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.
Dwarf Breakfront Bookcase UK c1840
An elegant & very useful low or dwarf bookcase, with lambs tongue edge, of breakfront form, with adjustable shelves & deep enough for modern art books. Dwarf bookcases were a fashionable Regency design allowing pictures to be hung above – a useful format that fits small rooms & modern decorating. They are suprisingly hard to find. 85cmH x 145cmW x 40cm 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
Elizabethan Revival Armchair UK c1835
An English William IV period ‘Elizabethan’ turned beech chair, with rush seat in mint condition, with a great patina c 1835.
Harking back to the ancient turned, black stained chairs of Elizabeth 1st (1533 -1603), whose origins were actually far more exotic, in collecting vogue from c 1770. Chairs of this type are spotted in 1830s English interiors, & conversely, contemporary spaces by the London trad decorator, Robert Kime. (98 x 58 x 47cm)
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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
Irish William IV Overmantle Mirror c1830
A wonderfully original Irish William IV period overmantle mirror, sporting the original gilding
& hand bevelled mirror plate. C1830
Similar to work by James DelVecchio of Dublin
86cm H x 140cm X 10cm
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