Colonial Williamsburg Sideboard |
Mirror fragment of an eagle |
On each side of the mirror, I have 19th century plates, a Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern called "Kings", and two Imari vases.
I don't have alot of Imari, but I do enjoy it. You can find lots of Imari on ebay for really great prices compared to the high end shows around the country.
The American Brilliant cut glass pieces, made from 1880-1910, are a Hawkes flower center, Pairpoint candlesticks, and a Libbey water set.
They are all engraved. The water set is cut and engraved cherries, the flower center has carnations and the candlesticks have daisies and swirls.
That's the story on the sideboard. I hope to come up with a fall-scape in time for Thanksgiving. Moving on, weekend antiquing was fun. I found a wonderful piece of embroidery, with gilt metallic thread.
I left the photo large so you could see the detailed work. What would you do: hang it up as is, or cut it up and make pillows?
Everything looks so pretty! Love that Imari vase and that little shelf that it sits on! Your cut glass pieces are very nice too. Thanks for sharing! Gina
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DeleteWhen I bought those shelves I thought "there's no way my husband is going to like these, too fussy". Well, he loves Imari, so he never said anything about them!
Your sideboard and vignette are beautiful! I would frame that embroidery....How gorgeous! Vanna
ReplyDeleteok, I have to confess, I actually found two embroideries, both different. They would look great as a pair framed!
DeleteNever cut these up. They are fine 18th C examples of textile handiwork by an expert. Design reminiscent of Crewel work of the period.
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