Antique 1869! Victorian Music Holder w/ Cast Iron Stand

BEAUTIFUL, ornate,Victorian music holder. Guaranteed and dated to be circa 1869. SAME DECADE AS THE CIVIL WAR!! As you can plainly see in photos this rare piece is in tremendous condition! Eastlake influenced. Leaf and vine carving springs from center (chip or spoon) carved flower and continues down each side. Flower matches wonderfully with the raised flowers on the base. The heavy cast iron base is in mint condition and adjusts with wing nut, so no tools are required. It has a warm copper patina that goes great with the light walnut finish. The center raised panel is surrounded on all sides with bevelled edges. It is made of burled walnut creating a striking contrast to the other wood. The music holding shelf is tapered at each end and is ridged to help prevent page flipping. The only flaw of any note at all is a tiny split at the far left edge of the shelf. (caused by small tack nail). Where are you ever going to find another one like this!?!? It measures about 21 inches wide and about 15 inches tall,depending on slant. Many other unique architectural items listed. All questions encouraged and answered. » Continue reading "Antique 1869! Victorian Music Holder w/ Cast Iron Stand"

Large Victorian Figural Gas Newel Post Lamp Light

37" Tall victtorian Period Cavalier Newel Post Lampin Outstanding Original Condition. More Detail than can be shown in Photos! Appears that Light was originally Gas and was converted to Electricity early in the 1900's. Base is 6 3/4" wide, Period shade with cut stars and point is included. Great patina shows off bronze and darker brown colors. Details are amazing, long spurs on back of boots, feathers sticking out from hat, Sword in holder at his side. Gracefully draped cape on back, pantaloons billow slightly and extremely tall leather boots, all with striking detail. Shade holder has holes for prisms if desired, looks good either way. Old cloth wiring should be replaced, No chips, cracks or repairs to any part of light. Sword has slight bends but does not detract. Has small hole on top of each side of base for mounting. I believe Piece of gas pipe shows underneath. Overall, beautiful, tastefull and befitting of even the most magnificent newel post or mantlepiece. Shade has very minor chips where rim fits into fitter, can not be seen. As one could expect this is heavy. I don't see any markings. I will ship the shade separately from the rest of lamp for safety. Winner pays only actual shipping for the main box which will weigh 25 lbs but will be oversized at 14" by 14" by 36". Shipping the shade will be an additional $10.00 flat charge. Insurance is required. Payment by Paypal, check or money order is accepted. Please see photos and email questions. Can send more photos if desired. » Continue reading "Large Victorian Figural Gas Newel Post Lamp Light"

VICTORIAN BEADED NEEDLEPOINT COCKATOO FIRE SCREEN WOW!

FRESH FROM A FANTASTIC EARLY PITTSBURGH ESTATE, I AM HAPPY TO OFFER THIS WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF INTERESTING ANTIQUES. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS.

UP FOR BIDS IN THIS AUCTION IS AN EXCEPTIONAL BEADED NEEDLEPOINT COCKATOO FIRE SCREEN. THIS SPECTACULAR PIECE COMES FROM ONE OF THE FAMILIES TRAVELS TO ENGLAND. IT DATES FROM THE 1860'S ERA, AND IT STILL HAS IT'S ORIGINAL HARDWARE WHICH ALLOWS IT TO HANG FROM ANY MANTLE. THE HARDWARE IS SOME SORT OF GILDED METAL AND IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. IT CONSIST OF AN ELABORATE SCREW AND FRONTS PIECE WHICH MOUNT TO ANY MANTLE. FROM THIS PIECE COME TWO 9" LONG ELABORATE PIECES WHICH ACT AS AN ARM TO ALLOW THE SCREEN TO BE ADJUSTED. THE SCREEN MOUNTS ON THE END OF THIS ARM WITH A WOODEN PEG, WHICH FITS INTO THE HOLE ON THE END OF THE ARM. I AM SURE THERE WAS A METAL PIECE THERE AT ONE TIME, BUT IT HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH THE WOODEN PEG FOR A LONG TIME. THE NEEDLEPOINT ON THE SCREEN IS WONDERFUL AND APPEARS TO BE WOOL WORK, PERHAPS IT IS WHAT IS KNOWN AS BERLIN WORK. THE COCKATOO IS DONE IN WHITE, OPALESCENT BLUE, CLEAR, BLACK, AND METAL BEADS. THERE IS A 5 BEAD WIDE BORDER » Continue reading "VICTORIAN BEADED NEEDLEPOINT COCKATOO FIRE SCREEN WOW!"

STUNNING VICTORIAN ENGLISH SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SET

STUNNING VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SET - 1854

THIS FABULOUS ENGRAVED TEA AND COFFEE SET IS A RARE OFFERING ON EBAY, BEING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND OF ALMOST GOTHIC DESIGN. IT WAS MADE IN LONDON IN 1856 BY WILLIAM HUNTER, AND EACH PIECE IS CLEARLY HALLMARKED ON THE UNDERSIDE, THE COFFEE POT BEING HALLMARKED FOR 1853. IN ADDITION, THE HANDLES, LIDS AND FINIALS ALL BEAR THE SAME MAKERS MARK AND ARE CERTAINLY ORIGINAL TO THE SET.

THE CONDITION OF THE SET IS OUTSTANDING, WITH NO DAMAGE, REPAIR, RESTORATION OR WEAR TO ANY PIECE. THE HANDLES ARE FIRM AND DO NOT MOVE AT ALL, THE HINGES ARE SMOOTH AND TIGHT AND THE ENGRAVING IS SHARP AND BOLD ALL OVER. THE ORNATE FEET OF EACH PIECE ARE CAST AND APPLIED ALL 4 PIECES HAVE A MATCHING COAT OF ARMS - WHICH I AM SURE IS CONTEMPORARY AND ORIGINAL.

THE DIMENSIONS OF EACH PIECE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

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COFFEE POT - STANDS 11"/28cm TALL, MEASURES 9"/23cm ACROSS HANDLE AND SPOUT AND WEIGHS 930g/29.9oz
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TEA POT - STANDS 8.25"/21cm TALL, MEASURES 9.25"/23.5cm ACROSS HANDLE AND SPOUT AND WEIGHS 770g/24.7oz
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SUGAR BOWL - STANDS 5.5"/14cm TALL, MEASURES 7.1".18.25cm ACROSS THE HANDLES AND WEIGHS 395g/12.7oz
* CREAM JUG - STANDS 6.3"/16cm TALL, MEASURES 4.75"/12cm ACROSS HANDLE AND SPOUT AND WEIGHS 257g/8.3oz

THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE SET IS 2352g/2.35kg/75.6 troy oz

THIS FANTASTIC SET WOULD MAKE AN OPULENT ADDITION TO ANY SILVER COLLECTION, BUT IS ALSO A FUNCTIONING AND USABLE SERVING SET WHICH WOULD IMPRESS ANY GUESTS YOU HAVE TO YOUR HOME. » Continue reading "STUNNING VICTORIAN ENGLISH SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SET"

RARE EASTLAKE VICTORIAN MARBLE TOP END TEA GAME TABLE

This rare Eastlake Victorian walnut marble top tea table is a spectacular beauty! Others pale in comparison. It is fresh out of a fine estate. Masterfully crafted. This Eastlake Victorian table features gorgeous ebonized and gilt incised walnut carvings. The large marble top rests on an incised apron with dropped decoration. The finely carved base has 4 centered legs, incised turnings and turned drops. The incised line decoration and turnings are phenomenal! Useful as a tea table, end table, game table, bedside table, or next to a sofa or chair. Made from solid walnut. The table is in good condition, refinished, solid, sturdy, and will be a beautiful sight wherever you put it. Bid today and add it to your collection! Please scroll down for detailed photos and shipping info. Pick up in person is welcome.

Specs: approx. 32" wide, 32" deep, 31" high. » Continue reading "RARE EASTLAKE VICTORIAN MARBLE TOP END TEA GAME TABLE"

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CAST IRON & BRASS CLOTHING RACK

YOU ARE BIDDING ON ONE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CAST IRON & BRASS CLOTHING RACK:

• This item is in excellent condition.
• Construction: Cast Iron and Brass
• Dimensions: 72"H X 59"W X 23"D
• Ornate Cast Iron Base, Black
• Brass Poles
• End Caps: Intricate Fleur-de-lys Pattern,  Brass
• Brass Caster (not original)
• Second Rack available

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VICTORIAN OAK SILVER SERVER

A VERY NICE SILVER SERVER WITH J BEND GLASS TOP DOOR SIDE GLASS THREE DRAWERS TWO DOORS ALL IN THIS BEATIFUL QUARTER SAWN OAK CABINET. THE SERVER IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND HAS BEEN REFINISHED. 60"H 48"W 21"D » Continue reading "VICTORIAN OAK SILVER SERVER"

1860-70s Walnut Burl Victorian BOOKCASE SECRETARY DESK

1860-70s Walnut & Burl Renaissance Victorian Bookcase Secretary Desk.

This desk has the original finish, glass and pulls. The 1" base trim around the bottom of the bookcase and 3 keyholes have been replaced. The rest is original. The overall condition of this item is very good. Typical minor surface scratches from use and age.

The entire piece measures 9'6" tall, 44" wide and 20" deep. It comes apart in two pieces for easier handling. The desk base is 44" wide, 3'6" tall and 20" deep. The bookcase is 59" tall, 44" wide and 11 1/2" deep. The four shelves are 9 1/2" wide and 41 1/2" long.

Item is available for pickup only.

Payment is to be made by cashier's check or cash at time of pickup.

Feel free to email us with any questions you may have. » Continue reading "1860-70s Walnut Burl Victorian BOOKCASE SECRETARY DESK"

7' TALL FRENCH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY HAND CARVED BIRD CAGE

For your consideration, we are offering this One Of a Kind Bird cage. This Awesome Piece is entirely hand carved and made of solid mahogany. Can you imagine the hours upon hours that this work of art required to complete? Each and every column, spire, shingle and part of this showpiece was entirely carved and made from hand! The craftsmanship and hand carving on this piece is absolutely incredible. » Continue reading "7′ TALL FRENCH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY HAND CARVED BIRD CAGE"

Victorian Antique CRAZY QUILT VELVETS SILK Amazing ! Closing : Feb-10-08 18:01:09 PST CLICK HERE TO BID!

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CRAZY QUILT !

There is no way words can describe how beautiful this authentic victorian crazy quilt is. Therefore I will let the pictures do that, please be sure to scroll to very bottom of auction, there are 24 pictures. Thank you.

Antique quilt was found at recent Estate Sale loaded with fine collectibles. I didn't actually realize how breathtaking it is until I unfolded it on my bed, and it took my breath away, you will love this guaranteed.

Quilt measures 46 inches by 56 inches. This would look fabulous as a top piece over a spread, or used as a victorian throw over a piece of furniture. It would look just as fabulous as a piece of artwork hung on a wall !

Incredibly talented seamstress certainly put in countless hours on this antique piece. If you plan to use this crazy quilt for warmth, you will need to add quilting back, this is only the top, the most beautiful and valuable part of course. ( I have 2 pics of back, one full view and one with corner folded over.)

Many different kinds of fancy stitching, looks like silk thread. Pieces of material are just wonderful and include great color velvet material and silks. I am not a seamstress, so please look closely at the pictures, all 24 of them.

If you have questions please ask, I will do my absolute best to answer them accurately.

This Victorian Era crazy quilt is more than 100 years old. It does show some age, there are a few tiny holes and stains. There is one black silk retangular piece that is starting to seperate, looks fine when lying flat. Please enlarge and look at close ups of this quilt top. This piece is not perfect but so amazing, truely a piece of Americana that you don't want to pass up. I especially like the flowers and the blue white and red piece I believe it represents the French flag, perhaps the seamstress was of French origin. The United States shares the same flag colors.

Shipping for this antique crazy quilt will be $8.00 within Continental U.S. this includes confirmation. Insurance is required on this special piece at $2.45 I accept paypal, money orders and personal checks. Items paid with personal checks are held until check clears, thank you for your understanding in this matter. » Continue reading "Victorian Antique CRAZY QUILT VELVETS SILK Amazing !"

VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER SUGAR CASTER AND CREAMER JUG

Rare Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster & Creamer Set

Both are hallmarked London 1892

Maker George Maudsley Jackson (A Bristol Cie)

Both have same highly ornate style

Featuring swirled embossed fluting and engraved design on neck over fine satin background

Both stand on a round pedestal foot

Caster with flame finial measures 7"

Creamer measures 6"

Combined weight of 235 g (8.1 oz)

Great condition
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Victorian Large Rare Sterling Silver Dish Ring.

I offer this spectacular Victorian Sterling Silver Dish Ring, embossed and pierced with flora and fauna including a fox, fish and fowl, with two asymmetric scrolled cartouches containing an engraved monagram and date 10th. june 1903. There is a full set of English hallmarks for Chester 1900, with the makers mark GN over RH within a shield. The ring is some 23cm. in diameter at the base, 18cm. in diameter at the top, and 11cm. high. There is no damage that I can see, and this is a most desirable collectors piece of silver. » Continue reading "Victorian Large Rare Sterling Silver Dish Ring."