This has four drawers with keyholes. There is no key. It has a beautiful finish that has not been touched. Some of the drawers have been repaired in the back. There is nice dovetailing on all drawers.
White porcelain w/gold filigree on outside and each cup has a different pastel glaze on inside. Corresponding saucer has 1 inch gold filigree ring on outside edge, and the same color glaze as cup in a 3/4" ring inside of the filigree. Handle is shaped like bamboo.
Sofa, victorian era I believe. Would like to know the style, area of origin, approximate age and estimated value. Was inherited from Grandmother through great aunt, the family history is that it was her great grandmother's from Richmond, Virginia around the civil war era.
I remember it in her apartment in Pennsylvania, was in red velvet with tufted back. Later re-upholstered - in need again. Carvings on back appear to be Fleur de Lis. One in center and one at top of each curved side. Wood may be rosewood, but uncertain. Wood never refinished. Has original wooden wheels on curved legs. Arms have wooden fronts down to the legs, but tops are upholstered. Widest part at top of back is 74", seat is 54". Center of back is 36". No emblishment on front lower, except two carved curls about a foot in on each side.
The bell is made of brass and the best detail onit is 1818 which I assume is the date bell was made. The bell has a good sound. There are many markings on bell. I have not seen one even close to this one. Has anyone seen one like it?
