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<p>[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 4160910, member: 5170"]I think that the first room tour thread went splendidly, so it's time for another one. I picked the room at random, and you should feel free to do so as well. Hungry? Let's go!</p><p><br /></p><p>The dining room has graduated sleigh bells on original leather martingales on each side of the entrance. The wallpaper is original to the house. We've hung a stained glass window from a ca. 1890 house in Ohio in our picture window, and there is a 200-year old white pine in the yard, which you can't see too well. The rug is an Aubusson that's been in the family for about 100 years. The chandelier is original to the house.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332856[/ATTACH]</p><p>The matching walnut and grey marble top parlor table and wall mirror are ca. 1885, and have been in the family since the 19th century. A paper label on the underside of the table states: “Stadtfeld & Wolf/ Manufacturers of Tables/ 351 South Canal St. Chicago.” The table and mirror were made to go together; for some reason this was extremely unusual back then. The silver ewer and tray have been in the family since ca. 1900; the condiment set is a recent purchase. The banquet lamp, by Bradley & Hubbard, has multiple patents. I understand it's twin is in the Smithsonian.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332858[/ATTACH]</p><p>The walnut Eastlake buffet, also ca. 1885. is attributed to Mitchell & Rammelsberg of Cincinnati, St. Louis, and New Orleans, but might easily be by another maker. The shelves have items by Mason's of England, tazzas by Murano, shot glasses from Scotland ca. 1780, Czech lusters ca. 1925, a jelly compote from West Virginia made in 1886, and various items from local auctions.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332863[/ATTACH]</p><p>The tall case clock is an 1896 Waterbury Floor Regulator #8 with a walnut case made in Waterbury, Connecticut and an Italian movement.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332864[/ATTACH]</p><p>The credenza was made ca. 1875 and is faced in walnut burl with ebonized highlights and marble tops. The piece was made in Philadelphia by an unknown cabinet maker, maybe Allen and Brother. There are 3 French Art Nouveau lamps, a cut glass flower vase, and a family portrait on top. The pastoral print above is in its original frame and has been in the family over 100 years. Another one sold recently for the whopping sum of $25.00.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332865[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This etagere is ca. 1870, from the Cincinnati and St. Louis firm of Mitchell &</p><p>Rammelsberg. It probably originated in their St. Louis "Ware Room." The pieces on it include a couple of Lladros, a large aesthetic movement vase ca. 1890 signed by the Rococo Art Glass Co., and the 1870s Victorian equivalent of "Big Mouth Billy Bass," which unfortunately does not sing or talk. The red vase is French and the origin of the pair of large trumpet vases is unknown, but they're probably not too old. The chenille textile picture is from ca. 1910 or so and was recently - and elaborately - restored.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332866[/ATTACH]</p><p>The table is mahogany, ca. 1850s Rococo Revival, but its origin is unknown. There are 4 walnut Renaissance Revival balloon-back chairs ca. 1870 that don't match the table. The centerpiece is German cut crystal ca. 1880.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]332871[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>CHEERS!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 4160910, member: 5170"]I think that the first room tour thread went splendidly, so it's time for another one. I picked the room at random, and you should feel free to do so as well. Hungry? Let's go! The dining room has graduated sleigh bells on original leather martingales on each side of the entrance. The wallpaper is original to the house. We've hung a stained glass window from a ca. 1890 house in Ohio in our picture window, and there is a 200-year old white pine in the yard, which you can't see too well. The rug is an Aubusson that's been in the family for about 100 years. The chandelier is original to the house. [ATTACH=full]332856[/ATTACH] The matching walnut and grey marble top parlor table and wall mirror are ca. 1885, and have been in the family since the 19th century. A paper label on the underside of the table states: “Stadtfeld & Wolf/ Manufacturers of Tables/ 351 South Canal St. Chicago.” The table and mirror were made to go together; for some reason this was extremely unusual back then. The silver ewer and tray have been in the family since ca. 1900; the condiment set is a recent purchase. The banquet lamp, by Bradley & Hubbard, has multiple patents. I understand it's twin is in the Smithsonian. [ATTACH=full]332858[/ATTACH] The walnut Eastlake buffet, also ca. 1885. is attributed to Mitchell & Rammelsberg of Cincinnati, St. Louis, and New Orleans, but might easily be by another maker. The shelves have items by Mason's of England, tazzas by Murano, shot glasses from Scotland ca. 1780, Czech lusters ca. 1925, a jelly compote from West Virginia made in 1886, and various items from local auctions. [ATTACH=full]332863[/ATTACH] The tall case clock is an 1896 Waterbury Floor Regulator #8 with a walnut case made in Waterbury, Connecticut and an Italian movement. [ATTACH=full]332864[/ATTACH] The credenza was made ca. 1875 and is faced in walnut burl with ebonized highlights and marble tops. The piece was made in Philadelphia by an unknown cabinet maker, maybe Allen and Brother. There are 3 French Art Nouveau lamps, a cut glass flower vase, and a family portrait on top. The pastoral print above is in its original frame and has been in the family over 100 years. Another one sold recently for the whopping sum of $25.00. [ATTACH=full]332865[/ATTACH] This etagere is ca. 1870, from the Cincinnati and St. Louis firm of Mitchell & Rammelsberg. It probably originated in their St. Louis "Ware Room." The pieces on it include a couple of Lladros, a large aesthetic movement vase ca. 1890 signed by the Rococo Art Glass Co., and the 1870s Victorian equivalent of "Big Mouth Billy Bass," which unfortunately does not sing or talk. The red vase is French and the origin of the pair of large trumpet vases is unknown, but they're probably not too old. The chenille textile picture is from ca. 1910 or so and was recently - and elaborately - restored. [ATTACH=full]332866[/ATTACH] The table is mahogany, ca. 1850s Rococo Revival, but its origin is unknown. There are 4 walnut Renaissance Revival balloon-back chairs ca. 1870 that don't match the table. The centerpiece is German cut crystal ca. 1880. [ATTACH=full]332871[/ATTACH] CHEERS!![/QUOTE]
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