Mahogany 18th century gilt mirror in Queen Anne style, probably made in Northwest Europe. The backboards and glass appear to be original. As would be expected, there have been some minor repairs over the years. The mirror is 36 inches high and 13 1/2 inches wide. More photographs are available and can be emailed.

Sotheby's catalog for the sale of "Important American Furniture: The Collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn" held in New York City on January 30, 1982. The 82 lots are mostly illustrated in black and white and color. Includes the prices realized list. Some minor wear to cover, but inside is clean, unmarked. This item is being offered on the Web by an auction catalog specialist for $45.

Two attractive color post cards from Nova Scotia: Fishermen Mending Nets, Peggy's Cove and Coastal View, Near Yarmouth. They are marked on the back as Majestic, a brand name. They are numbers KS-7126 and KS-7694. I am also including, at no charge, a card that came with them, apparently torn out from a booklet of cards, that depicts Cape Rouge on the Scenic Cabot Trail. The cards are all unused, in very good condition.

Attractive color card, unused and in good condition, of Quiet Man Cottage of which it says on the back: "This traditional cottage is a replica of that which appeared in the 'Quiet Man Film', which was filmed within a 20 mile radius of here. The cottage depicts the way of life in Ireland 100 years ago...." Printed and published by John Hinde Limited, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Ireland.

George II Queen Anne card table of very dense mahogany in an unusual state of preservation. It has a square-eared recessed top and a baize-lined interior with candlestands and money wells. The elegant cabriole legs end in shapely pads, and there is a wonderful mahogany-lined long drawer running the entire length. The top has particularly nice faded color. Length: 32 inches; depth, 16 inches; height: 28 inches. England, c. 1740

Impressive patinated metal and wood bird cage from the era of Napoleon III, featuring a slide-out tray at the bottom for cleaning, side feeder cups that open outwards for refilling, the obligatory wooden perch and wonderfully pierced decorative elements. It sits on wooden ball feet and there is a warmly colored wood finial at the top which was used to lift it onto and off a table. Height is 43 inches; each side is 17 1/2 inches.

Canterbury of nicely figured rosewood, ideal for your magazines or sheet music, made in France in the mid-19th century. Very good condition. Retains original casters. Length: 17 inches; depth 15 inches; height 18 inches. Can easily be shipped via UPS anywhere in USA. More photographs are available and can be emailed.

The coin was struck by The Royal Mint of Great Britain in 1977 in honor of the 25th anniversary of of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and bears a new effigy of the Queen on horseback. The reverse of the coin displays the Ampulla and Annointing Spoon from the Royal Regalia, encircled by a floral border and surmounted by a Royal Crown. The designer of the coin was Arnold Machin, OBA, RA. This is a brilliant uncirculated coin which has been electroplated in 24-karat gold...

By Sir Herbert Richmond, commandant of the Imperial Defence College from 1927-28, the book "explains in non-technical language and broad principles which underlie the problem of what is called Imperial Defence -- the defence of the interests, the territories and the persons of all the individuals comprising the British Empire." Scarce book, 21 illustrations...

French absinthe era bar saucer with 1 franc 75 centime price and scarce silver-gilt rim and line decoration. This is a guaranteed genuine turn-of-the-century saucer or soucoupe from the Belle Epoque when poets and artists drank the addictive wormwood-based drink absinthe, which was banned in France in 1915. When you ordered, each drink was served on a priced saucer...

French absinthe era bar saucer with 2 franc 50 centime price with yellow rim and gilt line decoration. This is a guaranteed genuine turn-of-the-century saucer or soucoupe from the Belle Epoque when poets and artists drank the addictive wormwood-based drink absinthe, which was banned in France in 1915. When you ordered, each drink was served on a priced saucer...

French absinthe era bar saucer with 5 franc price and scarce silver-gilt rim and line decoration. Less saucers were made with high prices on them and are consequently harder to find. Most saucers of this pre-ban period had considerably lower prices on them. This is a guaranteed genuine turn-of-the-century saucer or soucoupe from the Belle Epoque when poets and artists drank the addictive wormwood-based drink absinthe, which was banned in France in 1915...