This is an fine pair of Japanese copper and silver mixed metal 19th century Menukis that have been mounted as cufflinks. The Menukis have a smiling man squatting and enticing a standing mouse with what may be a piece of food. There is fine engraving in the metalwork. The backs are marked Made In Japan Sterling 925. They measure approximately 1 3/8" by 5/8" and are in excellent condition.

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An Eighteenth Century English George III Tripod Form Mahogany Bookstand Circa 1760. The rectangular top with a ratcheted support mechanism adjusts to varying angles. The cylindric standard supported by cabriole legs telescopes and enables adjustment of overall height. The piece has a rich color and patina. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: Height Flat 30 1/4", Width 22 12/2", Depth 18".

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A George III Style Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk Circa 1900. The top fitted with a tooled leather surface in brown. The frieze with three drawers over three drawers in each case. The drawers inlaid with a perimeter line of satinwood. The rear of the desk with a display well and inlaid line decoration. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: Height, Width 44", Depth 22".

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George Wharton Edwards 1869 - 1950 American b. New Haven, CT. An oil on canvas depicting a woman in a moment of thuoght resting against a low wall of siena and verde antico marble capped with a carved carera marble entablature with egg and dart design. The canvas measures 30 1/2" in height and 20" in width. The painting is signed G. Edwards in the lower left corner...