Decorative Vintage Italian Gilt Wood Gesso Mirror, H:53" W:26 1/4", with a label on the back, Fratelli Paoletti Firenze. Historically, from the late 17th century onward, mirrors—and their frames—played an increasingly important part in the decoration of rooms. The early frames were usually of ivory, silver, ebony, or tortoiseshell or were veneered with marquetry of walnut, olive, and laburnum. Needlework and bead frames were also to be found. Craftsmen such as Grinling Gibbons (1648–1721) often ... Click for details
This Spectacular Pair of French Carved Gilt Elements are in Excellent Overall Condition,c.1750. Featuring Neo-classical Carvings with Putti Heads, Acanthus Leaves and Original Gilt. Measuring 31.5"H x 28"W, Priced as a Pair, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!
Item ID: DAD81095
Decorative French Country Two-Tiered Wall Bracket, H:23" W:60". The coloration of a distressed slightly painted surface and fine proportion. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We s... Click for details
A wonderful 18th century Swedish 8 pointed pewter wall plaque with extensive floral hand engraving and some hand hammering of the flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 13" point to point.
Decorative Wooden Antique English Polychromed Anvil Models used as Bookends, H:7" L:16" D:3". The stamped initials are:
BH C and 40lbs with initials JB. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of uniqu... Click for details
Pristine late 18th Century Glass Wine Decanter with delicate chasing on the decanter of grape motif, from the Harvey Frey Collection, England. H:8" including the stopper, Diameter 2.5". A rare and delicate example perfect for any collection. The history of the decanter (position in glass history) and especially the social use and vessel in the repertoire of Bristish table use. Although, its name was not coined until around 1700, the decanter has been the fount of wine drinking for over 2000 year... Click for details
Decorative Italian Polychromed Painted Wood Barometer probably from 1920's to 1930's, in the style of the 19th Century Barometers, H:36" W:14.5". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was... Click for details
Antique 19th Century Italian Gold Gilded Barometer, rich in gilt detailed carving, with new interior barometer work. H:36" W:15". The history of the word barometer was derived from the Greek word "baros", meaning weight, and the Greek word "metron", meaning measure. The barometer, an instrument used to measure air pressure and it was in early 17th century Italy there were many Italian scientist independently working on the principal's of a vacuum and air pressure, however, it was a young scienti... Click for details
This Highly Carved Pair of Italian Gilt Balusters are in Excellent Condition, c.1860. Featuring Fabulous Hand-carved detail with Aubusson on the top of the Rails. Measuring for each 46"W x 41"H, Fabulous for numerous designs.
