From the monthly archives:

May 2007

U.S. Congressional Chair by Bembe and Kimbel

May 17, 2007

Here’s an exciting opportunity to own a piece of American history in the form of Victorian furniture. This chair as well as this desk were made for the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Capitol architect, Thomas Ustik Walter. This is an original Congressional chair used in the Capital between 1857 and 1873. [...]

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Pair of Hunzinger Lollipop Chairs

May 13, 2007

It’s not unusual to run into a Hunzinger lollipop chair but I haven’t run into a matched pair: armchair and rocker. As I write this, the set has been bid up to only $202, though I anticipate them reaching a much higher price as there is a reserve that has not been met. [...]

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Antiquarian Traders

May 7, 2007

Rather than highlight a particular item, I’ll just point you to a link that will provide you a long list of high-end Victorian furniture that Antiquarian Traders has for sale. This link is one that you can bookmark and check back on from time to time. Antiquarian Traders sells very high-end antiquities such [...]

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3-Piece John Jelliff Parlor Set

May 6, 2007

If you can get past the aging tufted upholstery here’s a nice 3-piece John Jelliff (attributed) parlor set. The female figure on the carved arms gives this away as most likely from Jelliff. Many times Jelliff sofas are divided into three discrete sections and here is an example of a single-piece back. [...]

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Five John Henry Belter "Henry Clay" pattern chairs

May 2, 2007

Here’s a great opportunity to grab five matching Belter chairs at once for that huge parlor that you have to fill. Only a few more days left on this sale (May 5th ending) so bid soon if you are interested. You can see the results of a recent Henry Clay pattern sale here. [...]

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