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Queen Anne Walnut Kneehole Desk

Queen Anne Walnut Kneehole Desk

The fine and rare Queen Anne (1702-1714) burr and highly figured walnut kneehole desk.

Above six solid walnut bun feet and cross-grain ogee moulding, six small drawers surround a double dee moulded edged kneehole under two long drawers

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18th-Century Royal Navy Decorated Barrel

18th-Century Royal Navy Decorated Barrel

A rare 18th-century Royal Navy oak grog or powder barrel, lacquered and decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms. Super piece and makes a fantastic and atmospheric stick/cane stand.

William and Mary Marquetry Chest of Drawers

William and Mary Marquetry Chest of Drawers

A William and Mary walnut floral marquetry chest, circa 1690. The rectangular ogee moulded top with central banded oval inlaid with spring flowers, birds and scrolls of acanthus, on ebony ground.

William IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

William IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

William IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy 1800 England SOLDFollow UsWilliam IV Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy A fine William IV mother of pearl inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy. The term ‘caddy’ is believed to...

George III Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A rare exquisitely shaped red tortoiseshell tea caddy, serpentine to all four faces with a pagoda top. The beautifully worked silver handle depicts the Prince of Wales feathers and it is raised on fine ball and claw feet of silver.

Pair of George III Mahogany Chairs

Pair of George III Mahogany Chairs

A fabulous pair of George III mahogany chairs in original ‘country house’ condition. The carved cresting rail is decorated with sweeping softly carved acanthus leaves and centred by a cartouche.

19th-Century Quarter-striking Carriage Clock by Leroy, Paris

19th-Century Quarter-striking Carriage Clock by Leroy, Paris

The gilt-brass, so-called corniche case has bevelled glass panels on all sides so that the movement is entirely visible. It is surmounted by a shaped carrying handle. The white enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring, with Arabic five-minute and minute divisions.

Louis XV Style French Lantern

Louis XV Style French Lantern

A superb large French brass lantern of Louis XV style, 19th century. The five light chandelier within a cylindrical lantern cast with scrolling acanthus, shells and vase-shaped finials with serpentine glazed panels, fitted for electricity.

William and Mary Ebony Veneered Bracket Clock by Johnathan Lowndes

William and Mary Ebony Veneered Bracket Clock by Johnathan Lowndes

The ebony-veneered case has a so-called domed top, a design which became popular in the Charles II period (from 1675 onwards). The case is adorned with repousse brass ornaments and rests on gilt-brass bun feet. It is surmounted by a brass carrying handle of typical shape.

George I Gilt Gesso Mirror

George I Gilt Gesso Mirror

IMPORTANT DESIGN – A fine early 18th-century gilt gesso mirror of generous proportions retaining its original shaped and bevelled mirror plate. The frame expresses great freedom through its carving with scrolling leaves adorning the frame centred by an elaborate three-dimensional cartouche.

19th-Century Carriage Clock signed Charles Frodsham, London

19th-Century Carriage Clock signed Charles Frodsham, London

The so-called gorge case has its original gilding. It has bevelled glass panels on all sides so that the movement is entirely visible and is surmounted by a shaped carrying handle. The white enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring, with Arabic five-minute and minute divisions.

George III Mahogany Wine Cooler, Cellarette

George III Mahogany Wine Cooler, Cellarette

Superb George III mahogany wine cooler or cellarette on stand. The cellarette is in fabulous original condition with a lovely rich patina. Lovely well-patinated flame of mahogany to the top, with a line rope inlayed stringing of holly and box. Original led lined interior divided into four sections.

Charles II Pewter Flat Lid Tankard

Charles II Pewter Flat Lid Tankard

The Oak Interior – An extremely rare Charles II pewter tankard dated 1666. The tankard bears a crested stamp dated 1666 to the inside of the base. The flat caddy and ringed lid are stamped to the top with four hallmarks of the period and the initials C B. The beautifully crafted handle terminates at a bifurcated rams horn hinged thumb piece and the vessel sits on a multiple ringed and flared base.

George I Carved Irish Walnut Pair of Chairs

George I Carved Irish Walnut Pair of Chairs

A rare and fine pair of Irish George I walnut side chairs of excellent colour and patina, circa 1720. The undercut shaped back-splats of violin form are beautifully and naturally carved in acanthus leaves, returning into eared scrolls, topped by a crest rail depicting curtain swags and fine hanging passementerie.

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Dating from one of the most famous and highly celebrated periods in English furniture history, now known as the ‘Chippendale period’.
This fine George III mahogany serpentine chest is very much in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

17th-Century Olive Oyster Lace Box

17th-Century Olive Oyster Lace Box

Charming and original 12” olive oyster lace box, circa 1680-90. It is most likely that this gorgeous piece was commissioned during the short reign of William and Mary (1689-1702). This was a great time in British furniture design with some of the most notable pieces to date being commissioned.

17th-Century Beadwork/Stumpwork Japanned Mirror

17th-Century Beadwork/Stumpwork Japanned Mirror

Advances in English domestic glass production in the second half of the century coincided with the fashion for stumpwork and resulted in the production of some of the most spectacular examples being produced.

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