A fine & elegant pair of English Regency period mahogany carver chairs, with gilded brass inlay to the backs & midrails. The backs with finely figured inlaid panels of flame mahogany, with reeded arms supported by turned vases & ring turned legs to the front. In excellent original condition, with a wonderful patina. New fine linen upholstery. 84cm H x 54cm W x 54cmD. UK origin c1810.
Charles X Rosewood Mantel Clock Garniture c1830
A fine quality French Charles X period mantel clock, the Brazilian rosewood case with satinwood marquetry, with original turned rosewood boxwood inlaid vase to the top. The dial with the original convex glass, silvered & engine turned with fine ‘Breguet’ type blued steel hands, regulation & 8 day 1/2 hour bell striking with silk suspension. Apparently unsigned. The whole with an excellent original patina. Newly cleaned & warranted for 2 years. 43cm H x 21cm W x 14cmD. Ensuite with the original vases.
French Empire Mantel clock c1812
A fine French Empire period mercury gilt & bronze mantel clock c 1812-1815, the case cast with emblems of The Arts.
8 day, 1 /2 hour bell striking, silk suspension movement with outside count wheel, signed to the enamel dial, Thomas Scettot of Paris, [active c1812-1815].
The case by Antoine Ravrio of Paris, the foremost bronze case maker of the day.
Ht 360mm x 170mm W x 110mm D
Ref: G.H. Billie, Watch & Clock Makers of the World p.283.
Newly cleaned & serviced & warranted for 2 years.
Price inc GST $4,750
George II period Walnut Stool c 1745
A handsome quality English walnut stool, with quarter crossbanded & face veneered skirt, onto a well patinated oak carcass. Supported on four beautifully carved legs, with carved harebells & clam shell to the knees, supported on claw & ball feet – the pearl in the eagle’s claw. Excellent original colour, marks, rough carved blocking to the frame & rich red brown old patina. Original drop in seat frame upholstered in coarse linen. Perfect for putting feet up on, or a tray of snacks. 47cm H x 57cm W x 47cm D
Anglo Indian Teak Campaign Chest c1820
An elegant & finely made Anglo Indian Regency period two part campaign chest, for a military officer on the move, or exotic travel. Of rectangular form, the two parts resting on lugs, with inset flush brass carrying handles, inlaid rosewood escutcheons, the drawers with dust liners between & fine dovetail joining. Supported on 19th century teak bracket feet, the semi – circular fretted brass ‘moustache’ type handles the rarest & most expensive form. Good colour & original finish. India, with English labour.102cm H x 107cm W x 50cm D.
Regency Reproducing Machine Writing Box c1810
A rare English Regency period reproducing machine / writing box, inlaid with ebony & brass stars & Greek key fret. UK c 1810. 23 x 28 x 46cm
DM.for $
With secret compartments & an early type of reproducing / letter copier. Sensitised paper was placed between two layers of felt over which a small roller was passed. Variants were developed in the 18th century by industrialist James Watt, and Thomas Jefferson.
Cork Picture of Arcadia UK.c1840
A rare picture made of cork, from a cork tree, with watercolour background, of an Arcadian scene with tower lake & verdant foliage. Related examples in the collection of the Regency architect Sir John Soane’s Museum, London. Excellent condition.
U.Kc 1840
51cm × 54cm o/a. frame width3cm
Price inc GST $950
Regency Egyptomania Chest of Drawers c1825
A really stylish & useful English Regency chest of drawers, in mahogany with cast iron heads of Isis mounts & temples to the handles. Ex Cintra Galleries.
U.Kc 1820
90cm H x 126cm W x 56cm D
Regency Griffin Tea Urn c1815
A wonderful example of a Regency bronze tea urn, with traces of gilt. Topped by a Sphinx vent, with Griffin to base, gilt feet, eagle handles, Greek key borders & lioness bosses. Complete. U.K c1815.
Ht 35cm x 35cm w x 32cm D
Price inc GST $1,200
Renaissance Lead Tondo c1620
A fine Renaissance cast lead tondo of Minerva Presenting the Personification of Painting to the Seven Liberal Arts
from the workshop of Hans Jacob Bayr (Germany 1574-1628).
German, c1620
Cast lead, traces of gilt. The casting in lead allowed detail finer than bronze.
155mm dia x 20mm.
Price inc GST $950
Irish Georgian Serving or Lobby Table c1780
A rare Irish Georgian serving / lobby table c 1780, of terrific scale & quality, great for a grand entry or drinks station behind a sofa. Mahogany onto white pine, with rough dressed framing under, later marble.
82cm H x 71cm D x 158cm W
Price inc GST $3,500
Regency Greek Revival Tea Urn c1815
A magnificent old Sheffield plate tea urn, complete with original interior insulator, lids and ivory mounted tap. Of lobed urn form, the body with a band of raised Grecian fret motif, with cornucopia handles. In almost mint condition, the borders lightly ‘bled’. Ht 42cm x 31cm x 31cm
South German Walnut Travelling Cabinet c1740
A South German marquetry cabinet c 1740. In finely figured walnut, onto oak & poplar with a good old patina. The doors with contrasting panels and quadrants of dark walnut, the top with geometric marquetry. Mounted with blued steel carrying handles, and fine original lock, hinges & key. The brass escutcheons with engraved faces & remains of gilding. The interior with original decoration painted in cobalt of clouds.
On new lucite stand.For a collection of wonders, or a snazzy drinks cabinet?
George III period Oval Wine Cooler c1800
A very elegant & virtually untouched George III period wine cooler, for storing cool whites on ice, with a bung hole to the base. Of tight oval form, the flat top with a good patina, handy as a wine table in itself. In wonderful heavy Cuban mahogany, with brass brass bindings & original ogee lug handles to the ends, on original tapering leg stand & trail casters.
George III Silver Caster London 1783
A fine quality London made George III period sterling silver caster for pepper. With finely raised domed foot & baluster shaped body, with reeded bands. The tight fitting lid of bell shape, finely pierced, in engraved diagonal panels. Mint condition & good patina & marks.
Danish Neo Classical Pier Mirror c 1815
An elegant & very original Danish neo-classical pier mirror, c 1810 with mahogany marquetry lunette top and verre – eglomise (reverse painted & gilded glass) tablet of The Three Graces. Original divided mirror plates (allowing greater safety rather than a single long mirror plate).
151cm H x 58cm.W 8cm D
Price inc GST $2,200
German Ebony & Deer Antler Box c 1750
A beautifully made ebony & engraved deer antler box, probably originally for a pair of hunting pistols. The top and sides of geometric ebony marquetry, the front & back with inset panels of finely engraved deer antler, of hunting scenes. Southern German c1750. 55mmH x 310mm W x 130mmD
Regency Bronze NeoClassical Inkwell c 1825
A beautifully cast English Regency inkwell, with palmette lid containing the original ceramic well, four quill holders to the corners and a cast clam shell for nibs. Good original condition & patina. c 1820
George IV Grecian chiffoniere c1830
An elegant & useful English George IV period chiffoniere, with nicely fitted interior, the doors, front and pediment in best mahogany,in the Greek revival style. Good rich colour & original finish. The Grecian taste was The fashionable egalitarian taste of the 1830s – the ‘Greek sympathy’ of Lord Byron et al. 125cmH x 116cmW x 43cmD
Company School Artists Table c1810
A rare Anglo Indian artist’s table, in teak & toon (Indian cedar), probably from an Indian Company School. c 1810
82cm H x 76cm D x 96cm W
Price inc GST $1,950
George IV Mahogany Library Bookcase c1830
An elegant low waisted, best mahogany library bookcase, with pull out fitted writing drawer. The top with glazed arched glazing & column topped bars, flanked by fluted pilasters. The base similar & panelled, all containing adjustable shelves. Excellent original condition, colour & patina. Similar to examples by T& G Seddon of London. UK origin c 1830. 247cm H x 140cm W x 47cm D.
Tasmanian Colonial Stone Corinthian buttresses c 1840
A pair of Tasmanian Colonial period carved stone Corinthian brackets, with old limewashed paint, for an entry doorcase or window lintel. Nice for a library or bookcase.
Hobart c 1840
43cm H x 13cm W x 22cm D
Price inc GST $650 / pair