An unusual pair of hand-blown clear and gold aventurine Venetian candlesticks with large-scale dolphin connectors made by Salviati, circa 1920's featuring dramatic full-bodied upward-facing dolphins; raised on a splayed quilted foot with removable quilted bobeche; excellent condition with no chips or cracks;
tall pair of Kashmir polychrome and black lacquer candlesticks now electrified; each twisting openwork stick surmounted by a candle cup issuing an electrified socket all raised on a round foot over a later ebonized wooden plinth; adorned overall with colorfully painted floral decoration; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; professionally rewired; one foot with old stable split
the large richly-patinated mahogany tray of abalete form with thick ogee perimeter molding all flanked by openwork foliate handles; professionally refinished; replaced screws to underside
of graceful form with sloping barrel-back above a loose cushion; the back fitted with a bentwood rib cascading to the floor providing support to the front; supported at the rear with a central curved rectilinear leg; excellent antique condition; professionally refinished; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow linen fabric
each with oval-shaped bowl flanked by outscrolled handles all raised on a splayed oval base ending in a raised laurel leaf perimeter band; good antique condition with overall even wear and patina; rubbing to gilding; no chips or cracks
the rectangular paneled tray fitted with hinged drop-down sides having pierced handles all in a mellow oak finish; with original brass inset hinges; the sides are slightly canted when closed; all raised on the original oak folding stand; measures 29"H 35"W 26" D 35 (flaps down) and 33"H 31.25"W 22.75"D (flaps up); good antique condition with overall even wear and warm patina; minor old repairs with stabilized split to one panel
each of good proportion the ribbon crest above an oval caned back over a serpentine caned seat flanked by open arms; all raised on turned fluted supports ending in toupie feet; good restored condition with professionally restored finish; cane in overall good condition; caned seats replaced
each well-carved foo lion with expressive straightforward gaze on a rectilinear base with dragon-carved frieze; usually depicted in pairs consisting of a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world, and a female restraining a playful cub, symbolizing nurturing and protection for the inhabitants of a building; good antique condition with weathered surface and minor chipping
an impressively long bench ideal for a hallway or bedroom, in the Baroque taste with rectangular upholstered tight seat above an ornate and symmetrically carved openwork apron with shell motifs flanked by lively scrollwork; all raised on scrolled supports terminating in acanthus leaves over a lobed foot; all joined by cross stretchers; overall dark patina with subtle areas of gilding; professionally restored with refreshed finish; one stretcher replaced; good solid condition; newly upholstered
the square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports joined by arabesque spandrels all over turned feet; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; areas of replaced inlay; newly upholstered
