Monumental Sale

This Mediterranean architectural fantasy, designed by William Lawrence Bottomley, recalls Italian and Spanish prototypes. Visitors are immediately transported to other places, other centuries. While the interior resembles a splendid stage set, what is important for our purposes is that the furnishings and collections we are offering are equal in panache to the house itself.  We are honored to be hosting this fabulous sale.

Among our Gilded Era treasures are an extravagant coin silver fish service for 12, an extraordinary Limoges china fish service, 11 pcs., with an unusual William Morris influenced border, and a pair of Grand Tour Italian landscapes in wonderful Rococo frames from the estate of Hamilton Fish.  Mr. Fish was Governor of New York, senator, and Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant.  Mr. and Mrs. Fish were famous for the luxurious furnishings of their lavish New York mansion.

FURNITURE:  outstanding early 18th century Venetian painted chest with intricate decoration; numerous pieces in the style of Louis XV & XVI, with marble tops, marquetry inlays and ormolu mountings; tremendous oak dining room table, 3' 3" x 9' 10;" 1890s Elizabethan court cupboard; antique and reproduction chairs in a variety of decorative styles; beautifully inlaid Savonarola chair; Japanese lacquered table; variety of sofas and upholstered chairs; side tables of many styles and periods; beds in a range of styles; oak secretary; cherry drop-front desk; stunning American tall case clock, 1810; Hepplewhite sideboard, 1940s; paint decorated Russian chest; pr. Ficks Reed chairs; Queen Anne burl front armoire;  pr. late 18th century French painted chairs; superb 18th century settee [ Scalamondre upholstery ]; Shenandoah Valley walnut farm table; walnut baker's table with drawers; gate-leg drop leaf tables; blanket chests, several painted; walnut cradle; high chairs, etc.

GLASS:  many hundreds of pieces of glass including Crystal: Waterford, Steuben, St. Louis, France, Tiffany, Val St. Lambert, Baccarat, Heisey, Fostoria; depression glass in various colors; several dozen pieces of Moon and Star; Plantation punch set; carnival glass punch set; numerous cake stands; pattern; etc.

CHINA:  Limoges; Rosenthal; Lenox; ironstone platters; etc.

SILVER:  the aforementioned coin silver fish service; various sterling pieces; French hotel silver flatware, Paris & Bordeaux. etc.

CROCKS & JUGS:  dozens, some with cobalt blue decoration; etc.

BASKETS, WOODEN DOUGH BOWLS, PANTRY BOXES

QUILTS:  dozens of hand-stitched quilts.

STONEWARE & YELLOW WARE:  hundreds of bowls, pitchers, canisters, mugs, cups, beater bowls, soap dishes, vases, rolling pins, crocks, etc.

ART:  wide range of oils and watercolors; dozens of Maxfield Parrish prints.

JEWELRY:  a number of unusual pieces of silver and 14K gold pieces; ½ + carat diamond engagement ring, platinum setting; Victorian mine-cut diamond ring, platinum setting; 3 pieces David Yurman; coral, turquoise, peridot, pink tourmaline, amethyst and other semi-precious stones in 14K gold and sterling settings--earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.;  COSTUME JEWELRY

LINEN:  a great selection of antique and contemporary linen.

MIRRORS:  a number of gilded mirrors, etc.

LAMPS: plethora of lamps.

ORIENTAL RUGS:  Turkish, 4' x 6' 9;" Afghan Balache, 2' 8" x 3' 8;" Pakistani, 2' 7" x 9;' Karaja, 2' 4" x 9' 4;" Afghan Samak, 1'10" x 11' 3;" Kilim, 3' 3" x 5' 1;" Hamaden, 3' 6" x 5;' Indian, 9' 7" x 13' 10;" Nicols, 8' 11" x 11' 9;" Indian, 8' x 10' 9;" Mashad, 9' 4" x 12' 6;" Agra, 8' x 11' 3;" Nicols, 10' 6" x 11' 3;" Turkish, 8' 10" x 11;' STARK  carpet.

The above descriptions are not complete.  Our offerings at this sale are varied and extensive.  Smalls are still being sorted, but include a Herend cobra and a Tiffany clock. Recent discoveries include an African beaded hanging and a Red Adair Co. Fire suit and cap. 

PLEASE do not text or email us during this sale.  A phone call will get an immediate answer to your question.  Call Harry at 804-248-5993 or Michael at 804-873-3734.

Numbers out at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, April 16.