Front Porch Antiques

Bradley & Hubbard, 1890 letter desk caddy, 12” Tall

judy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:51:08 +0000

Large 19th century letter desk caddy, “B&H, #3572”, Bradley & Hubbard, cast iron with brass finish, reticulated scrolled leaf motif with medallions, rope motif carrying handle. The measurements are 12” tall, 10.5” long, and 4.5” deep.
Condition – excellent original finish.
$225.00

BAVARIA TIRSCHENREUTH 10 ¾” Dinner Cabinet Plates

judy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:26:36 +0000

Fabulous set of 7 cabinet or dinner plates, 10 3/4″ in diameter, with gold trimmed and embossed ivory rims, a wide circle of colbalt blue comes next, then a circle of gold with embossed ivory repeats and the center is filled with colorful flowers: roses, sunflowers, dogwoods, iris, pansies, daisies and more. Three of the plates have identical designs of a large rose with a bouquet of mixed flowers and four have a large Sunflower with a bouquet of mixed flowers. This adds interest to the plates and they go together beautifully. These will look spectacular displayed in a china cabinet–and of course a table setting would get rave reviews. They are in pristine condition with just a very tiny loss of color in the colbalt ring on three of the plates. They are marked on the reverse with the Tirschenreuth Bavaria mark and Decorated In Own Studio as pictured. They date from C 1903 to 1927.
$275.00

Molded Spelter Grecian Clock Topper

judy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:18:30 +0000

This molded Spelter Grecian Clock Topper would add interest to a flat top clock or she’s interesting enough to just sit anywhere. The detail is wonderful from her sandaled feet to the ringlets on her head. Even her dress has design embellishments and folds. She’s all set to pick up the lair instrument, which is resting against her. She’s in pristine condition and her measurements are 9” High x 9” Wide x 4” depth and dates from the early 1900’s.
$65.00

French Large Vanity Mirror with Angels

judy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:00:09 +0000

This French Vanity Mirror with Angels would enhance any womans boudouir. The adorable playful angels on the bottom look as though they are holding up the mirror. On top are two more adorable angels with wings hanging a drape with tassels which encircles the mirror The mirror is supported by a sturdy ornate easel in the back. The mirror is not original but the bronzed frame with it’s warm patina, delightful figural angels and draped design more than make up for it. The measurements are 17 1/2” High x 11” Wide and dates from early 1900’s.
$350.00

Murano Venetian Ribbon Glass Bell with Latticino Canes

judy — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:52:07 +0000

We’re offering a Murano Venetian Ribbon Glass Bell with Latticino Canes. It is extremely colorful with shades of red, green, pink, blue and yellow. The clapper is crystal a gives a loud ring when picked up. The beautiful hand blown glass bell is excellent condition without any chips cracks or repairs. The measurements are 5-½” high x 3 ¾” diameter.
Over 500 years ago the Venetians rediscovered and developed new techniques in the production of murrini, millifiori and filigree glass that were over 2000 years old and originally invented in Mesopotamia in the Middle East. These techniques were refined by the Serino brothers who held a patent on the process for 10 years before others on the island were allowed to use their techniques and imitate their style. Prior to the 1600’s, these techniques were shrouded in mystery, having been kept a guarded secret on the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon. Glass wares created in Murano were commonly given to royalty and dignitaries from around the globe. It is because of this mystery and their highly skilled abilities that the Venetians are renowned to this day for their glass.
$60.00

Empire Rosewood Piano/Organ Stool

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:17:05 +0000

We’re offering a wonderfully carved Empire Rosewood Piano/Organ Stool with Hairy Paw Legs and Hoof Feet. The carved detail on this piece is exceptional. The padded upholstered green velvet seat is comfortable and swivels. The organ stool dates from the 1860’s and is in excellent condition. The upholstery shows some wear but would be extremely easy to replace. The height when seat is lowered is 21” high, when it’s at its highest 23” high and the diameter is 14”

$295.00

Mahogany Vanity with Striped Inlay and Beveled Mirror

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:09:11 +0000

We’re offering a charming mahogany vanity/dresser with striped inlay and a beveled mirror. The Beveled mirror swivels back and forth and is held in place by two supports that have inlaid stripping. On top and around the two drawers that have solid brass pulls is the same striped inlay. The dresser is supported by four straight legs ending with brass castors. Inside the drawers are handmade dove tails. The condition is excellent and dates to 1910. Measurements are 58” H to top of mirror x 36” W x 17 ¾” D. Height of Dresser 30 ½”. This not only is a wonderful vanity but has two deep drawers for storage so it can also be used as a small chest.

$495.00

Antique Mahogany Banded Regency Sofa/Console

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:04:07 +0000

We’re offering a Mahogany Banded Regency Sofa/Console Table Desk. The satinwood banding goes all around the rim of the table. On either side of the table are fold down leaves which have wooden supports. On one side our two drawers for storage on the other side are two faux drawers both having brass pulls. There are two columns on either side of the table with inlaid designs ending with four stretcher feet which have brass castors. There is a center support which have twisting’s and turnings to add additional character to this beautiful table. The original 1910 condition is very good showing just a touch of character age. The measurements are 42” W x 66” W with leaves up x 29 ¾” H x 25” D.

$1,950.00

Antique Louis XV Mahogany Ladies Cylinder Desk

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:47:33 +0000

A fabulous Antique Mahogany Louis XV Ladies Cylinder Desk with gold embellishments’. The front cylinder when open reveals three small drawers and a writing surface covered with brown leather. On the top of the desk are three more drawers that automatically lock when the cylinder lid is closed. One center drawer has a gold Fleur De Le design and locks with a key. The gold design continues around both sides of the desk and down the cabriole legs. The original finish on this desk is exquisite without any blemishes and dates from 1910. The Measurements are Height 38” x Depth 21 ½” x Width 33 ½”.

$1,950.00

Mahogany Banded Nesting Tables

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:41:34 +0000

A really wonderful group of three table’s two smaller ones folding under the larger one thereby acquiring the name stacking tables. All three solid mahogany tables have banding on the outside edge. The large table has a drawer with a brass lion head pull. The stacking tables are signed Flint Horner Co. Flint’s Fine Furniture was a New York manufacturer derived from the combination of the cabinet shops of George C. Flint and Robert J. Horner, both fine 19th century craftsmen. Horner took over Flint’s business around the turn of the century or a little later and the company was first called Flint & Horner, then Flint’s Fine Furniture. The tables are in excellent condition and date from the 1920’s. Measurements are as follows: Large table Height 24” x 22” x 14”, Middle Size Table 23 ¼” x 18 ½” x 17 ½”, Small Table 22 ½” x 11 1/8” x 15 3/8”. They are perfect for those extra tables when you have quests and yet take up hardly any room when not needed. Functional yet beautiful what a combination.

SOLD

Mahogany Telephone Gossip Table Bench

judy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:31:51 +0000

We’re offering a compact Solid Mahogany Telephone Table, Gossip Bench with an Attached Chair. The upholstered chair swings out for a comfortable seat yet when you need the extra Room it swings under the table. There is a bottom shelf for storage and a mahogany galley on two sides of the table top to protect papers from slipping off. The telephone table is unique, comfortable, sturdy, compact and charming all in one. The condition is excellent and it’s dated from the 1920’s. The measurements are 30” High x 17” Wide x 17” depth.

$495.00

F. B. Rogers Silver Company 1883 Melon S/P Tea Pot

judy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:18:33 +0000

F. B. Rogers Silver Plate Tea Pot in the Melon Pattern. This is a stunning and very fine tea pot with four ornate legs at the bottom and topped off with a melon finial. The shape is a melon design with ornate embellishments on the spout and handles. There is no loss of silver and the condition would be perfect except for a small ridge ding which is hardly noticeable because the tea pot has numerous ridges in the melon pattern.

The F. B. Rogers Silver Company was originally founded in 1883 in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts and was moved to Taunton, MA in 1886.

$95.00

Bohemian Glass White cased Blue Decanter

judy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:13:54 +0000

BOHEMIAN GLASS. Second half late 19th. Cent. / Early 20th Cent. Bohemian opaque cased cut to clear blue glass decanter or bottle. White cased blue decanter with gilt highlights and associated stopper, height 16 inches x 6” diameter. Hand painted delicate pink roses, daisies, green leaves and gold embellishments. The stoppers are decorated with the same cranberry daisies, green leaves, gold embellishments and blue glass. On the bottom of the stopper is the letter F. The condition is excellent without any flaws.

$200.00

JB Hirsch Foundry Bookends Beethoven 1932

judy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:08:05 +0000

We’re offering a full spelter metal casting pair of bookends painted gold on the entire figure, seat, sheet music and piano. The key board is celluloid which the JB Hirsch Foundry is noted for. The black base is spelter metal painted black. The bookends are signed JB H on the front of the piano and also signed by the sculptor J.Ruhl on the seat. They are in excellent condition with just a small loss of gold paint on the front of the piano.

The JB Hirsch story begins in 1907 with the New York Art Bronze Works in Manhattan’s lower east side. The founder of the company, Romanian metal smith, Joseph B. Hirsch, began importing pieces directly from French foundries. Around that period, foundries with close ties to the talented artists and sculptors of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, began producing their now famous works in “French Bronze.” Some of the finest talent throughout Europe trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, exhibiting their works at the Salon de Artistes and other great Salons in Paris, the center of the art world.

Between the wars, during the 1920s and 1930s, an entirely new modern style of decorative art emerged, using a combination of bronze and ivory. With the ban of ivory in the early 1930s, ivorine or celluloid (predecessor of plastic) was used in its place. The ivory or ivorine representing exposed flesh and the bronze or spelter representing clothing. The combination of “French Bronze” (spelter) and ivory or ivorine were fully exploited during the Deco period using events of discovery (opening of King Tut’s Tomb in the 1920s), celebrities, athletes (1936 Olympics), children, the fashions and costumes of the period by Erte and Gerdago, and dancers from the Ballet Russe.
The Beethoven bookends are 5 ½” high x 4 ¼” wide x 5 ½” deep and weigh 7 1/2lbs for the pair.

$300.00

Solid Brass Book Bible Holder

judy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:47:06 +0000

A solid brass book/bible holder which is very attractive with its pierced cutout design. It folds down to be completely flat also closing the front book rest that holds the book. You may also position it at several different levels. The brass book holder is supported on four brass feet. Aside from being attractive it is very sturdy and would be perfect for holding your favorite book, album or bible. The size is 10” W x 8 ½” H x 9”D and in excellent condition dating from 1920’s.
Price $165.00

Germany Candle Holder Hand Painted

judy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:30:34 +0000

We’re offering a beautiful hand painted porcelain candle holder. The artist Wyatt signed his work on the underside along with a signature of R. S. Germany. There are hand painted pink delicate wild roses in the shade of pink with green leaves. The top is decorated with a line of gold leaf. The candle holder is in pristine condition and dates from 1904. Measurements are 4 ¾” H x 3 1/8” D.
$45.00