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Ornamental Wood Catalog Update
Many of you have expressed interest in seeing more pages of the catalog for the Ornamental Wood Company and I'm investigating ways to do this. I would not only like to provide this catalog, but others as well over time,
Pottier & Stymus ca. 1871 Original Business Card
I thought that some of you might enjoy seeing this original Pottier & Stymus business card that I recently acquired. The address dates it to be 1871 and afterwards. Note the reference to Tiffany & Co. in the lowe
Hunzinger Table Update
FYI, The table from the previous post is now sold. It only took about 2 hours.
Hunzinger Rocker for Sale
Betty Sterling contacted me about wanting to sell her George Hunzinger rocker shown above. It has an 1882 patent stamp and his trademark duplex spring. The upholstery is it's original leather and appears to have an embos
Americans Have No History of Their Own
I ran across this Yorkshire Post newspaper article about the BBC and it's tendency to produce Victorian-era dramas (and scant more) on target with what I've always unconsciously felt. It seems that any time I channel sur
Pottier & Stymus or Herter Brothers Desk?
Stevens Auction is getting set for an auction on November 3rd that includes many items that Rare Victorian followers would be interested in considering. I ran across this desk (lot 1302) attributed to Pottier and Stymus
Victorian Interiors Clip
I thought some might appreciate this 4-minute video regarding Victorian home interiors taken in Wheeling, WV. Not sure I'd agree with the film's assertion that Victorians didn't spend as much effort on the exterior of th
Please Take Our Survey
Please do me a favor and take about 30 seconds to take a 5 question survey about this site. I want to be sure that I take Rare Victorian in a direction that is in-line with feedback that you provide. Thanks!You can take
John Jelliff Carvings Update
I ran into yet another carving style for the Jelliff arms after I submitted the post yesterday, so I am adding it here. A Jelliff-attributed sofa just went for sale with the above arms including something I've never seen
Another Furniture Maker Attribution Rant
You've seen my previous posts on the problems with attributions. I wanted to share one more related theme that I tend to encounter too often when I write to antique sellers about the pieces that they are selling.If I'm l
The "Rare Vic Search"
I've posted a link to the search I use to broadly search for over 24 Famous Victorian Furniture makers in the right margin on this blog. I've dubbed the search the "Rare Vic Search". Feel free to try it out yourself and
Gustave Herter Rosewood Chair
For those of you who like to buy pristine furniture with an impeccable finish which is ready to be placed in your home, this blog entry is not for you (nor was the last one for that matter). I'm fascinated by rare Victor
Pair of Hunzinger Lollipop Chairs
It's not unusual to run into a Hunzinger lollipop chair but I haven't run into a matched pair: armchair and rocker. As I write this, the set has been bid up to only $202, though I anticipate them reaching a much higher p
Charles A. Boudoine Laminated Rosewood Sofa ca. 1855
I have a recently acquired habit of collecting sofas. I have more sofas than I have space to put them in. A recently purchased Jelliff sits in my garage while a Belter scroll sofa sits at a right angle to a French rococo
Our New Top Ten List
Check out our new "Top Ten Signs You Should Have Lived During the Victorian Age". It's aim is to have some fun with the sometimes Victorian-obsessed with a little humor. We hope to update the list periodically and would
Pottier & Stymus Aesthetic Pedestal
Up for auction is a fine pedestal being attributed to Pottier & Stymus by the seller. Auction runs until February 1st and is starting at $1,125 (reserve is not met). Auction can be seen here.Seller's Description:All
3 Piece Bedroom Attr. Horner
I'm not certain that the seller's attribution of this mahogany 3-piece bedroom set to R.J. Horner is correct, but it is proving to be a hot auction. The 10th bid currently stands at $5,100 and the auction runs until Janu
Meeks Stanton Hall 7-piece Parlor Set
Up for auction from Fontaine's Auction Gallery is a 7-piece Meeks Parlor set in the Stanton Hall pattern and can be seen on page 99 in American Furniture of the 19th Century by Eileen and Richard Dubrow. Starts at $7,500
Rosewood Etagere Attr. Meeks
Upcoming auction for a Rosewood pierced and laminated etagere attributed to J & J Meeks offered by Fontaine's Auction Gallery. A very similar etagere is shown attributed to Meeks on p. 144 of American Furniture of th
John Henry Belter Chaise
Upcoming auction for a John Henry Belter Chaise Lounge from Grandview Antiques & Auctions. An identical (though double) labeled chaise by Belter is found on p. 120 of the book, American Furniture of the 19th Century