Henry J. Nelson Hall Mirror Stunning Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian two part hall
mirror made by Henry J. Nelson, Burlington, VT. The marble and top of base are
signed. This piece has a large original mirror with protruding open carved
top crest. The arched top features etched carvings of twigs with leaves.
There are applied carvings on the top and bottom of the sides with etched
carvings in the middle of the sides and base. A drip stain is on the bottom
left side of the mirror frame. The serpentine front base has serpentine
legs and lovely open carved skirt with a bold fruit carving in the middle.
Original gorgeous gilt decoration highlights the various moldings and fills
the incised carvings. The gilt provides a rich contrast with the warm
original patina of the walnut. This would be a magnificent piece in a
hallway or at one end of a dining or living room!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 101"H x 58"W (top) 51.5"(base) x 16"D
Finish: Excellent original gilt and patina
Price: $7650.00
 

Handsome Renaissance Marble Top Commode Handsome High Back Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Commode with
the original tall marble back with a beveled edge rim and two candlecups. The sides are
particularly well done with recessed picture frame moldings (see photo). The top drawer
has pegged dovetailing and the original fancy brass hardware. There is a tiny age line
on the edge of the marble and some slight staining on one candlecup. The door knob is
competently replaced and an interior shelf is missing. There are beautifully carved burled columns on the side stiles and recessed vibrant burled panel doors.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 43 1/2" H x 33" W x 17 1/2" D
Finish: Original finish with light overcoat by previous owner, done well
Price: $1975.00
 

Signed Gustave Herter Library Table A rare Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian library table
signed "G. Herter" in two places (see photos). We had a gold tooled leather
installed in the top writing surface. The front of the desk has three
drawers whereas the back of the desk looks the same but has a drawer on each
side but not in the center (see photo). We have three old keys for the
drawers. One works the locks while the other two can be used to open the
drawers. One drawer was missing the lock and we had the missing area filled
with a piece of wood. This substantial table is tastefully decorated with
extensive applied rosettes, finials, and other carvings as well as raised
burled panels and columns. There is a solid center stretcher with carvings
and a flat portion in the center. Born in 1830, Gustave was the oldest of
the Herter Brothers. They are recognized as the premier furniture makers of
the late Victorian period having designed pieces for the White House,
Thurlow Lodge, Ruggles S. Morse mansion, and the Vanderbilt residence on
Fifth Ave, NYC. We seldom find pieces signed by Herter. We are excited to
be offering this truly rare piece!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 30"H x 61"W x 37.5"D
Finish: Good polished original finish and patina
Price: $13,750.00
 

Victorian Walnut Etagere Cabinet Unusual form walnut Renaissance Revival Victorian cabinet with
an original white marble and etagere top. There is a ornate open carved
crest on top that is flanked by a number of lovely raised burled panels. An
original central mirror is framed by two outer mirrors on each side with
shaped shelves with open carved supports. The base has carved sides, a
drawer with a carved pull, and a cupboard door with shelf inside. There is a
raised shaped burled panel on the door and each side of the curved base.
This cabinet serves the purpose of storage space in the bottom with a highly
decorative top - an interesting form!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 95"H x 45.5"W x 17.5"D
Finish: Good original finish and patina
Price: $2650.00
 

Victorian Halltree with Heavily Carved Crest Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian halltree with the
original white marble top. This piece has a fabulous carved crest. There
are seven fancy turned hat hooks surrounding the original mirror. The frame
and crest are beautifully decorated with shaped raised burled panels. There
is a curved umbrella holder on each side with an original iron drip pan. A
drawer with a carved pull slides out from under the marble. A most
impressive halltree!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 90"H x 46"W x 14"D
Finish: Good original finish and patina
Price: $3450.00
 

Allen & Brother Music Cabinet Important Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian music cabinet
attributed to Allen & Brother, Philadelphia. That firm was known for rich burl with ebonized highlights, Egyptian design motifs, and rare
sarrancolin marble. The latter was likely imported from France and is
seldom found on pieces other than those made by Allen & Brother. A table
with similar design elements can be seen on page 722 of the May 1996 issue
of "The Magazine Antiques." This cabinet features claw feet, bell flowers,
incised carvings in a burled panel, and a wonderful bronze bust of a young
girl set into the front of the cabinet. There is a very slight split in the
burled ring around the bronze. There is a key to help open the door. It
has burled panels in the sides. A gem!
Circa: 1860
Dimensions: 43"H x 26"L x 18"D
Finish: Good original with a rich patina
Price: $14,500.00
 

Renaissance Slant Lid Desk with Inkwell Handsome Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Slant Lid Secretary Desk with an
unusual feature on the interior with an inset glass inkwell and curved pen holder. The top gallery has
a fancy acorn finial with elaborate carvings, decorative rosettes, and shaped raised burled panels.
Underneath is a deeply recessed panel with half round carvings, rosettes and pretty openwork on
the sides. The deeply recessed panels on this piece are especially well done (see photos of the lid
and doors). There are corresponding raised burl panels and rosettes on the lid and base along with
leaf and flower carvings on the side stiles. The two key holes have especially fine and delicate carvings
around them and there is the original, old large key. The interior has the original green cloth surface
(with many ink stains from the ages) and the original trim border, which we left intact. The interior
drawer fronts and slot trim is nicely burled with the original fancy knobs on the drawers. This
pretty secretary has several fine and unusual features!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 73 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W x 18 1/2" D
Finish: Original finish cleaned and minor restoration by previous owner
Price: $4995.00
 

Huge Custom Made Walnut Cabinet Magnificent Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian custom made
cabinet. It has a burled gallery on the very top. The top has a drawer on
the right side and a fake drawer front on the left that pivots (see photo).
When the two large middle doors are opened a gorgeous and intriguing
interior is revealed. In the middle is a pullout drawer with incised
carved front that opens to display a desk. The desk has the original red
felt surface (some stains) and five small drawers with birdseye front.
There are also two totally hidden secret drawers that are spring loaded and
open into the back of the cubby in the middle of the interior. These
drawers are released by pushing on the thin birdseye maple strips that are
on the outer edges of the interior - an ingenious and, in our experience,
unique feature! There are four felt covered shelves above and five below
the desk section that pull out providing a wonderful display - work surface.
A burled panel on each side of each shelf is attached to the shelf and comes
out with it. When all the shelves are recessed this give the appearance of
a solid burled strip coming down on each side. There is a large drawer with
carved center in the middle of the base. Each side has a curved door and
bottom drawer with inset burled panels. There are two shelves in each side
cabinet. Notice the book matched burl walnut veneer on each side of the
cabinet where the veneer on each side is a mirror image of that on the
corresponding side. This huge piece was very likely made by Herter
Brothers, NYC. It has unsurpassed quality and construction. It was
certainly custom made for an architect, industrial designer, artist or
draftsman. Furthermore, the condition of the felt and wood suggests that
is was seldom used over the years. A most unique and exceptional piece!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 70"H x 71"W x 36"D
Finish: Excellent polished original
Price: $16,950.00
 

Renaissance Revival Walnut Triple Bookcase Handsome Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Triple Bookcase that all comes
apart for easier moving. The top cresting is outstanding with a center arched plinth, two outside finials with burled diamonds, and a lovely top center handled urn finial with Turkish influence. The whole bookcase is decorated from top to bottom with the original ebony highlights. The doors have raised shaped moldings and fancy three dimensional center carvings. The side stiles are especially well done with draped and reeded carvings with incising. The center section steps out over the burled base with the original
well carved pulls and round rosettes. The back panels are all individually planed. The original
interior shelves are adjustable and there is a old brass key. This is a stunning bookcase is
both form and design!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 87" H x 66" W x 16 1/2" D
Finish: Good original with some minor restoration & one new glass
Price: $7950.00
 

Beautifully Carved Renaissance Table One of the best carved Renaissance Revival Victorian marble top tables
we have had! It has a thick, curved burl panel apron with three dimensional leaf rosettes
and acorns with open scrolling. The center post pedestal has hanging long drop finials and
four shaped vertical support columns. These are all beautifully carved as are the hanging etched tassels and elaborate leaf carvings. Notice the quality of the carved feet with more burl trim, fancy open carvings, and wonderful detail in form and construction. It retains it's original brass casters. The original, shaped heavy marble has a thick beveled edge with some staining and age scratches on the surface. The finish is fine original with a warm, rich patina.
A very handsome and large table!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 32" H x 41 1/2" W x 27 1/2" D
Finish: Excellent original
Price: $6950.00
 

Inlaid Walnut Music Stand Stylish Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian music stand. It
has a very fancy open carved crest. There are two front panels that swing
out on chains to hold the music (or newspapers and magaizines). These flaps
are beautifully decorated with burl, inlay with a musical theme, and gilt
incised carvings. The entire supporting frame has retained the original
gilt, ebony, and polychrome decorations. The red and bluish-green polychrome
colors are especially exciting since they are seldom found. A similar stand
from the Lightner Museum in Florida is shown on page 91 of "Styles of
American Furniture 1860-1960" by Eileen and Richard Dubrow. This is a great
example of the Renaissance Revival style!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 49"H x 27"W
Finish: Good original patina and decoration
Price: $4250.00
 

Handsome Renaissance Revival Pedestal Handsome Renaissance Revival Victorian Walnut Pedestal with gilt and
ebony highlights and a circular beveled edge top. The center stem is beautifully formed
with reeding and incised gilt, the original three dimensional gilt, and ebony rosettes with
knobs and teardrops. There are more fine turnings on the base with a round plinth with incising and curled feet.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 36 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W x 16 1/2" D
Finish: Cleaned original finish
Price: $2450.00
 

Kilian Bros Candlestand Fancy ebonized Renaissance Revival Victorian candlestand
attributed to Kilian Brothers. It is decorated with brass chains, rosettes,
three metal winged figures and original gilt incised carvings. Some of the
incising on the stem and legs retains the original aquamarine polychrome - a
specialty of Kilian Brothers. On page 729 of the May 1999 issue of "The
Magazine Antiques" a Kilian Brothers stand is shown with an identical brass
rosette as one on this candlestand. A wonderful period piece!
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 37.5"H x 10" Diameter of top
Finish: Polished and restored original finish with original gilt and
polychrome.
Price: $2350.00
 

Half Commode with Tear Drop Pull Renaissance Revival walnut Victorian half commode with an
original cut corner white marble. There are raised burled shaped panels on
the drawer, door and corner of the case. The corners are also decorated
with carvings and an applied carved rosette on the top and bottom. The
drawer has an original tear drop pull and the interior of the cupboard has a
shelf. The back is finished. It rests on original brass castors.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 32"H x 21"W x 18.5"D
Finish: Good original finish with some sun bleaching in spots
Price: $1850.00
 

Dynamic Renaissance Revival Center Table Dynamic Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Center Table with
inset round marble and the original gilt incising on the apron and legs. The original
bevel edged brown textured marble has been professionally repaired. The indented
top has a strip of burl trim that follows the perimeter of the marble and there are
fancy hanging gilt incised carvings from the apron. The base has splayed open work
with more burl, gilt incising, and rosettes. The two tip finials are restored.
The feet have the original brass casters. This pretty center table is all in fine original finish.
Circa: 1870
Dimensions: 30" H x 32" diameter
Finish: Good original with original gilt incising
Price: $2995.00