Victorian black walnut thread spool holder circa 1875. Lovely design with pyramid lid, bone rimmed feeder holes, and neat rows of spool pegs. A practical and beautiful sewing accessory. Excellent condition. Measures 8.5 inches square and 3 inches high. Holds twelve thread spools.
Pair of Art Nouveau period fruitwood jewelry boxes circa 1890. Each footed case has a single hand carved and dovetailed drawer. Original brass hardware. Each measures 11.5 inches wide, 7 inches deep and 7.25 inches high. This item is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut please add the CT state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes, tariffs or customs that might apply.
Unusual Japanese parquetry jewelry or valuables box from the Taisho-Early Showa Period (1912-1945) in wonderful original condition. Abstract geometric zelkova wood inlaid surfaces with inset panels of "cracked porcelain" mosaic designs on the doors. One replaced drawer pull.
Japanese Edo period lacquered small cabinet or ko-dansu. Eighteenth century. Stunning allover black lacquer ground with gold lacquer naturalistic flat and raised decoration of birds, chrysanthemums and wisteria. Eight drawers, each gold-sprinkled (maki-e) inside and outside. A lovely chest to store a jewelry collection. Measures 18.75" H x 15.5" W x 8.75" D. Excellent condition. This item is on display in our gallery at OLD SAYBROOK ANTIQUES CENTER and can be seen by visiting 756 MIDDLESEX AVE OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475. Open Daily 10am-4pm www.OldSaybrookAntiquesCenter.com
Small antique multi drawer cabinet for collections of small objects (stamps, coins, intaglios, specimens, etc). Chippendale style, made circa 1840. Original red wash surface, bracket base, 21 drawers with one. It appears to have 22 drawers, but one is a double drawer. The double drawer is 5" W x 7.5" D x 2" H on the inside; and the other 21 are 5" W x 7.5" D x .75" H on the inside. The case measures 18" H x 14" W x 9" D. Excellent condition. This item is on display in our gallery at OLD SAYBROOK ANTIQUES CENTER and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 MIDDLESEX AVE OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiquesCenter.com