An exciting example of a English Regency period cast iron bootscraper, double cast.
Formed as a pair of winged Griffins, their tail feathers forming a lotus flower, with anthemion underneath.
Apparently unmarked, though with lots of old paint possibly hiding a makers name.
c1820
37cm x 30cm x 35cm high.
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Regency cast iron bootscraper c 1820
George III oak chest on chest c 1790
A wonderfully untouched George III period oak tallboy of lovely golden coloured oak. With original handles, iron locks & nice colour.
Brushing slide & fine ‘Chinese fret’ corners and feet.
UK c 1780.
105cm wide x 52cm deep x 182cm high
PRICE inc GST $3,750
Set of eight Wine Glasses c 1780
A rare set of eight late 18th century wine glasses, with facetted stems & remains of gilded drapery to the bowls – both useful & joyful.
c 1780.
Height 13.5cm
diameter of bowls 7cm
Tasmanian Colonial period chaise c 1845
A Tasmanian Colonial period monkey tail scrolled arm cedar chaise. With curved banded end, supported on bulbous tapered and facetted legs the hallmark of Gillingtons of Dublin. An 1840s interpretation of Greek revival, via an Irish Colonial cabinet maker . Dry original finish, strong & unrestored though missing its casters.
Regency mahogany Bracket clock c 1820
A lovely London made, Regency mahogany cased bracket clock, c 1820.
Original patina, mounts & condition.
Eight day twin fusee bell striking movement of good heavy quality, with regulation to pendulum.
By Anderson of Eaton Sq, London.
52cm high x 27cm x 19cm.
PRICE inc GST $4,600
Tasmanian Colonial period Grecian cedar wardrobe c 1830
An elegant Tasmanian Colonial period Grecian clothes press, full cedar, with ebonized fielded panels to the front & sides, ebony escutcheons, with original surface finish & fittings
Hobart c 1830
150cm x 65cn x 210cm high
Colonial internal half gate c 1845
A rare & nicely made Tasmanian Colonial period red pine internal half gate, typically at the top of a staircase or in a hall, to stop children or small dogs disrupting the house. (Perfect for pug proofing a best room). With round balusters & chamfered rails, original hinges & lock.
90cm high x 100 cm wide
c 1845
Victorian cedar entry doorcase c 1860
A good Victorian period cedar front door & semi-circular fanlight with original flashed ruby glass, mid hall curved & panelled cedar arch, semi circular cedar & door architraves Built under a verandah & stored since demolition in the 1970s and in excellent condition with hardware.Hobart c 1880
Door 205cm x 88cm, arch 140cm dia outside 105cm internal, 65cm deep, architraves 20cm wide.
Pair of Thomas Hope wall lights c 1802
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HOPE! A newly discovered pair of carved & bronzed limewood griffin wall lights, c 1802. Designed by the English Regency designer, Thomas Hope, as part of the furnishings of his grand Robert Adam-designed residence in Duchess Street, London.
Design illustrated plate l.LIII Household Furniture (1807)
Another, THOMAS HOPE Regency Designer. Edited by D Watkin & P Hewat – Jaboor. Catalogue to exhibition, V&A London 2008 pp 430-1.
Another identical pair, retaining original back plates & nozzles, collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (image 6). UK origin c 1802.
31cm x 18cm x 27cm high.
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George IV rosewood drawing room cabinet c 1820
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