Of stylish & unusual form, with original patina, made from recycled La
Flor de Columbus Cuban cedar (Cedrela
odorata) cigar boxes (with their stamp visible to underside of drawers). The bow front form, swept ‘French’ feet, to the front, sides & back plus galleried top suggest a Welsh trained maker. The use of recycled Cuban cedar raises the broader question of Australian cedar identity, here diagnosed by the remains of the box brands. 25cm H x 18cm Wx 10cm D
Cedar Apprentice Chest of Drawers c 1870
French rosewood & bronze Crucifix c 1880
A sensitively cast & fire gilt bronze French crucifix, the rosewood cross carved in imitation of the sharpness of a crown of thorns. With nice fine patina to the timber, gilt & bronze. 44cm H x 23cm W x 6cm D
Greek Revival Rosewood Bookcase c1830
A good quality & stylish English William IV period open bookcase in rosewood. With lotus capital pilasters to the sides, lappett carved freize, original shelves & good colour. 107cm.high x 123cm wide x 40cm deep. UK origin c1830.
Pair of Regency Nubian Candelabra c1820
A pair of exciting Regency ‘English ormolu’ Nubian candelbra in gilt bronze & bronze, with original glass fittings & ‘dragon’s blood’ lacquer to the gilding. UK c 1820.
Ht 52cm x 31cm x 13cm
Pair of Writing Tables c1825
A rare & stylish pair of English George IV period chamber writing / dressing tables, The mahogany now faded to the most magical colour.
85cm.H x 107cm.W x 50cm.D
UK c 1825
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Staffordshire Mantel Vase c 1850
A nicely coloured early Victorian period Staffordshire pottery mantel vase of Rebekah & Abraham’s servant, in mint condition. Height 31cm
UK c1850
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Barossa Valley Farmhouse Table c1850
A perfect South Australian Barossa Valley farmhouse table.
Made of German pine by German settlers. The size & design perfect for 6 – 8 persons.
Untouched condition & lovely patina.
c 1850
Ex Graham Cornall Antiques, purchased Adelaide 1975
76cm.H x 77cm W x 172D
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Tasmanian Colonial Cedar Bookcase c 1850
A rare vernacular Tasmanian Colonial period cedar bookcase, formerly built in.
With swan’s neck pediment, fine glazing bars, ogee gothick doors & soul.
Hobart c 1850.
Untouched original condition
205 x89 x 40cm
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Tasmanian Colonial Cedar Lum Chest c1850
A fine quality Tasmanian Colonial period Lum chest, with large central Lum Hat drawer, finely crossbanded, flanked by a pair of smaller drawers to the left & a large dummy Lum drawer to the right. Terrific quality cedar, Huon pine lined. With all original turned blackwood handles & feet & surface patina. 127cm H x 124cm.W x 57cm deep
Scottish Regency dining Chairs c 1815
A fine quality Scottish Regency period mahogany dining chair, with palmettes carved to the top and quilled feathers to the uprights and faces of the sabre legs. The same design supplied by William Trotter (1772 – 1833) , the leading cabinet maker of Regency Edinburgh, for the Signet Library.