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American Late Classical Gilt Mahogany Mirror Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Mirrors: Pre 1900 item# 21830
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Outstanding American late Classical mirror framed in solid well-figured mahogany with a gilt applied composition border of bellflowers. The gilding has a particularly rich patina. The glass is old and 1/4" thick, but probably not original, and has dulled to a very nice patina. The plate is backed with a wood panel that is covered with paper. The nails holding the plate in place have been replaced. Origin: America, probably mid-Atlantic region, ca. 1840. Condition: all original surfaces; the tip of one bellflower is broken off; crackling of composition elements appropriate to age. Size: 14.5" diameter.

Victorian Inlaid Wooden Stereograph/Graphoscope Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1900 item# 21716
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Attractive and unusual Victorian inlaid wood stereographgraphoscope. When the lid is raised and a stereograph is inserted in the holder, the viewer looks through the magnifying portal for a realistic three dimensional view. Origin: probably English, ca. 1850. Condition: very good, although there is some chipping of the veneer along the edges. Size: 5.25" x 3.25" x 1".

Victorian Bronze & Embroidered Velvet Frame Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Frames: Pre 1900 item# 21715
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Stunning Victorian bronze picture frame, the border inset with gold velvet completely encrusted with gold thread embroidery of twining vines and flowers. The easel back is covered in gold moire silk. Origin: probably French, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent; some staining on the back side. Size: outer--2.5"x3.25"; sight--1.5"x2.25".

19th cent. Tortoiseshell Lacquered Snuffbox Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1900 item# 20193
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Striking snuffbox lacquered in an uncommon tortoiseshell finish. The top is further decorated with two unusual gilt "cobweb" type designs. Probably English, ca. 1830. Outstanding condition. 3-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-1/4".

19th cent. Paint Decorated Lacquered Snuffbox Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1900 item# 20192
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Rectangular black laquered snuffbox enhanced with mustard- and red-painted decoration on all six surfaces. The inside of the lid is engraved "Alexr C. Stark/Paterson, NJ". American, ca. 1830. Excellent condition, showing slight surface wear where Mr. Stark (obviously a right handed gentlemen) placed his thumb to open the box.

Decoupaged Brook's Thread Box Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1920 item# 19772
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Colorful thread box, the hinged top decoupaged with playing cards. Both the inside lid and the bottom have labels proclaiming "Brook's Soft Finish is the Perfection of Sewing Thread." Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: very good, some crackling of finish. Size: 5" x 4" x 2".

Faux Tortoise Lacquer Tobacco Box Catalogue: Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes: Pre 1837 VR item# 19769
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Lacquer tobbaco or snuff box with faux tortoise finish and brass Maltese cross inlay on the lid. Origin: England, ca. 1820. Condition: good; some crackling and scratching of lacquer surface; one 1/2" and one 1/8" flake on the bottom. Size: 3-1/2" diam.; 1-5/8" tall.

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