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.
Neo classical Mahogany Stool c1870
An elegant X form stool, the form derived from antiquity. In France a design made popular in mahogany with chanelled faces to the front & turned stretcher, by Napoleon’s cabinet maker Georges Jacob. In the UK copied by Thomas Hope. A useful item for a drinks tray or putting your feet up. With original horse stuffing & crisp ‘French stitched’ form. 45cm H x 45cm W x 35cm D. French c 1870.
Safavid Gold Damascened Khula Khud Helmet c1680
A finely wrought Indo Persian helmet, of a type known as a khula khud, or a top to the British. Finely inlaid in gold & silver into a single domed piece of steel. For a nobleman, with plume tubes to the sides, and adjustable sliding nasal sheath. The perforated border for attaching chain mail to protect the neck. The steel work of the Safavid period (1501-1736) known for the artistic quality & use of fine gold inlay, the forms typical of Persian art. The top with inlaid silver inscription. New lucite stand. Ht 25cm x 18cm dia. Ht on stand 45cm . Iran / Persia c1680
Regency Mahogany Clothes Press c 1810
An elegant & very useful Regency period mahogany clothes press, now faded to an appealing honey colour. The upper section with a single hanging rod (formerly with trays), & deep enough for large modern coats. The doors & pediment finely inlaid & crossbanded. The lower section with four drawers, on swept ‘French’ bracket feet. 208cm H x 108cm W x 62cm D