tall pair of Kashmir polychrome and black lacquer candlesticks now electrified; each twisting openwork stick surmounted by a candle cup issuing an electrified socket all raised on a round foot over a later ebonized wooden plinth; adorned overall with colorfully painted floral decoration; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; professionally rewired; one foot with old stable split
the large richly-patinated mahogany tray of abalete form with thick ogee perimeter molding all flanked by openwork foliate handles; professionally refinished; replaced screws to underside
of graceful form with sloping barrel-back above a loose cushion; the back fitted with a bentwood rib cascading to the floor providing support to the front; supported at the rear with a central curved rectilinear leg; excellent antique condition; professionally refinished; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow linen fabric
each with oval-shaped bowl flanked by outscrolled handles all raised on a splayed oval base ending in a raised laurel leaf perimeter band; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; rubbing to gilding; no chips or cracks
the rectangular paneled tray fitted with hinged drop-down sides having pierced handles all in a mellow oak finish; with original brass inset hinges; the sides are slightly canted when closed; all raised on the original oak folding stand; measures 29"H 35"W 26" D 35 (flaps down) and 33"H 31.25"W 22.75"D (flaps up); good antique condition with overall even wear and warm patina; minor old repairs with stabilized split to one panel
each of good proportion the ribbon crest above an oval caned back over a serpentine caned seat flanked by open arms; all raised on turned fluted supports ending in toupie feet; good restored condition with professionally restored finish with newly upholstered loose cushions; cane in overall good condition; caned seats replaced
each well-carved foo lion with expressive straightforward gaze on a rectilinear base with dragon-carved frieze; usually depicted in pairs consisting of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world, and a female restraining a playful cub, symbolizing nurturing and protection for the inhabitants of a building; good antique condition with weathered surface and minor chipping
an impressively long bench ideal for a hallway or bedroom, in the Baroque taste with rectangular upholstered tight seat above an ornate and symmetrically carved openwork apron with shell motifs flanked by lively scrollwork; all raised on scrolled supports terminating in acanthus leaves over a lobed foot; all joined by cross stretchers; overall dark patina with subtle areas of gilding; professionally restored with refreshed finish; one stretcher replaced; good solid condition; newly upholstered
each square tapered column of well-figured rock crystal, having four sides and a pyramidal top; resting on a lacquered base; good antique condition with no chips or cracks to crystal; some lifting to veneers on bases.
Rock crystal is the purest variety of Quartz and is transparent and colorless. Its name derives from the Greek term krustallos meaning 'ice' and is the sister gemstone to colorful varieties of quartz, such as amethyst and citrine.
the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; with rich dark patina; good antique condition with minor wear
