Here is part two of the series I started on Sept. 28. Mr. Whitley has to add a lot of little pieces of wood and do some very fine chiseling and shaping. Makes you appreciate the restorers craft.
Aug
26
On August 1, the Stevens Auction Co. held an on-site auction at the prominent antebellum home Belle Oaks in Macon, Mississippi.
The prize lot was a 4-piece Victorian parlor suite by John Henry Belter, dating to around 1855. The suite consisted of a sofa, one armchair, and two armless chairs.
Jul
28
Take a look at this article from WorthPoint. Evidently the Victorian table was not complete without its napkin rings.
Jul
17
This is a very good video by Meghan Carter, who produces and hosts Ask the Decorator. It gives some especially interesting insights into the Victorian mindset when it came to design. Did you know that the Victorians liked to fake it? Take a look.