This is a lovely and unusual gilt bronze picture frame executed in a refined neoclassical design. The border of the frame is comprised of an outer band with a delicate beaded border and raised garland of laurel leaves. The inner band features an openwork geometric design against a deep brown fabric background. The back and hinged stand are covered in an embroidered brown silk fabric. The frame is in excellent condition with very fine and crisp decoration. The frame measures approx. 10 1/4" wid... Click for details

This is a striking gilt bronze picture frame in an elegant and bold neoclassical style. The rectangular frame has a wide border trimmed with a twisted rope design on the outside and a delicate beaded border on the inside. The center is comprised of a shaped band with a matte background embellished with flowers, scrolls, and leaves at each corner, and is outlined with laurel garlands, leafy scrolls and beading that creates an architectural framework. The curves of this band reveal rich cobalt b... Click for details

This is a fine gilt bronze picture frame executed in a refined neoclassical design and elegant oval shape. The border of the frame is comprised of a wide outer band with a matte background with decorations of fleur-de-lys and flower garlands at intervals framed with a twisted rope border. The inner band is comprised of rich red guilloche enamel framed with gadrooned borders and leaves at intervals. The top of the frame is accented with a magnificent shell and scroll design that elegantly furls ... Click for details

This is an exceptional sterling silver tureen by the premier American silversmiths at Tiffany & Co. in a unique American design. Standing on an oval pedestal base trimmed with a band of gadrooning, this tureen has a classic oval body and high domed cover. The body is decorated with two bands of ornament, one with a geometric leaf design and a smaller band of gadrooning below. Two outstanding cast figural ox heads form the tureens side-handles and are depicting with exceptional detail and reali... Click for details

This is a lovely sterling silver centerpiece bowl by the Massachusetts silversmiths Frank W. Smith Silver Co. in a Rococo Revival design. This medium-sized shaped oval bowl has a deep interior with wavy sides and a wide sculptural border. The openwork border is decorated with engraved flowers, scroll and leaves against a diaper-work pattern, and framed in a magnificent border of scrolls. The interior is also framed with engraved decoration of scrolls and leafy accents. The design is exception... Click for details