Elegant Art Deco Style Rosewood Console Side Table
US$1,171.58 This is a very elegant rosewood console or side table in the fabulous Art Deco 1920s style. The grain of the wood is truly fantastic and the design is chic, elegant, and minimalist - all in one. This beautiful piece is finished on all sides and could also be free standing in the centre of a room. It will surely be the centre of attention wherever it is placed. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 78 x Width 80 x Depth 40 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 2 feet, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches Art Deco or Deco, is an influential visual arts design style which first appeared in France during the 1920s, flourished internationally during the 30s and 40s. It is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Ageimagery and materials. The style is often characterized by rich colours, bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Deco emerged from the Interwar period when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes is an embrace of technology. This distinguishes Deco from the organic motifs favored by its predecessor Art Nouveau. Historian Bevis Hillier defined Art Deco as "an assertively modern style...[that] ran to symmetry rather than asymmetry, and to the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear; it responded to the demands of the machine and of new material...[and] the requirements of mass production". During its heyday Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. Rosewood is a rich warm reddish brown wood that has a distinct grain with dark brown and black outlining. One variety of Rosewood can vary significantly from another even though it is of the same species. These Rosewoods, native of India, South...
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Antique Swiss 8 Air Rosewood Musical Box 6 Bells c.1890
US$4,150.75 This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 air cylinder music box with six bells in view, manufactured in Switzerland and retailed by Herbert's Supply Stores, Eton, circa 1890 in date. The case has been accomplished in rosewood with kingswood crossbanding and beautiful decorative floral marquetry. The box plays eight airs/tunes which are named on the original music sheet attached...
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Antique Paul Storr Sterling Silver Entree Dish 1796
US$2,878.75 This is an elegant English antique sterling silver entree dish with cover by the world famous silversmith Paul Storr. It has hallmarks for London 1796, the makers mark of Paul Storr and bears an interesting coat of arms : The Marital Arms of Long and Thomlinson The arms as engraved upon this George III English Sterling Silver Entrée Dish...
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Antique Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewellery Box c.1840
US$569.05 This is a wonderful antique rosewood jewellery box, with mother of pearl and brass inlaid decoration, circa 1840 in date. There is a hinged lid which reveals interiors lined with elegant patterned burgundy velvet. The casket has also a separate compartment to store love letters and a secret side drawer with a sprung mechanism. It is a lovely and...
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Antique Lady's Vanity Case Howell James & Co 1878
US$3,280.43 This is a stunning antique Victorian lady's traveling case, the sterling silver topped jars and bottles have hallmarks for London 1878 and the makers mark of the renowned silversmith and box maker George Betjemann & Sons. The case has the mark of the eminent retailers Howall James & Co, Regent Street, London. This traveling case is made of coromandel...
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Antique Regency Dining Table & 12 Chairs c.1900
US$9,372.66 This is an elegant antique Regency style dining set, comprising a Regency style three pillar dining dining table with twelve Hepplewhite style chairs, circa 1900 in date. The table has two leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion and it stands on three "gun barrel" triple leg bases which are fitted with brass...
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Antique Victorian Dining Table c.1850 & 12 Chairs
US$11,782.80 This is a fantastic antique early Victorian dining table, bought on my last buying trip to Devon, offered with a set of twelve matching swag back chairs. This amazing table has four original leaves and can seat twelve people in comfort. It has been hand-crafted from solid flame mahogany which has a beautiful grain and is in really excellent...
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table c.1880
US$4,619.38 This is a fabulous antique writing table, circa 1880 in date. The desk is crafted from beautiful burr walnut and features two striking green leather writing surfaces. It is inlaid with interlaced strap-work bands on each end and it has marquetry decoration and crossbanding on the sides. The edges of the desk are carved with foliate decoration on a...
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Antique Silver Tea Set Birmingham 1836 G.R. Collis
US$2,610.96 This is a rare and exquisite English William IV antique sterling silver three piece tea set with hallmarks for Birmingham 1836 and the makers mark of G.R.Collis. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings or dents. Dimensions in cm: Height 16 x Width 30 x Depth 20 & Weight 48 troy oz - Teapot Dimensions in inches: Height 6...
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Antique Silver George III Tureen William Bennett 1808
US$7,698.97 This is a beautiful antique English George III sterling silver tureen and lid, with hallmarks for London 1808 and the makers mark WB for William Bennett. The tureen is beautiful in its simplicity. There is an engraved crest and a fabulous coat of arms which I have had researched: The Marital Arms of Families of Birchall and Hayne The...
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Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1880
US$5,690.54 This is a gorgeous antique French ormolu mounted kingwood bureau plat or writing table with decorative ormolu mounts, circa 1880. It has the original fabulous quality gold tooled leather writing surface and to highlight this - the desktop is beautifully bordered with ormolu. It has fabulous ormolu handles, working key and a lock. The desk has three capacious drawers...
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Antique Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of 8 c.1820
US$5,021.07 This is a rare set of eight antique English Regency dining chairs comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs dating from 1820. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful rosewood. They have carved back rails, drop-in seats with elegant hand dyed tan leather upholstery and stand on stylish turned and reeded legs. Transform the fine dining...
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Impressive Pair of Canova's Marble Lions
US$502.11 This is a beautifully sculpted pair of marble lions from the originals by Canova. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none. This high quality pair is made from marble dust. It is a lovely pair which would look lovely in most interiors. Condition: Very good - please refer to pictures. Dimensions in cm: Height 18...
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