Pretty!!! This all original 1880's gas fixture was salvaged from a stately home on Richmond's famous Monument Ave. Swirling lite blue, opalescent glass surrounds the  More »

Pretty!!! This all original 1880's gas fixture was salvaged from a stately home on Richmond's famous Monument Ave. Swirling lite blue, opalescent glass surrounds the functioning gas burner. Finish is original and has not been restored, but can be - just inquire!   « Less

Cool Victorian gas fixture has oblong, octagonal shape, green slag glass, original burner with rocker flame adjustment and brass "soot cap." Perfect for your restored  More »

Cool Victorian gas fixture has oblong, octagonal shape, green slag glass, original burner with rocker flame adjustment and brass "soot cap." Perfect for your restored Victorian home!   « Less

"The Angle Lamp is a good lamp, because it is different from all others." says the advertisement of the day. "Its unique '"No-Under-Shadow"' insures all the light falling  More »

"The Angle Lamp is a good lamp, because it is different from all others." says the advertisement of the day. "Its unique '"No-Under-Shadow"' insures all the light falling directly downward." "absolutely safe" Made by THE ANGLE LAMP CO. of New York, NY and electrified by our lighting expert, this unusual lamp will be the focus of interest where ever you hang it.   « Less

This Bike Has Been Restored Works Great!!

This Bike Has Been Restored Works Great!!   « Less

Beautiful Sofa

Beautiful Sofa   « Less

These mirrors can be attributed to the “Looking Glass Establishment” of Herman Fersenheim of 76 Beekman St., NYC. Very similar mirrors are pictured and described  More »

These mirrors can be attributed to the “Looking Glass Establishment” of Herman Fersenheim of 76 Beekman St., NYC. Very similar mirrors are pictured and described on Page 358 of the February, 1976 issue of The Magazine Antiques. Photographs depict this genre of overmantel mirror gracing rooms in The White House in the 1880’s. These are typical architectural style mirrors in what is known as “The Column Style”. • Palmettes with scrolls grace the acroteria adorning each pediment. • Graduated beads adorn the scrolls on either side of the palmettes. • The frieze is ornamented with a pair of lozenge-shaped relief carvings, terminating in fleurs-de-lis. • Ancones surmounted with palm leaves support each capital. • A cluster of fruit depends from the scrolls supporting each palmette. • Strawberries depend from the central scrolls supporting the acroteria. • Cornucopia support the smaller scrolls beneath the central palmette or coquillage. • The original, heavy plate glass in these looking glasses is brilliant, true, unclouded and nearly flawless, even after almost 140 years. • Overall Height is 63 inches. • Overall Width is 61 inches. • Small cracks in the gesso are apparent. There is one chipped area on the top of the cornice of the north mirror where a repair has been made. Overall, however, these mirror frames are in wonderful shape for their age. These mirrors provide a crucial decorative feature for any serious restoration of a Brownstone, late 19th century townhouse or 19th century estate. The pair have been used upon the north and south walls of a vaulted gallery room for years but could serve well adorning formal rooms off of a central foyer. It is unusual to come upon a matched pair of these rare, stately looking glasses. These mirrors are currently seated upon gold-painted wooden supports in lieu of the mantels which they should adorn. The supports can remain with the mirrors, should the buyer so desire. The photograph of the north mirror shows the south mirror, facing it, in reflection. All items are sold "as is". These are antique looking glasses; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. These looking glasses may be picked up in Acton, MA. A freight delivery can be arranged for destinations beyond our local pick-up area. E-mail for a freight estimate. These mirrors were purchased at auction in the Philadelphia area in the early 1950’s. They were subsequently moved to Massachusetts. They still have their wooden packing crates from the move to Massachusetts. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An Elaborately Carved and Pierced Rococo Revival Gilt Gesso Overmantel Mirror. Circa 1850. A wide 7” frame adorns  More »

Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale An Elaborately Carved and Pierced Rococo Revival Gilt Gesso Overmantel Mirror. Circa 1850. A wide 7” frame adorns this exuberantly carved wood frame mirror from the Rococo Revival period of the mid 19th century. • Gilt Acanthus leaves and bellflowers scroll gracefully along the wide, 7 inch pierced wood frame of this delightfully ornate overmantel mirror. • Graduated beads adorn the Acanthus scrolls on each corner. • Egg and dart moulding encircle the inner and outer perimeters of the frame. • The glass appears to be in 2 parts, separated by a gold painted strip of wood. • The glass in this looking glass is brilliant, true, unclouded and nearly flawless, even after almost 160 years. • Overall Height is 41 inches. • Overall Width is 46 inches. • Small cracks in the gesso are apparent but there are no major flaws. Overall this looking glass is in wonderful shape for its age. All items are sold "as is". This is antique looking glasse; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant. This looking glass may be picked up in Boylston, MA. We can deliver this looking glass to areas within a 100 mile radius. Email for a delivery estimate. A freight delivery can be arranged for destinations beyond our local delivery area. E-mail for a freight estimate. Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.   « Less

This is an interesting and long coffee table, originally cut from a farm table, consisting of a long rectangular top sitting upon a straight belt providing a total of 3  More »

This is an interesting and long coffee table, originally cut from a farm table, consisting of a long rectangular top sitting upon a straight belt providing a total of 3 drawers mounted with wooden knobs, all supported by straight legs. Note that the piece is primitive and has several scratches and dents all around. Circa date 1880. Dimensions: 20”(height) x 78 5/8”(wide) x 25 ½”(depth) Item# 161256NM1780   « Less

This is a very decorative and interesting item from the first quarter of the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIII. This piece was originally the top of a gueridon, it  More »

This is a very decorative and interesting item from the first quarter of the 17th century during the reign of Louis XIII. This piece was originally the top of a gueridon, it is made of solid cherry, which is beautifully embellished with inlaid floral and foliate patterns combining several type of wood such as Ebony and Sycamore. Note that this piece is in original condition and has a few pieces of inlaid and from the trim missing here and there due to the age. This item is for sale as is. Circa date 1620. Dimensions: 27”(diameter) Item:163297NM990   « Less

This a stunning and very decorative Mirror made from solid walnut by the end of the 19th century boasting an intricate embellishment depicting the classical Acanthus  More »

This a stunning and very decorative Mirror made from solid walnut by the end of the 19th century boasting an intricate embellishment depicting the classical Acanthus patterns, all surrounding the original beveled oval mirror. Note minor scratches, dents and a few minor dark spots can be seen here and there due to the age. Circa date 1880. Dimensions: 36”(height) x 41 1/8”(wide) Item# 163314NM725   « Less