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A George IV period Library Folio Cabinet
US$109,272.00
A magnificent and important Folio Cabinet of Goncalo Alves, formed as a centrepiece with horizontal dividers on one side and an arrangement book spines on the face. These are flanked by four beautifully carved columns below a sliding and rising adjustable top.
Literature: Illustrated double full page in “Gillows: London and Lancaster” by Susan E. Stuart.
ATTRIBUTED TO: Gillows of Lancaster & London (Designer)
PLACE OF ORIGIN: England
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1825
PERIOD: 19th Century
CONDITION: Excellent. Unrestored and original throughout..
HEIGHT: 31 in. (79 cm)
WIDTH: 33 in. (84 cm)
DEPTH: 26 in. (66 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
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A Superb And Highly Important Library Table In The Manner Of Thomas Chippendale
US$154,836.00 A superb and highly important library table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. During the first decade of the reign of George III the newly fashionable taste for classical style artefacts can be best seen in the finest English furniture. Circa 1765 IN THE STYLE OF: Thomas Chippendale (Designer) PLACE OF ORIGIN: England DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1765 PERIOD:...
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A George III Period Sideboard
US$22,092.70 A wonderful George III period mahogany sideboard with boxwood and ebony stringing, of elegant proportions and fine colour, retaining its original handles throughout. OF THE PERIOD: George III PLACE OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1790 PERIOD: 18th Century and Earlier CONDITION: Excellent HEIGHT: 37 in. (94 cm) WIDTH: 4 ft. 6 in. (137 cm) DEPTH: 24 in....
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The King's Roulette Table.
Price On Request This Unique Games Table was designed and custom made in 1907 for Sir Hiram Maxim, at the behest of King Edward VII whose circle of friends included Lord Roslyn, an avid gambler. Roslyn was certain that he had a system at Roulette that would “break the bank” but was prevented from success because, he claimed, all the...
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Fine Set of Late 19th Century Chenets
US$3,012.64 A fine set of late 19th century French gilt bronze chenets and fender stamped"B&C." The adjustable chenets slide to desired length. OF THE PERIOD: Belle Époque PLACE OF ORIGIN: France DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1880 PERIOD: 19th Century MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Ormolu MATERIALS NOTES: Ormolu CONDITION: Excellent HEIGHT: 14 in. (36 cm) WIDTH: 42 in. (107 cm) DEPTH: 4 in....
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Wonderful Pair of Torcheres
US$12,720.00 A rare pair of superb quality mid-19th century English carved wood and gilt torcheres with grey marble tops. Of fine form and decoration throughout. OF THE PERIOD: Rococo Revival PLACE OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1850 PERIOD: 19th Century MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Carved, Giltwood MATERIALS NOTES: Carved and gilt wood CONDITION: Excellent HEIGHT: 29.5 in. (75 cm)...
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Rare Yew and Elm High Splat Back Windsor Armchair
US$3,012.64 A fine and rare high splat back Windsor armchair in yew with elm seat and ash back legs. Of particular note is the careful choice and use of thinner parts of the yew tree to exhibit and highlight both the sap and hard wood giving a striking contrast in the timber grain. ATTRIBUTED TO: Frederick Walker (Maker) PLACE OF...
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Striking Late 19th Century Lapis Blue Painted Tea Caddy
US$2,610.96 French with gilt decoration all round depicting Chinoiserie figures and foliate designs to the front and sides and a fin de siecle cartouche to the top enclosing "THE". PLACE OF ORIGIN: France DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1880 PERIOD: Late 19th Century CONDITION: Good WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use HEIGHT: 4.72 in. (12 cm) WIDTH: 8.27 in. (21 cm)...
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A pair of mid 19th century garden vases on plinth bases.
US$3,213.48
This pair of vases have been painted a dark green.
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 18500
PERIOD: Mid-19th Century
CONDITION: Good
HEIGHT: 34 in. (86 cm)
WIDTH: 21.5 in. (55 cm)
DEPTH: 21.5 in. (55 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 2
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Interesting Turned and Painted Late 18th Century Candlestick
US$1,941.48
Of good proportion and wonderful colour.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1790
PERIOD: Late 18th Century
CONDITION: Fair
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 18 in. (46 cm)
WIDTH: 9 in. (23 cm)
DEPTH: 9 in. (23 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
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Very Smart Early 18th Century Mirror
US$22,092.70 A rare early 19th century carved, painted and gilt wood mirror of large proportions retaining its original plate. The frame with caryatids to the sides and leaf and scroll decoration atop to designs by George Smith. OF THE PERIOD: Regency DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1805 PERIOD: 1800-1809 CONDITION: Excellent. Original plate. HEIGHT: 7 ft. 3 in. (221 cm) WIDTH: 5...
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19th century Sculpture, "Pan with Bearcubs" by E. Fremiet
US$3,816.01 A wonderful gilt bronze group stamped "E. Fremiet" and "F. Barbedienne, Fonder, Paris" CREATOR: Emmanuel Fremiet (Sculptor) OF THE PERIOD: Belle Époque PLACE OF ORIGIN: France DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1880 PERIOD: Late 19th Century CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining the original wand, missing on many examples.. HEIGHT: 8 in. (20 cm) WIDTH: 13 in. (33 cm) DEPTH: 5 in. (13 cm)...
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Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Painted Toleware Chandelier
US$12,720.00
Originally for oil this rare six light chandelier retains all its original decoration and elements.
PLACE OF ORIGIN: France
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1830
PERIOD: 1830-1839
CONDITION: Excellent. The old wiring replaced..
HEIGHT: 21 in. (53 cm)
WIDTH: 24 in. (61 cm)
DEPTH: 24 in. (61 cm)
DEALER LOCATION: London, United Kingdom
NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
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