Commissioning Pennant
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
EXTREMELY RARE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, A REVERSAL OF THE U.S. NAVY
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910
Located in York County, PA
8-Foot commission pennant with 13 stars, a unique example in my experience, likely produced for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Hand-Sewn 13 Star Cornflower Blue 32 Foot Commission Pennant ca 1845-1865
Located in York County, PA
ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 32-FOOT, SHIP’S COMMISSION PENNANT OF THE 1845-1865 ERA, A HOMEMADE, COTTON
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
billowing commission pennant and flag, probably Czechoslovakia, last quarter of the 19th century
This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Nautical Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled and the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
WWII Ship's Bell from the Minesweeper HMS Queen of Thanet, Dated 1941
Located in London, GB
William Hamilton & Company in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Melton was launched in March 1916 with the pennant
Category
Mid-20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Oversized Japanese Ten-Drawer Cabinet Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
pennant that reads “Japan #1”.
Inside the cabinet are ten brown lacquered drawers with recessed
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Set of Schiapparelli Stockings in the Original Box
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Set of Schiapparelli Stockings in the Original Box
A Mid-Century set of Schiaparelli stockings in the original box with the original Schiaparelli tissue paper liner...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Silk, Paper
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
OHIO STATE FLAG WITH CIVIL WAR VETERANS' OVERPRINT FROM THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC POST IN COLUMBUS, MADE IN MOURNING OF THE 1925 PASSING OF NATIONAL G.A.R. COMMANDER IN CHIEF DA...
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Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
These WWII optics have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image. Externally, hand stripping the paint inch by inch and polishing to the mo...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Late Victorian Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Christmas Stocking w/ Antique Metallic Trims
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Christmas stocking crafted from metallic gold and red damask textile, adorned with 19th century metallic trims, would exude a vintage charm and opulence to your Christmas decor. T...
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20th Century American Baroque Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Uzbek Lakai Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C, or so Uzbek Lakai embroidery fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage embroidery fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
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H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 0.12 in
34-Star Civil War American Flag, Antique Great Star Pattern, circa 1861
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The stars of this extremely rare, Civil War-era flag are arranged in what is sometimes called the "Great Flower" pattern, a large star made out of smaller stars -- named as such beca...
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Linen
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
By Horstmann
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique forty six star large wool American flag by Horstmann Company, circa 1908-1912.
Horstmann firm was founded by William H. Horstmann (1785-1850), who had immigrated to Philadel...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Ann Hand American Eagle Silk Scarf
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a coveted, patriotic silk scarf, issued by American designer Ann Hand. The silk scarf was issued in a deep navy and gold colorway. At center is an artistic interpretation of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Red Stockings by Martin Sumers
Located in Seattle, WA
Cut paper and pencil on black, in black mat and frame. signed by artist, dated 1982.
Category
Late 20th Century Decorative Art
Oil Painting of a Canal Scene with Boats and Pedestrians from Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil on canvas painting from the late 19th century depicts a serene scene. In the center of the composition sits a busy canal, with a wooden bridge in the background. Along the c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
H 30.5 in W 40.38 in D 3 in
Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Suzani Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C. Uzbek Suzani Fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage suzani fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
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H 11.82 in W 20.48 in D 0.12 in
Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Suzani Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C. Uzbek Suzani Fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage suzani fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
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Double Sided Christmas Stocking Made from Chinese Deco Rug Fragments
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C. Uzbek Suzani Fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage suzani fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
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Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Uzbek Lakai Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C, or so Uzbek Lakai embroidery fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage embroidery fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
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H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 0.12 in
19th Century Patriotic Shield Painting Featuring John Adams
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Folk art patriotic shield painting of John Adams, dating to around 1876 and of a large size measuring 41" x 34.5". It is an oil on canvas laid down to boards. There is writing on the...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Double Sided Christmas Stockings Made from Vintage Uzbek Lakai Embroidery Fragme
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Christmas Stockings were made from mid 20th C, or so Uzbek Lakai embroidery fragments.
Please note these were made from vintage embroidery fragments.
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Decorative Art
Materials
Silk
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Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
1826. The first recorded example of this style of hall chairs was a commission for the Revd. Holland
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT BELONGING TO U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE CAPTAIN WILLIAM ROSS BANKS, WWII
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 7-Star Naval Commissioning Pennant, circa 1892-WWI. A naval commissioning pennant is
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH HAND-SEWN STARS
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with seven stars, A 4 Ft. Example, WWI-WWII era (1917-1945
Category
Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS IN A STAGGERED ROW, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Rare 26 Star U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
RARE 26 STAR U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 55 FEET ON THE FLY, 1837-1845, MICHIGAN STATEHOOD
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 stars, possibly made aboard ship, circa 1864-1865
Category
Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, 1876 Era
Located in York County, PA
13 STAR US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH HAND-SEWN STARS
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars WWI-WWII Era (1917-1945)
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 7 STARS, WWI-WWII ERA (1917-1945):
7 star nautical
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original 13-star Coast Guard commissioning pennant flag with blue stars set against
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
H 14.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.13 in
U.S. Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, PROBABLY MADE ABOARD SHIP
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN
Located in York County, PA
RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 1876 ERA:
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
THIRTY-FOUR-FOOT U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-65
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Coast Guard or Revenue Cutter Service Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
U.S. COAST GUARD OR REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1910-WWII ERA:
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
Located in York County, PA
RARE U.S. NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, SIGNED "JORDAN", CA 1890-1895
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 73.5 in W 50 in D 2.5 in
WWII U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant from the U.S.S Caswell
Located in York County, PA
WWII U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT FROM THE U.S.S. CASWELL, TOLLAND-CLASS ATTACK CARGO SHIP
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Civil War Era U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, Signed Horstmann, Philadelphia
Located in York County, PA
Civil War Era U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, Extremely Rare with the Full Compliment of 36 Stars
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Twenty-Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars In A Two Row Arragement
Located in York County, PA
TWENTY-FOOT U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS IN A TWO ROW ARRANGEMENT ON A DUSTY BLUE
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Commission Homeward Bound Pennant with 14 Stars, Made by El Rowe & Sons
Located in York County, PA
U.S. NAVY COMMISSION OR HOMEWARD-BOUND PENNANT WITH 14 STARS, MADE BY E.L. ROWE AND SONS OF
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 78.25 in W 91 in D 5 in
WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 45 in W 66 in D 2.5 in
Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag
Located in York County, PA
.
Above the flag is a commissioning pennant style streamer, finished at the end with a tassel and with
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
44 Star Jack, Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes
Located in York County, PA
field, as the American jack.
While commission pennants and jacks were the most basic of Naval signals
Category
Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 30 in W 40.25 in D 2.5 in
Texas Centennial Pennant, circa 1936
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original vintage Texas Centennial Pennant, from 1936. The felt pennant has a rich
Category
Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia
Rare Suffragette Pennant with Iconic Bugler Girl or "Clarion" Image
Located in York County, PA
Rare suffragette pennant with iconic bugler girl or "clarion" image, made for harriot stanton eaton
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Flag, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS, DESIGNED AND COMMISSIONED BY WAYNE WHIPPLE, 1909-1912, A RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRED EXAMPLE
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880
Located in York County, PA
flag, or "ensign," is flown at the stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
48 Stars, Designed And Commissioned By Wayne Whipple, 1909-1912
Located in York County, PA
manufacture of triangular, patriotic pennants with an oblong, oval version of his star pattern above red and
Category
20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star U.S Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff
Located in York County, PA
flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled
Category
Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America
Located in York County, PA
commissioning pennant at the top mast. While the British East Indies Company used an almost identical flag as
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
this name), and a commission pennant.
The American Navy jack, often referred to simply as the "jack
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 52 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942
Located in York County, PA
), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled and the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 36.5 in W 49.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs
Located in York County, PA
in oval medallions, flanked by billowing flags, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California Headquarters
Located in York County, PA
bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is
Category
Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island California
Located in York County, PA
at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941
Located in York County, PA
at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin
Located in York County, PA
bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt
Located in York County, PA
, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on top of which is perched a large, spread-winged eagle. These
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
"ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main mast. When
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
U.S. Navy Jack with 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre- Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from at the main
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
H 48.75 in W 59.5 in D 2.5 in
One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Eric Ravilious Designed Steamship Travel Series Platter
Located in Essex, MA
sky blue decoration depicting a steamship with stylized pennant border. English, designed circa 1938
Category
Vintage 1930s English Ceramics
Set of 6 Travel Series Sailboat Plates by Eric Ravilious, circa 1938-1953
By Wedgwood, Eric Ravilious
Located in Essex, MA
"WINDSOR GREY" FINE EARTHENWARE WITH STYLIZED PENNANT BORDER WITH BLACK AND SKY BLUE DECORATION, Printed
Category
Vintage 1950s British Dinner Plates
Thomas Willis Silk Embroidered Yacht Seascape, circa 1890
By Thomas Willis
Located in Nantucket, MA
shipyard.
The America is shown her under full sail on a starboard tack, with Homeward Bound pennant
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
19th Century American Sailor’s Woolie, 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
reefed head sails, flying a huge American Ensign off the spanker sail gaff, red pennant and command flag
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Canvas, Wool
Exceptional Large Votes for Women Banner in Violet & Green, Made in Hartford, CT
Located in York County, PA
, PROBABLY COMMISSIONED BY HARRIOT EATON STANTON BLATCH'S "WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION," CIRCA 1915
American
Category
Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
H 22 in W 68 in L 22 in
A.Y. Jackson Painting
By Alexander Young Jackson
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
commissioned by the Canadian Pacific Railway to paint a mural for the interior of one of the new Park cars
Category
20th Century Canadian Paintings
Antique 13-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 13-Star Naval Commissioning Pennant, circa 1880-1890. A naval commissioning pennant is
Category
Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Fabric
Serving in the Waves, an Extremely Rare WWII Service Banner
Located in York County, PA
WWII. The design is branch-specific, which makes it more unusual than the average pennant, and even
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Interwar Period Italian Blue Silk Handkerchief With Airplanes, circa 1930s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
training, the new pilots were commissioned in the Army Air Service, and the majority of them were sent to
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
United States Navy Flag Hoist Training Kit
Located in New York, NY
This rare United States Navy Flag Hoist Training Kit was commissioned by the Department of the Navy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Fine Pair of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs by Anderton
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
first recorded example of this style of hall chairs was a commission for the Revd. Holland Edwards of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Good Pair Of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs, The Craftsman T. C.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
first recorded example of this style of hall chairs was a commission for the Revd. Holland Edwards of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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