a collection of four 1950's educational posters from the Research and Information Department at the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; each depicting the origin of measurements: a yard, foot, inch and fathom; excellent vintage condition with good clear colors; each with new custom ebonized frame

with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base; excellent restored condition with areas of refreshed gilding.

centering a stylized bird surrounded by floral vines and blossoms; chips to rim, minor restorations.

this classically-inspired chandelier with a 20th century twist; of polished chrome adorned overall with shimmering crystal orbs; excellent condition; newly wired and professionally cleaned

the wide cup-shaped bowl with everted lip resting on a flared base; adorned overall with white relief decoration of classical motifs; excellent condition with no chips or cracks.

set includes a circular glass-topped dining table, 6 arm chairs and a 2-tiered serving cart with glass shelves; Brown Jordan is the one of the world’s finest makers of high quality, luxury outdoor furniture.

pencil with wash; minor discoloration; within a later ebonized walnut frame; stamped 'Atelier Garnier, Lyon'

Each with rolled lip above a compressed lobed body all raised on a splayed base and square plinth; chips and weather surface

each with exceptional copper repoussé plates depicting a finely-detailed bouquet of flowers, foliage and wheat sheaths (repeated on the back) all within a heavy bronze frame over a stepped plinth; professionally rewired; typical oxidation and wear.

the playful chubby putti with head turned holding onto a writhing dolphin; overall even weathering; excellent condition.

from the Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory (founded 1824) each rectilinear vase with flared neck above a tapering body ending in a splayed foot; hand decorated overall with vibrant floral and foliate vines; maker's mark to underside; now drilled and mounted as lamps; with custom giltwood caps and bases; professionally rewired; only minor wear from use

each with dramatic incurved openwork back sloping to upright teminals capped with giltwood spheres; flanking an attached leather seat all raised on a curule-form support; newly painted and gilded; newly upholstered in tan leather

each tall ovoid Paris Porcelain vase flanked by upright handles; the front of each depicting figures in a landscape setting; the reverse with a garden scene; adorned with gilt accents throughout; unmarked; excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks; slight gilt loss 

each with four panels detailing various ways to prevent accidents and lessons learned, including 'Feu, Eau, Contagion, Empoisonnements, and Maison'; based on 19th century original lithographs by Emile Deyrolle; Les Fils d’Emile Deyrolle, Rue du Bac, Paris; restored ebonized wooden frames; some darkening, wrinkling, and foxing; PRICED PER PAIR

always fun to see a new take on a classical design, this brass mirror inspired by Thomas Chippendale with its goose neck or broken arch pediment crest, reeded frame and floret details; good vintage condition with minor wear and patina   

the portly jug fitted with two handles below a large pouring spout; overall wear, pitting, indentations and patina  

the rectangular domed lid with finial above a conforming body with lion ring handles; raised on paw feet; indentations and wear to surface

each portly lamp with horizontal banding; raised on a tole base; excellent condition; some soiling to original shades.

great statement pieces, each of curule form in a patinated iron finish; with new faux alligator upholstery 

the domed chased lid with embossed husk band and pinecone finial; the ovoid body flanked by bale handles raised on 3 anthemion-topped paw feet; wear and indentations.

the outwardly scrolling crestrail above an openwork back centering a diamond-shaped splat; the downscrolled arms joining a generous upholstered seat; raised on tapering supports on castered feet; minor repairs

the dramatic cornice of outscrolled anthemion decoration above egg-and-dart carving; over a frieze adorned with facing seated griffins flanked by scrolling volutes; the long rectangular plate within an ogee frame; newly gilded; refreshed paint.

in three parts, the thick seat resting on waisted supports; overall even weathering and wear 

the gray marble top resting on an open iron-work base with 8 over-scaled double c-scrolled supports adorned with bold gilt-tole leaves; excellent condition; later top