Optical illusion quilt made with multi-coloured scraps of cloth handquilted into cube pattern. The quilt is lined with paper and backed with cotton. Many squares are deteriorating.
Optical illusion quilt made with multi-coloured scraps of cloth handquilted into cube pattern. The quilt is lined with paper and backed with cotton. Many squares are deteriorating.
Japanese silk quilt for doll to sit on, backing white silk. Probably has silk batting inside, front has 4 panels ca. 11.0 wide with 3 alternating designs, grey with light brown each end, orange with orange then green with beige, 5 silk string loops sewn through quilt at 2 ends, 2 sides and middle.
Japanese silk quilt for doll to sit on, backing white silk. Probably has silk batting inside, front has 4 panels ca. 11.0 wide with 3 alternating designs, grey with light brown each end, orange with orange then green with beige, 5 silk string loops sewn through quilt at 2 ends, 2 sides and middle.
Small wool rug woven on a hemp warp with an intricate geometric design. Deep red is the dominant colour, along with yellow and white. Possibly a prayer rug, this piece has been repaired, with a loss of 10 cm weaving in length.
Small wool rug woven on a hemp warp with an intricate geometric design. Deep red is the dominant colour, along with yellow and white. Possibly a prayer rug, this piece has been repaired, with a loss of 10 cm weaving in length.
Nearly square Persian rug with velvety brick-red background. Fifteen medallion shapes worked in pink and white outlined in dark blue are aligned in three rows in the central square section, wide geometric border of the same colours but smaller geometric motif. Rug fringed at ends with three narrow …
Nearly square Persian rug with velvety brick-red background. Fifteen medallion shapes worked in pink and white outlined in dark blue are aligned in three rows in the central square section, wide geometric border of the same colours but smaller geometric motif. Rug fringed at ends with three narrow blue lines woven between the border and the fringe at these ends, side edges bound with blue.
Multi-coloured Turkoman rug with very close pile (700-800 knots per square inch). Rust-brown background with navy blue as predominant pattern colour, patterned primarily in geometric shapes and abstract flowers. Series of sixteen medallions dominate pattern. This series is framed by a complex of…
Multi-coloured Turkoman rug with very close pile (700-800 knots per square inch). Rust-brown background with navy blue as predominant pattern colour, patterned primarily in geometric shapes and abstract flowers. Series of sixteen medallions dominate pattern. This series is framed by a complex of colourful squares and diagonal lines. Abstract floral motif runs the length and 17.5 cm. of the width - TARRANTULA pattern.
Two Chippendale arm chairs used for dining. Each chair is made of wood with rust-coloured velvet upholstery. The backrest is a splat with three scroll-sawed vertical openings.
Two Chippendale arm chairs used for dining. Each chair is made of wood with rust-coloured velvet upholstery. The backrest is a splat with three scroll-sawed vertical openings.
A mahogany buffet with a surmounted mirror in an Empire frame. This buffet has three top drawers, cupboards, and a long bottom drawer. There are four cupboard doors; two centre doors and two side doors. The cupboards are centered over a long drawer at the bottom of the piece. The buffet has four…
A mahogany buffet with a surmounted mirror in an Empire frame. This buffet has three top drawers, cupboards, and a long bottom drawer. There are four cupboard doors; two centre doors and two side doors. The cupboards are centered over a long drawer at the bottom of the piece. The buffet has four ball-and-claw feet.
A mahogany occasional chair with a woven rush seat. The back of the chair is gilt decorated mahogany with a back splat that is hand carved and painted.
A mahogany occasional chair with a woven rush seat. The back of the chair is gilt decorated mahogany with a back splat that is hand carved and painted.
A four poster double bed with turned and hand carved posts. The plain headboard is topped by hand carved figures, including two griffins and a pineapple.
A four poster double bed with turned and hand carved posts. The plain headboard is topped by hand carved figures, including two griffins and a pineapple.
A round wall mirror surrounded by an ornate gilt frame. The frame features two cornucopias, one on each side of the mirror, and an eagle with outspread wings at top.
A round wall mirror surrounded by an ornate gilt frame. The frame features two cornucopias, one on each side of the mirror, and an eagle with outspread wings at top.
A cabinet with two parts; an upper cabinet that is attached to a lower bureau. The upper cabinet has two glass-front doors and three shelves. The lower bureau has three drawers and a fold-out leaf that can serve as a desk.
A cabinet with two parts; an upper cabinet that is attached to a lower bureau. The upper cabinet has two glass-front doors and three shelves. The lower bureau has three drawers and a fold-out leaf that can serve as a desk.
A two-piece mahogany inlay campaign chest with six drawers; three small drawers and three long drawers. Between the two small top drawers is a third drawer face that is fitted to pull out as desk with leather writing pad and pigeon holes. The chest has brass pulls and brass plates at each corner.
A two-piece mahogany inlay campaign chest with six drawers; three small drawers and three long drawers. Between the two small top drawers is a third drawer face that is fitted to pull out as desk with leather writing pad and pigeon holes. The chest has brass pulls and brass plates at each corner.
Mahogany settee, with rolled arms, on Duncan Phyfe style legs with brass footings. The sofa features carved wood trim. This piece is stuffed with horsehair, has an overpadding of cotton, and is upholstered with corded gold-coloured silk. There are two matching gold-coloured silk uphostered bolst…
Mahogany settee, with rolled arms, on Duncan Phyfe style legs with brass footings. The sofa features carved wood trim. This piece is stuffed with horsehair, has an overpadding of cotton, and is upholstered with corded gold-coloured silk. There are two matching gold-coloured silk uphostered bolsters, one placed at each end of the sofa.
Long footrest, the length of a standard sofa, that sits directly on the floor (it has no legs). One side arcs from the corners of the other, straight, edge and is slighly scalloped. The piece is covered with walnut burl veneer. The centre of the footrest features a large guage needlepoint design…
Long footrest, the length of a standard sofa, that sits directly on the floor (it has no legs). One side arcs from the corners of the other, straight, edge and is slighly scalloped. The piece is covered with walnut burl veneer. The centre of the footrest features a large guage needlepoint design worked in wool on satin upholstery. The needlepoint is a floral design with a red background, white flowers, and green and brown leaves.
A rectangular hanging mirror that is framed in gilt, gold leaf and ebonized wood. The gilt panel at the top of the mirror frame is decorated with foliage and fruit in relief.
A rectangular hanging mirror that is framed in gilt, gold leaf and ebonized wood. The gilt panel at the top of the mirror frame is decorated with foliage and fruit in relief.
Blanket chest of ornately carved oak with hinged lid and brass lock. The top of the chest is plain wood, the sides are partially carved, and the front is entirely carved (four panels).
Blanket chest of ornately carved oak with hinged lid and brass lock. The top of the chest is plain wood, the sides are partially carved, and the front is entirely carved (four panels).
Mahogany framed armchair with upholstered back and seat cushion. The upholstery is peach-coloured brocade. There is scroll carving on the sides of wooden arms. Plastic casters have been put on the two front legs only.
Mahogany framed armchair with upholstered back and seat cushion. The upholstery is peach-coloured brocade. There is scroll carving on the sides of wooden arms. Plastic casters have been put on the two front legs only.