Clocks Fine Arts Furniture
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Japanese Cabinet
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Pre 1900 item# 750941 (stock# 7922)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$1,600.00
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An charming example of 19th century English Arts and Crafts, decorated all over with polychrome lacquer decorations in the Japanese taste. The drawers are fit with little handles and drawers fronts veneered with unusual random designs and patterns. There are a few drawers pulls missing, and no key for the cabinet. The English had a revival of Oriental tastes in the 1890s. 18" X 15" X 7".
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MINIATURE SHERATON CHEST OR JEWELRY BOX
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Pre 1900 item# 738308 (stock# 7850)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$2,200.00
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A finely made miniature chest, 11" X 11" X 7", with four drawers, each with edge inlay and choice matching flame mahogany veneers. many feel these were made as salesman's samples, but they make very useful trinket boxes of jewelry cases as an ornament on the bureau. The secondary wood is also mahogany. This is in excellent condition with a newer finish, original turned pulls and with all drawers dovetailed.
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ARMILLARY SPHERE STYLE SUNDIAL;
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Pre 1920 item# 738283 (stock# 7822)
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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
610.722.9004
$1,800.00
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A sundial in the armillary sphere style. Sometimes armillary sundials were made with numerous rings which early astronomers used to observe planets and stars. This simple version will tell time with the sun's shadow when set up correctly. The points of the engraved compass on the base need to be oriented correctly with the actual North. The columnar base, cast concrete, is associated, and the patinated sundial is not attached to the base, but instead attached to a heavy base. A great garden ...click for details
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