a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above a tight seat flanked by padded arms with over-scaled spheroid terminals; all raised on turned supports ending in wooden casters; finish professionally refreshed; wear to casters; good antique condition; newly upholstered
excellent quality reproductions, each with serpentine shaped top above a conforming bombe-form body fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolled supports; the drawer fronts with graceful hand-carved surface depicting elegant scrollwork and floral vines all flanked by shaped side panels centering circular reserves; richly-colored patina with intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; good overall condition with light wear; refreshed finish
each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze with red glazed reserves; one with original label; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
each tall stick with graduated shaft adorned with foliate carving raised on a splayed tripod base with paw feet supports; excellent restored condition with wear to gilding.
each with curvaceous opening with pinched lip above a cup-shaped body attached to a loop handle; raised on a circular base; professional repair to handle and lip; some wear and fine crackling to glaze.
each decorated urn with inverted lip flanked by double handles; the bulbous body tapering to a flared base; stamped "fac-simile of an antique vase; subject - paris seizing helen to carry her to troy;" minor repair to base
each with graceful incurved padded back above an openwork rail; the bowed seat raised on cabriole supports with splayed legs at the rear all joined by a turned H-stretcher; excellent restored condition with new upholstery
each with square leather saddle-stitched seat above a Z-form chrome frame; good vintage condition with some rubbing to chrome; new leather upholstery
each with square, richly-figured macassar veneered tops cantilevered on a chrome base; excellent vintage condition with minor wear to chrome; tops professionally refinished
each good quality chest fitted with 2 mahogany-lined drawers with fruitwood stringing centering brass pulls; raised on tapering turned supports; excellent condition.
each with arbalète-form crest above an incurved upholstered back over a loose cushion seat; flanked by upholstered arms all raised on gadrooned uprights and legs; professionally reupholstered and refinished; good overall condition
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
each with incurved back sloping to join a tight seat flanked by bowed arms ending in swan neck terminals; raised on cabriole legs; adorned overall with giltwood acanthus leaves, bellflowers and scrollwork; professionally restored with refreshed paint and gilding; overall even wear and patina; newly upholstered
each with cartouche-shaped back above a shaped tight seat all raised on cabriole legs; the whole adorned with rocaille and foliate carving; professionally refinished, strengthened and reupholstered.
each diminutive chair with upright stiles flanking an openwork splat above a drop-in upholstered seat; raised on thick legs all joined by similar openwork panels; good vintage condition with some wear to surface; newly upholstered
each shapely cache pot of overall oval-form flanked by lion-head ring handles; all raised on four shell-form supports with splayed feet; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; tarnishing and scuffs
of contrasting woods with geometric designs on all sides; fitted with brass hardware; the interior fitted with a single drawer and burlwood shelf; each with 'Mastercraft' label; excellent vintage condition; professionally refinished
high quality antique hand-forged andirons having barley twist shafts topped with gadrooned brass finials all raised on a scrolled openwork base; good antique condition with nice overall patina and wear
each bookend capped with a head of a spartan soldier with helmet showing the crest, dome and faceplate; all resting on a square plinth; some surface abrasions and chipping
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base; overall wear and patina; one side on each urn of darker patina; some chipping to surface; one with replaced Greek key rim
decorated with a scenic reserve centering a hunter on horseback beside a pair of dogs all on a black lacquered ground with gilt foliate decoration; impressed mark to underside ' Mark Knowles and Sons'; good antique condition with some wear and patina to surface; later faux bamboo black lacquered stand
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a cup-shaped ash tray; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen; originally used to hold cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder; good antique condition with rich patina and minor wear; with an old split to the base
