A very rare fresh to the market Federal American Mirror , carved Gilt wood with original beveled mirror. Made for a home in the Georgetown historic neighborhood of Washington DC, built in 1800. It has not been moved from the house since it was originally purchased. Condition is incredibly fresh

From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.

Antique, late 18th or early 19th century, imperial Russian casket, or chest, veneered with bone in a manner characteristic of the 18th-century works of Khalkogory artisans from the Arkhangelsk region.

The Kholmogorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast is located near the port of Arkhangelsk on the White Sea coast. It was a significant trading post in the far north of the Russian Empire.

The rectangular wood casket has a beveled lid supported by four bracket feet...

18th Century Bottle or Cutlery Box on later stand, having a shaped gallery surmounted by a brass carrying handle and with a divided interior. English, circa 1780.

14" x 9.75"x 22"tall

A black lacquered lap desk or writing slope, with elegant, elaborate, and finely detailed gilt decoration, the center having a mother-of-pearl inlay; interior with what appears to be the original velvet lining, removable pen tray, and pewter topped ink bottle; 10 1/2" by 7 1/2" by 2 3/4"

Large 19th Century Scandinavian pudding or butter box hand caved with intricate foliage in deep relief. The lid is held in position by two upstanding wings and a carved wooden pin inserts on one side to further secure the lid. In excellent condition it measures 12 inches high an 9.75" diameter.

A fine old antique gold frame of the 19th century, measuring 27" by 34" by 3" depth, the inner rabbet 18 1/2" by 25 1/2". This frame certainly at one time held a fine painting; there is some hint of there having been a placard. Weight is an impressive 20 pounds; the wood used I believe is heavy oak. There is much evidence of age, moderate wear; but it is in keeping with the age and antiquity of the frame. Currently there is a modern print of a Picasso work inserted into the opening.

18th Century Iron Money Box with a clever mechanism that uses gravity to block the slot if the box is inverted. Probably European.

7.25” x 5" x 4.5" tall

Antique Sheraton Tea Caddy in mahogany, the rectangular top opens to two compartments, with inlaid fan patterae on front and lid and herringbone stringing. English, circa 1780.

Provenance: The Cockrell Collection, Arlington Virginia

7.5" x 4.25" x 4.80" tall

Small table snuff box made of lacquered papier-maché, the glass lid with reverse engraved and painted decoration. Inside is a shell and two strands of hair. There is no lock; the snuff box was intended not to be carried around in a pocket, but to be placed on a shelf or a table where it displayed well. Probably Scandinavian, made around 1800 or earlier, unusual. Diameter 2" / 5 cm, height ¾ "/ 2 cm. Condition: the mirror glass cracked, wear consistent with age (cf pics).

#573 English octagonal ivory tea caddy with fluted ivory panels with tortoise shell stringing and banding, having a pyramidal lid with silver finial opening to a lidded compartment. Circa 1790. Height, 5”; Length, 4.25”; Depth, 3.25.”

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Antique Regency Penwork Decorated Tea Caddy of sarcophagus form having a stepped lid opening to two lidded compartments and Chinoiserie penwork decoration. English, circa 1815.

8" x 4.5" x 5.25" (losses to the decoration)

A vintage c1900-10 paper-wrapped 12-1/2 x 3-3/4" glove box with an applied celluloid Neoclassical portrait of a lady in a gilt metal frame. This unsigned box is wrapped in a linen-textured paper and it is lined with a mauve textured paper interior. This item is in excellent original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight soiling and some minor rubs and frays at the corners...

Beautifully executed hand-carved wall bracket featuring a horse's head with two glass eyes. Circa 1890, European, possibly Black Forest, it is large measuring 16.5" high, 13.25 " wide, 8.75" deep

Circa 1820 American Federal mahogany half domed keepsake box with brass feet and knobs. Come with original working key. Measures 8.75" high, 7.25" across, 7" deep.