A fine elm country chest of drawers, in excellent untouched condition, with a wonderful waxed patina, of a warm honey colour & useful small size. Original handles, locks escutcheons & ‘French feet’. Solid elm furniture in elegant forms & this condition is genuinely rare.
Hester Wilkins NYC 1830
A fine example of an 1830s New York coming of age portrait, by Samuel Waldo (1783 – 1861) & William Jewitt (1792 – 1874), of Hester Ann Wilkins, later Mrs Allen Bowie Davis, (USA, 1809 -1888), in the original watergilt frame. Signed, titled & dated 1830 verso.
105cm x 86cm overall.
Channel Islands Secretaire Press c1830
A magnificent Channel Islands secretaire press c 1825.
mahogany onto elm, with egg & dart borders,original carved handles, on well carved skirt & massive paw feet.
233cm H x 150cm W x 56cm D
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Chinoiserie Low Bookcase c 1880
A rare and very decorative English Regency revival green lacquered, red lacquer, silvered & gilt Chinoiserie lowbookcase,in excellent condition. The doors with astragal glazing, reeded columns and glazed lattice panels to the corners. Original reeded shelves and deep enough for modern art books. UK origin c1880. 112cm H x 144cm W x 44cm.D.
Pair of Chamois Horn Whip Hooks c1880
A rare pair of chamois horn whip hooks,beautifully taxidermied with ivory and walnut mounts. Minor losses to mount edges, the horns mint. Bavaria c1880. 13cm x 12cm x 3cm
Florentine lacca povera Nautical Mirror c 1870
A magnificent Florentine lacca povera octagonal mirror, in carved poplar, with dolphins, bullrushes, and shells. The panels lacquered with nautical themes.
Italy c1880. Mint original condition
120cm H x 80cm W x 17cm D
Charles II Oak Joynt Stool c 1680
A late 17th century oak ‘joynt’ stool, joined in splayed form for strength with mortise & tenons by an arkwright / joynter – a timber worker able to make timber joins & the precursor to a cabinet-maker. Well turned baluster legs & well formed seat rails. The top replaced as is usual with stools of this age. Excellent patina. UK c1680.
Charles II Oak Gateleg Table c1680
An excellent example of a late 17th century English oak gateleg table, with an end drawer, well turned baluster legs & good old patina.
c 1680 – 1700.
75cm H x 124cm x 105cm
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George IV Rosewood Console Table c1825
A muscular George IV period rosewood console / serving table, beautifully carved, on lion paw feet, with the original carved & gilt marble top. 74cm x 112cm W x 53cm.D
UK c 1825.
Pine Serving Table c1810
An elegant & useful serpentine front George III period painted pine serving table, in nice original condition. The surface with remains of the original tan paint, original reeded handle & a great form. 72cm H x 110cm W x 60cm D
c1810.