A Unique Selection of Bookcases/Secretaries

First of all, Happy Halloween!



Here at Pickwick Antiques we have a large and unique selection of Bookcases/Secretaries. I couldn't possibly share every beautiful piece that we have here in our Montgomery, AL showroom but, I can share a few with you!

As you can see from these few pictures we have several Bookcases/Secretaries that flank our walls.

 

The Essentials to Create a Memorable Event

At Pickwick Antiques we have all of the essentials you need to make any event memorable! From Tea Carts to Decanters to Tantalus Sets to China we have it all! But, today let's take a look at Tea Carts and the essential pieces that go along with them. Tea Carts are quickly becoming a focal point for any event or just for displaying your pieces of Crystal, Silver, and much more on any given day! Halloween is this week and it's only the beginning of the Holiday season! So make sure you stop by Pickwick Antiques and look at all of the items we have to make any event a memorable one! Here's a look at the beautiful Tea Carts we have in our showroom.

FALL IS IN THE AIR AT PICKWICK

Fall is officially in the air here at Pickwick Antiques! We are so excited for this wonderful season. The weather has cooled down here in Montgomery, AL and our showroom now has beautiful touches of Fall and nature.

Pam Klepper Sexton, Senior Interior Designer here at Pickwick Antiques put her talents to work today by designing beautiful Fall floral arrangements. Take a look and come visit our showroom to see the Fall touches!

Investing in Fine Antiques

In a world full of  DIY Projects, Flea Markets and Garage Sales it's sometimes hard to determine and define what Fine Antiques really are. Here at Pickwick Antiques we pride ourselves in the Finest of Antiques. Our pieces are true investment, quality pieces and are full of history. Our pieces are 18th, 19th, and 20th Century French and English Antiques. Now let's talk about investing in these pieces...

Incorporating Antiques Into Your Home - Get the Look

Welcome back! Today we are going to give examples on how to incorporate Antiques into your home! Antiques can turn any room into a beautiful, elegant retreat. Below are photos of spaces that are wonderful examples of how Antiques have given these rooms character and charm! Let's take a look one by one and see pieces that we have here at Pickwick Antiques that will give your room(s) the same look! 

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source - http://www.antiquewarehouse.net/veranda-magazine-armoire

Old Paris Porcelain

Our large collection of Old Paris Porcelain here at Pickwick Antiques has always been a favorite of mine. The beautiful gilding, paintings and decoration make these pieces ones that are not easily forgotten. 

According to the blog - http://antiques-everyday.blogspot.com collectors all over the world and especially those in antebellum homes in the South seek out these beautiful pieces of porcelain. Old Paris Porcelain can also be known as "Vieux Paris". These pieces can be found as vases, urns, clocks, figures, inkwells, perfume bottles, and more. Old Paris pieces were created in and around the city of Paris from the mid 1700's to the end of the Second Empire.  Here's a look at some of our collection here at Pickwick Antiques.

(Above) Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Vases with Multicolored Floral and Gold Gilt Decor. 

A Statement Meissen Centerpiece

Welcome back! Today, let's take a look at a breathtaking Meissen Centerpiece that we have in our showroom! This centerpiece is not only detailed, elegant and beautiful but it has a history behind it as well.


This Magnificent 19th Century Centerpiece is a great example of the finest quality hard paste produced by the most well known European Porcelain Factory of the past Three Centuries. The entire piece is hand-painted with c scroll highlights in gold and beautifully painted floral decoration. The oval reticulated bowl tops a sturdy center column with putti figures cascading around floral decoration in relief. The center column is on a solid square hand-painted base with c scroll feet. The two sections are separated at the base of the center column. Each section is separately marked with the Meissen Factory cross swords identification. Circa 1860-1870

The Beauty of Rose Medallion Porcelain

The Rose Medallion pieces of Porcelain that we have in our showroom have caught my eye since day one. These pieces are beautiful, colorful, and tell a story. We have such a wide variety of Rose Medallion pieces here at Pickwick Antiques from plates to bowls and vases to lamps. 

Rose Medallion pieces are some of the most highly collectible porcelain that can be found today! According to thewisecollector.com this porcelain is know known as "Chinese Export" and these pieces were made in China exclusively for export between the years 1780 and 1880 and into the 20th Century. Higher quality Rose Medallion uses gold to highlight in hair, vines, birds, and butterflies. According to antiques.lovetoknow.com the Rose Medallion pieces have birds and people while similar styles such as Rose Mandarin have people and no birds and Canton that has neither birds or people. We have all three of these pieces in our showroom but today let's spotlight a few of the Rose Medallion pieces we have!

(Above) Lamps: Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Vases, 19th Century, New Mounted as Lamps, Each Decorated in Soft Traditional Enamels with Floral and Domestic Reserve Panels Against a Floral Ground with Applied Dragon and Foo - Dog Decor with Gilding