A pair gilt dressers and mirrors by James Mont, c. 1950s. The dressers have an undercoat mixture of crimson and black that permeates through a thin layer of antiqued gold metal leaf. A gilt bamboo appliqué and molding graces the top panels on the front, left and right side. Two drawers each have one circular Asian styled pull that completes the piece. The mirrors have gilt bamboo appliqués at the top and bottom of the frame; the frame is finished in an antique gold metal leaf with a crimson and black undercoat that creates a warm glow.
Excellent restored condition
32h 48w 20d dressers
53h 41w mirrors
A unusual single extra-wide three-tier Pagoda table by James Mont in brass leaf over silver leaf in original antique high lacquer finish. Exceptionally rare to find untouched original finish in this condition.
Pair of Gilt Tall Cabinets by James Mont
USA c. 1950
A pair of gilt tall cabinets signed James Mont Designs. Each cabinet finished completely in antiqued gold metal leaf with pure gold accents. Each gilded cabinet consists of two sections that have a cove molded gallery above a tall section with two paneled doors, each with beaded molding in the panels and circular Asian styled pulls; this rests on a shorter section with two doors and one circular Asian styled pull; and the entire cabinet rests on a cove molded base. Both top and bottom cabinets' interiors are ivory and fit for adjustable shelves. Tall elegant proportions, restrained detail and luxurious gold leaf finish make these the best of Mont's work.
Pair of Asian Figure Lamps by James Mont
USA c. 1950
A pair of charming silver and gold gilt Asian figure lamps with hand carved bamboo detailing in gold and silver leaf. These lamps have been perfectly restored, but retain their original gold-silk shades. Each lamp features a "Chinese Sage" figure in gold leaf on a lit platform base with pagoda silk shades.
Metal and Wood Screen by Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell
USA, c. 1950
A Metal and wood screen by Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell, c. 1950.The screen comprises three panels, each with Evans’s signature fish-scale motif in metal with silver and gold leaf within in a simple walnut frame that has a striated, slightly speckled cream finish.
Excellent Original Condition
TMF1117
95.25H X 14.5W (each panel) 43.5 W (overall) X 2.25D
An Oxidized Metal and Silver Leaf Cabinet by James Mont
USA, c. 1950
An oxidized metal and silver leaf cabinet by James Mont, c. 1950.The top has a pagoda style pediment, and the cabinet comprises three vertical sections.Each side has a door with applied latticework and three plaques each with carved Asian scenes and inside are four movable shelves.The upper center section is open and contains three shelves, the bottom shelf is an inverted U form and contains a small drawer decorated with an Asian scene in high relief.Below center are four drawers each with a diamond shape appliqué decorated with an Asian-style abstract form.The cabinet is finished in a camouflage pattern of oxidized copper leaf and smoked lacquer.
A silver leaf Pagoda console by James Mont, c 1950.A low console with metal a Pagoda shape top supported by three pierced cartouche shaped forms that rest on a three drawer case with square legs. Each drawer has a round pull with a relief of a Chinese style symbol in gold metal leaf, entire console finished in silver metal leaf. Signed with burned in mark, “James Mont Design”
Asian figural lamp by James Mont, with original hand painted and gilded parchment shade. Figure carved from driftwood with Mont's meticulous multi layered hand rubbed and gilded finish. A stunning example of Mont's work in shades of pale blue and grey with variegated gold.
Service for twelve in Towle's "Peacock" patterned gold plated flatware from the Supreme line. Twelve complete five piece place settings comprised of dinner fork, dinner knife, tablespoon, dessert fork and teaspoon. Also includes a serving fork and serving spoon, ladle, condiment spoon and a master butter spreader.
