Cast iron owl form andirons, several foundries made similar castings of this popular motif in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They can be differentiated by foundry marks and minor casting differences. This example marked on the back 407E was made by the Rostand Manufacturing Co. of Milford, Conn. and are displayed in their 1921 edition trade catalog on pg. 62. The eyes are clear glass with black pupils. Typically the eyes are yellow with black pupils, therefore we do not know if these ar... Click for details
Seth Thomas, Connecticut shelf clock, eight day time and strike lyre shape movement, professionally serviced and guaranteed, with original "S" & "T" minute and hour hands, original face (restored), original glass and door decoration, original columned rosewood case, circa 1870, ref. Volume I, pg 520, Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements, 3rd edition, by Tran Day Ly. Height 16", Width 10-3/4", Depth 4-3/4". We accept time payments and quantity discounts, ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHAN... Click for details
8 day Connecticut Shelf Clock, Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., circa 1875, strikes on the hour, rosewood case with original works, paper face on zinc, original tablet decoration, glass and paper label, excellent condition and running order. Height 14-1/2", 10-1/4" wide at base, 4-1/2" deep at base. 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). ... Click for details
Renaissance Revival folding arm chair, walnut with brass buttons, expertly carved animal head hand rests and intricately turned arms, legs, stiles and stretchers. The forerunner of the modern "director's chair" is a form that has antecedents in ancient Greece & Rome. A closely related but less interesting example is in The Musee des Arts Decoratif in Paris and was exhibited at the Grand Palais Paris "Industrial Design" exhibition in 1860. American, possibly New York, circa 1860. ref. "Styles of ... Click for details
Original cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes, rare large size, in excellent condition, American, circa 1890. Height 21-1/2", Width 10-1/2", Depth 20-1/2". We have many other andirons not pictured email or call to inquire. 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). 489BX
American Eastlake Anglo-Japanese ebonized cabinet with vertically groved back panels, incised line decoration, sawtooth trim, a spindled gallery, bevelled glass door panels and brass hardware all conforming to Charles Eastlake's tenets of simplicity, circa 1875. Excellent condition, two replaced drop balls and keyhole escutcheon, otherwise original. Height 26", Width 17-1/2", Depth 8". We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESEN... Click for details
Original Arts and Crafts cast iron andirons with glass eyes, American, circa 1890, probably non-original, worn, but old attractive paint. Height 16", Width 9-1/2", Depth 16". 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).
Rare portable table of solid walnut - with increasing mobility in the nineteenth century, the need for portable furniture grew and furniture that could be easily transported was often used for military campaigns and aboard ships. Entrepreneurs and inventors worked to fill the need and patented all sorts of ingenious designs. This attractive example dates from about 1875 and is American. It is in excellent original condition. Height 26-1/2", Diameter 23-1/2". We accept time payments and quantity ... Click for details
Renaissance Revival/Neo-Grec, sewing stool, walnut with ebonized and gilt incised decoration, brass portrait medallions and stylized hoof feet, possibly Berkey & Gay, circa 1870, in excellent original condition with replaced older needlepoint upholstery. Height 20", Length 21", Depth 12". 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). **
