An English William IV period ‘Elizabethan’ turned beech chair, with rush seat in mint condition, with a great patina c 1835.
Harking back to the ancient turned, black stained chairs of Elizabeth 1st (1533 -1603), whose origins were actually far more exotic, in collecting vogue from c 1770. Chairs of this type are spotted in 1830s English interiors, & conversely, contemporary spaces by the London trad decorator, Robert Kime. (98 x 58 x 47cm)
Price inc GST $1,100
Elizabethan Revival Armchair UK c1835
Pair of Regency Brass inlaid Carvers UKc1810
A fine & elegant pair of English Regency period mahogany carver chairs, with gilded brass inlay to the backs & midrails. The backs with finely figured inlaid panels of flame mahogany, with reeded arms supported by turned vases & ring turned legs to the front. In excellent original condition, with a wonderful patina. New fine linen upholstery. 84cm H x 54cm W x 54cmD. UK origin c1810.
Charles X Rosewood Mantel Clock c1830
A fine quality French Charles X period mantel clock, the Brazilian rosewood case with satinwood marquetry, with original turned rosewood boxwood inlaid vase to the top. The dial with the original convex glass, silvered & engine turned with fine ‘Breguet’ type blued steel hands, regulation & 8 day 1/2 hour bell striking with silk suspension. Apparently unsigned. The whole with an excellent original patina. Newly cleaned & warranted for 2 years. 43cm H x 21cm W x 14cmD.
Irish William IV Overmantle Mirror c1830
A wonderfully original Irish William IV period overmantle mirror, sporting the original gilding
& hand bevelled mirror plate. C1830
Similar to work by James DelVecchio of Dublin
86cm H x 140cm X 10cm
Price inc GST $1,600
French Empire Mantel clock c1812
A fine French Empire period mercury gilt & bronze mantel clock c 1812-1815, the case cast with emblems of The Arts.
8 day, 1 /2 hour bell striking, silk suspension movement with outside count wheel, signed to the enamel dial, Thomas Scettot of Paris, [active c1812-1815].
The case by Antoine Ravrio of Paris, the foremost bronze case maker of the day.
Ht 360mm x 170mm W x 110mm D
Ref: G.H. Billie, Watch & Clock Makers of the World p.283.
Newly cleaned & serviced & warranted for 2 years.
Price inc GST $4,750
Arcadian Painted Tin Tray c1830
A beautifully painted, gilded & ‘japanned’ tin tray, of shaped oval form. The central oval finely painted in oils of an idyllic rural scene with figures beside an ancient bridge. The convex border with rolled edge forming a strong handle, decorated with gilding on a red painted ground. Excellent original decorative condition.. 77cm x 62cm x 5cm UK. c1830.
Set of Eight French Empire Style Dining Chairs c1950
A very chic set of 8 French Empire style dining chairs in black lacquer, silver & gold leaf.
The form closely follows ‘Roman’ back chairs made by Jacob Frères of Paris c 1805.
French c1950.
PRICE INC GST $3,200/set
George II period Walnut Stool c 1745
A handsome quality English walnut stool, with quarter crossbanded & face veneered skirt, onto a well patinated oak carcass. Supported on four beautifully carved legs, with carved harebells & clam shell to the knees, supported on claw & ball feet – the pearl in the eagle’s claw. Excellent original colour, marks, rough carved blocking to the frame & rich red brown old patina. Original drop in seat frame upholstered in coarse linen. Perfect for putting feet up on, or a tray of snacks. 47cm H x 57cm W x 47cm D
Anglo Indian Teak Campaign Chest c1820
An elegant & finely made Anglo Indian Regency period two part campaign chest, for a military officer on the move, or exotic travel. Of rectangular form, the two parts resting on lugs, with inset flush brass carrying handles, inlaid rosewood escutcheons, the drawers with dust liners between & fine dovetail joining. Supported on 19th century teak bracket feet, the semi – circular fretted brass ‘moustache’ type handles the rarest & most expensive form. Good colour & original finish. India, with English labour.102cm H x 107cm W x 50cm D.