A fine, large, English early Victorian period library bookcase, in mahogany, satinwood and ebony. Made in three large lateral sections, for ease of moving, with original shelves, supported on flat brass holders. The shelves deep enough for modern art books. With raised geometric panels to the front, inlaid in satinwood & ebony, with Adam revival classical pillars between, now faded to a warm honey colour. This format has the advantage of being strong for large books, whilst also low enough to hang art above. UK c 1860. 108cm high x 242cm wide x 53cm D.
Lancashire Oak Blanket Chest c1760
An attractive Lancashire oak blanket or mule chest with a wonderful colour & patina. The hinged rectangular top with mahogany crossbanding opening on the original forged iron kyte hinges. The front with finely shaped shield panels, with crossbanded birders and faded to a beautiful honey colour. Over three drawers with original cast brass metalwork, the base with scalloped edge and reeded quadrant corners, typical of Lancashire furniture. It is rare to find this degree of colour, originality & vernacular decoration on a chest of this form. U.K origin c1760
A Dutch Dinner Scene, possibly a Brothel c1780
A finely painted & appealing 18th century Dutch genre scene of a dinner party, set within a grand bedroom with musicians, collections & festive couples, possibly a brothel. The artist familiar with the work of Dutch Golden Age painter, Christoffel Jacobsz van der Laemen (Antwerp 1606 -1651). Oil on canvas, conserved & relined, in a carved & gilt pine frame. 505mm x548mm. C1780
George III Satinwood Tea Caddy UK c1790
An exceptional example of an English George III period neo-classical tea caddy. Veneered with beautifully figured West Indian satinwood to five sides, the top with two shaded shells on green tinted grounds, the front a basket of flowers, the ends with oval fans, all within kingwood cross banded and sunflower edged borders. The original interior with three zinc lined caddies, similarly inlaid. Excellent original condition & colour. UK c 1790. Size 150mm x 270mm W x 140mm D
Success to the British Colonies Pewter Flagon c1788
A rare & large English George III period pewter flagon, for wine or beer. The inside of the base stamped with the pewterer’s brand for Stephen Maxwell of Glasgow (active 1763-1795). The brand with a three masted sailing ship surrounded by the motto Success to the British Colonies. Celebrating the expansion of British trading & political interests in India (1757- ), America (1607-) Canada(1763-) & Australia (1788-). Given the maker was most active at the time of the establishment of a British Colony in Australia, it is likely this large marriage flagon was made c1788 in celebration of this. Excellent fine wear, patina & watertight. Engraved with initials HPH & MMcM
Campaign Day Bed by Carter of London c1875
An elegant, comfortable & well made campaign daybed/ sofa / easy chair, by the specialist maker John Carter of Portland Place London.
Mint original condition c1870.
All parts pivot & lock, offering a myriad of reclining options, the turned legs unscrew to pack flat for transport.
320 H x 1440W x 620 W closed (2040mm W open flat)
Aesthetic Movement Ottoman c1870
<span;>An elegant and useful English Aesthetic movement square ‘Ottoman’ stool, in highly figured ash. The four sides with incised & ebonized geometric key pattern borders. Opening to reveal a fabric lined interior. The padded top with the original horsehair filled stuffing & stitched edges. The hinges stamped Horne Patent. Mint original condition. 45cm H x 35.5cm x 35.5cm
Regency Windsor chair c1820
An elegant and comfortable English Regency period spindle back Windsor armchair in highly figured elm & beech, with a wonderful original patina.
UK c 1820
Jeremiah Linde Jones by George Morosini, drawn 1850
A portrait in coloured pastels by
George Morosini. (Italy- / Ireland D 1883)
of Irish / Australian Royal Navy Purser / Paymaster Jeremiah Linde Jones (1791, – 1866 New South Wales), together with two of his Royal Navy buttons, contained in the original carved timber & paper mache frame, typically found on the artist’s works.
Signed lower right. Inscribed verso Sept 12th 1850. J.L. Jones R.N.Paymaster / Purser HMS Ajax. Queenstown/ Cork.
Jones was born Glenross, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Married Charlotte Orme in Calcutta, India 1836. They settled in the Braidwood district of NSW from 1838 – 45, thence to the Paramatta district in NSW, where they had six children.
George Morosini born in Palermo, came to London and in 1840 married Clotilde Parigiani, a well known contralto who sang in Italian opera with Gris, Mario and Lablanche; she was also a cousin of Pope Pius IX. They settled in Dublin at 134 Baggot Street shortly after marriage and Morosini immediately set up business as a portrait artist. He exhibited five portraits at the RHA in 1861.
The Braidwood Museum, New South Wales, has Jeremiah Linde Jones’s full Navy uniform (minus these two buttons), cocked hat and sword.
31cm x 24cm
Excellent original unfaded condition. Later card mount, original glass.
Frame size 59cm x 50cm
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William IV Mahogany What-not c1830
A terrific English William IV mahogany what-not, c1830, of really useful form & size. Only occupying the space of a chair.
WIth cupboard base, containing a shelf high enough to contain two dozen wine bottles, two open shelves to the top, with four turned columns to the corners, all on brass casters. Vibrant original colour & condition
142D x 47cmWx 50cm D
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