A CARVED SANDSTONE NICHE FOR A RELIGIOUS IMAGE
A CARVED SANDSTONE NICHE FOR A RELIGIOUS IMAGE
A handy small folding top table, made for a table of four open, for a meal or cards. Great for a hall or as a side table closed. With a beautiful original patina, the opening top polished, with baize lined compartment under. On ‘pillar & claw’ turned base, with sabre leg base & original brass trail casters. Excellent original condition.Scottish c 1810. Ht 740 x 910w.x 450mm. wide closed. top.910 x 910 mm open.
A fine, large example of an early Victorian period silhouette, of a child with ostritch feathers in her hair, pulling her hobby horse. Signed l.r by Edgar Adolphe (1808-1890 France / Dublin). Adolphe was one of the leading 19th century silhouette artists, working from the Brighton pier. In the original Brazillian rosewood veneered frame & glass. Heightened in bronze, gilt & blue ink. Image size 215mm x 170mm H. Frame size 315 x 260mm.
A fine & scarce English made mahogany campaign chest of drawers, made in two parts with brass bindings & iron carrying handles, for travel. Terrific colour, iron locating pins & original threaded feet, removeable for travel. The whole of nice compact size. With the original card delivery / retailer’s label for Isaac Allen, upholsterer of 15 Gt Norwood St Cheltenham. The Allen family of London were the longest running campaign kit makers, in business from c1790 to WW1. This is typical of their work, & interesting for the retailer’s link. 95cm H x 91cm W x 46cm D.
A sensitively drawn portriait miniature of a chap in a velvet coat holding a spotted handkerchief. In pencil, watercolour & heightened in ‘China white’. Mint unfaded condition. UK origin c 1840. Image size 160 x 125mm.
A stylish folding teak campaign table,of a type patented by Hatherley, UK c1910. The rectangular top hinged & double folding, with a pop out ledge, so that it may also be used outdoors as an easel for open air sketching / painting / music. It all locks tight when open,,and a good lamp table. 56cmx46cmx69cmH.
A handsome & useful small mahogany bookcase, of architectural form. With a pair of glazed doors, polished top & typanum to the back, original baize lined shelves & marble paper lining. Good colour & patina. 162cm.H x 102cm W x 45cm D. Berlin c1830
An elegant English George III / Regency period vase cabinet in Greek Revival taste. Of best mahogany, inlaid with ebony in the manner of Greek vases or bronze mounts. With a shelf top for a bust or vase. Of shallow depth, with original mirror plate back, grilles & black Ashford marble shelf.
An elegant & comfortable Anglo Indian teak elbow chair c1830, with honeysuckle & acanthus leaf carving. Pegged construction & good patina. New French linen squab seat.
A rare pair of George II period glass salts, of inverted baluster form, following silver shapes of the day. Ht 75mm UK c1730 Price inc GST SOLD