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Virgin Islands Christmas Tree
This stunningly beautiful Virgin Islands Christmas Tree (also known
as a Century Tree) is one of the best examples that can be found anywhere in the Caribbean. The Century Tree gets its
name from the belief that it blooms only once every hundred years. |
Wooden Rooster/Chicken
This large wooden rooster which was possibly once a small child's riding
toy was rescued from a neighbor's yard. The rooster retains much of its original paint even though it has spent several
decades outside and exposed to the elements. |
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Artifacts
Artifacts uncovered on the property range anywhere from native Taino Indian artifacts to Danish/Royal Copanhagen dishes to Spanish coins. Preserving these delicate and precious items is no easy task especially during hurricane season which comes once each year between the months of July and October. |
Chamber Pot Chair
In they many years before indoor plumbing and running water, this type
of chair served a very special purpose. Beautiful as well as functional, this elegantly designed chair would fit beautifully
in even the most afflent of homes today. |
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Mahogony Bed
This West Indian mahogony four-post canopy bed which is valued at over
$30,000 is one of the true masterpieces of this beautiful home. Every inch of this bed was hand carved by local craftsman
here in the Virgin Islands. A recently discovered shipwreck from the 1800's was shown to have carried tons of
mahogony from the Virgin Islands onboard prior to sinking along its way back to Denmark. Many Europeans of the time
went through great lengths to acquire this beautiful and extremely strong wood as material for making furniture. |
Gas Chandallier
Seven Arches has several large gas lamps and lanterns and this
cast iron chandallier shown was one of the first on the island to be converted over to use electricity. At night
the lamp gives off the most beautiful glow of light upon the entire room. |
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