EditorialWriting table Willem II, Writing table with twisted legs, cross beams with an oval in the middle. The leaf is slanting forward and contains an oval copper engraving in the center with the bust of King Willem I in gala uniform. The engraving is flanked ...
EditorialTea chest Tea chest, The rectangular wooden chest is divided into three compartments by means of two wooden sliders. Both the interior and the sliders are covered with blue velvet. It is mounted in a silver holder with a hinged lid, containing the loos...
EditorialTea box with two tea cans and a mixing canister. The inside wooden box is divided into three compartments by means of two wooden sliders. Both the interior and the sliders are covered with blue velvet. It is mounted in a silver holder with a hinged lid...
EditorialHigh inflation often translates to high anxiety, which is why many Americans are striving to lock in the cost of one of their most basic, most human needs: a home. (Kimberly Elliott/The New York Times)
EditorialBox, Iron, wood, red velvet lining, Rectangular, with hinged, flat-domed cover; wood, covered with two thicknesses of sheet iron pierced in parallel rows of repeating tracery patterns, the borders iron over half-round wire; at one end, elaborate iron l...
EditorialSecr?taire ? Abattant, Kimbel & Cabus, New York, New York, USA, active 18631882, Oak, nickel-plated metal (probably bronze), Upright rectangular form of solid oak construction; surface covered with carved and incised decoration of naturalistic and styl...
Editorialwithout case covered with ivory, with hinged lid with beveled front and back and with two drawers, with a hinged lid with beveled front and back and two drawers. All sides are completely decorated with openwork ivory plates with inside rosette and pear...
EditorialTerracotta lekythos (oil flask), Classical, ca. 470?460 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, white-ground, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); diameter 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); H. as restored 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Vases, Young warrior cutting his hair with sword. T...
EditorialTea caddy, rectangular, with pearl edges, The rectangular tea caddy has a flat, hinged lid. Pearl frames have been applied along all edges. The bus has a lock, the key of which is missing., Reynier Brandt (attributed to), Amsterdam, 1782, silver (metal...
EditorialSmoking pouch and pipe pouch, Short copper pipe with some engraved decorations in a leather pouch, tobacco pouch with a metal lock in the shape of a dragon, chain consisting of eight strings with a metal ring with embossed dragons and an iron button, s...
EditorialWooden box entirely glued with turtle, Wooden box entirely glued with turtle. The box stands on four silver feet in the shape of a transversely cut melon, has a profiled base and a simple main frame covering the walls, on which the recessed, high-curve...
Editorialwithout case covered with ivory, with hinged lid with beveled front and back and with two drawers, with a hinged lid with beveled front and back and two drawers. All sides are completely decorated with openwork ivory plates with inside rosette and pear...
EditorialWriting table Willem II, Writing table with twisted legs, cross beams with an oval in the middle. The leaf is slanting forward and contains an oval copper engraving in the center with the bust of King Willem I in gala uniform. The engraving is flanked ...
EditorialPadlock, A square iron padlock with protruding corners and raised keyhole enclosure. The base on which the bracket is mounted extends on both sides. The bracket is marked, and eagle (?). The lock flap later pierced with a hole. The lock valve can be op...
EditorialModel for a book lock clamp with a vase in a medallion, Red copper model for a mold of a book lock clamp. The show shows a vase in a medallion and is set in a rococo ornament, formed by two large, inward-looking c-volutes and below that two small, out-...
EditorialLock, A lock with arms as a herd. Gothic. The robbery lacks the button with ring and the clasp, which engages in the lock, ornament derived from plant forms, anonymous, Italy, 1400 - 1500, h 23.5 cm ? w 21.5 cm.
EditorialTea chest Tea chest, The rectangular wooden chest is divided into three compartments by means of two wooden sliders. Both the interior and the sliders are covered with blue velvet. It is mounted in a silver holder with a hinged lid, containing the loos...
EditorialBox Lock, An iron box lock, consisting of the lock with two shots. On the lock plate are two dolphins cut from sheet iron, each other assigned to each other, which enclose the keyhole. The lock plate is supported on the sides by two columns, which here...
EditorialTerracotta lekythos (oil flask), Classical, ca. 470?460 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, white-ground, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); diameter 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); H. as restored 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Vases, Young warrior cutting his hair with sword. T...
EditorialIvory notebook with five sheets, a cut band and silver clasp, Rectangular notebook with a hinge point at the bottom and on the top a lock, both of silver. the book opens like a fan and contains five thin, flat sheets, between a front and back decorated...
EditorialBlacksmith's Guild of Amsterdam, Guild Medal of Frans Burger, Brass Medal. Front: crowned coat of arms, flanked by two lions above cartouche with inscription. Reverse: cross consisting of crowned hammer, sword and knife, left: key, right: bucket, under...
EditorialTea box with two tea cans and a mixing canister. The inside wooden box is divided into three compartments by means of two wooden sliders. Both the interior and the sliders are covered with blue velvet. It is mounted in a silver holder with a hinged lid...
EditorialBlacksmith's Guild of Amsterdam, Guild Medal of Karel Blom, Brass Medal. Front: crowned coat of arms, flanked by two lions above cartouche with inscription. Reverse: cross consisting of crowned hammer, sword and knife, left: key, right: bucket, below: ...
EditorialBlacksmith's Guild of Middelburg, medal number 73, Brass medal. Front: anvil surrounded by the letters I, B and K, surrounded by a chain, on which a lantern, gun lock, daggers, gun, scissors, balance and candlestick are hanging within a circle. Reverse...
EditorialLock, 15th century, French, Iron, Overall: 6 x 6 3/8 in. (15.2 x 16.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic archite...
EditorialLock, 15th century, French, Iron, Overall: 6 x 6 3/8 in. (15.2 x 16.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic archite...