From the monthly archives:

September 2007

Now Open! The Rare Victorian Community Forum

September 29, 2007

I’ve just opened up a forum for the Rare Victorian visitors to interact with one another. I encourage everyone to sign up and participate. I’ve kicked off the forum by uploading pictures of my house in the “Victorian House Pictures” section. There are sections for posting furniture for sale, General Discussion, and [...]

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Allen and Brother Credenza

September 27, 2007

Somedays I wonder if the top 5 favorite Victorian cabinet makers list that my subconscious maintains without my permission (I try not to play favorites) would be topped by Allen and Brother. This credenza surely stands near the top of my favorites list as it has all the juicy goodies such as the bronze [...]

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Daniel Pabst Bedroom Set?

September 26, 2007

I recently purchased a double twin bedroom set at auction, drawn to it by the extensive use of maple in the construction and the Aesthetic carvings. The carvings and incisings are very crisp and there is a lot of birdseye, so I knew it was of very good quality. We have a bedroom [...]

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Bembe & Kimbel U.S. Representatives Chair Reprise

September 26, 2007

Does this chair look familiar? I did a post (see for more history) on these Bembe & Kimbel U.S. House of Representatives chairs back in May and here’s another one coming up for sale. These chairs were used in the House between 1857 and 1873 and were a favorite of Rare Victorian site [...]

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Monumental Mirror by Valentino Panciera Besarel – 1863

September 26, 2007

You should stop by the listing to see the detail pictures for this monumental (6′ x 9′) carved wooden mirror by Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829-1902), an Italian sculptor. The carvings are incredible as is the expected selling range of $100,000-$150,000. It will be sold by Bob Courtney on October 13th. More [...]

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Aesthetic Floral Carved and Inlaid Cabinet attr. Herter Brothers

September 23, 2007

Coming up for sale at the Fontaine’s sale mentioned in an earlier post is this ebonized Herter Brothers (attr.) carved and gilded, floral inlaid cabinet. The top gallery has a hand-painted hunt scene. Condition is good except for some typical age discoloration to the gilding. Bidding will start at $10,000 and expected range [...]

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Charles Rohlfs Chair

September 20, 2007

If you’ll excuse the interruption in the flow of Victorian Furniture for this minor sidestep into Arts and Crafts, I thought I’d mention this great chair coming up for sale by Charles Rohlfs.
Charles started his career as an actor in Boston until his future father-in-law insisted that he choose another career as a condition of [...]

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