the hinged rectangular lid resting on a conforming body flanked by wrought iron handles; adorned on all sides with an exotic wood inlaid perimeter band inset with bone inlay; the front, top and back centering a pinwheel motif; good antique condition with professionally refinished surface; warm honey-color patina with overall wear; lock mechanism now lacking

each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with minor marks and wear; The G Plan Story: G Plan can trace its roots back to 1898, when Ebenezer Gomme began handcrafting furniture in his workshop. In 1953, his grandson Donald launched the G Plan brand and with it a post-war furniture revolution. Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century.

the inset leather top within a a stepped molded frame above an apron fitted with 5 drawers with oak secondary wood; the side panels centering carved floral clusters; the finished paneled back allows the desk to be floated; all raised on reeded bulbous supports ending in wooden casters; good restored condition with refinished surface; leather with nice rich patina

of neoclassical style, the oval inset beveled glass top within a nickel-plated frame; all raised on cylindrical supports ending in toupie feet all joined by a shaped stretcher; good vintage condition with some abrasions to glass and metal; minor pitting on feet; small interior chip to glass along edge

a large and well-executed pair of rococo style 4-arm candelabra with trefoil-shaped baluster stem supporting a single candle cup; all resting on a six-footed splayed base; the four double-modeled candle arms supporting tulip-shaped cups on circular bobeches; adorned overall with meandering floral vines, foliate scrolls and rocaille motifs; with underglaze blue maker's mark; excellent vintage condition with no apparent chips or cracks

the well-crafted leaf of thick copper with fine veining and curled edges raised on a cluster of rings; some wear to surface.

the beveled rectangular plate surrounded by a giltwood frame with half-turnings and carved rosette corners; wear to later gilding; age to plate.

the frosted glass sphere adorned with clear circles with frosted numbers; raised on a splayed base; excellent condition.

each of columnar form resting on a square base; originally fitted with a kerosene receptacle; excellent condition; external French wiring 

the die in solid laminated mahogany for the manufacture of a child's toy pedal car (metal would be wrapped around this die and steering wheel attached later)

the flaring neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop handles; with minor wear to surface.

this classic designed Murano glass chandelier with inverted balsuster-form central support with flared canopy all above a glass bowl emanating five tall rosette and foliate stems interspersed with five low down-scrolled leaves; fitted with five deeply scrolled candle arms supporting scalloped bobeches with foliate edging; good vintage condition; one tall leaf re-glued; one replaced lower leaf; professionally cleaned and rewired

photograph by New York City artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame

photograph by New York artist/photographer Alessandro Papallardo; within an ebonized wooden frame

the well-rendered leaf with thick stem flanked by 2 acorns; with a central vein emanating to the scalloped edge; patination to surface

with slender flared neck flanked by graceful handles; above an elongated bulbous body over a splayed base with floral vine relief; newly nickel plated; rewired; shade as is

the porcelain column wrapped with metal wire above a porcelain crackle-glazed orb; all raised on a black and gold painted base; patination to metal; excellent condition

of asymmetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'PSM', overall oxidized surface

each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing to gilded surface; no chips or cracks; foliate bands of different hues

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

Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19^th Century, and was, and still is, one of the most prolific producers of luxury porcelain

this peaceful pastoral scene at dusk of a shepherd and his sheepdog returning their flock to the stable; Reuben LeGrande Johnston (1850-1918), was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Best known for his landscapes with animals, he was well-traveled, visiting France, Spain, England, Tangiers and Morocco. He also traveled to the American west, notably Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a member of the Society of Washington (DC) Artists, where he exhibited, in addition to the National Academy of Design; some discoloration to paper; newly matted and framed