{"title":"The Historian’s Study","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collection of historical portraits, military memorabilia, aged brass, and antique prints inspired by the character of a well-appointed historian’s study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom timeworn military portraits and historical engravings to sculptural brass and decorative objects, each piece brings a sense of history and old-world character to a collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected slowly. Chosen with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-brass-duck-bookends-mid-century-waterfowl-bookends","title":"Vintage Brass Duck Bookends | Mid-Century Waterfowl Bookends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome pair of vintage brass duck bookends featuring sculptural waterfowl heads and a warm aged patina. Their distinctive design brings a classic sporting influence to a study, library, or thoughtfully collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage brass bookends, sold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylized waterfowl design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 6½” H × 4” W each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow bottoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial decorative pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with natural patina, light surface wear, and areas of discoloration, particularly along the tops. The original finish has been left largely untouched to preserve its aged character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44871172882567,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/412FA578-1839-4672-BBD3-CD6EFDBD8FDA.png?v=1792439856"},{"product_id":"antique-oval-gentleman-portrait-photograph-in-ornate-frame","title":"Antique Oval Gentleman Portrait Print | Gilt Framed Vintage Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique oval portrait print depicting a distinguished gentleman with a full beard, displayed in a gilt-finished frame. Its warm tones and traditional presentation make it a lovely addition to a gallery wall, bookshelf, or collected study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique gentleman portrait print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval frame with gilt finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 7” H × 5¼” W, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique, previously owned condition with light age-related wear throughout. Minor surface wear is present on the frame, along with a small amount of gold paint visible on the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956323381383,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/95ABED52-F599-4A64-8907-C8A81AD51221.png?v=1792441025"},{"product_id":"antique-1904-jefferson-davis-and-his-cabinet-framed-print","title":"Antique Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet Framed Print | 1904 Historical Americana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique historical print titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJefferson Davis and His Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting Jefferson Davis seated alongside members of his Confederate cabinet. Presented in its original black wooden frame with warm tan matting, this substantial piece of American political history makes a distinctive addition to a collected study, library, or gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original backing featured a handwritten notation referencing a 1904 copyright. That backing has since been replaced, but a photograph documenting the original inscription remains included in this listing. The copyright date does not independently establish the printing date of this particular impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAntique historical print titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJefferson Davis and His Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts Jefferson Davis and members of his Confederate cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopyright dated 1904, as documented on the original backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal black wooden frame with tan matting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 20½” W × 17” H, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique, previously owned condition with age-related wear throughout. The print exhibits minor foxing and a small tear along the right side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original black wooden frame showed areas of paint loss, which have been carefully hand-retouched. Some age-related wear and variations in the finish remain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original backing was removed and replaced with new backing material. A photograph of the original backing and its handwritten copyright notation is preserved in the listing photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame does not contain glass, leaving the print surface exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956947775623,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/D6327035-A643-4D4F-B01D-D4F23FDD4422.png?v=1792442149"},{"product_id":"vintage-solid-brass-mortar-and-pestle","title":"Vintage Solid Brass Mortar and Pestle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic vintage solid brass mortar and pestle featuring a warm aged patina and timeless old-world character. An attractive decorative accent for a bookshelf, kitchen shelf, or collected study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage solid brass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMortar: Approx. 2¾” H × 3” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePestle: Approx. 4¾” L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with natural patina, surface scratches, and finish wear throughout. Some interior spotting is present, consistent with age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956984148103,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/B04B7373-539F-41B7-8FA6-AC6988C382BB.png?v=1792440090"},{"product_id":"antique-civil-war-soldier-portrait-in-black-gilt-wooden-frame","title":"Antique Civil War Soldier Photographic Reproduction | Framed Cabinet Card Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique photographic reproduction of a Civil War soldier, mounted on cabinet card and displayed in a black and gilt wooden frame. The oval portrait, aged appearance, and traditional presentation make it a distinctive addition to a collected study, library, or gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an antique photographic copy of an earlier image, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot an original Civil War-era photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The frame’s age and its association with the photograph have not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique photographic reproduction of a Civil War soldier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotograph mounted on cabinet card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and gilt wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass covering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 13½” H × 11½” W, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreviously owned condition with age-related wear throughout. The frame exhibits surface wear, and the reverse shows signs of age and handling. The glass remains secure, with a slight irregularity along the right edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44957117841543,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/9086BDE9-22FF-420E-B0DF-B072988001B3.png?v=1792440698"},{"product_id":"antique-hand-engraved-brass-powder-flask-powder-horn","title":"Antique Hand-Engraved Brass Powder Flask \/ Powder Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual antique object with the kind of surface that only gets better with age. This crescent-shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass powder flask, or powder horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is covered in hand-worked decoration, with scrolling floral and geometric motifs extending across the body, fittings, and larger closed end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally designed for carrying and dispensing black powder, the flask terminates in a narrow pouring spout and retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo suspension rings along its inner curve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which would have allowed it to be carried from a strap or cord. The larger end measures approximately 1 1\/2 inches in diameter and is finished with additional engraved decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass has been left completely unpolished, preserving its warm aged surface, darkened recesses, oxidation, dents, and other evidence of a long working life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was sourced from the estate of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistoric home in Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its exact maker and geographic origin are unknown. The ornamentation is suggestive of Middle Eastern or North African decorative traditions, but we have chosen not to assign a specific country or date without documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique brass powder flask \/ powder horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescent-shaped form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/2\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarger closed end approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 1\/2\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow dispensing spout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-engraved floral, foliate, scroll, and geometric decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved decoration continues onto the larger end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo integrated suspension rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm, naturally aged brass\/bronze-toned surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpolished original patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a historic Bardstown, Kentucky estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker, exact age, and country of origin unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those objects that doesn't need to be immediately understood to be interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplayed on an old writing desk, layered over books, incorporated into a cabinet of curiosities, or placed among equestrian and sporting antiques, its sculptural crescent shape and deeply aged brass surface give it considerable presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would be especially good in a collected sporting interior—something historical and utilitarian sitting alongside trophies, old leather, engravings, and other objects whose original purpose is still visible in their design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic antique condition with considerable age and use evident throughout. The brass exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatina, oxidation, surface wear, scratches, irregularities, and multiple dents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall holes\/openings in several areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including near the narrow spout and toward the larger end, as photographed. These may represent a combination of original construction features and later wear; their individual purposes have not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is sold as found and has not been polished or restored. It is offered as an antique decorative and collectible object only and has not been tested for its original function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45906291884167,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/26B4DA79-B9C4-4ADC-9DC2-5802E531942D.png?v=1792440321"},{"product_id":"vintage-solid-brass-candlestick-holders-pair-classic-brass-candle-holders-copy-1","title":"Vintage Solid Brass Candlestick Holders (Pair) | Classic Brass Candle Holders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring timeless character to your home with this pair of vintage solid brass candlestick holders. Their classic silhouette, warm brass finish, and light natural patina make them a versatile addition to traditional, Americana, primitive, and collected interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for styling on a mantel, dining table, bookshelf, or layered into a vignette, these candlesticks add warmth and understated elegance to any space. Whether displayed with taper candles or admired on their own, they offer enduring charm that never goes out of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair of vintage solid brass candlestick holders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid brass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6” H × 3” W each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” candle opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandle wax remains inside both holders from previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight natural patina and surface wear throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor wear to the polished finish on the undersides of the bases, resulting in areas of reduced shine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible exterior surfaces retain their warm brass appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage pieces with age-appropriate wear and imperfections. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the item’s description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46242492743815,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/IMG-4092_a7f8377f-976b-4b69-9d32-7b7ed6f89d5d.png?v=1792439248"},{"product_id":"vintage-major-john-biddle-portrait-print-after-thomas-sully-1818","title":"Vintage Major John Biddle Portrait Print | After Thomas Sully, 1818","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage textured reproduction of Thomas Sully’s 1818 portrait of Major John Biddle, presented in a decorative wooden frame. The textured surface mimics the appearance of an original oil painting, bringing historical character to a collected study, library, or gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor John Biddle (1792–1859) was an American military officer who served during the War of 1812 and later became the fourth mayor of Detroit. The original portrait, painted by Thomas Sully in 1818, is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage textured reproduction of an oil portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal artwork by Thomas Sully, 1818\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts Major John Biddle (1792–1859)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured finish designed to resemble oil brushstrokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8¾” H × 7¾” W, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related surface wear and visible wear to the wooden frame. The print has a textured finish intended to resemble an original oil painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a decorative reproduction, not an original painting by Thomas Sully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46243945414791,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/3E0E8167-C419-47CD-9486-1C9E3C0871CB.png?v=1792441247"},{"product_id":"antique-mexican-american-war-soldier-portrait-print-1847-military-portrait-in-gilt-frame","title":"Antique Mexican-American War Soldier Portrait Print | 1847 Military Portrait in Gilt Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking antique framed military portrait depicting a uniformed American soldier with a sword and distinctive “1847 USA” detailing along his belt. Presented beneath glass in an antique gilt gesso wooden frame, this unusual piece brings historical character to a collected study, library, or gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most intriguing detail is the handwritten family inscription on the reverse, which identifies the subject as “Uncle Arthur” and references a lieutenant in the Mexican-American War, born in 1813. Portions of the surname are illegible, and the soldier’s identity has not been independently verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portrait remains sealed within its frame and is being offered as a decorative print. Its exact medium, age, and method of production have not been established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique framed military portrait print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepicts a uniformed soldier with sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible “1847 USA” detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten family inscription on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences “Uncle Arthur,” Mexican-American War lieutenant, born 1813\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique gilt gesso wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass covering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 16½” H × 13½” W, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldier’s identity and portrait medium unverified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique, previously owned condition with visible age-related wear throughout. The gilt wooden frame exhibits scattered gesso losses, surface scratches, and areas of later gold-colored touch-ups, resulting in variations in the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden backing shows age-related wear and retains the handwritten family inscription. The portrait has not been removed from its frame, and the condition of the material beneath the glass has not been independently assessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is sold as found, with no verified attribution to a specific military officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, including the images of the reverse and frame details, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46243974938759,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/B0EE7DC7-71DF-47E5-860B-84BA80F45CDE.png?v=1792441800"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/collections\/4D58A58B-8A8D-46B4-BD15-F76ED5169BB1.jpg?v=1792443106","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/collections\/the-historians-study.oembed","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}