PRESENTING a STUNNING and MONUMENTAL Mid-19th Century French Empire/Neo-Classical/Rococo Revival Style marquetry vitrine or display cabinet. Probably a Parisienne piece, made circa 1860-70 and possibly attributable to famous maker, ‘Roentgen’. We were originally of the belief that this piece might have been made at the very end of the 19th Read more…
PRESENTING an AMAZING, EXTREMELY RARE and EXTENSIVE Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service from circa 1805-1820. HIGH REGENCY PERIOD/ERA. This is WITHOUT A DOUBT, the finest (and probably largest) Dinner Service we have EVER seen! It numbers 175 pieces in total! It was MOST DEFINITELY, made for one Read more…
PRESENTING a FANTASTICALLY RARE Pair of Lladro Porcelain ‘Mandarin Vases’. Made circa 1973 and made in Spain by the exceptional maker, Lladro. These two vases were produced and sold individually and were titled “Mandarin Vase”. They were sculpted by Julio Fernandez and were in limited production from 1973 to 1981. In 1981 Read more…
PRESENTING A GLORIOUS 18C British Regency Bureau and Chiffonier in the Manner of Gillows. HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND IMPORTANT ITEM FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL MAKER! EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY! Fantastic piece, in super original condition. A ‘Period’ Regency, rosewood Bureau/Secretary Desk and Chiffonier Cabinet of lovely proportions. London made piece, from circa 1790-1800. Entirely Read more…
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS late 19th Century British made corner cabinet, made of beautiful rosewood and profusely inlaid with marquetry and faux ivory. Made in London, by Collinson and Lock, circa 1875-1890. Triangular/pyramidal in shape, with graduating levels leading to a pointed top. From the floor moving upwards:- The cabinet stands Read more…
‘THE MEANING OF BEING ‘IRISH’ IN TODAY’S WORLD.’ WHY WE ‘MUST’, LEARN FROM OUR PAST, TO TRULY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE TODAY. (The Personal Musings, of a 100% Native Irishman & Recent US Immigrant) To ALL … I say …. ‘Céad Míle Fáilte”! Many people, have recently expressed opinions 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 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…
