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The trade name for an instrument with two primary string groups, identified by function: one group of sixteen strings tuned to the scale of C; four groups of four strings, respectively. This ukelin has twelve of the former group and 15 of the latter.…

Simple Empire style footstool. Possible an early 20th century copy or revival piece of the 19th century original. It is upholstered in a needlepoint of flowers on a black background.
This piece was probably used in the Lyndon House around the turn…

Mahogany sideboard. Late Federal and American Empire features. Formal oversized design with raised silver drawer at each end of the case and a broken arch pediment with a center fluted finial. The base of the case is three bays wide. The doors have…

Five stamped brass window cornices with original finish. Intricate drapery motif with tassels and fringe. Overall design appears to be 1880s, for use with 19th century draperies. Wooden frames have original eye hooks for attaching to supports over…

A walnut, Rococo Revival, balloon-back, gentleman's chair with wine velvet upholstery. The open arms with upholstered rails and cyma supports. The upholstery buttoned on the back pad. Fruit and leaf carving on the crest are close match to an original…

Walnut Lady's Chair:
Medallion back with Renaissance Revival center cartouche on crest of chair back. Finger molding on hip rests, back and legs. Old or original dark high gloss finish in poor condition. Original upholstery missing but retaining…

Transitional Empire to Victorian flame mahogany sofa with upholstered sleigh arms and a triple arch back. The wooden back trim is very plain, being a simple ogee curved highlighted by notched flame veneer. Rather heavy brass rollers are used under…

Classic mid-19th century 6 1/2 foot square grand piano. Flower carving on the rather heavy cabriole legs, carved lyre peddle, and Rococo cut-word folding music rack. rollers are concealed beneath cuffs on the legs. The piano appears to be in good…

Pair of New York card tables. The rectangular is veneered in crotch mahogany, set in a starburst design, with rounded edges above a concave frieze with a conforming shaped hinged leaf swiveling to reveal a well on a carved pedestal above a…

Pair of matching banquet end tables. This pair of tables are important examples of Southern furniture. These tables have large drop leaves which lock together to make a surface. Top wide boards are solid, probably Cuban mahogany. The skirt has a…