A heavy quality mahogany,brass bound campaign box, with inset flush handles for economy of space & brass bindings to protect the box in transit. Typically made for intercolonial officers & civil servants on the move. Never with interior fittings. A useful size as a small coffee / wine table.35cm.H x 58cm W x 39cm D . UK origin c1820.
Marble bust of Aphrodite Venus c1830
A beautifully carved bust of Venus Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of Love. A beautifully carved marble bust of Venus Italica, Greek Goddess of Love, Italy c1830
The original example from the 2nd century BCE now in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence is considered one of the exemplars of Greek (Hellenic) art. Copied by neo-classical sculptor, Antonio Canova in 1802, after which this example is based. Canova’s version caused a sensation, reanimating antiquity White Carrara (statuary) marble in mint original condition.
Ht 54cm x 42cm.W x 18cm D
Pair of Irish Regency decanters c1815
A handsome pair of Irish Regency period hobnail cut decanters of magnum form, with original stoppers, and triple ring necks (for grip), with star cut bases and stopper tops. Ht24.5cm x 13.5cm dia Cork c1820. Price inc GST SOLD
Regency rosewood brass inlaid Grecian sofa
A beautiful example of a Regency period ‘Grecian’ sofa, made of rosewood, inlaid with brass. Supported on sabre legs, with anthemion cast sabots to the brass casters. Good original colour & finish, newly re-upholstered, and very comfortable. UK origin c1810. Ht 89cm x 204cm W x 62cmD Price inc GST SOLD
Regency sabre leg card table c1810
An elegant English Regency period mahogany card table supported on sabre legs. The top finely reeded, when closed a useful sidetable of rounded rectangular form, opening with double hinged back legs, to form a square card table,for four. Red leather interior & good patina to the polish. 74cmH x 90cm x 42cm closed. 73cm.H x 90cm × 90cm open . UK origin c1810
Campaign Table c1830
An elegant & very practical over-folding campaign table, with integral stand. Made with good quality timber, the over folding top fixed to the folding stand via heavy curved brass bracket hinges. Ht 79cm x 85cm.W x 49cm D. UK c1830
George IV Mahogany Grecian Console Table c1825
A terrific carved mahogany wall mounted console table, richly carved in muscular late Regency form, with original marble top, finely matched frieze & good patina.
A perfect small size for a hall, or drinks table.
UK c1825
81cm.H x 70cm W x 42cm.D
Price inc GST SOLD
Regency Waterfall Chiffoniere c1810
A beautifully proportioned Regency rosewood waterfall back chiffoniere in mint original condition, original key, mirrors, Carrara marble top, now waxed & worn over time like marzipan.
(Great small size & drinks cabinet?)
UK c 1810.
144cm H x 78cm W x 33cm.D
Price inc GST SOLD
North Yorkshire Oak Lowboy c1760
A lovely English oak lowboy, with original brass swans neck handles, and waxed finish. Essentially in perfect original condition, featuring a lovely scalloped frieze to the front & sides, square chamfered legs & fine oak two plank top, three drawers. Excellent colour & patina. The size suits well as a lamp, sofa or bedside table. 71cmH x 77cm W x 50cm D. UK origin c1760
Charles Second Oak Masters Chair c1680
A really fine example, in very original condition, of a Charles II period English oak jointed & pegged Master’s Chair. With finely turned baluster supports to the original arms, legs & seat. The back finely carved with scrolls to the top rail & incised geometric good luck charms to the back. The seat rails to front & sides fluted. Lovely old wear & untouched old waxed finish. 114cm H x 64cm W x 56cm D