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English George II Style Cartouche-shaped Giltwood Mirror with Ho Ho Birds
5879
circa 1900

the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with one bird upright and the other downward; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in Asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; overall even wear and patina to re-gilded surface; later plate

Height: 
48"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
3"
$5,750
Available
5234
late 19th Century

with goose neck pediment above a glazed cabinet resting on a base fitted with a single drawer over two doors; nicely decorated overall with various scenes; areas of refreshed gilding and paint; good antique condition 

Height: 
83.5"
Width: 
29.75"
Depth: 
14.5"
$11,400
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English George II Walnut Single-drawer Lowboy
5268
mid-18th century

the rectangular quarter-veneered top with banding and molded edge over a burlwood frieze drawer above a scalloped apron; all raised on cabriole supports ending in pad feet; overall wear and patina; brasses replaced

Height: 
27"
Width: 
27.75"
Depth: 
20.5"
$5,250
Available
Late 19th Century English Barley Twist Carved Armchair
4963
circa 1890

the uniquely styled chair composed of barley twist supports; refinished and reupholstered; overall wear and patina

Height: 
32.75"
Seat height: 
18" (arm: 25")
Width: 
23"
Depth: 
27"
$5,400

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