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Egyptian Revival Credenza a Winner At Fontaine’s November Auction

December 9, 2009

By Susan Mellish
PITTSFIELD, MA – Finding an auction offering several items labeled “Horner” or “Belter” is a thrill. Finding an auction loaded with fabulous Victorian furniture including pieces by these makers and more is a special treat. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s November 21 sale was just such an event. Loads of wonderful Victorian era furniture were [...]

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Neal Auction – Spring Estates Auction – April 18th, 19th 2009

April 17, 2009

Neal Auction is preparing for another great sale this weekend, their Spring Estates Sale on Saturday April 18th and 19th.  The Victorian Furniture headliner for me in this sale is the Herter Brothers-attributed credenza shown above:
An Important American Renaissance Inlaid, Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rosewood Parlor Cabinet, c. 1865, attributed to Herter Brothers, New York, [...]

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Victorian Is Dead In Alexandria, VA

September 21, 2008

I spent a good part of the weekend in Alexandria, VA this weekend with some long-time friends for a certain milestone birthday bash, and on the way to their house my wife and I did some antiquing there near King Street.
I will officially declare Victorian completely dead in Alexandria.  Yes, there are historic Victorian structures [...]

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