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<h2>Colonial Silver</h2>
<p>Although New York and Philadelphia designs usually followed those of the London silversmiths of the period, early
New York silver shows the influence of the Dutch ancestry of its makers. There is more applied decoration and
greater boldness in design. The list of New York silversmiths includes such Dutch names as Gerrit Onkelbag, Peter Van Dyke,
Henricus Boelen, and Jacobus Vanderspiegel; in Boston appeared names like John Coney, Jacob Hurd, Robert Sanderson,
Jeremiah Dummer, John Hull and John Burt. These men with English names thought as the English did. However even in the early
days of the Colonies an interesting mixture of nationalities was indicated, particularly in the names of Huguenot
silversmiths-Le Roux, Boudinot, Goelet, Du Bois,and Soumaine. Each smith added something from his own country to his
work, thus developing in America a wonderful tradition of fine design and workmanship.</p>
<h2>American Restauration & Empire Furniture</h2>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The second half begins the
period of French influence in American furniture for the first time in our history.
Encompassing Directoire, Empire and Restauration styles, this furniture, inspired
more by Greek and Egyptian models, is architectonic, often zoomorphic and anthropomorphic,
gilt and bronze decorated and relies on the use of highly figured mahogany veneers.
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<h2>American Federal Furniture</h2>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The fifty year period of
American antique furniture is divided in half stylistically. The first half
of the period, influenced by the Roman-inspired Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton
styles, is known as "Federal" as it corresponds to the formative years of the
United States 1790-1815. These pieces are delicate, refined and employ the use
of contrasting inlays of light and exotic woods as decorative elements. </font></p>
<p><strong><font color="maroon" face="FigurineCB TimeSP">Locati Antiques, LLC</font></strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">
<font face="Arial">is a family run business dealing in an eclectic assortment
of antique furniture, Persian rugs and decorative arts. We are located in Maple Glen,
Pennsylvania at the historic Lukens House, built in 1815. Come see our
most recent American antique furniture and decorative arts displayed in the charm of an old stone carriage
house.<br>
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Just 15 miles north of Center City Philadelphia,</font></font> <font color="maroon" face="FigurineCB TimeSP">Locati
Antiques</font> <font size="2"> <font face="Arial"> is easily accessible
from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 95, and Route 476.</font></font><br>
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<b><font color="maroon" face="Verdana">Hours:</font></b><font face="Verdana"><br>
<font size="2"> 10 - 5 </font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"> Wed
- Sat</font></font><font size="2"><br>
12 - 5 </font><font face="Verdana"><font size="2"> Sun
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or by appointment</font></font></p>
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