library,  Author: Merri Lou Schaumann. Born in Carlisle in 1810, this gifted artist trained in Philadelphia, traveled extensively and won awards for his paintings. In 1872, James Miller McKim wrote a series of reminiscences for the Carlisle Herald newspaper about the places and people of Carlisle in an earlier day. He wrote that “David Smith, a boot and shoemaker, had two sons… one of whom early developed a taste for art and finally devoted himself to miniature painting as a profession. He was a contemporary, and for a while, a rival of Mr. Thomas Officer, though I believe he never reached the celebrity attained by that gifted young artist. Mr. Officer, by the way, was one of the last miniature painters of any eminence produced by this country, the daguerreotype and photographer having come in to sweep away the entire profession.” Thomas Story Officer was born in Carlisle on August 15, 1810, to cabinetmaker John Officer and his second wife Margaret. He trained in Philadelphia with the well-known portrait painter Thomas Sully and began his career there in the 1830s. Officer left Philadelphia occasionally to paint portraits in Mobile, Alabama in 1837, in Richmond, Virginia in 1845, and in New York City from 1846-1849 where he became a member of the National Academy of Design. In 1842, Officer intended to travel to Mexico and needed a passport. He asked Attorney Charles B. Penrose, formerly of Carlisle, to write a letter of recommendation for him. In his letter to Fletcher Webster, Esq., Penrose wrote, “This will be handed to you by Thomas S. Officer, Esq., a friend of mine, and a native artist of Pennsylvania, who is a gentleman of great talents and respectability. Intending to visit Mexico, he wishes to procure passports at the State Department…”  Officer was issued a passport in July 1842. He was described as 30 years old, 5’ 11” with a “full and round forehead, bluish-gray eyes, an ordinary nose, medium mouth, ordinary chin, sallow complexion with an oval face and brown hair.” Officer went to Mexico and later to Australia. In 1854, he opened a studio in Sandridge, Australia, and while there he “entered several oil portraits in the 1854 Melbourne Exhibition preparatory to sending them to the 1855 Paris Exhibition.” Officer left Australia, and in 1855 he settled in San Francisco where he would spend the last years of his life. He set up a portrait painting department in James Johnson’s photographic gallery in San Francisco. In 1857, Officer received a bronze medal for his oil portraits exhibited at The First Industrial Exhibition of the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco, as well as awards at several other exhibits in 1858. A short piece in the San Francisco newspaper, Alta, on October 30, 1859, read, “Mr. Thomas S. Officer, the talented portrait painter, lies near to death’s door and is in pecuniary distress. Out of the many to whose pleasure he has contributed by his gay, social manners, as well as by his pleasing artistic productions, may there not be found someone who will extend a helping hand?”  Officer died on December 8, 1859. Almost an entire column in the January 18, 1860 edition of the Carlisle Herald, was devoted to a very long and informative obituary of Officer taken from the Alta, California newspaper. Officer was buried in the now defunct Lone Mountain Cemetery in San Francisco. In 2014, the Cumberland County Historical Society received a bequest of a portrait painted by Thomas Officer from the estate of historian John J. Snyder, Jr. It joined a miniature portrait already a part of the Society’s museum collection in Carlisle, not far from where Officer was born. Notes: The May 28, 1834 edition of the Carlisle Weekly Herald reported that Thomas S. Officer had "...within the last few weeks, taken the portraits of several gentlemen of this borough...Mr. O. is principally self-taught, and although young, already evinced a degree of taste, judgment, and talent..." A short biography of Officer can also be found in Early American Portrait Painters in Miniature by Theodore Bolton, published by F. F. Sherman (New York, 1921). The entire book is one line  Bio. of Officer on page 117. See Officer’s portrait...

Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of the World' This captivating hand-colored lithograph from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of...

Victorian 14k Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Lovely 14k gold work throughout with Etruscan bead work on the ball motifs. Intrica...

This print of a lifesize dahlia is gorgeous! Made circa 1850, this botanical print displays the name of the flower written just below the green stem: "Royal Adelaide." The artist has...

Fine 18th century Thames Valley yew wood windsor armchair, the hoop back over continuous hooped arm connected by pole-turned spindles, on shaped seat with bold cabriole shoulders, le...

An antique pearl and diamond demi parure, 19th century in yellow gold, comprising a necklace and brooch, the necklace formed of a single row of square and floral links set with pearl...

Step into the grandeur of vintage jewelry with this extraordinary diamond ring. Featuring a massive 6.28-carat Old Mine Cut diamond at its center, this original vintage piece offers ...

From the era to Tsar Nicholas I, this rare Russian silver teapot of remarkable workmanship is designed as a plump quince, with a trompe l’oeil le...

A very lovely Louis Philippe fall-front secretary in pine with a light Gustavian-grey/white painted finish, and original French-polished birch wood interior. Features a carved bonnet...

Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Dessert Service decorated with Fruit, John Ridgway ( & Co.), Circa 1830 The dessert service is decora...

Tani Bunchu (1823-1876) Tiger and Dragon A pair of six-panel Japanese screens. Ink on paper. In this grand pair of Japanese Ryuko-zu screens the tiger crouches low to the ground, ...

Antique print illustrating Robert le Mennoit's vision after a storm that destroyed his ship. Robert le Mennoit, Robert l'Ermite, or Robert the Hermit saw a vision of God after a huge...

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Ships on The River Medway, Chatham, Circa 1865-75 The remarkable maple-framed woolie depicts the River Medway at Chatham with a full river scene...

Norwegian Folk Costumes from Surendal – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This engaging 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a couple in traditional costume from Surendal (modern-day Surnada...

Norwegian Fjord Costume Scene – Indre Sogn, Tonsberg and Eckersberg Print This scenic 19th-century chromolithograph captures traditional costumes from Indre Sogn, a fjord region in ...

Here is the complete catalogue listing in plain text for Plate 8 from the series: Title: Norwegian Folk Costumes from Moranger and Oster near Bergen – 1860s This engaging 19th-cent...

Norwegian Rural Family in National Dress – Fane near Bergen, Antique Print This charming 19th-century chromolithograph features a young Norwegian family in traditional dress from Fa...

Norwegian Wedding Dress from Hardanger – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This vibrant 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a bride and groom in their traditional wedding costumes from Hard...

Norwegian Folk Costumes from Vos – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This richly detailed 19th-century chromolithograph illustrates traditional male and female costumes from Vos, today known ...

Norwegian Everyday Dress from Saetersdalen – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This detailed 19th-century chromolithograph presents a man and woman in everyday attire from Saetersdalen (moder...

Norwegian Wedding Dress from Saetersdalen – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This striking 19th-century chromolithograph shows a bride and groom in full ceremonial wedding dress from Saeters...

Crafted in the 1830s, this Georgian ring features three primary rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats, with a warm J-K color and SI-I clarity. Framing the center trio ...

Norwegian Folk Costumes from Hitterdal in Telemarken – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This beautifully executed 19th-century chromolithograph shows traditional male and female costumes fro...

Norwegian Folk Costumes from Aal in Hallingdal – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This finely detailed 19th-century chromolithograph portrays traditional costumes from the town of Aal in the...

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb...

Amethyst & Moonstone Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 This large, oval, faceted Amethyst Victorian pendant is a true beauty. The Amethyst is framed in 15ct yellow gold, which ...

An exceptional pair of Victorian Silver Wine Coasters. These Coasters are of particularly good quality and very heavy weight. These excellent Antique sterling Silver Coasters feature...

Geology Print of Mineral Forms and Crystal Structures by T Bromme c1865 This striking 19th-century hand-colored lithograph was published circa 1865 by Traugott Bromme, a renowned Ge...

Set of Two Botanical Prints of Floral Classification by T Bromme c1865 This elegant set of two hand-colored lithographs was published circa 1865 by German geographer and educator Tr...

Zoology Print of Jellyfish, Corals and Marine Invertebrates by T Bromme c1865 This exceptional hand-colored lithograph, printed circa 1865 by German geographer and educator Traugott...

Zoology Print of Starfish, Sea Urchins and Sea Cucumbers by T Bromme c1865 This detailed hand-colored lithograph was published around 1865 by German geographer and scientific educat...

Zoology Print of Scallops, Oysters, Mussels and Bivalve Shells by T Bromme c1865 This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph, published circa 1865 by German geographer and author Trau...

Zoology Print of Octopus, Slugs, Sea Shells and Marine Mollusks by T Bromme c1865 This beautifully hand-colored lithograph, published circa 1865 by German geographer and educator Tr...

Zoology Print of Spiders, Scorpions, Flies and Lice by T Bromme circa 1865 This original 19th-century hand-colored lithograph, published around 1865 by German geographer and natural...