Rare pair of Gothic Revival Sidechairs by the Green Family of Cabinetmakers, Alexandria Virginia; in walnut with leafage carved and shaped crest rails over turned spindles and with drop in seats, serpentine front seat rails and raised on saber legs.
Circa 1850-70.

These chairs are very closely related to a chair (#14) in Oscar Fitzgerald's catalog: "The Green Family of Cabinetmakers: An Alexandria Institution, 1817-1887" which descended in the Tucker family of Alexandria.

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A pair of classic brass Lemon Top andirons with a slight protrusion at the top which according to andirons experts is a rare feature (see pg. 80 of "The Brass Book" by Schiffer Publishers for a nearly identical pair,), early 19th Century, hand forged originals in excellent original condition, polished, not lacquered, 16" H. X 17" D. X 9" W. We have many other pairs of period brass andirons that are not yet displayed on our website. Please call to inquire...

Brass and Iron andirons, circa 1830-1840, with ribbed finials and plinths, these are typical of the American Empire era, though the legs are a carry over from an earlier design, the brass founder undoubtedly continued the use of old patterns for his casts. In very good original condition, but with minor repair to a leg pre-dating our ownership, a rare diminutive size ideal for a small fireplace, 12"H. X 7-3/4" W. X 13-1/2"D...

Rare pair of Gothic Revival Sidechairs by the Green Family of Cabinetmakers, Alexandria Virginia; in walnut with leafage carved and shaped crest rails over turned spindles and with drop in seats, serpentine front seat rails and raised on saber legs ...

Rare small-scale tea table, approx. 28" diameter, attributed to Henry Burnett. The best carved base. Note: cleats were trimmed back with shrinkage to the top--they extended over the plane of the top. Top is approx. 28" one way and 28 5/8" against the grain of the single board pie crust top. IN the opinion of my cabinetmakers, the top and base are original to one another. However, contrary opinion exists...

Exceptional 19th century sailor made box with figured maple, decorative inlay and knobs. In excellent condition. 7-1/2"x10"x10". We accept time payments and quantity discounts, ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 1250BX53

Sailor made, intricately worked, on ball feet, Early 19th century, mahogany with star motifs and geometric designs of rosewood, bird's eye maple and various woods, probably New England, in very good condition. 7-1/2"x12"x7". We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 403BX51

Mid 19th century Shellwork Mirror consisting of several varieties of shells including spiney cockle shells indigenous to the waters of the British Isles. 11-1/2"x14-3/4". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 225BX5

Rare Chester County Pennsylvania Spice Chest in walnut having a moulded cornice above a raised panel door opening to an arrangement of ten small drawers (one replaced) and raised on straight bracket feet. Secondary woods include: poplar, oak, walnut and beech. There is a faint inscription on one of the bottom drawers. Pennsylvania, circa 1760-80.

Spice boxes or chests were a status symbol in colonial America. Only a household that was well furnished and fairly prosperous had a spice box...

An exceptional Victorian shadow box frame of solid walnut with ebonized banding, faux tortoise shell with incised decoration and patterned gilded fillet, in very good original condition showing wear consistent with its age, American, circa 1880, 10" X 12" rabbet size, 3 1/2" overall depth, 16-1/2" X 18-1/2" overall, 9-1/2" X 11-1/2" sight size. Ideal for prints, paintings, samplers, photographs and mirrors. We stock original antique glass priced at 10 cents per square inch...

A pair of classic original 19th Century English or American Bird's-Eye-Maple picture frames with replaced gilded fillets, some minor veneer imperfections as seen in the photography, otherwise in very good condition, sight size 15-1/4" x 13-3/4", rabbet size 16-3/8" x 14-7/8", overall size 19-3/4" x 18-1/4". Ideal for prints, paintings, samplers, photographs and mirrors. We stock original antique glass priced at 10 cents per square inch...

An exceptionally fine and unusual pair of solid cast brass andirons in the form of anchors with anchor lines and dolphins intertwined and with matching log stops, in excellent original condition, 18"H. X 9"W. X 15-1/2" deep, 12" deep from the log stop, American, early to mid 20th Century. These are one of many pairs of nautical motif andirons in our extensive inventory. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED...

Chippendale Cherry Dish Top Candlestand having a hinged round dished top on a turned vase shaped central column and raised on tripod cabriole legs terminating in snake feet. American, circa 1780. (one leg with old repair)

h:26.50
w:20in.

Brass Ball Top Andirons from the late 19th century or Early 20th century, crafted in the same way as the originals from the early 19th century, with the exception of the interior iron rod which is made round rather than square, in excellent original condition and polished, not lacquered, 13" H. X 8-1/2" W. X 16-1/2" D...

American, 1830-1840, Empire Style, 17"h. X 9-1/2" W X 15-1/2" D. with ribbed finials and legs with spurs and ball feet, in excellent original condition, polished, not lacquered. These are one of many pairs of andirons in our extensive inventory. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 89BX61

A high quality pair of original Steeple Topped Andirons with slipper feet and with log stops that match the andirons, in a style popular in Boston and New York, circa 1800, 19-1/4" H. X 9-3/4" W. X 19" D., in excellent original condition, polished, not lacquered. These are one of many pairs of andirons in our extensive inventory. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTI...

A rare example of an American Elizabethan Revival Side Chair, circa 1850, nearly identical to one in the Museum of the City of New York, see "Centuries and Styles of the American Chair", by Robert Bishop, pg. 347. American furniture design in the 19th century included numerous revival styles. This chair is carved of walnut and has a later finish and upholstery both of which are in excellent condition. Few of these chairs were made and fewer survive; they are similar in date and style to the m...

Bird's-Eye-Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1810-1820, American, Bow Front, Sheraton Style, of Massachusetts or Northern New England origin, Cherry with four richly figured Bird's-eye-maple veneered drawer fronts with mahogany veneer banding, cock beading and original turned wooden knobs, original locks and brass keyhole escutcheons. The rope turned corner columns end in rope turned feet and are topped with ovolo corners. The top has a nicely shaped splash board with volutes. The secondary wood i...