Also, just FYI, the animals are lions I believe. They have manes.....
Interesting. That is what one of my antique dealer clients suggested, saying it looked like a commission for someone who wanted a bit of this and...
Thanks for passing it along! I love that no one can agree. I was going to try to sell this piece, but I’m starting to appreciate the mystery even...
Nope. That’s not to say it’s the original, but it has some age for sure
Unfortunately it was missing half of one of the barley twists at the bottom, which I was able to carve, but still a bummer.
Agreed
I got Eastern France 1840-48. German 1880 English late 17th early 18th century Lol
Nothing moves, but the piece in the center really looks like a hose valve. It also reminds of of a carousel.
Wow, the feet on that second one a beautiful. Makes mine look like a hobo. I guess I can slice a good 87,000 right of the top!
Awesome
At the risk of hogging this platform, I’m curious to know peoples thoughts on this. I’m shut in so trying to amuse myself. I’ve posted some of...
So glad for all this input. I have been a restorer for over 30 years, but in a very specific area, so when I get something outside of that I feel...
Yes, located in USA. The dealer is located in CT, but specializes in both European and American pieces. It had been previously stripped actually....
Thanks!
I have the escutcheons although they seem to be replacements, as you can see a halo of a circle around the shape of them on the drawer faces,...
sorry for the repeat images
This is about 16" H. It appears to have been painted blue and red originally, as the paint was left under the escutcheons. Definitely hand made...
Thanks for your input.
Such a speedy reply. Thank you so much. I’m clearing out my studio during this lull in business and am weeding through a large collection of...
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