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Did Henkels Produce Laminated Furniture?

January 9, 2010

Some text accompanying a recent auction ad caught my eye that had made reference to a laminated Rosewood parlor set that would be part of the upcoming sale.  I had seen the pattern many times before (as any a long-time Victorian (Rococo) collector has) and am familiar with its usual attribution to George Henkels as [...]

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Klauder And Deginter, Philadelphia Furniture Makers

July 23, 2009

Flomaton Antique Auction has suspended it’s monthly auctions indefinitely, but that hasn’t stopped Nevin Heller from bringing quality antiques to the world.  I was perusing his antique site, “Circa 19th Century” (a business which appears to have been in operation since 1986) and the chair above’s overall leg shape and their zoomorphism reminded me of [...]

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Gems of the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876

June 1, 2009

I recently ran across the 1877 publication, “Gems of the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia”, made available in its entirety below, from Google Books.  It is a sort of greatest hits of the 1876 exhibition which was an amazing global congregation of decorative arts from around the globe.
Works from the U.S. start around page 129 and [...]

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For The Record: James W. Cooper & Brother

March 12, 2009

In case anyone runs across one of these Hunzinger-looking pedestals, they were actually made by Philadelphia maker James W. Cooper.  You may have already viewed his “Art Furniture” catalog here on this site.  Paul Tucker, who shared the image with us, found the photo in an issue of American Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer.

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James W. Cooper & Bro. – Philadelphia Art Furniture

March 4, 2009

Many of you may already be aware that I have set up a special page on Rare Victorian to make original furniture manufacturer catalogs from the 19th century available for Rare Victorian readers to view.  I own several period catalogs and I’ve been scanning them over time and making them accessible on the catalog page.  [...]

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“Shannon Phila” Locks = Daniel Pabst?

February 24, 2009

I ran into this dresser listing on Ebay which caught my eye due to the expertly done Aesthetic Movement carvings.  What further caught my eye was a mention in the listing description of the presence of locks that bear the mark, “Shannon Phila”.  Shannon was apparently a manufacturer of hardware in Philadelphia at the time [...]

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George Henkels Bedroom Suite Analysis

February 21, 2009

This bed from the Neal Auction February 2008 sale is part of a 3-piece bedroom suite that I recently ran into in the hands of a dealer.  I believe they are one and the same set and probably one and the same as the one “Hardwood” pointed out was in a December 2008 Alderfer [...]

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