Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc.   
 Fine 17th, 18th, and 19th Century Antiques
 
                                    Professional antiquarian since 1971.
           Member of the Art & Antique Dealers League of America,Inc.         



Greetings,
   A warm summer's day could be a good time for a sail. Try these steam frigates for some ocean adventures. 
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    From a local collection, the war steam frigate the Terrible and below that, the H. M. S. Geyser, "published 1856 by Ackermann", London. Both are late 19th century and hand colored with the excellent history of purchase from the famed "Old Print Shop " in New York and retaining the old tags. I have not removed the prints from the frames. They have proper plate marks and minor wrinkles. Good gilt and black frames show minor wear. Overall with frames 21" x 28.5". $160 each, sold as a pair. Act quickly to avoid disappointment. The ships are sailing!


 

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   A wonderful baroque 17th or early 18th century table with a cleated breadboard top in old worn finish in "as found" condition. A deep central drawer is between bold splayed turned legs with stretchers on turned feet. Charming in both style and condition this is likely continental, but in cherry with hard pine secondary wood and oak stretchers. H. 29.5", w. 40", d. 44.25".  Dramatic design at $1800.
 
   Promptly sent fully enlargeable images of any of these pieces are available by request! 
   All of the items pictured here are available at the time of publication.
    Please call or email with your thoughts and needs. We enjoy hearing from you and will do our best to tempt you will new arrivals each week. Antiques here are offered first to our subscribers before these pieces are added to our website. We are glad to make shipping suggestions.

 
  An excellent size to own is shown in this handsome late 18th century Louis XVI marble top commode. The turret cornered top is well figured in pinks, gray, and white. As is typical, the marble has a minor repair.
  The desk feature includes a leather writing surface and an inks drawer. Locks are period and hardware is the correct type but a later set. Later catches (invisible) hold the desk face when shut.
H. 33", w. 37.5", d. 19.25". A gem for $1950.

Provenance: Baron Voruz de Vaux, New York (oval label in drawer). Voruz de Vaux, a New York decorator and dealer, supplied H.F. du Pont and others with fine antiques and works of art. He had a gallery at 635 Park Avenue in New York City.



 


     

       We look forward to hearing from you, 
Bob Riesberg    
ph: 651 457-1772
Robert J. Riesberg Antiques, Inc. 
 
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