| George III Chest of Drawers |
Winter 2002
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The rare serpentine sides of this Georgian chest of drawers are emulated and enhanced by the curvaceous serpentine shaping of the front. Additionally......
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| Japanese Netsuke |
Winter 2002
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The term netsuke refers to a miniature sculpture, 6 inches in its largest dimension but usually nearer to 2 or 3 inches, that is carved......
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| Know Your Antiques—Collecting American Antique Toys |
Winter 2002
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Prior to 1840, virtually all American toys were handcrafted. Examples of these early amusements include sock dolls, wooden jointed dolls, and whittled......
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| Mahogany Dining Table |
Winter 2002
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At first glance it may appear that this table was made on the North Shore of Massachusetts......
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| One Drawer Stand |
Winter 2002
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While numerous country one-drawer stands were made in the Federal era, their elaborate urban counterparts are more unusual, particularly in New Hampshire. This......
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| Queen Anne Tray Top Tea Table |
Winter 2002
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This masterful and important table represents one of the earliest known examples......
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| Robert Knox Sneden, Civil War Diary |
Winter 2002
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On a fall afternoon in 1994, two men visited the Virginia Historical Society with a remarkable......
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| Rococo Looking Glass and Matching Sconces |
Winter 2002
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n 1763, Nathaniel Barrell (1732–1831) traveled to London, where he purchased several items......
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| Still Life, Attributed to Severin Roesen |
Winter 2002
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Discovered in Pennsylvania in “attic” condition, this painting was found detached from its original......
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| The Artist and the Laird: Alfred Jacob Miller & Sir William Drummond Stewart |
Winter 2002
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In New Orleans one early spring morning in 1837, Alfred Miller (1810–1874), a young artist recently returned from studying in Europe, was surprised by the appearance......
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