A beautiful example of a grand English Regency period mahogany secretaire bookcase. With wonderful rich patina, all original glass, finely reeded astragals to the glazing, and reeding to the drawer and cupboard fronts. The pediment with ebony spear inlay, the secretaire finely fitted, one drawer with original inkwell, the base with original sliding trays, on swept ‘French’ feet. With keys. UK origin c1815
George III Satinwood Chest of Drawers c1790
A rare English George III period chest of drawers, veneered with West Indian satinwood, banded in rosewood, with oval rosewood inlay to the top. The handles Bilston enamel. Oak lined & of the highest quality. The use of dark oval inlays onto a satinwood field similar to the work of George Simson, cabinet maker of London and John Cobb, cabinet maker of St Martin’s Lane, London.
Cantonese Exportware Enamel Dish c 1790
A rare Canton enamel dish, made for the Western export trade, representing a Western woman & her suitors getting very jolly & bare breasted in a garden party, with a melon in her arms.
Signed by the enameller verso.
Chinese, c 1790
98mmx 102mm x 8mm
Price inc GST $475
French Empire toleware Arcadian Tea and Coffee set c1810
A rare complete French Empire period morning tea & coffee set, in tin (tole). Well painted with ‘Arcadian” views in the manner of Gaspard Dughet or Nicholas Poussin, French artists working in Italy, of a century before, then back in collecting vogue.
c 1810.
Tray width 42cm. Coffee pot 19.5cm high
Price inc GST $2,750
Regency Mahogany Card Table c1815
A fine quality Regency period card tabe, with reeded edge, double hinged back legs, chevron banded panels & raised Greek key reeding. Lovely colour & patina. Size 73cm h x 91cm widr x 44deep (closed) x 88 deep (open)
Regency Three Burner Argand Chandelier c 1825
A rare hanging Argand lamp, in gilt bronze and bronze, with original cut glass dish, chains & corona. The font, font ring and rim with gilt bronze anthemion borders. For burning whale or colza oil. UK c 1830.
Clan Leslie Cabinet c 1700 and 1830
CLAN LESLIE CABINET
Scottish c.1700 & 1830.
Leather,
steel, brass, pine
[perfect for
Scotch Whiskey]
A delightful Scots Baronial leather covered cabinet, on an 1830s Gothic stand. The top with family crest & armorial ‘Hold Fast’.
William IV mahogany Library Bookcase c 1835
A grand and beautifully made English William IV period library bookcase. The upper section with four fully adjustable original sheles, finely moulded pediment, lotus flower ends to the glazing bars and original glass. The base with two freize drawers, a pair of cupboards with adjustable shelves, the doors with well carved Louis Revival panels. All with Horne Patent metalware, supported on massive steel revolving Hobbs patent casters. Original polish & surface finish in mint condition.
Pair of Wax Miniature Portraits c1830
A handsome pair of wax portrait profiles of two fashionable men,facing to sinister & dexter. Signed to truncation of each indistinctly. Profiles 68mm x 72mm high. Gilt frames 140mm diameter.
