Italy, A Santini NEPTUNE POSEIDON, WARRIOR Roman Italian sculpture, signed, incised, symbol, labeled, from Florence Italy. Black marble base! Santini was born in 1910 in  More »

Italy, A Santini NEPTUNE POSEIDON, WARRIOR Roman Italian sculpture, signed, incised, symbol, labeled, from Florence Italy. Black marble base! Santini was born in 1910 in Florence Italy, became novice sculpture artist from Age 12, attended to Florence University. known for marble, resin and alabaster sculptures. very good aged, 19" h. x 8" w. x 6" d.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is proud to present A Tapestry Upholstered Black Walnut General Lee Lady Chair C. 1860-75 A chair of this design was owned by General Robert E. Lee.  More »

Boylston Antiques is proud to present A Tapestry Upholstered Black Walnut General Lee Lady Chair C. 1860-75 A chair of this design was owned by General Robert E. Lee. It is referenced and illustrated on p. 61 of Thomas Ormsbee’s “Field Guide to American Victorian Furniture”. (See photo of page). • This lady’s hoop skirt parlor chair is covered in a vintage tapestry upholstery, which is predominantly a tone-on-tone beige design of gothic arched windows and balconies with soft pink roses and green leaves, reminiscent of a manor garden. It is surrounded by beige gimp. This upholstery is in wonderful condition, with no tears or discolorations. The chair seat springs are also in great shape. • The finger-molded crest rail is adorned with a central carving of grapes and leaves. • The wood patina is warm, rich, and original. • The chair stiles, arms and front legs form a continuous cyma-curve and are finished in triple-bead molding. • The arms are open and low, to allow a lady’s hoop skirt to flow over them. • The wooden side rails are adorned with incised carvings of leaves. • The front seat rail has fluted molding. • The frame is sturdy for everyday use. • Measurements: Crest Rail Height: 40 1/4 inches Seat Height: 16 inches Seat width: 17 inches Seat depth: 17 inches Width arm to arm: 19 ¾ inches This chair may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles. Please e-mail for a delivery estimate with your location and particulars. If shipping is needed, email for a quote to your destination. All items are sold "as is". This is an antique piece of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale A Classic Boston Rocker with Black Paint & Gold Fruit & Flora Stenciling C. 1840’s A classic example of a chair  More »

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale A Classic Boston Rocker with Black Paint & Gold Fruit & Flora Stenciling C. 1840’s A classic example of a chair known as a “Boston Rocker”. Chair is black painted with gold stenciling of a footed bowl of fruit surrounded by grape leaves and floral representations. Acanthus leaf scrolls decorate the left and right crest rail edges. The classic shape of the top rail and the acanthus leaf design indicate a date of about 1840. The stenciling appears fairly vibrant and may have been restored. Wallace Nuttings’s Furniture Treasury has a photograph of a very similar Boston Rocker on plate # 2467. The book cover & page are reproduced below. • The wide top crest rail has the distinctive curves on either side with a stenciled design composed of a footed bowl filled with fruit, ornamented with classical gold floral and grape leaf arabesque stenciling. Acanthus leaves are scrolled on either edge of the top rail. • There are 6 spindles in the back and one under each arm. • The “rolling” seat is curved up at the back and down at the front. The back curve is ornamented with classical stylized floral and leaf stencils, surrounded by a gold line. The front curve is ornamented on either side with gold leaf-form stencils. • The arms are nicely curved to match the curve of the seat; they are left unpainted to display the wood-grain and stained. • The front and rear stiles are pegged through the seat, as in the true Windsor chair. • The front stile is pegged up through the arm, while the rear of the arm is pegged back through the rear stile. • The front legs and front stretcher are turned, with gold paint highlighting the turned ring. • The crest rail height is 39 1/4” from the floor. • The seat sits approx. 15 1/2” from the floor. • The seat width is approx. 19 1/2”. • The seat depth is approx. 17”. • The crest rail width at the top is 24 1/4”. • The length of the rockers are 28”. This chair is in as found condition. The surface patina is nicked and worn, as expected in a chair approaching 170 years of age. The chair is in remarkably sturdy shape, with no movement or wobble. It appears that the left arm was repaired at some point, as there is a hairline crack evident near the rear post or stile (see photo). This chair may be picked up in Boylston, MA. Chair may be delivered within approx. 100 miles of Boylston, MA. Email for delivery quote. If you need the chair shipped, email for quotes. All items are sold "as is". These are antique pieces of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. Please ask any questions prior to offering to buy.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale A Grecian Scroll Arm Spindle Back Grain-Painted Caned Rocking Chair C.1880’s This rocking chair is made of solid  More »

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale A Grecian Scroll Arm Spindle Back Grain-Painted Caned Rocking Chair C.1880’s This rocking chair is made of solid maple grain-painted to resemble rosewood. It has a gorgeous set of scrolled arms and a delightful serpentine-curved, grain-painted crest rail. • Serpentine-curved Voltaire back with grain-painted maple stiles. • The stiles continue as chair arms in curved lines to the front. • The maple arms terminate in open hand rests in the shape of scrolls. • While the lower back is caned, the upper back is composed of 5 turned spindles extending from the wide, serpentine-curved, rosewood grain-painted crest rail to the serpentine-curved, grain-painted mid-back slat. • Reverse-Ogee front legs. • Overall height is 40 7/8” from floor. • Overall width is 21 1/2” • Seat depth is 19 1/4” • Rocker length is 31 1/4” • Seat and lower back are caned. This caning is in decent condition; back caning is excellent, seat caning has a slight depression and an attempted repair (see photo). An article in the February 1973 issue of The Magazine Antiques depicts a page from the C.N. Arnold and Company catalog with an illustration of one of these rockers. Page 322 & 323 of that issue has an exposition of these Grecian rockers, along names of some of the manufacturer’s and dates when made (1879-1890’s). This chair may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles. Destinations beyond that will need shipping. Please e-mail for a delivery or shipping estimate with your location and particulars. All items are sold "as is" and all sales are final. These are antique pieces of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is proud to present This magnificent Late Classical Period Mahogany Flip-Top Card Table Circa 1860. • The top is edged with serpentine or  More »

Boylston Antiques is proud to present This magnificent Late Classical Period Mahogany Flip-Top Card Table Circa 1860. • The top is edged with serpentine or cyma curves. • This table, styled after the Empire period, is mounted on a graduated, 4-sided pedestal. • The top and pedestal are covered with a mahogany veneer with a rich surface patina; The mahogany veneer covers secondary woods. • The top is supported by a 3 ½” serpentine rolling apron on the front, right and left sides. • The pedestal is mounted on a 4 sided, concave curved platform. • The bun feet are on castors. Measurements: 27 1/2 inches high 34 inches wide 17 inches deep Top measures 34 inches by 34 inches when fully extended. • There is a one and a half inch piece of the veneer apron skirt missing, as pictured. • The top shows some areas of discoloration, flaking and some scratches, consistent with antique furniture. See photographs of table top. • The table pedestal also displays some chipping, flaking, scratches and areas of discoloration consistent with antique furniture. This card/pier table may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can arrange for delivery within 100 miles. Please e-mail for a delivery estimate with your location and particulars. Shipping can be arranged for more remote destinations. Greyhound Freight is an option. All items are sold "as is" and all sales are final. This is an antique piece of furniture; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase. PayPal Accepted.   « Less

Three matching antique cast iron bin pulls, dating from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, featuring an unusual Neoclassical design of acanthus leaves and  More »

Three matching antique cast iron bin pulls, dating from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, featuring an unusual Neoclassical design of acanthus leaves and scrolls. Each handle measures 3 5/8” wide and 1 ½” tall, and projects 7/8”. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH PULL; THERE IS NOW ONE AVAILABLE. NBP7   « Less

Two matching antique cast iron bin pulls, dating from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, featuring an unusual Neoclassical design of acanthus leaves and scrolls.  More »

Two matching antique cast iron bin pulls, dating from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, featuring an unusual Neoclassical design of acanthus leaves and scrolls. Each handle measures 3 7/8” wide and 1 7/8” tall, and projects 7/8”. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH PULL; THERE ARE TWO AVAILABLE. Three matching smaller bin pulls are also available, item # NBP7. NBP8   « Less

Oil on board of child playing by the shoreline by well known Connecticut female artist Sally Swatland, born 1946. The gold leaf frame measures 36.5 xy 28.5 inches and the  More »

Oil on board of child playing by the shoreline by well known Connecticut female artist Sally Swatland, born 1946. The gold leaf frame measures 36.5 xy 28.5 inches and the painting measures 33 x 25 inches. Excellent condition. Unsigned. To see other paintings by the artist and read a complete bio go to the Rehs Gallery webiste link: http://www.rehs.com/sally_swatland_intimate_studies_of_childhood.html   « Less

A fabulous antique cast iron bin pull, circa 1880’s, with a curved shape and a striking asymmetrical design with a diagonal band, fans, and stylized flowers. This  More »

A fabulous antique cast iron bin pull, circa 1880’s, with a curved shape and a striking asymmetrical design with a diagonal band, fans, and stylized flowers. This Eastlake bin pull is in excellent condition with a nice patina. The pull measures 4 ½” long, 1 ½” tall, and projects ¾”. NBP9   « Less

Three matching antique cast iron bin pulls, circa 1905, by P. & F. Corbin. These feature a shield in the center, surrounded by leaves, with a beaded border above and a  More »

Three matching antique cast iron bin pulls, circa 1905, by P. & F. Corbin. These feature a shield in the center, surrounded by leaves, with a beaded border above and a flower on either side. Each handle measures 3 3/8” wide and 1 3/8” tall, and projects ¾”. THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH PULL; THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE AVAILABLE. Seven matching larger bin pulls are also available, item # NBP11. NBP10   « Less