Southeast Asia Unknown The main element of each of these dramatic lamps is a heavy, freestanding hand-carved stone statue of an Asian deity. They sit on custom-made  More »

Southeast Asia Unknown The main element of each of these dramatic lamps is a heavy, freestanding hand-carved stone statue of an Asian deity. They sit on custom-made hand-cut rosewood bases, and are surmounted by exotic, unusual Asian-style custom shades. The height measurement includes the shade.   « Less

USA Early 1950s This beautiful turned wood lamp was acquired from the Pacific Heights (San Francisco) estate of Paul "Red" Fay, prominent businessman, social figure, and  More »

USA Early 1950s This beautiful turned wood lamp was acquired from the Pacific Heights (San Francisco) estate of Paul "Red" Fay, prominent businessman, social figure, and Undersecretary of the Navy in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. It features a double row of brass chain and cast brass fittings over an ebonized base on brass feet. The height measurement is to the top of the brass shaft.   « Less

France 19th century These beautiful lamps are identical in all but two respects: the shape of the fitting where the "candle" meets the brass, and the hand-painting on the  More »

France 19th century These beautiful lamps are identical in all but two respects: the shape of the fitting where the "candle" meets the brass, and the hand-painting on the tole shades. Described very succinctly by design blogger Jennifer Boles, "Bouillotte lamps originated in late 18th c./ early 19th c. France for use during games of bouillotte, which was similar to modern Poker. Bouillotte lamps traditionally have dish type bases which were used to hold the game chips. Attached to the base is a shaft which holds two to four candleholders as well as a metal shade. At the top of the shaft is a screw type key, which allows one to move the shade down as the candles melt down. The idea was to avoid any type of glare in the eyes of the bouillotte players. Of course, if you have an electrified version, you won't need to move the shade, but the design is the same. What also makes this lamp so distinctive is the tole lampshade." This pair of lamps features a dolphin motif in heavy brass, in both the supports of the electrified "candles", and in the finials, which also incorporate a feathered arrow-shaft motif on the turnscrew.   « Less

1980 Featured is an ornate silver mirror. This was purchased from an estate located in the bay area that had many collectible items purchased in the 1980's.

1980 Featured is an ornate silver mirror. This was purchased from an estate located in the bay area that had many collectible items purchased in the 1980's.   « Less

France 19th century This pair of beautiful lamps features heavy cast brass bases that seem to be Neptune rising from the waves, each highlighted by elegant crystals hanging  More »

France 19th century This pair of beautiful lamps features heavy cast brass bases that seem to be Neptune rising from the waves, each highlighted by elegant crystals hanging from an acanthus leaf bobeche. They may be used with candles or, to provide more light, simply insert the ingenious electrified fixtures (see detail shot).   « Less

Probably Italy Late 19th/early 20th century Pair of beautiful Biedermeyer-style side chairs, with seats upholstered in a pale green striped fabric. Ebonized Prince of Wales  More »

Probably Italy Late 19th/early 20th century Pair of beautiful Biedermeyer-style side chairs, with seats upholstered in a pale green striped fabric. Ebonized Prince of Wales plumes supporting an inlaid crest in the Neo-Classic Italian style. Seat height is 18".   « Less

France 19th century Beautiful pair of similar French walnut fauteuils covered in small-stitch needlepoint. Carved floral detail, fluted legs. Seat height is 15"; width is  More »

France 19th century Beautiful pair of similar French walnut fauteuils covered in small-stitch needlepoint. Carved floral detail, fluted legs. Seat height is 15"; width is 23".   « Less

England 19th century Beautiful English oak small child's chair. Bobbin-turned vertical elements, with block and bobbin-turned stretchers and compressed bun feet. The height  More »

England 19th century Beautiful English oak small child's chair. Bobbin-turned vertical elements, with block and bobbin-turned stretchers and compressed bun feet. The height of the seat of this charming little chair is only 9 1/2". The holes through the fronts of the arms would have held a child's dinner tray or restraint.   « Less

England 19th century Beautiful English Victorian rosewood firescreen. Vertical barley-twist elements support a charming needlepoint Low Country scene, the panel measuring  More »

England 19th century Beautiful English Victorian rosewood firescreen. Vertical barley-twist elements support a charming needlepoint Low Country scene, the panel measuring 24 1/2"h. x 21"w. The raised panel would have accommodated the step-up hearths of the period. Acanthus leaf detail on the carved knees and scrolling toes over original porcelain casters.   « Less

USA Early 1920s This beautiful starboard-side lantern was made by Perkins Marine Lamp. Inc., which was formed in 1916. The "Perko" trademark was instituted in 1922, and it  More »

USA Early 1920s This beautiful starboard-side lantern was made by Perkins Marine Lamp. Inc., which was formed in 1916. The "Perko" trademark was instituted in 1922, and it is believed that this lantern dates to that period. For nearly 100 years, Perko has had a well-deserved reputation for producing high-quality marine lanterns, chart cases, signaling devices, etc. This lantern, made of heavy-gauge brass, copper, and galvanized sheet metal, was hand-formed and soldered; the close-up shots show both the solidity and the craftsmanship of the piece. It bears a glass lens of deep green glass, denoting that it was displayed on the starboard side of the ship. This stunning, masculine lantern-- which will easily accept an electric fixture -- can be hung, wall-mounted using the original integral bracket, or displayed on a table top. Or track down its port-side mate and put them to use on your yacht!   « Less