they are historical from France, stunning pair of deco plates has inscribed stamp marks, incredible hand paint shields, symbols of KG Luneville France & Longchamp,  More »

they are historical from France, stunning pair of deco plates has inscribed stamp marks, incredible hand paint shields, symbols of KG Luneville France & Longchamp, signatures, quite unique characteristic. gilt trims, non - identical markings. 4.25" width, .5 thick. excellent condition.   « Less

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a  More »

A deep green member of the beryl family, the emerald is the rarest of the so called precious gems. Though sources for emeralds are found in both the old and new worlds, a stone of good quality is still an elusive object. Emeralds without a flaw are almost unattainable, as the gem exhibits many natural inclusions, but these do not necessarily mar the stone’s intense green beauty. The famous queen Cleopatra of Egypt mined emeralds near Zabara on the red sea coast in the first century B.C., wearing the jewels herself or giving them as gifts to favored friends. Julius Caesar particularly valued the gem, to which he ascribed strong curative powers. Emeralds were found in the buried roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which probably came originally from Egypt. In Meso America, emeralds were treasured by the native cultures, most particularly the Incas who worshiped them as sacred. When the Spanish conquistadors plundered the Inca Empire for gold and jewels, many remarkable large emeralds were taken to Europe, where they entered the treasuries of courts. Today, the major source for emeralds is South America and especially Colombia, where mines first worked by the Pre-Columbian cultures are still in use. The rarity of the emerald has always made it a valuable and potent talisman. It is said to cure diseases of the eye, free the body from poisons, arrest physical decay of all sorts, stop dysentery, facilitate childbirth and end attacks of epilepsy. The bright green of this gem makes it as desirable today as it has always been throughout the ages. - (FJ.6584)Origin: Colombia Collection: Modern Jewelry Style: Emerald Ring Medium: Emerald and Gold   « Less

A fabulous antique French empire commode, circa 1840. Made from flame mahogany with original black marble top. Very handsome commode with bronze mountings and excellent  More »

A fabulous antique French empire commode, circa 1840. Made from flame mahogany with original black marble top. Very handsome commode with bronze mountings and excellent polished patina. A very high-style commode that is perfect for todays decor. Measuring 51W x 23.5D x 36H. Please view detail images and let us know if you have any questions. Serious inquiries welcome!   « Less

Circa 1900-1930 Chinese Finely Carved Lacquer Wood Pane from the Late 19th or Early 20th Century. Ladies in a Courtyard/Garden Scene with Flowering Trees and with a Pagoda  More »

Circa 1900-1930 Chinese Finely Carved Lacquer Wood Pane from the Late 19th or Early 20th Century. Ladies in a Courtyard/Garden Scene with Flowering Trees and with a Pagoda and Bridge in the Background. This Panels measure 24" in width and over 40" in height. Good Condition and Very Decorative Wall Hanging Plaque in the Proper Setting.   « Less

Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, is arguably the most important historical figure in the ancient world. Born on July 20th, 356 BC, he was an astute, if  More »

Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, is arguably the most important historical figure in the ancient world. Born on July 20th, 356 BC, he was an astute, if somewhat headstrong student, and was schooled by various famous teachers, notably Aristotle. By the time of his death at the age of 32, he had personally supervised one of the largest land-based military expeditions of all time, and had conquered the whole of the then known world from Asia Minor across the whole of Persia, Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Bactria, parts of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. A legend in his own lifetime, he became known as much for his excesses and cruelty as his extraordinary military prowess but was nonetheless a comparatively fair and temperate man. Perhaps due to his supposed descent from Achilles and Herakles, he essentially became deified during the Hellenistic period. The Greeks celebrated Alexander in art and song, and his legend continued under the Romans, who had a fascination with military campaigns and tactics. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or your purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after us. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and place, whether currency in the age we live or an artifact of a long forgotten empire. Worth a month’s pay, a silver coin like this would have rewarded the bravery and fortitude of the officers serving under one of history’s most celebrated generals, Alexander the Great. While his vast kingdom dissolved after his death, the carefully cultivated legend of Alexander will continue to live on not only in our history books and museums, but also in artifacts like this coin: concrete remnants of ancient empires passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.3210)   « Less

Rush light or Rushlight With Wood Base. Black patina. Wrought iron with turned wood base.. The hand wrought iron holder has scissor action pointed prongs and a right-angled  More »

Rush light or Rushlight With Wood Base. Black patina. Wrought iron with turned wood base.. The hand wrought iron holder has scissor action pointed prongs and a right-angled counter balance arm. The base of the iron shaft has hammered rings that look like a turned design. The iron shaft is fitted into a piece of smooth round burl wood.   « Less

This white upholstered arm chair measures 51 inches high overall and is 30 inches at the widest point, outside the arms, 21 inches high to the seat top, 18 inches wide inside  More »

This white upholstered arm chair measures 51 inches high overall and is 30 inches at the widest point, outside the arms, 21 inches high to the seat top, 18 inches wide inside the arms at the seat back, 19 inches deep to the seat back, 32 and one half inches deep overall and 27 and one half inches high to the top of the arms.   « Less

Nice Victorian swivel piano/organ stool that has been reupholstered in a very attractive paisly upholstery with red bullion fringe. Most organ stools have only 3 legs.  More »

Nice Victorian swivel piano/organ stool that has been reupholstered in a very attractive paisly upholstery with red bullion fringe. Most organ stools have only 3 legs. This one has FOUR! you won't see these everyday at the antique malls. Great companion piece for any antique pump organ or even as stool for a dresser. This may be picked up or we are happy to work with your shipper.   « Less

Circa: 1950-1955 Condition: Excellent Size: 10 3/4 inch Muted colors on this decorated plate. This is a Pickard plate from Chicago, it is a muted lite beige, grey and  More »

Circa: 1950-1955 Condition: Excellent Size: 10 3/4 inch Muted colors on this decorated plate. This is a Pickard plate from Chicago, it is a muted lite beige, grey and blue with hand decorated white flowers and white raised trim, silver trim on edge. Really a beautiful plate for decorating by hanging or on a plate rack. Pickard is an outstanding porcelain company from Chicago, Il. This plate was circa 1950's   « Less

18th Century Veuve Perrin Cruet, Decorated Throughout with Hand-Painted Flowers Dimensions: 6 1/8" high

18th Century Veuve Perrin Cruet, Decorated Throughout with Hand-Painted Flowers Dimensions: 6 1/8" high   « Less