I bought this very beautiful piece last night at an auction...it was advertised as an "Empire" bench. The bench is made of beautiful wood and has leather upholstery. It is stuffed with a mixture of horse hair and straw. I've included several pictures with the hopes that someone can tell me what I have gotten myself into. I would like to refinish and reupholster the piece myself but after inspecting it, I think I may have to send it elsewhere.

I came to this site to get more insight on my item? where it dates back too and who exactly are the pictures of ? i think its a pretty unqiue item , I have 2 of them of a man and woman it seems .

i got this passed down too me from my grandmother and she has other items as well, so I will be posting more to get some insight.

I don't just wanna know the value of the item but I also want too know the history of it as well if any one knows anything.

This is a lithograph, or more likely a photogravure, by the Tabor Prang Art Co. of Sprinfield, MA. The copyright is 1907. The picture appears to be of Venice, however I cannot make out the name of the artist. (It could be Carol, Carolt, Cakolt. There is an initial or two, but again, hard to make out. One of the letters appears to be a G, but there may be an A on top of the G.)

The frame is original though it has been repainted in gold leaf. The glass has been replaced at some time. The frame measures 29 1/2" wide x 16 1/2" high. The width of the farme sides is 2" The print is in excellent shape with no visible problems at all. 

A desktop vintage lighter and matching ashtray

GREEN GLAZED BOWL FOUNTAIN WITH AN ASIAN  FISHERMAN AND 3 PANDA BEARS SITTING ON THE EDGE OF THE BOWL IT ALSO HAS A SMALL PLANTER INSIDE THE BOWL FOR PLANTING A SMALL BAMBOO PLANT ... WATER FALLS DOWN 3 BAMBOO STALKS INTO THE BOWL

I have an antique "changing picture" frame. Inlay wood on frame, pic changes as you walk by. Crusader/ saint/ sacred heart? What is this?