A rare pair of Argand lamps c 1815 in cast bronze of extraordinary form, in the Roman Revival taste as promoted by Thomas Hope. For burning whale or colza oil, they are in the form of Roman cruzie oil lamps, suported on triform bases, with lion paw feet & winged harpies, the sides of the burners with winged grotesque theatrical masks, the handles serpents. Good colour & condition. Reasonably attributed to the specialist bronze caster & lamp maker James DeVille of London (1777-1846). Ht 42cm x 39cm W x 19cm D.
Huon Pine Farmhouse Bed c1850
A wonderfully plump Tasmanian Huon pine farmhouse bed, with exuberantly scrolled Thomas Hope back & generously turned Huon pine posts. Rich original finish & good colour. With new steel frame base making a modern English double 135 x 190cm x 122 High. This is the nicest example so far seen of this model. Tasmanian c 1840-1850.
Watercolour House Portrait in Huonpine Frame c1898
An enigmatic & well painted late Victorian period watercolour of a Tasmanian Colonial period house. With glazed conservatory to the right & serpent end garden bench in front. The house with unusual lancet top gothic glazing to the first floor, timber trellis verandah & external Holland blinds to the French door. Signed E.W.R 1892. The house & artist are unknown. The house possibly still in existence, altered.The combination of windows & trelliage is found in houses of Northern Tasmania. Late 19th century wide Huon pine frame. Image 270mm x 185mm. Frame size 380mm x 465mm
A late Moche Chimu Period Vessel c700 AD
Pre Columbian Peru.
Tasmanian Huon Pine Corner Cabinet c1850
A rare and really useful Tasmanian Colonial period Huon pine corner cabinet, in two parts. With finely moulded removeable pediment, the carcass in two sections. The huon door panels screwed on to prevent warping. The backboards single slabs of Kauri pine. Untouched original condition & metalware.
Hobart c 1850
207 x 115 x 55cm D.
No other examples are known in Huon pine.
(Great drinks cupboard!)
William IV Hall Table c1830
An elegant 1830s hall table, or dining room serving table, in excellent original condition, original Grecian back, handy concealed deep drawer & nice patina.
UK origin. 95cmH x 122W x 49cm D
Pair of George IV Bronze Argand Lamps c1825
A rare pair of patent Argand lamps, the bases with heavy lion paw feet and masks of Bacchus, for burning whale or colza oil, by the leading maker of the day, Thomas Messenger. Cast signature to bases ‘Published as The Act Directs, Messenger & Sons, London & Birmingham’. New English National Trust issue ground & polished glass Argand flask shades. Height each 53cm x width 35cm x 23cm deep.
William IV Painted Low Bookcase c1835
A stylish & useful low bookcase, in ‘japanned’ and gilt, with Chinese red interior & shelves. Always painted, over beech & pine. The shelves adjustable, and deep enough for modern books. On the original turned bun feet. 103cm H x 123cm W x 39cm D. UK origin c1835.
Windsor Elbow Chair c1830
A textbook example of an early nineteenth century hoop & fret back ‘Windsor’ elbow chair. The seat form of a slab of highly figured elm,the hoops, fret, legs and stretchers in turned & bent beech. With the most marvellous patina & evidence of wear over 200 years. Nice old blacksmith tightening repairs. 92cm H x 50cm W x 47cm D.
Tasmanian Early Colonial Chest of Drawers c 1830
Cedar, huon pine, blackwood
handles, original finish.