‘THE MEANING OF BEING ‘IRISH’ IN TODAY’S WORLD.’ WHY WE MUST, LEARN FROM OUR PAST TO TRUELY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE TODAY. (The Personal Musings, of a 100% Native Irishman & US Immigrant) To ALL … I say …. ‘Céad Míle Fáilte”! Many people, have recently expressed opinions on Read more…
MY MUSINGS ON INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2024 (AND BEYOND) AND THE REASONS TO BE OPTIMISTIC Many Customers, who visit us or simply call us with inquiries, have often raised the topic of “how traditional antiques can ‘blend’ and be used in a contemporary setting?”. I have heard all sides Read more…
‘LOVING’ and ‘CARING’ FOR YOUR WOODEN ANTIQUES There are many misconceptions in the Antique Furniture Industry about caring for and maintaining your ‘much loved’, furniture treasures. This is my personal opinion on this issue, based upon years of appraising, maintaining, restoring and answering questions on this topic. Opinions differ between Read more…
PRESENTING a very RARE Early 19C (or possibly even earlier) Ornate Middle Eastern Bronze Bin. We are of the opinion that this large bin/bucket/planter or water pail is from the very end of the 18th Century or early 19th Century, circa 1800-20. The patina, natural oxidization, design and style, are Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service. Highly collectible ‘Old Sheffield plate’ ….. ALL marked ‘EPNS’ for ‘Electro Plated Nickel Silver”. Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, Creamer and sugar bowl. All items beautifully engraved/chased and decorated. Floral scrolls with un-ascribed Armorial central Crest. Floral finial on Read more…
PRESENTING a VERY UNUSUAL Tibetan Brass Enamel and Yak Bone Snuff Bottle. A nice little Tibetan brass, yak bone and enamel snuff bottle. Vintage … probably mid to late 20C, circa 1960. The front and rear have a central carved brass star, depicting the Sun. The Sun star is surrounded Read more…
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS Chinese Signed Inside Painted Cobalt Blue Glass Snuff Bottle with red stopper. This bottle has 2 depictions of Chinese lady’s/Courtesans on either side:- (1) on one side a Lady is washing silk in a stream and (2) on the other side depicts a Lady in a Garden. Both paintings Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY, mid-19th Century, British Victorian Telescopic or Adjustable Piano or Vanity Stool, from circa 1860. The cushioned seat turns clockwise and counter-clockwise to raise and lower its height. The stool sits on a heavily carved and sturdy walnut tripod base. The central column has a large bulbous center Read more…
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and HIGHLY UNUSUAL William IV British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe with Chest. Early 19th Century, circa 1830, William IV Period, mahogany Regency Gothic Revival Wardrobe or Batchelor’s Press, with central mirrored 2 door arched tabernacle and 5 drawer chest of drawers. The best way to describe it Read more…
PRESENTING an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 19C Large French Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier. in the Louis XVI Style. Ormolu and brass central columns and supports. Central column surrounded by 3 laurel wreaths. 3 sheafs of wheat top the shade. Large alabaster shade with orange/brown mottled tones. The 2 internal lights make it Read more…
