Front Porch Antiques

Victorian Silver Water Pitcher

judy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:20:14 +0000

Victorian Silver on Copper Water Pitcher with Ice Lip and supported on four elegant feet. The pitcher is ribbed all around with a curved handle that has swirl leaf designs. Above the ornate feet are flower and leaf designs. The marking on the bottom states silver on copper. The condition is perfect without any loss of silver, dings or dents and measurements are 9 3/4″ wide handle to ice lip, 8 3/8″ high, 10 3/4″ high at handles and 6 1/2″ diameter. Circa 1910.

Rand Tipping Tea Pot

judy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:15:07 +0000

Elegant for pouring tea is this Rand Silver on Copper Tipping Tea Pot with Paw Feet. From the wooden handle to the goose neck spout to the paw feet this tea pot is elegant. There are Floral and leaf designs on the spout and just above each very detailed paw foot. The base which holds the tipping tea pot is quite ornate on either side with a wonderful scroll design and the original alcohol burner is in place. The markings are on both the stand and tea pot and are as follows R in a shield with a crown over and Rand spelled out below. The condition is perfect without any loss of silver, dings or dents and measurement are 10 1/2″ from spout to handle, 12″ high to top of handle. Circa 1900.

Art Deco Bronze Ink Well

judy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:01:41 +0000

This is a large Art Deco Bronze Double Ink Well with a Blotter in the middle and Two Ink Wells on either side. There is a recessed area to place your pen. The set is in perfect condition including both crystal ink wells. The bottom is signed Real Bronze. The measurements are as follows: 12 3/8” wide x 7” depth x 2” high and dates from 1910.

Anglo Indian Teak Wood Desk

judy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:22:31 +0000

This is a charming Anglo Indian Teak Wood Table Top Desk with the original inkwells. The back splash rises to look like a domed temple. In the center are two areas for storage and the carvings are of a fox and chicken. On either side are cut outs for the two crystal inkwells. On all three sides are carvings in the shape of bellflowers and leaves. The same carvings frame the outer edge of the lift up writing area. There is plenty of storage inside the desk, which locks with a key. The desk is in pristine condition without any chips or cracks to the carvings. It has a few ink spots that add character to the desk, as we know it was used with pen and ink many years ago Late 19th Century or Early 29th Century. The following are measurements 14” High x 16” W x 12” D.

Empire Mahogany Plant Stand

judy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:17:41 +0000

We’re offering a wonderful Empire Mahogany Plant, Display, Pedestal Stand with a drawer that would look perfect holding your favorite bronze, vase or statue. Around the top side rim is flame mahogany and houses a drawer which has a mother of pearl keyhole surround. The pedestal is deeply carved with acanthus leaves. A carved shelf is added for further embellishment and the stand is supported by four drop feet. The stand dates to 1890 and is in fine condition with measurements as follows 31” High x 14” Dimension.

Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase

judy — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:13:32 +0000

Great detail is in this Edwardian Mahogany Revolving Bookcase. Fine quality and very attractive Edwardian, revolving bookcase in mahogany with slatted sides, standing on wooden cross stretchers terminating in castors. This attractive antique bookcase is in original condition with some repolishing. C1900 the measurements are as follows 35” High x 20.5” Square.

Silver Table Top Pheasants Pair

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:17:19 +0000

We’re offering this wonderful pair of pheasants Male and Female. The detail is excellent. I’ve been told they could be used for holding place cards and that’s why there is a separation on the end of their tails. Whatever one does with them they will look beautiful perched on a table. They are in good condition without any loss of silver and the measurements are 12” Long x 5 ¼” High Female 5 ½” High Male x 2” Wide.

Tiger Oak Humidor Marquetry Design

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:04:14 +0000

This is a very well made Tiger Oak Humidor with a marquetry design on the top and door. The door has a lock and when opened shows an area where six pipes can be hung and a recessed center for placing a Porcelain Humidor. There are two drawers for further storage with one drawer having a brass handle. The drawers can’t be opened unless the door is unlocked. The condition is excellent with a stress crack going down the back of the Humidor. This stress crack comes with age as the piece dates to the mid-19th Century. The size is 13 1/3” High x 11 5/8” Wide x 7” Depth.

English Tavern Candlestick with Bell

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:58:11 +0000

This very unusual bell-candlestick is solid brass. The candle-stick alone is beautiful but serves a dual purpose as you pull the chain; the wheel rotates and rings the bell when dinner is served. In our Time Life Encyclopedia Book shown with a picture it states this unusual bell-candlestick has been identified as a type of excommunication bell, used to signify expulsion from the church. I think a better explanation is it was used in English Taverns to order another drink. The bell candle-stick is in perfect condition and is 12″ high x 6″ Base Diameter. Circa 1890

Eureka Silver Co Silver Plated Plateau

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:48:55 +0000

This is a wonderful plateau mirror dating to 1890 — more Victorian Era than Art Nouveau. The Plateau is quadruple silver plated having a perfect glass mirror with a beveled edge. The plateau is supported by six charming feet. On the original underside are the following markings 12 IN. #216 Eureka Silver Co, and Quadruple Silver Plated. Everything is perfect about this wonderful plateau mirror except for a loss of silver plating in some areas. Actually this only gives it more character and with the glass being perfect it makes for a wonderful piece for displaying your favorite antique. Picture how lovely your favorite centerpiece, perfume bottles, flowers, etc. would look displayed on this beautiful Plateau Mirror. The measurements are 12” diameter by 2” High with the feet extending another ½”.

Porcelain Hat Pin Holder Germany

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:45:05 +0000

This is a most charming Porcelain Hat Pin Holder Made in Germany. The picture depicts a maiden with two darling angels reaching for the love arrow she’s lifting over her head. Cobalt Blue encircles the bottom and top of the hat pin holder with a circle of gold embellishments adding more interest. The top is also decorated with gold designs. The hat pin holder is so beautiful it makes a perfect host for displaying hat pins. On the bottom it’s signed Made in Germany and the number 20 in gold. Following are the measurements 5” Height and 2 ½” diameters and is in perfect condition.

R.S. Germany Hat Pin Holder

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:40:31 +0000

We’re offering this charming R. S. Germany Porcelain Hand Painted Hat Pin Holder with delicate pink full blown roses and tiny rose buds. The leaves are a pastel green shade and the background is a light lemon color. Around the rim are gold emblishments.

RS Germany”, as this set is marked, was used by the Tillowitz, Germany factory of Reinhold Schlegelmilch , from 1910-1945. WWII brought an end to decorative porcelain at the Tillowitz factory.

The hat pin holder would enhance any hat pin collection and is in perfect condition with the following measurements: Height 4 ¾” x 2 ½” diameter.

International Silver Co. Salt Cellars

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:35:33 +0000

We’re offering a pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Lion Heads in four corners and supported on four claw feet. They are signed International Silver Company and dated to 1910. Around the rims are raised designs and shells in the four corners. They are in excellent condition. Measurements are as follows: 4” wide x 3 ¼” depth x 1 ¼” High.

Art Nouveau Expandable Brass Trivet

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:31:30 +0000

One of a kind Art Nouveau Expandable Brass Trivet with Four Dolphin Feet. In the center is a beautiful lady with long flowing hair. The feet are not only decorative but slide along the brass rods to hold plates or bowls from 3″ to 10″ in diameter. When setting that Holiday Table this would make the perfect accent piece to protect your dining table from hot dishes. When not used for this purpose you may use it to display a beautiful plate or bowl. The condition is perfect and dates from the early 1900′s.

Chinese Chippendale Desk Set /Ink Stand

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:21:20 +0000

This is a wonderful Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk Set with two Superb Cut Crystal and Brass Inkwells with good working hinges. The Cut Crystal Inkwells have a base dimension of 2 ¼” square and a height of 3”. There is a Cut Crystal Pin Dish in the middle 3 ¼” diameter and 2 ¾” high. On the backsplash is a beveled mirror with a cut glass star in the middle. This embellishment highlights the beautiful Cut Glass Inkwells and Pin Dish. There are cut outs for the Inkwells, Pin Dish and Pen Holder/Letter Opener. On either side are brass handles with a rope design. The Desk Set is supported by four bun feet and is in perfect condition the only tiny flaw being the Inkwell Lids aren’t perfectly tight when closed but this doesn’t distract from the beauty of this set. The measurements are as follows 13” W x 5” H x 8”D and dates to the late C19th or early C20th.

Governor Winthrop Blocked Front 1888

judy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:07:51 +0000

Exquisite describes this Chippendale Governor Winthrop Heavily Carved Solid Mahogany Desk. Starting at the top is a brass and wood galley. The slant top has wonderful carvings of a shell and flowing vines all carved not applied. As you open the slant top writing area two supports automatically ease out to offer support. Looking inside are four small drawers and four cubby holes. In the center is a door with a shell carving and when opened exposes two more small drawers and two cubby holes. The storage area has four large drawers all with bird’s eye maple drawer bottoms. The top drawer is carved with three shells and the other three are blocked front with wonderful ornate solid brass handles. Ornate solid brass escutcheons cover the keyholes and every drawer has a working lock. On either side of the desk are rope columns and around the bottom is gadrooning. The desk is supported by four heavily carved ball and claw feet. There is a brass plaque inside the door that states Aunt Anna to Beba 1888. How wonderful that Aunt Anna dated this wonderful desk which is in original pristine condition. The measurements are as follows: Height 44” to top of galley x 33” wide x 19” depth.