A rare English Regency period convex mirror of large size & in good original condition,
With original gilding & mercury silvered plate, no evidence of ever being fitted with candle arms. The carved elements original to the frame, with richly carved acanthus, topped by an Eagle in flight, pairs of anthemions and a deep moulded frame with inset reeded ebony slip & the mirror in excellent antique condition. UK origin c1815 -20. Ht 148cm x 78cm W x 25cm D. PRICE inc GST $8,800
Large Regency period Convex Mirror c1820
Welsh Oak Dresser c1820
A very original Welsh oak dresser c1820
Terrific patina & storage/ display. Original stained pine backboards. The base, wrack sides & pediment all with curved lambrequin borders. Original turned fruitwod knobs, with three drawers to the base
Ht 217cm x Wd 180cm x Dp50cm
Cantonese Exportware Porcelain Soup Tureen c1820
A rare and large Chinese (Canton) exportware soup tureen of canted rectangular form. The lid with stylized melon branch handle, the handles to the ends as boar’s heads. With underglaze painted enamels of scenes on the Pearl River. The tureens are the largest and rarest of the Chinese exportware dinner service items, sent & sold to Westerners as proof of their exotic tastes. C. 1800 -1820. Excellent unrestored condition – two tips to boar’s ears lost. Ht 22cm.Wd 32cm Dp22cm.
Tibetan Silk Vevet Saddlecloth c1750
A rare 18th century Tibetan silk velvet saddle cloth. Woven in orange saffron silk with auspicious symbols of Dharma, the flame of Buddha’s teachings and the colour used by monks for their robes to symbolize purity. The quality of the weave would suggest a Buddhist High Monk or Lama, as the original owner. The reverse in faded blue cotton with tying straps. 79cm x 64cm C1750 -1800.
Wilkinson Patent Card Table c1805
A beautifully made English Regency period extending card table, the mechanism stamped, in best mahogany inlaid with ebony Greek key to the tops & legs. When the top unfolds, both rear legs pivot open at the same time, forming a square table. The inside edges of the legs also inlaid. The steel mechanism stamped ‘Wilkinson Patent Moorfields London’.
George IV Mahogany Serving or Hall Table U.K c1825
An elegant 1830s hall table, or dining room serving table, in heavy mahogany in excellent original condition. With Grecian back & a handy pair of oak lined drawers on good reeded legs.
95cmH x 122W x 49cm D
Price inc GST $2,450
Campaign Document Box UK c1810
A good quality English Regency period campaign document box, in heavy mahogany, brass bound for travel. The interior containing the original morocco leather. With skeletal flush handles for transport, to the ends. Original interior containing two secret drawers. UK origin c1810. 14cm.H x 42cm x 31cm D
Oak Corinthian Capital UK c1740
A vigorously carved Corinthian capital in English oak, once part of a fitted room. On acrylic mount. 170mm H x 400mm x 120mm inc mount. U.K. c 1740
Bengali Terracotta Figures c1880
Three rare Bengali terracotta figures, Krisnanagar, c1880.
Representing the trades & castes of India – a civil servant, a tailor & possibly a carpenter.
Beautifully modelled, examples of these figures, much in the spirit of Company School caste portraits on mica, offered a unique small work of art, easily transported.
Examples were sent to all the 19th century inter- colonial Exhibitions.
Regency Secretaire Bookcase c1815
Spring / Summer Exhibition of new discoveries.
A fine quality English Regency period secretaire bookcase, with Greek key pattern carved pediment & feet, well fitted writing interior & original ivory knobs to drawers & inkwells.
With extra shelf if needed, and deep enough for big art books. One large drawer fitted as a wine cellarette for your wine pets. 253cm H x 133cm W x 58cm D
UK c1815
Price inc GST $8,500