with exuberant rocaille crest flanked by foliate scrolls at the corners; with rocaille carving at the base; good antique condition with overall even patination to gilding
with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; finely and realistically decorated; excellent antique condition with overall even wear and patination
signed on bottom 'Giovanni Mollica'; in 1842, Giovanni founded his ceramic workshop in Naples, Italy. His sons Ciro, Achille and Alexander took over the family business, continuing it until the end of the 19th century; excellent condition with only minor overall wear to surface; a truly spectacular piece
each rectangular carved framed backrest with padded oval insert joining curved arms flanking a tight seat; all raised on graceful tapering supports; excellent restored condition with fortuny upholstery
the square tea caddy with foil-lined interior; the exterior decorated with delightful gilt-lacquer chinoiserie scenes; minor overall wear; excellent antique condition
the large mahogany oval tray centering am impressive satinwood shell motif surrounded by rosewood banding; raised on a later stand; excellent restored condition
of impressive size, the lidded ginger jar with domed lid and tapering lobed body with underglaze blue decoration of vibrant flower heads with lappet collar and base; raised on a faux painted blue and white base; excellent condition; rewired
each gracefully-shaped urn reminiscent of classical antiquity with graceful neck above a tapering body flanked by mask handles; all over a wooden base; good antique condition with overall patination; one base with minor fracture
each rectangular carved framed backrest with padded oval insert joining curved arms flanking a tight seat; all raised on graceful tapering supports; excellent restored condition with fortuny upholstery