Circa 1780, English creamware with black transfer pheasants and a molded feather edge. Made by Sadler & Green of Liverpool, it measures 10" diameter and .75" deep. Condition is very good with just 2 small chips to edge.

Pair of French heavy weight gilt bronze candlesticks with inkwell having banded agate cabochons. The agate stones were carefully cut with white stripe in the center of each stone to give the appearance of an "eye". Dating circa 1840, this desk set is in excellent condition and features a grape pattern. Candlesticks can be used separately when the occasion arises. In excellent condition, candlesticks are 8" high x 3 5/8" diameter. Inkwell measures 4.5" diameter 4.5" high.

Rare antique saltwater crocodile valise from Austria with heavy brass fittings, original key, and ID tag. Large in size measuring 16.5” high, 24” long, and in excellent condition, it is an impressive piece. Dates 1890-1909. The only other one we have seen was on PBS Antiques Roadshow at
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/15/washington-dc/appraisals/austrian-crocodile-valise-ca-1900--201006A34/

A 19th C black lacquered Victorian papier-mache tabletop box with a gold Chinoiserie scene. The lid is decorated with monks in a Chinese style garden where as the sides are decorated with noble families at leisure in a similar Chinese garden. What makes this box special are the monks on the lid and detailed decorations on all 4 sides. Measure 11.75" long, 2.75" high, and 3.5" wide

19th C French black papier-mache with gold gilt and mother-of-pearl decoration. The wind-up clock was made in Great Britain and the paper-mache surround was created in France. In excellent restored condition, it measures 19" diameter.

Mid to late 19th c American hand carved wood thermometer with engraved brass temperature plate. Interesting to note is that Preezing is the spelling for Freezing. Today this spelling for temperature is only used in scientific literature. A rare find. Possibly an early Taylor thermometer. Measures: 16.25" high

French walnut oil jug from France. A large brown-glazed terracotta storage vessel with pouring spout. It is a rare piece and unusual to find one without handles. Chips to spout. Expected for age. Measures 10" diameter, 14" high

Original Victorian mourning graphite drawing of a dog protecting child from a raven. Signed in pencil by artist. In very good condition. Not inspected out of frame, but there is some age related foxing around the bird. Measures in frame 27" x 21".

Late 19th century French round bronze plaque of Baby Moses. Quite heavy for its size, the plaque has 3 small drilled holes where it was attached to something. Has a wonderful patina that only comes with age. Measures 4.75" diameter and about 3/4" deep.

Beautifully executed hand-carved wall bracket featuring a horse's head with two glass eyes. Circa 1890, European, possibly Black Forest, it is large measuring 16.5" high, 13.25 " wide, 8.75" deep

Early 1800's petit point embroidery of a young girl holding a bird. Protected under glass in an oval frame it is in remarkably good condition with the colors still being vibrant. Measures in frame 10.75" high x 8.5" across.

Unusual Black Forest hand carved wooden snail as an inkwell. It still retains its original purple glass insert. Measures 6.5 inches long and 2,5" high. Circa 1900

1920's French Art Deco wrought iron table or counter top display stand with a stylized swan in gold gilt. The original Italian marble is in excellent condition. This unusual piece was most likely a counter top display stand in an upscale store.

Wonderful 19th Century bonze inkwell set featuring a reclining dog at a fence and 2 cut glass inkwells. An excellent piece for the collector. Measures 8.5ʺ wide × 2.75ʺ deep × 5.5ʺ high

18th century Meissen white porcelain dish with gold gilt featuring a repeated leaf design. Dates late 1700's, it is marked on back and is excellent antique condition. Measures 7.75" diameter.

Civil War Union General staff button by Scovill of Waterbury, CT. In the 2006 appraisal there is an attached note that read, "Josephine, a button from the Confederate uniform from father S. A. Ashe." This Josephine was Sam Ashe's (S. A. Ashe) sister. William Shepard Ashe, whose button this belonged to, was Secretary of Transportation for the CSA. Appraised in 2006 for insurance purposes, see photo. This button is from the original family and is the first time on the market...

Circa 1900, table size burlwood box with an unusual scalloped skirt. Was probably a jewelry box as there is a mirror on the inside lid and indications that there was once a tray inside. Original velvet lining. In excellent antique condition, it measures 12.5ʺ wide, 6.25ʺ deep, and 5ʺ high.

Very rare pair of amethyst cut glass hatpin holders. Not to be mistaken for shakers, the bottoms are open and not designed for a plug. In excellent condition, they measure 6" high and 3.25" diameter.