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Antiques & Interiors
Discover our collection of old world antique furniture, tableware, lighting, & objects from the 17th century to the 1940’s. Every object both great and small has been lovingly hand-selected for its craftsmanship, quality, history, & charm.
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Our Latest Finds
An immaculate 18th century blown glass candlestick with a baluster-shaped shaft. Light your table with the delicate beauty that only candlelight and clear 18th century glassware can provide. Of large scale, place it at the center of your table to illuminate all of your dinners to come.
Similar candlesticks are held in the collections of the V&A Museum, Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Musée de la Céramqiue in Rouen.
Dimensions: 8.26” H
Condition: Very good
A splendid hand carved 19th century English horn hunting cup with scalloped silver-plated mounts. It is engraved with the initials SC and dated 1815. Typically used as a drinking vessel whilst on the hunt.
Dimensions: 4 1/8” H x 2 5/8” W (Diameter)
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
Incredible set of 18th century Flemish wine goblets in a set of six. A very rare and unusual set of hand blown wine goblets with hand applied crimping and ribbing. Marvelous old pontil marks.
Dimensions: 6 ½ ” H x 3 ¾ ” W (at the bowl)
Condition: Very good, wear consistent with age and use
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
An exceptionally large 18th century Norman blown glass pitcher resting on a flat foot with hand tooled ribbing along the spout and the handle. Used to serve cider, water, and wine, this immense vessel likely fits at least two full bottles of wine. The largest Norman pitcher I have personally ever seen.
Dimensions: 14 1/4” H
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use
A spectacular mid-18th century glass corbelle, translated as basket in French, from Liège or Normandy with two elegant handles. Used as a centerpiece for fruits or sweetmeats by the upper classes for formal dinners. This exceptional piece of glassware is crafted entirely of individually worked threads of clear glass to resemble the weaving of a basket. A mark of incredible skill and a testament to the enduring beauty of glassworks from this time.
Dimensions: 8.5” W x 5.1” H
Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use.
A rare, large 18th century scalloped floral serving platter from the Pont Aux Choux factory. Based in Paris in the 18th century, the Pont Aux Choux factory was known for making faience fine, high quality earthenware ceramics, known for their remarkable quality and craftsmanship. Use to serve appetizers, charcuterie, desserts, and fruits for all your upcoming holiday parties.
Dimensions: 13 1/4” L x 10 1/4” W
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
Hand wash only.
A lovely 19th century damask weave linen service with hand embroidered ‘J.B’ monograms. Each napkin features the same damask linen pattern of birds and floral garlands as well as the ‘J.B’ monogram. The tablecloth has two evenly spaced monograms on the center of the tablecloth adding a level of texture and character to all of your table settings.
Dimensions—
Tablecloth: 90.55” L x 61” W
Napkins: 35” L x 28.75” W
Condition: Minor wear consistent with age and use.
A rare 18th century Guédoufle or oil and vinegar server made of intricately blown glass sitting on a wide base and fluted baluster shaft. A very similar model housed in the Musée à Liège, formerly at the Museé de Verre.
Dimensions: 8.5” H
Condition: Very good, wear consistent with age and use
A divine, large 18th century French paraclose mirror with its original mercury glass and gilding. A mirror of exceptional beauty and handsome, grand scale, it features an elegantly carved amphora, laurel branches, and pine cone finials. Imagine hanging above the mantle of your fireplace or sitting atop your marble credenza.
Dimensions: 54” H x 30.5” W
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use
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Gorgeous 18th century Aubusson verdure tapestry in vibrant shades of blues, greens, and yellows. The tapestry features a tranquil scene of a lush meadow abound with birds and vegetation bisected by a lapping stream. On both the left and the right, a castle and a chateau can be seen in the background. Can you spot the birds hidden in the trees?
Dimensions: 79" H x 81"W
Condition: Good, minor areas of wear consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
The tapestry comes with a linen backing and velcro attachment for easy hanging.
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A very rare 18th century Pont Aux Choux faience round serving platter with scalloped edges in the raised “rice grain” pattern which was developed around 1750. Of large size, the platter can be used as the centerpiece to any special dinner at home or hung on the wall as decoration.
Dimensions: 12 3/4” Diameter
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. See photos for details.
Hand Wash Only.
Lovely 18th century tulip shaped sterling silver cup from France. Marked with the engraved initials of ABFC on the front, likely the initials related to the family or owner. Stamped with the poiçon de charge A mark on the bottom of the cup. Used as a stemless glass or tumbler for wine and other beverages.
Weight: 103.5 grams.
Condition: Very good, wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 4 3/8” H x 3 1/8” W (at top)
An exceptional 17th century Flemish painting with its original gilded frame. The painting depicts a charming scene of seaside life. In the harbor, small groups of men in row boats cast and bring in their fishing nets. In the foreground, fisherman and villagers gather to assess the morning catch before it is brought up by a servant to the watchtower on top of the cliffside.
With vivid colors and fine brushwork, it is a fine example of Flemish painting from this period and a wonderful addition to any collection.
Dimensions: 22 1/2” L x 17 1/2” W
Condition: Good, recently cleaned with a fresh backing
A rare and beautifully proportioned 17th century ebonized mirror with a deep-profile frame accentuated by intricately carved ripple motifs and geometric shapes—characteristic of Italian craftsmanship in the 1600s.
The mirror retains its original mercury glass which has been delicately oxidized over time, giving it a magical quality only possible through the passage of time.
Dimensions: 19 1/4” H x 17 3/4” W
Condition: Very good, wear consistent with age and use.
A divine pair of English silver-plated and faux tortoiseshell quatrefoil wine coasters raised on ball feet with pierced gallery edges. The perfect table accessory for your next dinner party or gift for the upcoming holidays.
Dimensions: 6” L x 4/12” W x 2 1/2” D
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use
A gorgeous set of 18th century Compagnie Des Indes porcelain plates hand-painted with a central pair of purple and pink blooming floral sprigs. The plates are adorned with gilded floral wreaths tied with bows around outer edges. Sold as a set of 4.
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions: 9 1/4” Diameter
Hand Wash Only.