Folk Art Bird Tree SOLD

American hand carved Folk Art Bird Tree consisting of eight birds with glass eyes. Original polychrome decoration. Circa 1900.
Initialed: "JRH"
Among the Pennsylvania Germans, carvings such as bird trees were often presented as part of the ritual of courtship or tokens of affection or esteem. Also, the carvings were a symbol of rebirth, renewal or the arrival of Spring.

 

Diameter 11"
Height 21

"First Lesson" Hunting Dog Lithograph  SOLD

A well detailed hand painted stone lithograph of hunting dog
with her pups. A most charming in field scene.

By Edmund H. Osthaus (American 1858-1928)

 

Image size: 20" x 28"

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Small Georgian Chest  SOLD

A small Antique (George III) mahogany four drawer chest with solid wood pull out brushing (writing) slide. Excellent brown wood patina & wood figure. With original brass. Molded overhanging top. Supported by a molded and bracket foot base.
Circa 1770
 

Width 33"
Height 30.5"
 Depth 19.75"

French Tea Cart / Tea Caddy  SOLD

A most charming brass French tea cart. Fine galleried top and
lower shelf. The shelves are metal with faux wood laminated decoration. Normal wear to the shelf surfaces with crazing. The shelves usually covered with a doily. Circa 1895
 

Length 36"
Height 30"
Depth 20"

 

Large Sized Footman / Trivet SOLD

An exceptional and unusually large sized reticulated brass
Footman / Trivet. Wonderful well executed brass pierced design supported by cabriole legs and shaped duck feet. Serpentine in form with a lower shelf in original iron work.

English Circa 1875
 

Width with splay 26"
Height 16-1/2"
Depth with splay 12-1/2"