A beautifully made ebony & engraved deer antler box, probably originally for a pair of hunting pistols. The top and sides of geometric ebony marquetry, the front & back with inset panels of finely engraved deer antler, of hunting scenes. Southern German c1750. 55mmH x 310mm W x 130mmD
Regency Bronze NeoClassical Inkwell c 1825
A beautifully cast English Regency inkwell, with palmette lid containing the original ceramic well, four quill holders to the corners and a cast clam shell for nibs. Good original condition & patina. c 1820
George IV Grecian chiffoniere c1830
An elegant & useful English George IV period chiffoniere, with nicely fitted interior, the doors, front and pediment in best mahogany,in the Greek revival style. Good rich colour & original finish. The Grecian taste was The fashionable egalitarian taste of the 1830s – the ‘Greek sympathy’ of Lord Byron et al. 125cmH x 116cmW x 43cmD
French Empire Mantel Clock c 1815
A terrific quality French Empire period gilt bronze & bronze mantel clock, emblematic of Athena, Goddess of the Arts.
Eight day silk suspension movement, striking the hours & half hours on a bell. The case in untouched old state.
c 1815. Height 65cm
Tasmanian Colonial Stone Corinthian buttresses c 1840
A pair of Tasmanian Colonial period carved stone Corinthian brackets, with old limewashed paint, for an entry doorcase or window lintel. Nice for a library or bookcase.
Hobart c 1840
43cm H x 13cm W x 22cm D
Price inc GST $650 / pair