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Below you will find the most recent items we have available. Click on any image to view an enlargement. Below each item name is listed the path to the catagory in our catalog. For any item of interest, click the category name to view our online inventory catalog for more items with similar classification.
WBR 185z: Bronze Fountain, "Frog Baby", Edith Baretto Stevens Parsons:
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"Frog Baby", bronze fountain, Edith Baretto Stevens Parsons, 1878-1956. Born in Houston ,VA, student of Daniel Chester French, George Barnard and John Twachtman. Member: N.A.W.P.S. and N.S.C.S. "Duck Girl" in MET collection; dozens of other museum collections. 1915 Panama-Pacifisc Exposition Catalog noted: "In the presence of so much that is weighty and powerful, the popularity of Duck Baby is a significant and touching indication of the world's hunger for what is cheerful and mirth-provoking". The same is true of "Turtle Baby" and "Frog Baby" (which forms the centerpiece of Brookgreen Gardens, SC). By all standards one of Americas great sculptors. Full provenance to buyer. Note: Houston, VA was known as Banister until 1890 - eventually renamed Halifax after WWII. $35,000
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WC 1034z: c.1830 American Side Chairs.:
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A fine and rare pair of c.1830 American stencil and paint decorated side chairs raised on flattened, shaped legs with conforming stretcher. The exotic shell motif is rarely found - great color and traces of gilding. $1,800
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WC 1040z: English Spool Turned Corner Chair:
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A charming English Spool Turned Corner Chair, c.1860. This visual delight verges on Folk Art in its unique eccentricity. Sturdy and useful. $900
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WC 1041z: Regency Mahogany Arm Chair:
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WC 1041z: A good Regency Mahogany Arm Chair, c.1820, raised on turned, reeded legs, the motif repeated in the arm supports. Caned seat and back panel (seat cane with some damage). The bottom shows a history of both recaning and over upholstering. Refinished. $1,100
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WC 1042z: Goerge III Mahogany Backstool:
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A fine George III c.1765-80 mahogany backstool, the legs with fine blind fret and carving. Found in wonderful old leather. $1,500
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Wc-1039z: New England Corner Chair:
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A corner chair, mid-18th century New England maple with old restored seat & traces of red paint. Sausage & elongated vasiform turnings. Some wear loss to leg. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$1,200.
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Wch-694z: c.1830-60 Pseudo-Campaign Chest:
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A c.1830-60 English flame mahogany pseudo-campaign chest of 4 small drawers in the upper case & two full drawers in the lower case, all with later brass side handles & recessed pulls. Deal secondary.
41" w., 17" d., 47" h. $3,000.
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Wch-695z: Regence Bowfront Commode:
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c.1715-30 Regence country French oak bowfront commode with panel decorated drawer fronts & sides. Molded vertical stiles. Louis XVI period bronze hardware replaces the original steel hardware. Typical restoration for the age.
46" w., 21" d., 31" h.
$9,000.
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Wci-5317z: Pair of Ridgeway Botanical Compotes:
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A gorgeous pair of circular compotes, c.1830-50. Ridgway botanical with carnation & pink columbine reserves. Pattern 8259, a John Ridgway body (see "Ridgway Porcelain", John Godden, p.149). $750.
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Wci-5318z: Oval Compote, Ridgeway Botanical:
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A gorgeous oval compote, c.1830-50. Ridgway botanical with pink day lilly reserve. Pattern 8259, a John Ridgway body (see "Ridgway Porcelain", John Godden, p.149). $600.
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Wci-5319z: Pair of Tobacco Leaf Soup Plates:
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A stunning pair of c.1760 Chinese export tobacco leaf soup plates (bowls) with a most desirable asymetric border in the manner of Georgian silver of the period. Qianlong period. Provenance: Polly Latham, Asian Art. 8 3/4" dia., 1 3/8" deep.
$Sold
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Wci-5320z: Coalport Tobacco Leaf Saucier & Undertray:
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A rare c.1805 Coalport covered saucier & undertray in the tobacco leaf pattern, provenance: Earle D. Vandekar.
$2,400.
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Wci-5321z: Mason's Tobacco Leaf Platter, 15 1/4" :
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A rare Mason's 15 1/4" ironstone tobacco leaf pattern platter, c.1820. Repair. Provenance: Valerie Howard, London.
$750.
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Wci-5322z: Tobacco Leaf Soup Plate:
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A rare & wonderful c.1810 English tobacco leaf pattern soup plate (bowl); Provenance: Bardith Ltd., NYC.
$900.
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Wci-5323z: K. Houston "Coleridge Cabbage" Centerpiece:
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A magnificent Katharine Houston porcelain "Coleridge Cabbage" - a spectacular centerpiece by one of America's foremost living ceramic artists. Provenance: New York Ceramics Fair, 2003. Purchased for $7,000.
$3,000.
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Wci-5550z: Blue Canton Tureen Base:
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18th century blue canton tureen base, export for the West, lacking cover. Great for flowers, etc. Georgia Kyser Collection. $300.
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Wci-5551z: Blue Canton Platter:
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A c.1800 Blue Canton Platter, export for the West. Chip. Georgia Kyser Collection. $450.
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Wci-5561z: Jugtown Charger, Ben Owen I, redware:
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A robust & significant redware Jugtown Charger, Ben Owen I, c.1945. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia for their wedding. For a photo of Juliana and Ben, see p.14 of "New Ways for Old Jugs", DeNatale, Przybysz & Severn, U.S.C., 1994. They are using virtually identical pieces. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$450.
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Wci-5562z: 6 Wine Cups, Ben Owen I:
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A set of 6 blue glazed stemmed wine cups by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55, a gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection. $225.
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Wci-5565z: 10 Mirror Black Cups, Ben Owen I:
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A set of 10 "Mirror Black" glazed Cups, Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55, a gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection. $375.
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Wci-5566z: 6 Ben Owen I Yellow Plates:
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A wonderful set of 6 yellow glazed dinner plates by Ben Owen I, c.1945-55, a gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$650.
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Wci-5567z: 6 Covered Soup Bowls, Ben Owen I:
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A set of 6 covered soup bowls by Ben Owen I, c.1945-55, a gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. For a photo of Juliana and Ben, see p.14 of "New Ways for Old Jugs", DeNatale, Przybysz & Severn, U.S.C., 1994. They are using virtually identical pieces. Georgia Kyser Collection. One as is and one with minor chip. $650.
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Wci-5568z: 4 Dessert Plates, Ben Owen I:
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A set of 4 dessert plates by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55, a gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. For a photo of Juliana and Ben, see p.14 of "New Ways for Old Jugs", DeNatale, Przybysz & Severn, U.S.C., 1994. They are using virtually identical pieces. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$240.
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Wci-5570z: Covered Soup Tureen, Ben Owen I:
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A fine covered soup tureen by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. For a photo of Juliana and Ben, see p.14 of "New Ways for Old Jugs", DeNatale, Przybysz & Severn, U.S.C., 1994. They are using virtually identical pieces. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$450.
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Wci-5571z: Covered Coffee Pot, Ben Owen I:
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A handsome covered coffee pot by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$295.
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Wci-5574z: Pair of Cups & Saucers, Ben Owen I:
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A pair of salt glazed cups & saucers by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection. $225.
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Wci-5575z: 4 Large Mugs, Ben Owen I:
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A great set of 4 large mugs by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection. $295.
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Wci-5589z: Covered Pot, Ben Owen I, pumpkin glaze:
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A charming pumpkin glazed covered pot, as is, by Ben Owen I, Jugtown, c.1945-55. A gift of Juliana Royster Busbee to her 1st cousin James King Kern Kyser (Kay) and his wife Georgia. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$225.
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Wci-5592z: Apothecary Jar "Ext. Opium":
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French apothecary jar, c.1840-60, "Ext. Opium" (extract of). From the Kyser Family Drug Store. Hairlines. Georgia Kyser Collection. $450.
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Wci-5593z: Apothecary Jar, "Miel de Narb":
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c.1840-60 Old Paris porcelain apothecary jar, "Miel de Narb". From the Kyser Family Drug Store. Minor hairlines. Georgia Kyser Collection. $450.
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Wci-5594z: Apothecary Jar, "Pil DAcomit":
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An Old Paris porcelain Apothecary Jar, c.1840-60, "Pil d'Acomit". From the Kyser Family Drug Store. Georgia Kyser Collection. $450.
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WCK 162z: Black Forest Mantle Clock:
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WCK 162z: A wonderful quality 19th century Black Forest carved lime wood Mantle Clock with nursing doe, another fawn and surmounted by a wonderfully carved bird. Naturalistic base. Enameled Roman numerals in the carved dial face. $4,200
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Wd-216z: Writing Table by John Kendall & Co:
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A significant c.1835 early Rococo Revival Writing Table of Brazilian rosewood & mahogany secondary by the fine Leeds cabinetmaker, John Kendall & Co, with their original label. In business from the 18th to mid-19th century, Kendall began in 1833 or 1834 to label all of their furniture. Signed English furniture is extremely rare - even the finest makers only occasionally labeled a piece. This desk is marked by a superb selection of woods, the finest quality gilt bronze gallery & excellent design with full drawer, faux drawer, asymetrical stretcher & handsome supports.
38 1/2" w., 26" d., 29" h.
$5,500.
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Wfe-135z: Pair of Arts & Crafts Andirons:
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A bold & stylish pair of iron & brass andirons, c.1880 Arts & Crafts period - excellent in every detail, 29" high. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$2,700.
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WGD 216z: Garden Table:
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WGD 216z: A smartly styled vintage Garden Table of thick tempered glass, wrought iron and cast stone. $1,800
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WL 1104: French Bacchus Motif Wall Sconces:
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WL 1104: An exuberant pair of late 19th century French Bacchus motif wall sconces, gilt bronze, in high baroque taste. Intriguing swirl supports for the double lights. $2,700
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WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier:
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WL 1105: A French 4- Light Chandelier, the bronze birdcage body enriched by finely cut prisms and classic molded bobeche in the manner of Baccarat. $2,100
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WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier:
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WL 1105: French 4- Light Chandelier, the bronze birdcage body enriched by finely cut prisms and classic molded bobeche in the manner of Baccarat. $2,100
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WL 1106: Baccarat Bronze and Crystal Chandelier:
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WL 1106: A massive and truly magnificent signed Baccarat Bronze and Crystal (cut and molded) Chandelier, 12 lights. Late 19th century. Newly electrified. 37" h. + chain, 26" dia. $12,500
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WL 1111: 6-Light Chandelier, French, c.1900:
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WL 1111: A nice size 6-Light Chandelier, French, c.1900. Painted bronze and crystal. Glass rosettes outline the body and prisms drop from each bobeche and ring the bottom. $3,200
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WL 1114: English Salmon Reel Lamp:
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WL 1114: A large and handsome late 19th c. English mahogany and brass starback salmon rel, now mounted as a lamp. $795
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WL 1119z: Pair Reproduction Red and Gilt Wood Lamps:
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A wonderful pair of handmade mid-20th century reproduction red and gilt decorated wood lamps (from Otto Zenke Design). $950
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WL 1123z: Chinese Soapstone Lamp:
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WL 1123z: A charming 19th century Chinese carved Soapstone kwan yin mounted as a Lamp in the 1920's $450
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WL 1130z: Anglo-Indian Hall Lantern:
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WL 1130z: A fine mid 19th century Anglo-Indian blown, diamond cut glass Hall Lantern from a country house or Indian palace. Smoke Bell. Now with electricity. $Sold
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WL 1131z: Anglo-Indian Blown Glass Hall Lantern:
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WL 1131z: A handsome panel and diamond cut mid 19th century Anglo-Indian Blown Glass Hall Lantern from an English Country house or Indian Palace. Smoke Bell. Now electrified. $2,400
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WL 1132z: Anglo-Indian Blown, Frosted amd Clear Hall Lantern:
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WL 1132z: An unusual mid-19th century Anglo-Indian blown, frosted and clear diamond cut glass Hall Lantern from an English Country House or Indian Palace. Smoke bell. Now electrified. $2,400
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WL 1133z: Pair of Gas Lights:
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WL 1133z: A Poyard of Paris (from the 20th Arrondisment) pair of small gas lights - perhaps for a coach. c.1860.Brass and glass. Now with electricity and a panel of mahogany. $750
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WL 1134z: 19th Century Cast Bronze Wall Sconces:
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WL 1134z: A fabulous pair of late 19th century heavy cast Bronze Wall Sconces - three lights. Renaissance motifs with scrolled shell backplates and scrolling dolphins. Recently re-electrified. $2,400
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WL 1135z: Eagle Motif Hall lantern:
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WL 1135z: An Eagle Motif Hall lantern of nickle plated brass, the globe with panels was hand blown. Unmarked. Probably American, c.1900. $1,200
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Wli-255z: King Charles Spaniel Needlework:
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Needlework panel of a King Charles Spaniel on a splendid cushion, c.1860. Period bird's eye maple frame with acid free backing. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$1,200.
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Wli-259z: Silk work enhanced Painting, Moses in the Bullrushes:
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"Moses in the Bullrushes" - a fine c.1800 English School silk work enhanced painting in eglomise presentation. A startlingly elegant & fine work in very good condition. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$1,200.
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Wli-260z: Religion Sampler by Grace Christopher, 1837:
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A sampler, "Religion" by Grace Christopher, aged 10, August 31, 1837. Edge losses but of enormous charm & good color. Period frame. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$450.
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Wli-261z: Mary Magdalene Needlework:
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A large Mary Magdalene needlework panel, now in a leaded frame. Early 19th century with a very Western background, one of the great charms of these pieces. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$1,200.
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WM 410z: c.1835 American Gilt Mirror:
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WM 410z: c.1835 American Gilt Mirror in the Empire taste, two parts with original mirror plates and original finish. $1,200
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Wmi-2749z: Late Georgian Tole Tea Bin:
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Tole tea bin, Anglo-American from a shop - Oulong. c.1830. Overall excellent original condition. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$450.
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WOF 2157z: South Carolina Yellow Pine Mantle:
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WOF 2157z: A significant c.1800 South Carolina Yellow Pine Mantle, the handsome panelled pilasters replicating the panelled horizontal panel. Particularly intriguing is the layering of open "baffles" below the shelf. All original except originally painted and in need of a piece in the left side of shelf. Found for and once installed in one of Chapel Hill's earliest homes. 82"w., 61"h. Opening: 51"w., 35"h. $2,500
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WOF 2175z: c.1800 Dutch Pine Vitrine:
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A c.1800 pine vitrine; domed door, 8 pane side lights above a paneled door (rope and rosette carved). The legs are extensions of the front pilasters and rear styles. Paneled sides. Cut-out molded aprons with bell flower carving. Door reveals a hung interior drawer. Delightfully architectural and classically Dutch.
37" w., 20 1/2" d., 92 3/4" h. $9,000
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Wof-2158z: Normandy Vaisselier:
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An attractively carved early 19th century Vaisselier from Normandy, pine & poplar with steel hardware. The rack has elegantly turned spindles and the base is well carved with flowers & vines. Georgia Kyser Collection.
56 1/2" w., 19" d., 86" h.
$9,000.
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Wof-2159z: Tea Box, New England, c.1830:
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A shop Tea Box for display & sale of Chinese Tea, c.1830. New England white pine with original red, black & gilt paint & decoration. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$1,500
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WOT 1820z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table:
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WOT 1820z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table with brass mounts, elegantly designed in the Ming Taste. Shaped brass hardware.
72 1/2"w., 13"d., 34 3/4"h. $2,400
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WOT 1821z: 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table:
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WOT 1821z: A 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Four Drawer Side Table with brass mounts, elegantly designed in the Ming Taste. Rectangular brass hardware.
72"w., 14"d., 32"h. $2,400
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WOT 1822z: Victorian Nesting Tables:
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WOT 1822z: A set of four English late Victorian mahogany spool turned Nesting Tables with nice inlays $1,200
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Wot-1824z: Georgian Anglo-Irish Tea Table:
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c.1730-50 Anglo-Irish mahogany tea table with molded rectangular top over molded draw slides raised on graceful cabriole legs with slipper feet. Several returns restored. Georgia Kyser Collection.
33 1/4" w., 21" d., 28" h.
$Sold
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Wot-1825z: Pine Tavern Table:
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A charming & chunky late 18th century English pine tavern table with single drawer & straight Chippendale legs. Box stretcher base. Georgia Kyser Collection. 31" w., 23 1/2" d., 27 1/2" h. $1,300.
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Wot-1826z: Georgian Pine Washstand:
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An English stripped pine late Georgian washstand of graceful proportions with square, tapered legs, backsplash with shelf & single drawer. Possibly original brass pulls. Georgia Kyser Collection.
38 1/2" w., 19" d., 39 1/2" h.
$1,200.
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Wot-1829z: NC Walnut Lowboy:
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c.1780 North Carolina walnut (yellow pine secondary) Lowboy raised on square molded legs with box stretchers. Single molded edge drawer with apparently original pull. Conforming molded top. Wedding gift of Rockingham County relatives to Kay and Georgia Kyser. Drawer bottom is an old restoration. Georgia Kyser Collection.
36" w., 27" d., 28" h.
$3,800
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Wp-1742z: 6 Oval Prints:
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A set of 6 oval prints of village & country scenes, perhaps from the Grand Tour, published in London in 1802. Charming with hand coloring. Eglomise matting. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$450.
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Wp-1743z: Eglomise Portrait, China Trade, c.1750-80:
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An eglomise portrait, c.1750-80, China Trade for the Anglo-American market. Pine back with sadly illegible inscriptions. Rare & charming. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$600.
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Wp-1744z: Eglomise Print, Return from Egypt:
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"Return from Egypt", 1804 English eglomise print in very good condition. Georgia Kyser Collection.
$145.
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Wp-1745z: Girls with Umbrella Watercolor:
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"Girls with Umbrella", a charming c.1845 Anglo-American watercolor in period mahogany veneered over white pine frame (New England). Georgia Kyser Collection.
$225.
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