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For Sale: Brunswick & Balke “Monarch” Billiard Table

February 18, 2010

The Brunswick & Balke Monarch was manufactured for 26 years, between 1868 and 1894, with this model probably dating in the 1870s/1880s. With a highly decorative design incorporating four black and gold lions and heavily inlaid side panels, this Victorian table is one of the top tables of the period.
From an original J. M. [...]

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For Sale – Late Renaissance Revival Mahogany Console/Library Table

January 10, 2010

Offered for sale is this late 19th–Century Renaissance Revival Marble-Topped Carved Mahogany Console/Library Table, rectangular” black-veined marble top, over frieze with carved foliate decoration, supported on 3-D high-relief carved trestle vase, ends with cabochon, standing cherub herm between addorsed dolphins all surrounded with scrolling acanthus leaves, dolphin tail hung with fruit/leaf swags, arched across brace [...]

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5-Piece Neo-Grec John Jelliff Parlor Set For Sale

September 27, 2009

If you are in the market for a quality Renaissance Revival parlor suite, then you may consider this 5-piece Neo-Grec suite which is available for sale. It is comprised of 2 matching but opposed recamiers and 3 matching armchairs. The seller is attributing it’s manufacture to the shop of John Jelliff of Newark, NJ. [...]

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Own A Piece Of Victorian Web Real Estate

September 24, 2009

I have decided to depart with some of my premium Internet domain names relating to Victorian antique furniture. If you are interested in owning the primary domains for famous Victorian cabinetmakers and eras, then this is your chance. Names such as HerterBros.com, JohnJelliff.com, RococoRevival.com, CharlesEastlake.com and 46 more are now up for grabs. [...]

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Thomas Brooks Dresser With Putto

September 7, 2009

I almost incorrectly used the term “cherub” to describe this winged male child that is represented in the crest of this dresser, but I remembered that I had wanted to do a little digging on the difference between the word cherub and another term that is sometimes used, putto. After a quick look, I learned [...]

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Herts Brothers Bedroom Furniture For Sale

August 20, 2009

Available for sale is this very impressive twin bedroom set made by Herts Brothers during the turn of the 20th century in the Louis XV style. The extensive inlay includes brass, copper, pewter and mother of pearl and the four-piece set includes a pair of matching dressers. The suite includes an original label confirming the [...]

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Victorian Sofa and Settee For Sale

August 7, 2009

Kathryn Bauer is offering the following antique Victorian furniture items for sale which you can view in the images to follow.

A George Henkels-attributed Rosewood sofa with newer upholstery. Kathy has extra matching fabric if someone has chairs that they would like to match up with the sofa. A modified version of this sofa design is [...]

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