From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Daniel Pabst "Baby Doe" Tabor Bedroom Set

October 30, 2007

This bedroom set is dripping in intriguing provenance and replete with the highs and lows of an opera story – literally.
This is a well-documented two-piece bedroom attributed to Daniel Pabst. It was originally owned by “Baby Doe” (Elizabeth McCourt) and Horace Tabor. It is believed to be a set commissioned by Horace just [...]

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George C. Flint Spiral Turned 1890s Rocker

October 26, 2007

Rockers aren’t exactly sexy so I don’t generally post about them but this one is important for historical reference. There are too few labeled Victorian pieces out there to give us an historic record of who made what. The word “attributed” accompanies 90% of pieces being sold that have a cabinet maker’s name [...]

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Century of Revivals Giveaway

October 26, 2007

Don’t forget if you haven’t already done so – make yourself eligible for the Century of Revivals giveaway. You won’t find this rare book at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. I believe only Lise Bohm has copies of this 1983 publication available at $30. It is an excellent pictorial reference for several [...]

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Mustaches of the Nineteenth Century

October 26, 2007

For those that can appreciate a some humor with a 19th century slant, I thought I’d introduce you to a blog that I ran into today that explores the world of 19th Century mustaches one albumin print at a time from the University of Kentucky Archives. Each photo is commented upon in a 19th [...]

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Matched Pair of Meeks Parlor Tables

October 22, 2007

For the collector for whom one J & JW Meeks table wouldn’t be enough, here’s a chance to purchase a matched pair of marble-topped Rococo parlor tables by Meeks.
You have plenty of time to save up for them as they will be going up for auction January 19th in Stevens Auction Company’s “Spectacular Antiques Auction“.
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Kilian Brothers Aesthetic Movement Pedestal

October 19, 2007

This Walnut pedestal, which I will attribute to Kilian Brothers due to the multi-colored incising paint and similarity in form to other Kilian pedestals, is up for bidding until October 21st. Measurements are 40″ high, the top is 20″ x 12 1/2″, and 17 1/2″ square at base. Bidding starts at $300 with [...]

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The First Ever Rare Victorian Giveaway!

October 18, 2007

For the first time at RareVictorian.com you can get something for free!
I find myself in possession of two copies of the Newark Museum Bulletin, “Century of Revivals: Nineteenth-Century American Furniture in the Newark Museum” and I’ve decided to give the spare copy away to reward the faithful Rare Victorian readers (or a fortunate passerby).
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