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Victorian Antiques Source

March 6, 2010

Victorian is a broad classification of decorative arts from the 19th century and is comprised of several different genres. We have been providing information on the topic of Victorian antiques since 2007. As of this date, we have nearly 600 articles which are read by over 16,000 visitors a month.
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John Henry Belter Patents – Improved Bedstead & “Dished” Lamination

May 4, 2009

Below are two of four patents that John Henry Belter secured (two more to follow):
Pat. 15,552 (Aug. 19, 1856) – John Henry Belter’s improved bedstead patent that seeks to address issues with bed construction prior, such as assembly, eliminating recesses where bugs could reside, and reclaiming lost space from the requirement of thick bed posts [...]

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Pottier & Stymus Neo-Grec Half-Tester Bedstead

September 10, 2008

Grand View has the Pottier & Stymus-attributed bedstead shown to the right in their upcoming September 13th sale.
You don’t get more straightforward Neo-Grec than this – a repeating Greek Key pattern surrounding the classical-themed bronze plaque. Like a Greek wreath split in half, either laurel or olive leaves create tassels on either side of the [...]

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Nearly Identical Pair Of Rococo Bedsteads

August 16, 2008

If you’ve ever wanted a pair of Rococo style Victorian beds, QUEEN size no less, then this is your chance. There are minor differences in the carvings, but you can see that they appear to have come from the same shop, possibly the New Orleans area.
The main difference is that one is made of [...]

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Herter Brothers Eye Candy

August 8, 2008

I thought I’d share two photos of Herter Brothers pieces from my recent Philadelphia Museum of Art trip. You’ll have to excuse the photography as it was with a camera that was foreign to me and since the Herters’ pieces were behind glass, I think it created some challenges for the auto-focus.
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Pottier and Stymus Labeled Walnut Bedstead

January 24, 2007

Up for auction on February 3rd from the New Orlean’s-based Neal Auction Company is an impressive Renaissance Bedstead attributed to Pottier and Stymus. I have blogged about several of the other items in this particular auction and it is shaping up to be a Rare Victorian extravaganza (13 Belters alone). Bids on the [...]

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