Antiques:
History in Your Home

     Years ago when people were moving to Southwest Florida, they moved into a world of coral pinks and seafoam greens. Furniture from their Northern home was considered to be too dark and heavy for Florida. Through the years, the misconception that you had to dispose of your old possessions and buy new ones to furnish your home here has been laid to rest. In fact, more and more people search out antiques to furnish their homes, becoming serious collectors along the way.
     Many homeowners have special pieces of furniture, art, silver, or other objects that have special value to them because they were handed down in their families from generation to generation. Although they may call their prize possessions antiques, technically speaking, an antique is an object that is more than 100 years old.
     Antique pieces are rich in history. Go antiquing and expand your world.

SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA ROYAL FAMILY
COLLECTION
A monumental 19th century Flemish oak and ebonized cupboard. The frieze top is decorated with carved heads divided by ebonized panels.The doors feature ebonized panels set within geometric borders; each door is flanked by a fluted pilaster resting on boldly carved cartouches. There are two further drawers below, each flanked by a carved lion’s head. This piece is notable for the excellent quality of timber used, which has developed a mellow patina over the years. Its fine carving is a testament to the skill of the craftsmen who made it.
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The Englishman   239-649-8088



SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA ROYAL FAMILY
COLLECTION
A wonderful and rare 17th century German Chest.The hinged oak top is fitted with banded fruitwood panels and sits over an impressive front of architectural design.Two arches contain panels of scrolling foliage, which are flanked by double columns with further inlaid decoration. Between the columns are ebonized panels applied with fruitwood carvings. This magnificent piece stands on four bun feet and is in excellent condition.
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The Englishman   239 649-8088


FRENCH BUFFET
Of magnificent quality, the molded domed top stands above a floral carved swag; beneath there are two doors with chevron paneled cherry wood. Below there are three drawers, which are set above twin cupboard doors also with chevron paneling.The shaped foliate-carved apron is flanked by two cabriole legs on escargot feet. This buffet is in superb condition and its patina is exceptional and of museum quality.
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The Englishman    239 649-8088



ITALIAN WALNUT COMMODE
An 18th century striking piece featuring intricate geometric parquetry design. This was a time-consuming technique where the craftsmen would cut diamond shapes of the same timber at different angles, which produced different shaped grain giving a three-dimensional appearance. This commode is in excellent original condition and is augmented by fine original brass handles and escutcheons.
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The Englishman    239 649-8088



ENGLISH VICTORIAN WALNUT
A 19th century center table with a beautifully hand-colored Sistine Chapel print inset to the top and surrounded by serpentine-shaped border featuring geometric inlay. The finely carved apron frieze with central pierced cartouche is supported on four scrolled legs. This piece is an incredible example of fine furniture made in England, possibly for one of the great exhibitions in London which took place in the second half of the 19th century.
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The Englishman    239 649-8088

FRENCH MARQUETRY INLAID CARD TABLE
A 19th century piece, the hinged lid is profusely inlaid with floral swags in a variety of woods and is bordered by a gilt-bronze band. There is a similarly inlaid frieze supported on four tapering fluted column legs joined by an X-frame stretcher.
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The Englishman    239 649-8088



INTRICATE AND ORNATE
English hunt cupboard, solid oak with stained-glass inserts, circa 1850-1870s.
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Classics Forever   239 437-7009



CAMEO ADORNED
This glorious Gallé lamp is adorned with cameo glass blossoms and is lit in both the base and shade. Uncertain about the staying power of electricity around the turn of the century, Gallé produced relatively few of his wonderful lamps making surviving examples quite scarce. Signed “Galle.” Circa 1900, 21-inches high.
For information call:  
M.S. Rau Antiques, L.L.C.     1 800 544-9440



ENGLISH WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY TABLE
A center table with an associated marble top. The profusely inlaid specimen top is bordered by a white Greek key-pattern inlaid into the black base marble. The table has a mahogany frieze with an ormolu border and stands on a circular column base; there are four splayed scrolling feet. A stunning example of expert workmanship.
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The Englishman Antiques    239 649-8088



FIRESIDE WARMTH
A beautiful addition to any fireplace, this cherry mantle promises to be the focal point of its chosen room.
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Aardvark Antiques     401 849-7233



STAINED GLASS PERFECTION
The glorious colors in this magnificent stained-glass window will make an outstanding statement and be the topic of conversation among family and friends.
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Aardvark Antiques   401 849-7233



EXCEPTIONAL MAHOGANY
English dry sink, mahogany with cross banding designs around the drawers, circa 1860s.
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Classics Forever    230 437-7009



BRILLIANT PURPLE HUES
Impressive in both size and beauty, this Gallé lamp is adorned with intaglio cut flowers and is lit in both the base and shade. The brilliant purple hue of the flowers and glow from within make a most dramatic statement. Signed on both base and shade. Circa 1900. 21 inches high.
For information call:  
M.S. Rau Antiques, L.L.C   1 800 544-9440