A wonderful antique iron and brass five-light chandelier, made and signed by Markel Electric Products (M.E.P.) in the 1920’s. The chandelier begins with a canopy  More »

A wonderful antique iron and brass five-light chandelier, made and signed by Markel Electric Products (M.E.P.) in the 1920’s. The chandelier begins with a canopy ornamented with leaves, coming down in a chain to a loop finial surrounded by triads of leaves. The chandelier body is formed by iron bands, accented with clusters of brass leaves, with a twisted rod running down the center of the chandelier. Each chandelier arm holds a faux-riveted bobeche with a brass leaf finial below. Between each arm is a brass leaf appliqué. The chandelier finishes in a dangling finial. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 19-1/2” wide and 24-1/2” tall, and the fixture is 40” long overall. NC1199-RW   « Less

This knife belonged to Commander William O. Walker, USN, who was one of the Commanders of the USS Lake Champlain (Champ) which has a long history herself. One of her many  More »

This knife belonged to Commander William O. Walker, USN, who was one of the Commanders of the USS Lake Champlain (Champ) which has a long history herself. One of her many assignments was that she was selected as the Prime Recovery Ship of the Project Mercury Mission, the first manned Space Flight for America. Commander Walker was also an aviator, naval bomber and later in life became a Grand High Priest of the York Rite, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Mason Knights Templar, he was also a dear friend. His name "WO" and "Walker" are hand scribed on the sheath. The knife is a Military Issue "Blue Blade" made by Western Cutlery of Boulder, Colo Patent No. 1,967,479 (note photo)this tang stamp dates this knife to c1935-1950. It measures 10.25" total length, has stacked leather handle, full tang, arched pommel, and a wide blood grove. The original leather sheath has some wear with some missing stitches and a small blade cut on top of sheath opening, which I am told is quite common. Overall on great shape with a lot of the blue hue on the blade. These knives are becoming more rare and are a great addition for the military memorabilia collector. Free Domestic Shipping   « Less

A beautiful antique five-light chandelier with prisms, circa 1910, in its original silver plate finish over brass. The chandelier, made and signed by Williamson, is crowned  More »

A beautiful antique five-light chandelier with prisms, circa 1910, in its original silver plate finish over brass. The chandelier, made and signed by Williamson, is crowned with a gorgeous acanthus loop finial, coming down into a gadrooned section with an intricate rope border. Five slender, reeded arms extend from the underside of the chandelier body, alternating with sparkling icicle prisms. The underside is ornamented with delicate grapevines, and extends downward in feathery foliate detail. The chandelier is finished in a long, intricately cast finial with foliate and grape detail. Each arm of the chandelier supports a cutout bobeche with a foliate pattern, hung with prisms. This light fixture is in excellent condition; it has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The chandelier body measures 17-1/2” wide and 13” tall, and the overall length of the chandelier is 30”. NC1200-RW   « Less

An elegant antique Neoclassical flush-mount light fixture with a large wheel-cut glass shade, dating from the early 1900’s. The light features a gadrooned fitter  More »

An elegant antique Neoclassical flush-mount light fixture with a large wheel-cut glass shade, dating from the early 1900’s. The light features a gadrooned fitter accented with subtle foliate detail. Below, the light has a round frosted globe studded with hand-cut stars. This light fixture is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the rim. The light fixture has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. It measures approx. 9” wide and 12-1/2” tall, with a fitter 6-3/4” in diameter. NC1202-RW   « Less

An elegant antique bronze entry doorknob set in P. & F. Corbin’s “Holland” pattern, c. 1905. The doorknobs feature a graceful design of volutes and  More »

An elegant antique bronze entry doorknob set in P. & F. Corbin’s “Holland” pattern, c. 1905. The doorknobs feature a graceful design of volutes and acanthus leaves with beading; the doorplates are ornamented with a beaded oval at the top and bottom, surrounded by leaves and scrolls with beading throughout. This entry set includes a pair of doorknobs with the connecting spindle, a mortise lock, and two doorplates. The doorknobs are 2-1/4” in diameter and 2” deep. The lock has an approx. 2-5/8” backset, and its faceplate is 1” by 6-3/4”, with a lock body approx. 3-1/2” by 4-1/2”. The exterior doorplate is 3” wide and 11-3/8” long, and the interior plate is 2-3/8” by 8”. NDKS140-RW   « Less

Unique antique figural pendant light with original slag glass and Egyptian motifs, dating somewhere between 1915 and 1920. This brass fixture features an understated canopy  More »

Unique antique figural pendant light with original slag glass and Egyptian motifs, dating somewhere between 1915 and 1920. This brass fixture features an understated canopy and chain that moves down to a loop finial crowning a sloped roof. The fixture's cylindrical body has borders of Greek keys and beading. Vertical supports are figural columns with volutes, foliate details, and a decorative head with Egyptian headdress. Between each column are panels of the beautiful original amber slag glass. The bottom of the fixture features its own flat, circular floor of slag glass, visible from underneath. This light fixture is excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass, just the expected fleabites around the edges. The pendant light has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture is 7” wide, 9-1/2” tall (body only), and 29” long overall. NC1201-RW   « Less

English Bracket Mantle Clock, Made in West Germany For Trend Clocks 2 jewels, with incredible floral workmanship, glass door, brass handle, hardware, mechanism. It has  More »

English Bracket Mantle Clock, Made in West Germany For Trend Clocks 2 jewels, with incredible floral workmanship, glass door, brass handle, hardware, mechanism. It has complete service records, name of previous owner with provenance printed paper reverse. Soft delightful chimes, every so often, works perfect, imported from W. Germany hand crafted at Zeeland Michigan, US.A. excellent aged. 16" h. x 10" w. x 6" d.   « Less

Marvelous antique pendant light with a unique design and original glass shade. A simple canopy and chain moves down to a diamond loop finial and understated brass fitter.  More »

Marvelous antique pendant light with a unique design and original glass shade. A simple canopy and chain moves down to a diamond loop finial and understated brass fitter. Beneath the fitter is a gadrooned, original glass mushroom-shaped shade. The shade has white gadrooned glass on top, giving the appearance of a wider, upper shade. The lower portion of the shade is the same white, giving the illusion of a bowl-shaped second shade. Clear glass connects the two levels, covering the underbelly of the top piece and only visible from below. An acorn finial finishes the fixture. This unusual light is similar in concept to item #NC789-RW, an "inclosing globe" pendant light, designed by H.H. Blau to look like an inverted dome chandelier but completely enclosed to keep the inside clean. This pendant light is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks to the glass. It has been professionally rewired and comes with all the necessary attachments for modern installation. The fixture measures 14" wide by 14" tall, and is 32" long overall. NC1203-RW   « Less

A fantastic vintage telescoping adjustable floor lamp with a tripod base, by Bretford Manufacturing Company of Franklin Park, Illinois, Model MJ-1. This industrial lamp  More »

A fantastic vintage telescoping adjustable floor lamp with a tripod base, by Bretford Manufacturing Company of Franklin Park, Illinois, Model MJ-1. This industrial lamp features a tripod base and a great blue color. The shade of the lamp can be tilted to adjust the angle of the light, and the arm slides back and forth. This lamp is in very good antique condition with an aged finish as pictured, and it has been professionally rewired. When extended to its full height, the lamp is 58-1/2” tall at the center pole; in its shortest position, it measures 37” tall at the center pole. The legs have a spread of 29-3/4”. The shade is 7-5/8” in diameter. NL9-RW   « Less

Antique Art Nouveau door hardware sets, circa 1905, with doorknobs and plates. This hardware bears a strong resemblance to Sargent’s “Alby” design and  More »

Antique Art Nouveau door hardware sets, circa 1905, with doorknobs and plates. This hardware bears a strong resemblance to Sargent’s “Alby” design and Yale’s “Olympian” pattern, but the design differs slightly from both. These Art Nouveau doorknob sets feature an elegant, looping design on both the knobs and the doorplates. These doorknob sets are in excellent condition. The door knobs measure 2-1/4” in diameter and 2-1/4” deep; the plates are 7-1/4” by 2 1/2”. Each set includes a pair of doorknobs with the connecting rod and set screws, and a pair of doorplates (enough hardware for one door). THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR EACH SET; THERE ARE SIX SETS AVAILABLE. Antique mortise locks or modern latches for use with this hardware are also available. NDKS141-RW   « Less