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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH FURNITURE

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FOREWORD

Right: Simon Phillips with Rolo

It gives me enormous pleasure to present our latest and largest catalogue to

date, marking the 60th anniversary of Ronald Phillips Ltd., which was founded

by my father Ronald in 1952.

Over the past six decades Ronald Phillips Ltd. has established a reputation

as one of the leading dealers of fine antique English furniture in the world.

We have been very fortunate to acquire a number of outstanding pieces of

furniture in the past, and this year has been no exception. Many items in this

catalogue have not been on the open market for some time, and some have

come from distinguished collections such as those of Samuel Messer, The Earl

of Devon, Arthur Leidesdorf, The Earl of Poulett, Cynthia Phipps and Sidney

Letts as well as, most importantly, the Royal Collection.

I am convinced that the items in this catalogue speak for themselves, but I

would nonetheless like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the

small pair of lacquer commodes on page 22, which are extremely rare if not

unique, being of lacquer inside and out; the amazing pair of giltwood

candelabra on page 136, with only two other pairs known to exist; the

mahogany serpentine partners’ desk of a rarely executed shape on page 99;

and finally the pair of gesso tables on page 8, attributed to the celebrated

workshop of James Moore, which have survived in remarkable condition.

I must also point out that the wonderful Regency drum table on page 219

from Windsor Castle and the outstanding tripod table on page 211 were sold

before the catalogue went to press.

This catalogue would not have been possible without the support of my loyal

staff, and I would like thank them for their continued hard work.

From 28 June to 4 July this year we will be exhibiting at Masterpiece London,

which will again take place at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. We are also

exhibiting at the International Fine Art & Antique Dealers’ Show in New York

at the Park Avenue Armory from 19 to 25 October.

I hope you will enjoy this cross-section of our ever-changing stock, and I hope

to have the pleasure of welcoming you at our showrooms in Bruton Street.

Please also have a look at our website, www.ronaldphillipsantiques.com,

which is updated regularly throughout the year. Alternatively please do feel

free to telephone me on 00 44 (0)20 7493 2341 or email me at

[email protected] for any further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Simon Phillips

April 2012


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE

An outstanding mid 18th century Chippendale period carvedmahogany tripod table in the manner of John Bradburn, having anoctagonal top of beautifully faded colour and patination, retaining the original pierced fret gallery of ovals and four pierced handles, and supported by a fluted column with acanthus clasp carved knop; oncabriole legs with fine acanthus carving to the knees and terminatingin scroll toes on blocks.

Note: This table is similar to two tables, one at Kew Palace, suppliedby Bradburn, and the other formerly in the Norman Adams Collectionand now in a private collection in New York, which has a virtually identical base and construction.

English, circa 1760

Height: 28¾ in; 73.5 cmDiameter: 25¾ in; 65.5 cm

Literature:Ralph Edwards and Margaret Jourdain, Georgian Cabinet Makers, 3rd revised edition, 1955, p. 165, illus. 87.Christopher Claxton-Stevens and Stewart Whittington, 18th CenturyEnglish Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, 1983, pp. 304–5.

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A PAIR OF GEORGE I GILT GESSO SIDE TABLES ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MOORE THE ELDER

An important and extremely rare and fine pair of carved gesso side tables attributed to JamesMoore the Elder and retaining much of the original gilding, each having a rectangular top withre-entrant corners, finely decorated in cut gesso relief of symmetrical strapwork and acanthus leafcentred by a stylised sunflower motif, above a concave moulded frieze with stiff leaf decorationand a shaped apron finely decorated with acanthus leaf and gadrooned pendent finials centredby a cartouche with pendent leaf carved decoration; on slender cabriole legs carved with Indianheads wearing plumed headdress to the knees, terminating in pad feet with acanthus carving tothe toes.

Note: A related table in the celebrated Jon Gerstenfeld Collection in Washington, DC, also attributed to Moore, shares the same treatment to the frieze and also features the gadroonedapron pendants.

English, circa 1720

Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cmWidth: 38¾ in; 98.5 cmDepth: 21¼ in; 54 cm

Provenance:The Kent Gallery, Conduit Street, London;Private collection, Spain.

Literature:Edward Lennox-Boyd (ed.), Masterpieces of English Furniture: The Gerstenfeld Collection, London,1998, p. 75, illus. 54.Tessa Murdoch, ‘The King’s Cabinet-Maker: The Giltwood Furniture of James Moore the Elder’,The Burlington Magazine, June 2003, p. 409, pl. 5.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY NEEDLEWORK LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS

A highly important and outstanding quality pair of mid 18th century carved mahogany libraryarmchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, each having a serpentine crested back, withpadded arms on downswept carved mahogany supports, and padded seat upholstered withextremely fine and colourful 18th century petit-point needlework; the seat rails with a shapedapron carved with C-scrolls and a central acanthus clasp to the front; on cabriole legs with leafcarving to the knees and scroll toes terminating in leather castors. The back legs are conforminglycabriole, terminating in pad feet with leather castors.

Note: The needlework, with minor extensions, was originally made in the 1740s by Mrs. LucyBaines of Bell Hall, Yorkshire, and is mentioned in the will of 1759 of her husband, HewleyBaines, bequeathing it back to her upon his death before passing by family descent.

Chairs: English, circa 1760

Needlework: English, circa 1740

Height: 41 in; 104 cmWidth: 29 in; 74 cmDepth: 31¾ in; 81 cm

Provenance:The needlework by Mrs. Lucy Baines of Bell Hall, Naburn, Yorkshire.

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 1754, pl. XII; execution ofcarving to the knee.A. F. Kendrick, ‘Old English Furniture, Needlework and Silver’, Old Furniture, 1929, pp. 125–6,fig. 1.Geoffrey Beard and Judith Goodison, English Furniture 1500–1840, 1987, p. 174, illus.1; a chairfrom the same workshop.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRÉTAIRE BOOKCASE

An important late 18th century Adam period secrétaire bookcase in the manner of ThomasChippendale, having an open scrolled dentil moulded pediment with finely carved flaming urnfinial on a platform with carved recessed bell and a fluted frieze with carved paterae roundels,above two glazed doors with gothic tracery applied with carved husk swags suspended on rings,anthemion finials and scrolled tracery enclosing three adjustable shelves. The lower part withleather lined secrétaire fall enclosing a bank of nine drawers with original brass Dutch axe handles and five pigeon-holes, above three graduated drawers all retaining the original ornatebrass swan-neck handles; on a moulded plinth base terminating in shaped ogee bracket feet.

Note: This extraordinary secrétaire bookcase undoubtedly came from one of the leading workshops in 18th century England. It has features in common with pieces by Chippendale (inparticular the superior quality of the carving and style of the paterae, relating to paterae on alinen press at Harewood House in Yorkshire), while the execution of the pediment, the use ofhusk swags and the shape of the bracket feet relate to drawings by Mayhew and Ince. TheYorkshire cabinet-makers Wright and Elwick were also capable of producing a piece of this quality, leaving a firm attribution open.

English, circa 1775

Height: 8 ft 5½ in; 258 cmWidth: 3 ft 4¾ in; 103.5 cmDepth: 1 ft 10 in; 56 cm

Provenance:Sutton Hall, Yorkshire.

Illustrated:Country Life, 29 January 1959, ‘Sutton Hall, Yorkshire I’, fig. 6.

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, pl. CVIII.William Ince and John Mayhew, The Universal System for Household Furniture, 1762, pl. XVIII.Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. 2, p. 139, illus. 249;p. 146, illus. 263; p. 235, illus. 430.

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES

A fine quality pair of mid 18th centuryChippendale period carved giltwood girandoles, each having asymmetricalopposing cartouche shaped 18th centuryreplaced mirror plates with floral carved giltwood drapes, within acanthus carved C-scroll frame and shaped apron issuing twoscroll candle arms with foliate brass nozzles,above a mirrored apron, and having ashaped pediment top with acanthus leafcresting.

English, circa 1765

Height: 40½ in; 103 cmWidth: 19¼ in; 49 cmDepth: 12 in; 30 cm

Provenance:Private collection, New York.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUER COMMODES ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE LANGLOIS

An important, rare and outstanding quality small pair of mid 18th century Chinese export blacklacquer commodes attributed to Pierre Langlois, each having a serpentine shaped moulded lippedtop inserted with ‘Paloma’ marble above two doors with two fixed shelves behind and flanked bybombé trusses applied with brass mounts; on splay feet with brass sabots. All surfaces includingthe back and the interior are of fine Chinese export lacquer depicting chinoiserie scenes of landscapes, birds and flowers.

Note: It is extremely rare if not unique for the reverse as well as the interior to be of Chinese lacquer. The small scale of these commodes adds to their rarity.

English, circa 1760

Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cmWidth: 21¾ in; 55.5 cmDepth: 17 in; 43 cm

Provenance:Pelham Galleries, London;Private collection, USA.

Exhibited:Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London, 1999, with Pelham Galleries, London.

Illustrated:Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair handbook, 1999, pp. 136–7.

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. II, p. 115, figs. 13 & 14. Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968, illus. 334–7.Lanto Synge, Great English Furniture, 1991, p. 71, illus. 70.


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A PAIR OF REGENCY ORMOLU ANDBRONZE HEXAGONAL LANTERNSATTRIBUTED TO DOMINIQUE JEAN

An extremely rare and fine pair of early 19th century ormolu and bronze hexagonallanterns attributed to Dominique Jean, eachhaving a finely cast scrolled acanthus leafcanopy with glass smoke cowl of later dateand a central stem with later triple lightpendant supported by six scroll arms withfloral paterae joined to the glazed body with plumed cresting above and cluster column supports with moulded top andbase rings, applied with pierced gothic trellis; terminating in claw and ball feet.

Note: A virtually identical lantern was formerly in the great staircase at StoneleighAbbey, Warwickshire. A further set of eightlanterns of identical design but without thegothic trellis remains in the collection ofLongleat, Wiltshire, where a bill fromDominique Jean survives.

English, circa 1815

Height: 33¾ in; 86 cmDiameter: 18½ in; 47 cm


Literature:Arthur Stratton, The English Interior, 1920,p. 78, pl. XV.


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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS

An important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahoganychest of drawers, having a serpentine shaped top veneered with finelyfigured mahogany and a moulded edge, above four graduated drawersretaining the original ornate brass swan-neck handles with later brassescutcheons, and having canted corners applied with carved fruit andleaves; on bold acanthus carved ogee bracket feet.

English, circa 1755

Height: 34¾ in; 88.5 cmWidth: 47½ in; 120.5 cmDepth: 26 in; 66 cm

Provenance:Kilmington Manor, Warminster, Wiltshire.


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A WILLIAM AND MARY BRASS BOUND EBONISED STRONGBOXON A GILTWOOD STAND

An important late 17th century brass bound ebonised strongbox on acarved giltwood stand. The box is richly decorated with scrolling brassstrapwork and has a hinged lid and front, supported by lopers andrevealing an open interior with drawers and secret compartments. Thestand has a leaf carved edge and leaf carved frieze centred by a carvedhead with shell cresting; on four winged putti-headed legs withvolutes and fruit swags terminating in leaf carved bulbous feet.

English, circa 1690

Height: 46½ in; 118 cmWidth: 31 in; 79 cmDepth: 17 in; 43 cm

Provenance: The Rt. Hon. Earl Poulett, Hinton House, Somerset;Partridge Fine Arts, London;Private collection, Ireland.

Literature:Furniture History Journal 1980, fig. 68; a similar strongbox at Ham House, Surrey.

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE

An important mid 18th century carved mahogany concertina action card table, having a rectangularfold-over top with square lobed corners, opening to reveal corners inlaid with playing cards andoval money pockets within a green baize lined surface, above a plain cross veneered frieze withinverted breakfront and boldly carved egg and dart moulding with interspersed leaf carving; onslender cabriole legs with cabochon clasp to the knees, terminating in unusual scroll toes.

Note: The table retains the paper label reading ‘Exhibited Art Treasure Exhibition 1967’ on theunderside.

English, circa 1745

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cmWidth: 35½ in; 90.5 cmDepth closed: 18 in; 46 cmDepth open: 35 in; 89 cm

Provenance:Stair & Company, Williamsburg;Private collection, USA.

Exhibited:Art Treasures Exhibition, New York, 1967, item 33.

Illustrated:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. III, p. 201, fig 31.Ralph Edwards, The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture, 1964, p. 524, illus. 24.Art Treasures Exhibition catalogue, 1967, illus. 33.

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A REGENCY BLUE JOHN URN

A fine and large early 19th century ‘Twelve Vein’ blue john urn, havinga stepped domed lid with acorn finial on a ring turned vase withgadrooned base and waisted socle, mounted on a white marble andblue john circular plinth and square black marble base.

English, circa 1815

Height: 18 in; 45.5 cmDiameter: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm

Provenance:Ollerenshaw Collection, Castleton Museum, Derbyshire.

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU MOUNTED SATINWOOD MARQUETRY AND GILTWOOD SIDE TABLES ATTRIBUTED TO MAYHEW AND INCE

A highly important pair of late 18th century Adam period ormolu mounted satinwood marquetryand giltwood side tables attributed to Mayhew and Ince, possibly to a design by James Wyatt,having serpentine shaped tops with finely chased gadrooned ormolu edge attributed to DiedrichAnderson, accentuated by kingwood crossbanding and having classical marquetry inlay on a satinwood background consisting of a pendent urn with birds each side within a ribbon tied oval husk wreath with draped husk pendants, typical for Mayhew and Ince, flanked by fine floralsprays to each side. The conforming giltwood bases having a stiff leaf carved moulding withpearled edge above frieze applied with guilloche ribbon and staff decoration above a ribbon tiedmoulded edge; on four square channelled legs with husk decorated fluting and husk cornerswags terminating in flowerhead carved blocks with tapering fluted toes.

Note: The tops pre-date the bases by some twenty years, but have been used for the first time.Mayhew and Ince sometimes incorporated older parts in their commissions such as the well documented commodes at Burghley, in which older marquetry panels were also used.

Tops: English, circa 1775

Giltwood bases: English, circa 1795

Height: 34 in; 86.5 cmWidth: 54¼ in; 138 cmDepth: 24 in; 61 cm

Provenance:Crichel, Dorset;Mallett, London;Private collection, England.

Illustrated:H. Avray Tipping, English Homes, Period VI, Vol. I, 1921, p. 54, fig. 83; in situ at Crichel.Country Life, 16 May 1925, H. Avray Tipping, ‘Crichel, Dorset’, p. 773, fig. 15.

Literature:Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660–1840,1986, p. 594.Furniture History Journal 1990, Charles Cator, pp. 27–33.Furniture History Journal 1994, Hugh Roberts, pp. 117–49. Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2006 catalogue, pp. 56–7.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRÉTAIRE CABINET

A most unusual mid 18th century mahogany secrétaire cabinet in the manner of ThomasChippendale, having an exceptionally fine and elaborately shaped superstructure with pierced chinoiserie trellis sides and back, with a platform and single shelf above secrétaire enclosing abank of drawers and pigeon-holes above four graduated drawers with 18th century rococoreplacement handles; on shaped ogee bracket feet.

Note: The fall is fitted with an S-shaped escutcheon, a device often associated with the workshop of Thomas Chippendale. The feet have been tipped.

English, circa 1770

Height: 6 ft 1½ in; 186.5 cm Width: 3 ft 6¾ in; 108.5 cmDepth: 1 ft 8¾ in; 52.5 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. I, p. 152, figs. 60–62. F. Lewis Hinckley, A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture, 1971,p. 241, illus. 433.Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, p. 239, illus. 438.Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987, p. 95, item 95.


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A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD CHIMNEYPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHIAS LOCK

An extremely rare and highly important mid 18th century Chippendaleperiod carved giltwood chimneypiece attributed to Matthias Lock,retaining the original white veined marble surround, flanked by C-scrolland leaf carving with floral pendants and female heads to the sides,and joined by a crosshatched shaped open cartouche with a carvedhare amongst rushes below the shaped 19th century replaced mirrorplate; with a profusely carved frame of columns, flowering trees, birdsand waterfall decoration crested by a Chinaman’s head within astylised sunburst, and having floral garlands on each side suspendedfrom the beaks of two phoenixes in flight.

Note: This extraordinary work of art corresponds in almost every detailto a design by Matthias Lock, published in 1752 and now in theVictoria and Albert Museum, London, and is to date the only knownrealisation of that drawing,

English, circa 1760

Height: 10 ft 7¾ in; 325 cmWidth: 7 ft 2 in; 218.5 cm

Provenance:Stedcombe House, Axmouth, Devon;Partridge Fine Arts Plc, London;Private collection, England.

Illustrated:Country Life, 26 December 1963, Mark Girouard, ‘Stedcombe House,Devon’, p. 1739, fig 4.Terrence Davis, Rococo: A style of fantasy, 1973, p. 28, illus. 15.Kathryn Jones, Lucy Morton and Michael Pick, Partridge, ‘EnglishFurniture and Works of Art’ catalogue, 2001, pp. 54–7.Judith Miller, Furniture, 2005, p. 118.

Literature: Matthias Lock and Henry Copland, A New Book of Ornaments, 1752,pl. 3.Furniture History Journal 1979, pl. 23. Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century FurnitureDesign: The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 327.

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE

An important and possibly unique mid 18th century carved mahogany tripod table, having a circular tip-up top with a finely carved flower and ribbon edge above a birdcage action and bulbous column; on three cabriole legs carved as dragon heads issuing claw and ball feet. Whenviewed from above, the top of each dragon head ingeniously forms a further carved face.

Note: Tripod tables with carved heads to their legs are extremely rare, and no other tables withthe feature of two different heads in conjunction are known to exist.

English, circa 1745

Height: 27¼ in; 69.5 cmDiameter: 31 in; 78.5 cm

Literature:R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, pp. 227 & 230, figs. 183,186 & 187.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. III, pp. 206 & 208, figs. 11, 17 & 19.


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A GEORGE II CUT GLASS SWEETMEAT TREE

An extremely rare and fine mid 18th century cut glass sweetmeat tree,having a round scalloped base supporting a tapering column withthree tiers of quadruple glass branches suspending small baskets withshaped metal swivel handles, and crested by a larger sweetmeat bowl.

Note: This fragile survivor is one of only a few known to exist stillintact; there is one example in the collection of the Victoria and AlbertMuseum in London. Two baskets are of later date.

English, circa 1750

Height: 19½ in; 49 cmWidth: 12 in; 30.5 cmDepth: 11 in; 28 cm

Literature:Mallett catalogue, 1998, pp. 22 & 23.Dwight P. Lanmon, The Golden Age of English Glass 1650–1775,2011, p. 202, illus. 68.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS AND STOOL ATTRIBUTED TO GILES GRENDEY

A fine pair of early 18th century carved walnut side chairs and stool attributed to Giles Grendey.The chairs each having a rectangular back and stuffed seat covered in close-nailed crimson silkdamask; on cabriole legs with hipped acanthus carved knees to the front and terminating in scrolltoes. The rectangular stool also upholstered in close-nailed crimson damask, and similarly oncabriole legs with hipped acanthus carving to the knees and terminating in scroll toes.

Note: The stool and both chairs are stamped with the initials ‘WF’.

Giles Grendey was one of the most prolific cabinet-makers of George II’s reign. Cabinet-makers inthe Grendey workshop often marked their work with their initials in order to distinguish it fromthat of other employees. Occasionally Grendey’s furniture survives with the original Grendeyworkshop paper label; an example is a comparable suite of seat furniture from Gunton Park,Norfolk.

English, circa 1735

Chairs:Height: 38 in; 96.5 cmWidth: 25½ in; 65 cmDepth: 28 in; 71 cm

Stool:Height: 17¾ in; 45 cmWidth: 26¼ in; 67 cmDepth: 21½ in; 54.5 cm

Literature:M. Harris & Sons, ‘Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture and Works of Decorative Art’, Vol. II, c. 1930s, p. 200; a similar set of chairs formerly in the collection of Viscount Leverhulme.Grosvenor House Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition catalogue, London, 1962, p. 40, with P. H. Gillingham.Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660–1840,1986, pp. 371–3.Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840, 1996, p. 243,figs 437–8.Country Life, 22 February 2001, John Cornforth, ‘Lyme Park’, p. 74.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE MIRROR PAINTINGS

A rare pair of mid 18th century Chinese export reverse mirror paintingswith bevelled edge depicting exotic birds and colourful flowers, eachwithin a rococo giltwood frame carved with C-scrolls and acanthusleaf, having a shaped pierced apron and a shaped top crested withopposing ho-ho birds.

Frames: English, circa 1765, one frame of later date.

Mirror paintings: Chinese, Qianlong, circa 1765

Height: 51½ in; 131 cmWidth: 26½ in; 67.5 cm

Provenance:Mallett, London, by repute;Private collection, South Africa.

Illustrated:Geoffrey Wills, English Looking-glasses, 1965, p. 117, illus. 133–4.

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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD MARQUETRY SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

An important and rare late 18th century satinwood marquetry secrétaire à abattant attributed toThomas Chippendale, having a rectangular moulded top with sycamore banding above a singledrawer, crossbanded in tulipwood and flanked by fine oval paterae inlays, above a fall front withsycamore banding with corner roundels and oval medallion inlay centred by a classical urn withfanned border, revealing a green baize lined writing surface and a fitted interior of nine sycamoreveneered drawers retaining the original ornate brass knob handles, six pigeon-holes and a centralrecess; above a single door with matching marquetry enclosing three graduated mahogany drawers retaining the original ornate brass Dutch axe handles; on square tapering legs terminating in block toes.

Note: Letters dating from 1855 by the previous owner, Captain Meade, and addressed toEarsham Hall were discovered during restoration and are being retained with the piece.

It is worth pointing out that the secrétaire fall is fitted with an ingenious lead weight counterbalance, making opening effortless. This feature was used by Chippendale on several ofhis secrétaire commissions, including the well documented Harewood House lacquer secrétaire.

English, circa 1780

Height: 49½ in; 126 cmWidth: 30½ in; 77.5 cmDepth: 16½ in; 42 cm

Provenance:Earsham Hall, Suffolk.

Literature:Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, vol. I, 1978, p. 62, illus. 97. Christopher Claxton-Stevens and Stewart Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture: TheNorman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 125.Antique Collector, November 1988, Norman Adams trade advertisement; an almost identicalpiece formerly in the collection of Lady Fry at Oare House, Wiltshire. Partridge Fine Arts, ‘Recent Acquisitions’ catalogue, 1991, pp. 62–3.Mallett, ‘The Age of Matthew Boulton’ catalogue, 2000, pp. 26–9; an almost identical example.Christopher Gilbert, The Art of Thomas Chippendale, Master Furniture Maker, 2000, p. 30.Jeremy Musson, English Country House Interiors, 2011, p. 140.


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A GEORGE III EIGHT LIGHT ORMOLU MOUNTED CUT GLASS CHANDELIER

A superb quality late 18th century Adam period eight light ormolumounted cut glass chandelier, having a multi-baluster ormolu mountedstem and receiver with finely chased guilloche bands of ormolu, supporting a drop-hung canopy and single tier of eight S-scroll branches with candle-nozzles and drip pans, and a further drop-hungcanopy with cut glass orb below.

Note: Now wired for electricity.

English, circa 1790

Height: 48 in; 122 cmDiameter: 30 in; 76 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS

A pair of mid 18th century Chippendale periodcarved mahogany armchairs, each having a serpentine shaped crest rail above a finely carvedsplat, pierced with gothic arches and trefoils, andstiles blind fretted with gothic trefoils, havingoutswept arms similarly carved on downswept supports joined to the sides of the seat; the seatupholstered in brightly coloured French Bizarre pattern gros-point needlework; on square blind fretted legs with inside chamfer and pierced cornerangles terminating in block toes.


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Needlework: French, circa 1750

Height: 34¼ in; 87 cmWidth: 23¾ in; 60.5 cmDepth: 19¾ in; 50.5 cm


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A GEORGE II GILTWOOD SIDE TABLE

An extremely rare and highly important mid 18th century carved giltwood side table in the manner of Batty Langley, retaining the original rectangular ‘Rosso Levanto’ marble top above amoulded arcaded frieze with floral decoration, and with a shaped pendent apron carved withlaurel branches and centred by medallions with opposing carved Roman heads; on five squarecabriole legs headed by carved shells and finely decorated with trailing acanthus leaf, terminatingin inscrolled toes.

English, circa 1740

Height: 32¾ in; 83.5 cmWidth: 61¼ in; 156 cmDepth: 31 in; 79 cm

Provenance:Elmore Court, Gloucestershire.

Literature:Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources,1990, p. 264, plate CXLVII.Jaques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 64–5.

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY WINDOW SEATS

A fine pair of late 18th century Hepplewhite period carved mahoganywindow seats, having serpentine shaped moulded and fluted seat railswith central paterae and husk carving and outscrolled serpentineshaped side supports with finely carved guilloche and acanthus leaffinished with floral paterae; on cabriole legs with acanthus clasp to theknees and terminating in French toes.


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English, circa 1780

Height: 26 in; 66 cm Width: 40 in; 102 cm Depth: 16½ in; 42 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS ATTRIBUTED TO BENJAMIN GOODISON

A rare pair of mid 18th century carved giltwood mirrors of small sizeattributed to Benjamin Goodison, probably retaining their original 18th century mirror plates; with serpentine shaped tops within giltwood frames with sanded surrounds and vitruvian scroll borders,having acanthus scroll pediments with shell cresting and shaped pendent aprons with shell centre flanked by later candle arms to each side.

Note: An almost identical mirror was photographed by Country Life in1927 at Buckingham Palace. Similar mirrors by Goodison can also befound in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court and Kew Palace.

English, circa 1740

Height: 38 in; 96.5 cmWidth: 25 in; 63.5 cmDepth: 6¼ in; 16 cm

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A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS

A fine pair of early 18th century carved walnut side chairs, each having a shaped outscrolled crest rail with vase shaped splat veneered in very fine burr walnut, and a shaped drop-in seatupholstered in probably original early English petit-point needlework, above burr walnut veneeredrails with satyr mask carving to the front; on cabriole legs with shell carving to the knees and terminating in hoof shaped feet.

Note: A settee from the same set with matching needlework was formerly in the celebrated collection of Percival Griffiths and is illustrated in The Dictionary of English Furniture. It is worthpointing out that this is the finest English petit-point needlework, and its quality is second tonone.

English, circa 1730

Height: 40 in; 102 cmWidth: 22 in; 56 cmDepth: 23 in; 58 cm

Provenance:Private collection, England.

Literature:R. W. Symonds, Old English Walnut and Lacquer Furniture, 1923, pl. XXI; the settee from thesuite photographed in the Percival Griffiths Collection at Sandridgebury.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. III, p. 82, fig. 25.

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A GEORGE I WALNUT BUREAU CABINET

A fine early 18th century walnut bureau cabinet of beautiful colour, having a double domedmoulded top above two doors probably retaining the original bevelled mirror plates, framed bythree tapering pilasters unusually fitted with fine brass Corinthian capitals and bases, revealing a fitted interior with a single shelf above two banks of five drawers and a central door with mirrored interior behind, flanked by pilasters concealing compartments and two further drawersbelow, and having two candle slides to the front, all fitted with brass knobs.

The book matched veneered fall with moulded book rest supported on pull-out lopers opens toreveal a green velvet lined writing surface and well in front of a bank of seven drawers, four concave, one long and two short, with nine pigeon-holes above and two short and two graduated drawers below with brass ring handles and escutcheons; on a moulded plinth withlater turned bun feet.

Note: The unusual use of brass mounts to the pilasters is a sign of superior quality and wouldhave been very costly at the time of manufacture.

English, circa 1720

Height: 7 ft 3 in; 221 cmWidth: 3 ft 7 in; 109 cmDepth: 1 ft 11½ in; 60 cm

Provenance:Ronald Lee Ltd., London, circa 1962;Private collection, England.


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AN IRISH GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN AND FRANCIS BOOKER

A highly important and extremely fine quality Irish mid 18th century carved giltwood rectangular border glass mirrorattributed to John and Francis Booker,retaining most of the original gilding andhaving an 18th century replaced bevelledcentre plate.

Irish, circa 1750

Height: 8 ft; 244 cmWidth: 4 ft 7½ in; 140.5 cm

Provenance:Rt. Hon. Bobby Digby, Devon.

Literature: Geoffrey Wills, English Looking-glasses,1965, p. 84.Graham Child, World Mirrors, 1650–1900,1990, p.122.The Knight of Glin, Irish Furniture, 2007, pp. 141–2, 144 & 261.


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AN EMPIRE 24 LIGHT ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS CHANDELIER

French, circa 1815

Height: 57 in; 145 cmDiameter: 37 in; 94 cm

Provenance:Churchill Brazelton, New York;Private collection, London.

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AN EXTENSIVE GEORGE IV WORCESTER PART DINNER SERVICEBY FLIGHT, BARR & BARR

A large early 19th century porcelain part dinner service by Flight, Barr& Barr, consisting of 96 pieces, all decorated with an Imari pattern,hand painted with pagodas and floral scenes against a white ground,with a dark blue and gilt border punctuated with leaf and flowerheadpanels.

Note: This service survives in remarkable condition.

English, circa 1825

Consisting of:1 enormous charger2 very large meat chargers4 large meat chargers3 medium meat chargers2 small meat chargers2 very small meat chargers2 lidded tureens4 small lidded tureens on a small stepped dish5 lidded vegetable tureens3 open vegetable tureens1 large open square dish1 cake plate27 large dinner plates15 large soup plates15 small soup plates9 small side plates.

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A MAGNIFICENT REGENCY ROSEWOOD CENTRE TABLE

English, circa 1815

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cmDiameter: 51½ in; 131 cm

Provenance:Private collection, Aberdeenshire.

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AN IMPORTANT GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT LIBRARYBOOKCASE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

Note: Glass shelves and lining of later date; the original wood shelveshave been retained.

English, circa 1770

Height: 9 ft 5½ in; 288 cmWidth: 8 ft 10 in; 269 cmDepth: 2 ft 2½ in; 67.5 cm

Provenance: By repute, Dr. Harrison of York;M. Harris and Sons, London;Colonel Albert Pierce.

Illustrated:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 90, fig. 30.

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GORDON, TO A DESIGN BY JAMES ‘ATHENIAN’ STUART

English, circa 1760

Height: 40½ in; 103 cmWidth: 28 in; 71 cmDepth: 28½ in; 72.5 cm

Provenance: Supplied to Simon, 1st Earl Harcourt, for Nuneham Park; and latterly at Stanton Harcourt.

Illustrated: Country Life, 29 November 1913, pp. 746–55; in situ in the Drawing Room at Nuneham Park, Oxfordshire.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY THREE PEDESTAL DINING TABLE

A late 18th century mahogany three pedestal dining table, eachpedestal having a tip-up top on a turned vase shaped column; on four splay legs terminating in the original brass cap castors.

Note: This table has two 18th century replacement leaves.

English, circa 1790

Height: 2 ft 5½ in; 75 cmWidth: 4 ft 3½ in; 131 cmLength (with leaves): 14 ft 1¾ in; 431.5 cmLength (without leaves): 10 ft 8 in; 325.5 cm


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A SET OF TEN GEORGE II MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS

A set of ten mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahoganydining chairs comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs, each having a serpentine shaped crest rail joining the moulded uprights andfinely carved with acanthus leaf, central shell motif and floral pateraeat each end; having a vase shaped pierced splat with acanthus scrollcarving and central pendent tassel, and a drop-in seat upholstered inyellow silk damask; on moulded square legs with inside chamfer joinedby an H-stretcher. The armchairs having outswept moulded arms withscroll ends on downswept supports joined to the outer seat rail.

Note: Two side chairs are of later date.

English, circa 1760

Side chairs:Height: 37 in; 94 cmWidth: 22 in; 55.5 cmDepth: 21¼ in; 54 cm

Armchairs: Height: 37½ in; 95 cm Width: 25½ in; 64.5 cmDepth: 23¼ in; 59 cm

Provenance: Herriard Park, Hampshire.

Literature:Herbert Cescinsky, The Old World House, 1924, Vol. 2, p. 166; a set ofchairs with virtually identical backs, probably from the same workshop.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD

A fine late 18th century Hepplewhite period carved mahogany sideboard in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a serpentine shaped top veneered with fine figured mahogany aboveone long bow fronted centre drawer flanked by two deep drawerswith later octagonal brass handles, one formerly fitted as a cellaret,having a shaped fluted apron centred by finely carved acanthus leaf;on turned tapering fluted legs terminating in bulbous toes.

Note: A closely related sideboard, probably from the same workshopbut with a marquetry fan medallion to the apron, is illustrated in F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture.

English, circa 1780

Height: 35 in; 89 cmWidth: 55 in; 140 cmDepth: 26 in; 66 cm

Literature:George Hepplewhite, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide, 3rd edition, 1794, pl. 29.F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture, 1987,p. 126, illus. 240.Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century FurnitureDesign: The Printed Sources, 1990, pp. 283–4, pls. 30–34.Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760–1800, 1995, pl. 93; a drawing for a very similar sideboard.Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730–1840, 2008,vol. I, p. 318, pls. 360–61.


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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR

A fine quality mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood overmantel mirror, retainingmost of the original gilding and the original bevelled three section mirror plates within a rococoframe of pierced cabochon ruffles, having column and leaf carved sides with C-scroll ties, ashaped and pierced apron with cabochon ruffles, trellis and floral carving centred by an open cartouche with a carved dog, and a shaped top with ruffles, C-scrolls and floral carving centredby a further open cartouche with leaf carving and waterfall below, surmounted by a ho-ho birdwith spread wings.

English, circa 1765

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A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III SYCAMORE, SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY SIDE TABLES BY WILLIAM MOORE OF DUBLIN

An outstanding and extremely rare pair of Irish late 18th century Adam period sycamore, satinwood and marquetry side tables by William Moore of Dublin, each having semi elliptical top with crossbanded edge and chevron stringing finely banded with anthemion inlay, veneeredin ripple sycamore with ribbon tied flower festoons centred by a boxwood lunette and semi sunflower motif, above a crossbanded satinwood frieze with classical urn and anthemion inlay connected with husk swags; on square tapering crossbanded legs with husk trail inlay terminating in roundel inlaid blocked feet.

Note: The frieze design of these extraordinary tables corresponds in great detail to the frieze of a commode attributed to Moore, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and that ofa pair of tables in the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, attributed to the same maker; allshare the same design, inlay and choice of woods. A commode with very similar inlay bearing anivory label stating that it was ‘made by William Moore of Dublin for the third Duke of Portland in1782, when he was Viceroy of Ireland’ was formerly in the collection of the Duke of Portland.Furthermore a commode with similar inlay is at Corsham Court in Wiltshire, where a bill fromMoore dated 1772 survives.

Irish, circa 1775

Height: 34¼ in; 87 cmWidth: 55¼ in; 141 cmDepth: 21 in; 53.5 cm

Provenance:St. Anne’s Manor, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire;Partridge Fine Arts Plc, London;Private collection, USA.

Illustrated:Irish Arts Review Yearbook 2002, vol. 18, R. Ruddy, ‘Every article in the inlaid way: the furnitureof William Moore’, p. 53, figs. 13–14.Lucy Morton, Partridge Recent Acquisitions, 1995, pp. 46–7.

Literature:Country Life, vol. XCIX, 3 May 1946, W. A. Thorpe, ‘William Moore, inlayer’, p. 807.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. II, 1954, p. 122, figs. 32, 33.Desmond Fitzgerald, Georgian Furniture, 1969, item 108.Sotheby & Co, ‘A Collection of English Furniture formed by a Gentleman residing in New York’,27–28 June 1974, pp. 256–7, item 142.F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture, 1987, pp. 175, 177 & 178, pls. 141, 143 & 144.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE PARTNERS’ DESK

An extremely rare and important mid 18th century Chippendale period serpentine shapedmahogany partners’ desk, retaining the original black blind tooled leather insert within a crossgrain moulded edge, above two drawers in the frieze with an arched kneehole below and a further three graduated drawers each side, and having the same arrangement on the reverseside, all retaining their original ornate brass handles; on a moulded plinth terminating in ogeebracket feet.

Note: Only very few examples of serpentine shaped desks survive.

English, circa 1765

Height: 31¼ in; 79.5 cmWidth: 62 in; 157.5 cmDepth: 36½ in; 93 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol III, p. 250, fig. 22.F. Lewis Hinckley, A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture, 1971,p. 219, pl. 175.

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AN EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL PHOTOGRAPH FRAME

Hallmarked for London 1905, William Comyns

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR

A mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair,having a shaped acanthus carved crest rail on moulded supports, apierced vase shaped splat with acanthus carved sides and ribbon centre, and outswept arms with finely carved terminals on downsweptsupports joined to the seat; upholstered in French petit-point and gros-point 18th century needlework in bright colours with animals andflowers on a brown background; having a most unusual shaped frontseat rail carved with acanthus leaf and central pierced cabochon centre; on square moulded front legs with carved corner angles andjoined by an H-stretcher.

Note: A chair with similarly carved front rail is in the Noel TerryCollection in York.

Chair: English, circa 1760


Height: 39¾ in; 101 cmWidth: 26 in; 66.5 cm Depth: 24½ in; 62.5 cm

Provenance: Ronald Phillips Ltd.;Private collection, England.

Literature:R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 213, fig. 170.Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987,p. 53.


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A CHARLES II CREAM JAPANNED CABINET ON SILVERED STAND

A very rare and exquisite quality late 17th century cream japanned cabinet on a carved silveredstand. The cabinet is decorated throughout with exotic and brilliant polychrome scenes and hastwo folding doors, each decorated with a central blue and white vase filled with chrysanthemumsand exotic flowers above oriental courtly ladies and children within a landscape, framed within astylised floral border mounted with elaborate pierced repoussé gilt metal hinges and metalworkto the corners and centred by an elaborate lock plate, the sides similarly decorated and mounted;the doors decorated on the reverse and enclosing eleven drawers with gilt metal drop ring handles.

On an elaborately carved and silvered stand with a foliate lip above a pierced foliate apron centred by a blind cartouche with putti supports with scallop shells to the sides, all supported oncanted acanthus enriched hipped scroll legs with outward scrolled toes.

Note: Cream or white japanning are the rarest colours to be found, and only a very small number of workshops managed to produce pieces in these hues. The patterns for the decorationwere often traced from Chinese or Japanese import china of the period.

This extraordinary cabinet was exhibited alongside a cabinet with almost identical decoration atthe Wallace Collection in London and also compares to one in the Lady Lever Art Gallery in PortSunlight, Liverpool. These three cabinets share the same construction and have almost identicaljapanned decoration, and all probably originate from the same workshop.

English, circa 1680

Height: 64 in; 163 cmWidth: 41 in; 104.5 cmDepth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

Provenance:Edward Benjamin Esq., 1932;Lady Binning, 1938;Ronald Lee Ltd., London;Private collection, England.

Exhibited:A Loan Exhibition Depicting the Reign of Charles II, 22 & 23 Grosvenor Place, London 28 January– March 1932, no. 751.Art Treasures Exhibition, Christie’s, Manson & Wood, London, 12 October – 5 November 1932,no. 31.The Wallace Collection, London, November 2008.

Illustrated:A Loan Exhibition Depicting the Reign of Charles II catalogue, J. Drinkwater (ed.), 1932, p. 90.Art Treasures Exhibition catalogue, 1932, p. 12, illus. P.13.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CARD TABLE

A fine quality mid 18th century carved mahogany gate-leg action card table in the manner ofThomas Chippendale, having a serpentine shaped fold-over top with a flower carved edge opening to reveal a dark green baize lined surface, above a frieze applied with carved ribbon tiedhusk swags, acanthus leaf and anthemion motif; on faceted legs terminating in block feet.

English, circa 1770

Height: 30 in; 76.5 cmWidth: 36¼ in; 92.5 cmDepth: 17¾ in; 45.5 cm

Provenance:2nd Viscount Courtenay (1742–1788), Powderham Castle, Devon.

Literature:Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, pp. 80, 88–9, 91 & 154.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU CASSOLETTES

A fine quality pair of late 18th century ormolu cassolettes, each having a stepped, domed andpierced lid with berried finial, serving as a candlestick when inverted, within a fine rope decoratedrim with pierced guilloche above a ram’s head handle to each side connected with drapery abovethe acanthus leaf decorated base and waisted socle with berried laurel leaf ring; on a squarestepped moulded acanthus leaf decorated platform with fine arabesque fields to each side andterminating in paw feet.

English, circa 1790

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE

An important and exceptionally well patinated late 18th century Adam period carved mahoganyside table, having a trapeze shaped top with serpentine front, veneered in book matched beautifully figured mahogany above a fluted frieze with central tablet applied with carved ribbontied swags and floral patera; on six square tapering fluted legs headed by blocks with oval paterae and terminating in spade toes.

Note: A side table with similarly unusual trapeze shaped top was formerly at No. 20 St. James’sSquare in London.

English, circa 1780

Height: 3 ft; 91.5 cmWidth: 8 ft 1 in; 246.5 cmDepth: 2 ft 5 in; 74 cm

Literature:Clifford Musgrave, Adam and Hepplewhite and other Neo-Classical Furniture, 1966, illus. 132.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESE EXPORT DECORATED CLAY NODDING FIGURES

A most unusual and fine pair of late 18thcentury polychrome decorated clay noddingfigures of a mandarin and a lady, retainingmost of their original paint decoration, seated on white barrels and having lead-weighted nodding heads. The mandarinwears an official’s hat and a brightly colouredrobe decorated with flowers and dragons; his left hand is in his pocket and he holds asnuff bottle in his right hand. The lady wears earrings and a bright blue robe with acolourful floral border; she holds a foldedscarf in her right hand.

Note: The decoration on these unusual figures is second to none in its quality, and has survived in outstanding original condition. The fact that the figures are seated on barrels rather than standing makesthem especially rare.

Chinese, circa 1780

Mandarin:Height: 10¾ in; 27.5 cmWidth: 4½ in; 11.5 cmDepth: 6 in; 15.5 cm

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CABINET

An important mid 18th century Palladian period carved mahogany cabinet, having a breakfront dentil moulded pediment with two springloaded secret drawers, and finely carved with guilloche decorationabove egg and dart moulding centred by a tablet with crossed ribbontied palm fronds, above two doors with replaced mirror plates andornate brass escutcheon revealing three adjustable shelves behind,flanked by recessed sides applied with exquisitely carved trailing flowers and fruit, having shallow doors to each side, on a slightly larger base with Vitruvian scroll moulded edge and two slides within,above two banks of three graduated drawers retaining the originalornate rococo brass handles; on a breakfront plinth base with bracketfeet to the front.

English, circa 1755

Note: This outstanding cabinet is not only probably unique as a pieceof furniture, but also exemplifies craftsmanship of the highest calibreat the height of the Palladian period, utilising the architectural designrepertoire of the time.

Height: 6 ft 11in; 211 cmWidth: 4 ft 8¼ in; 143 cmDepth: 2 ft 6 in; 76.5 cm

Provenance: Private collection, USA.

Literature:R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 244, fig. 209.Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968, fig. 250.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CREAM PAINTED ARMCHAIRS

A most unusual pair of mid 18th century cream painted armchairs in the manner of ThomasChippendale, each having a chinoiserie fretted back with finely carved crest rail and arms withfretted field below, upholstered in red and gold chinoiserie silk damask; on square legs with blindfretting joined by an H-stretcher.

Note: The design of these chairs follows in close detail Plate XXVIII of Chippendale’s third editionof The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director.

English, circa 1770

Height: 40¼ in; 102 cmWidth: 26½ in; 67.5 cmDepth: 25¼ in; 64.5 cm

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, Pl. XXVIII.Percy Macquoid, English Furniture, ‘The Age of Mahogany’, 1906, p. 257, fig. 244.Herbert Cescinsky, English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century, 1910, vol. II, p. 316, figs. 352–3.Oliver Brackett, Thomas Chippendale, 1924, p. 167.Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968, pls. 133, 194 & 196.

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY KETTLE-STAND

A superb mid 18th century carved mahogany kettle-stand of outstanding colour and patination, having a circular pie-crust top supported by a fluted column with carved knop and egg and dartmoulding below; on three cabriole legs, finely carved with acanthusleaf to the knees, terminating in hairy paw feet.

English, circa 1755

Height: 22½ in; 57 cmDiameter of top: 12¼ in; 31 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 156, fig. 4.Desmond Fitzgerald, Georgian Furniture, 1969, illus. 19.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD WALL LIGHTS

A fine and rare pair of late 18th centuryAdam period carved giltwood wall lights,each having a central tablet with lion maskand paterae decoration issuing a scrolledacanthus leaf carved candle arm on eachside with brass drip pans and reeded nozzles; having a half sunflower pendentapron with leaf swags below and acanthuspendent finial, and a detached cresting ofcarved acanthus leaf stem with domedcanopy with ribbon tied tassels and floralspray cresting.

English, circa 1790

Height: 34¼ in; 87 cmWidth: 19½ in; 50 cmDepth: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm

Literature:Grosvenor House Antiques Fair handbook, 1973, p. 45; a comparable pair of wall lights with Hotspur Ltd., London.


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AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY OVAL PEDESTAL DESK

An exceptional quality early 20th century Sheraton style mahoganyoval pedestal desk, having a blind tooled brown leather lined top withtulipwood crossbanded border and moulded edge above a fluted friezewith carved paterae blocks and classical urn carving, concealing onelong and two short drawers to front and back, with the original ovalbrass handles and a slide each side, above two sets of four graduateddrawers with the original ornate swan neck handles between squaretapering column divisions with husk carved centres and two doors onthe reverse side concealing a fixed shelf; on a moulded plinth base.

Note: Fitted with Bramah locks to the centre drawers. The central locking mechanism to the drawers in the pedestals is currently disabled.

English, circa 1905

Height: 29½ in; 75 cmWidth: 63¼ in; 160.5 cmDepth: 39¾ in; 101 cm

Kneehole:Height: 24¼ in; 62 cmWidth: 20 in; 50.5 cm

Literature:Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s DrawingBook, 1791, pl. 30; a library table.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 263, fig. 58.


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A PAIR OF CUT GLASS CANDELABRA BY WILLIAM PARKER

An outstanding pair of late 18th centuryAdam period cut glass two light candelabraon ormolu mounted Wedgwood bases byWilliam Parker, each having square concavesided gilt bases enclosing waistedWedgwood sections in pale blue and whitejasper, with classical figures, rams’ headsand swags in relief, supporting glass containers issuing faceted serpentine shapedglass branches with Vandyke canopies and small triangular spires, further front branches of S-shape supporting drip pansand urn shaped candle nozzles withVandyke edges, and a central branch ofsnake form with swags of drops and largepear shaped finial. A central triangular spiresupports a Vandyke edged canopy and urnshaped finial. All hung with pear shapedfinial drops and swags of chain pear drops.

Note: An almost identical pair of candelabrawere formerly in the collection of PercyMacquoid, one of which is illustrated in hiscelebrated A History of English Furniture.

English, circa 1790

Height: 27½ in; 70 cm Width: 14 in; 36 cmDepth: 12 in; 30.5 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid, A History of EnglishFurniture, vol. IV, ‘The Age of Satinwood’,1908, p. 135, fig. 126.Oliver Brackett, English Furniture Illustrated,1950, p. 239.F. Lewis Hinckley, Queen Anne and GeorgianLooking Glasses, 1987, p. 239, illus. 304.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARDS

A large pair of late 18th century Adam period bedside cupboards inthe manner of Mayhew and Ince, each having a book matchedveneered top with crossbanding above a tambour door and two drawers similarly veneered, with ornate ribbon tied husk swag brasshandles flanked by fine husk inlay, the sides with matching carryinghandles; on square tapering fluted legs terminating in brass castors.

Note: The former pullout seats have been converted into drawers.

English, circa 1780

Height: 29¾ in; 75.5 cmWidth: 20¾ in; 52.5 cmDepth: 18¾ in; 47.5 cm


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A LOUIS XV MARBLE WINE CISTERN

An outstanding mid 18th century ‘Antique Greek Cipolin’ marble winecistern of oval shape, with a wide moulded rim and carved heads ofBacchus at each end; on a waisted moulded plinth base.

Note: This extraordinary wine cistern survives in a remarkably goodcondition. A similar marble wine cistern can be found at Ham House,Surrey.

French, circa 1745

Height: 17¾ in; 45 cmWidth: 33 in; 84 cmDepth: 21½ in; 54.5 cm

Literature:Furniture History Journal 1980, fig. 54. Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 160–61.


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A GEORGE III SYCAMORE CIRCULAR WORK TABLE

An unusual late 18th century Hepplewhite period ripple sycamore circularwork table, crossbanded in fine tulipwood and having the unusual feature of asprung circular well operated by a release pull in the hinged frieze drawer; onfour square tapering ebony strung legs joined by a concave sided platform,terminating in brass caps with leather castors.

Note: The central well was originally fitted with a cloth work bag.

English, circa 1790

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A QUEEN ANNE TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK BY PETER GARON

A fine early 18th century silver mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock,having veneered case in tortoiseshell on a red ground, with a mouldedcushion dome top surmounted by a heavy double S-scroll silver handle,and superb silver mounts on all sides, depicting hawk heads amongstscrolling foliage, acanthus leaves and flowers, the front door with ashell sound fret to the top bar and silver grotesque mask escutcheons;on silver ring turned bun feet.

The movement having a 6½-inch square gilt dial with a strike/silentlever, and a chapter ring flanked by four silver crown and sceptre spandrels, with Roman hours with quarter division ring, half-hourmarkers and Arabic minute numerals placed outside the minute ringwith half-quarter crosses, a matted centre with a scroll engraved mockpendulum aperture signed ‘P. Garon, London’ and a twin-fusee movement striking the hours with a pull quarter repeating, on threefurther bells operated by a cord through the base, with a verge andcrown wheel escapement and a mock pendulum showing through thedial, the backplate finely engraved with foliage surrounding an ovalwheat ear cartouche signed ‘Peter Garon, London’.

English, circa 1710

Height: 16 in; 40.5 cm (including handle)Width: 10½ in; 26.5 cm Depth: 6¾ in; 17 cm

Literature:Percy G. Dawson, C. B. Drover and D. W. Parkes, Early English Clocks,2003, pl. 696.


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A WILLIAM AND MARY MARQUETRY CUSHION MIRROR

A late 17th century marquetry cushion mirror in the manner ofThomas Pistor, having an 18th century replaced bevelled mirror platewithin a crossgrain moulded edge and cushion moulding finelyveneered in floral and bird marquetry of various timber types on anebony background, within an outer crossgrain moulding, and retainingthe original shaped cresting similarly veneered and finished with a latercrossgrain moulding.

Note: A mirror with similar floral marquetry was formerly in thePercival Griffith Collection and is illustrated in English Furniture fromCharles II to George II. A mirror with comparable marquetry en suitewith a table and pair of torchères is in the collection at Levens Hall,Cumbria, where a bill from Thomas Pistor survives.

English, circa 1690


Literature:Francis Lenygon, Furniture in England from 1660 to 1760, 1914, p. 244, fig. 375.R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 70, fig. 40.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 317, pl. XI.Herbert F. Schiffer, The Mirror Book: English, American & European,1983, p. 26, illus. 32.Adriana Turpin, ‘Thomas Pistor, Father and Son, and Levens Hall’,Furniture History Journal 2000, pp. 43–60.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA

An exceedingly rare pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood three light candelabra, each modelled as a small tree with carved leaves and flowers and opposing ho-hobirds with raised beaks and three entwined candle arms with foliate brass nozzles issued from thespreading base of the trunk; having concealed lead weights.

Note: There are only two other comparable pairs known to exist: one was formerly in thePrescott Collection, and the other is illustrated in 18th Century English Furniture, The NormanAdams Collection. An attribution to Thomas Johnson would seem likely, though drawings byChippendale, Mayhew and Ince and Linnell show related designs, making a firm attribution verydifficult.

English, circa 1760

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cmWidth: 20¾ in; 52.5 cmDepth: 14¾ in; 37.5 cm

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, pl. CXLVII.William Ince and John Mayhew, The Universal System for Household Furniture, 1762, pl. LXIX.Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell, Eighteenth Century London FurnitureMakers, 1980, vol. II, p. 87, illus. 169; a drawing for a girandole now in the Victoria and AlbertMuseum that very closely relates to the sconces.Christie’s, ‘The Prescott Collection – Objects of Art, English and Continental Furniture’, 31 January1981, New York, p. 28.Christopher Claxton Stevens, 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection,1983, p. 446.


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A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY BUCKETS

A pair of early 19th century brass bound mahogany buckets, constructed of pine and veneered in mahogany with a double reededlip and triple brass bands, each having two lion mask brass handles tothe sides, and retaining the original zinc liners.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD DRESSING TABLE

A most unusual and beautifully faded late 18th century Hepplewhiteperiod mahogany and satinwood dressing table of breakfront form,having a top divided into three lift-up sections veneered in contrastingpanels of figured mahogany and satinwood, the sides opening outwards revealing open compartments, and the bow fronted centresection hinged at the back and revealing a fold-up toilet mirror on aratchet support flanked by lidded compartments. The lower sectionwith concave centre flanked by lift-up doors sliding into the carcase,each revealing a bank of three drawers and with ingenious slide-outmirrors to the sides concealed within the carcase; on two tone laminated bulbous turned feet.

Note: The central mirror frame on ratchet support is a restoration. Oneside mirror is replaced with 18th century glass. The brass handles andknobs are of a later date. A virtually identical dressing table, differingonly in the feet and probably from the same workshop, was exhibitedat the Grosvenor House Fair in 1964.

English, circa 1790

Height: 31 in; 79 cmWidth: 39 in; 99 cmDepth: 23½ in; 60 cm

Literature:Grosvenor House Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition catalogue,London, 1964, p. 56, illus. 1, with H. W. Keil Ltd., London.


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A REGENCY MAHOGANY CHILD’S ARMCHAIR

An early 19th century mahogany child’sarmchair having an outscrolled straightbackrest joined to reeded scrolled uprightswith reeded scroll arms on downswept supports, upholstered in green and orangefabric; on reeded sabre legs.

English, circa 1815

Height: 21 in; 53.5 cmWidth: 12¾ in; 32.5 cmDepth: 13½ in; 34.5 cm

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A GEORGE II ELM MINIATURE LOWBOY

An unusual early 18th century elm miniaturelowboy, having a rectangular top withrounded edge above a single drawer withring handles; on cabriole legs with shellcarving to the knees, terminating in padfeet.

English, circa 1730

Height: 17½ in; 44.5 cmWidth: 19 in; 48.5 cmDepth: 14 in; 35.5 cm

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY MINIATURESIDEBOARD

A charming early 19th century mahoganyminiature sideboard, having a stepped rectangular top with pediment back and a single drawer below, supported by twopedestals with fielded fronts veneered infine flame mahogany; on a plinth base withremovable sarcophagus cellaret below.

English, circa 1815

Height: 8¼ in; 21 cmWidth: 16½ in; 42 cmDepth: 5¼ in; 13.5 cm

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY MINIATURETRIPOD TABLE

A most unusual mid 18th centuryChippendale period mahogany miniature tripod table, having a circular tip-up topwith original iron catch; on baluster turnedcolumn and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

English, circa 1760

Height: 11½ in; 29 cmDiameter: 9¾ in; 25 cm

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A QUEEN ANNE ROSEWOOD MINIATUREGATE-LEG TABLE

An extremely rare early 18th century rosewood miniature gate-leg table, having a circular top with moulded edge and dropleaves supported on a turned gate-leg framejoined by square stretchers.

English, circa 1710

Height: 5¾ in; 14.5 cmWidth (flaps up): 7½ in; 19 cmWidth (flaps down): 3¼ in; 8.5 cmDepth: 7½ in; 19 cm

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AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN 36-INCH TERRESTRIAL ‘COLOSSUS’ GLOBE BY THOMAS MALBY

English, circa 1850, with updates by EdwardStanford in 1873

Height: 62 in; 157.5 cmDiameter: 50 in; 127 cm

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A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF GEORGE IIICARVED GILTWOOD OVAL MIRRORS

English, circa 1765

Height: 83½ in; 212 cm Width: 50 in; 127 cm

Provenance: Collection of William ‘Billy’ Rose(1899–1966), New York;Ronald Phillips Ltd., London;Partridge Fine Arts, London;Private collection, USA.

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A GEORGE III EIGHT LIGHT ORMOLUMOUNTED CUT GLASS CHANDELIER

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Height: 37 in; 94 cmWidth: 26¾ in; 68 cmDepth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

Provenance:St. Giles House, Dorset; almost certainlysupplied to Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 4th Earlof Shaftesbury (1710–1771); M. Harris & Sons, London, 1953;Private collection, USA.

Illustrated: Country Life, 1915 (unpublished photograph); in situ in the library at St. GilesHouse, Dorset.‘M. Harris & Sons 1868–1968’, centenarycatalogue, 1968, p. 114.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SILVER TABLE

English, circa 1770

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cmWidth: 31 in; 78.5 cmDepth: 21¼ in; 54 cm

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A VICTORIAN DECALCOMANIA VASEMOUNTED AS A LAMP

English, circa 1880

Height: 24¼ in; 61.5 cmDiameter: 17½ in; 44.5 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD TABLES

An important and most unusual pair of mid 18th century carved giltwood side tables, having replaced rectangular ‘Greek AntiqueGreen’ marble tops with brass edge corner insert above a mouldedfrieze and shaped apron boldly carved with a cartouche bearing thefamily arms of Buggin in the form of a cockatrice impaling the familyarms of Smith displayed a chevron between three roundels, threecrosses and a red hand of Ulster, flanked by tied palm fronds; on cabriole legs with cockatrice carved knees to the front and a grotesquemask on the back legs, terminating in paw and ball feet with acanthusscroll tops.

Note: A table with very similar legs and scroll cartouche centre withpalm fronds is in the collection of the Lady Lever Art Gallery in PortSunlight, Liverpool, and probably originates from the same workshop.

English, circa 1740

Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cmWidth: 32½ in; 82.5 cmDepth: 21¾ in; 55.5 cm

Provenance:Buggin family, London.

Literature:Percy Macquoid, The Lady Lever Art Gallery Collection, 1928, vol. III,‘English Furniture, Tapestry and Needlework of the XVI–XIX Centuries ,pl. 68, illus. 258.Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 204–5.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE I GESSO MIRRORS

An extremely rare pair of early 18th century carved gesso mirrors, eachretaining most of the original gilding and 18th century bevelled mirrorplate within an upright rectangular moulded frame decorated with fineleaf carving and strapwork, with lobed corners and a shaped aproncarved with scrolls and similar decoration and centred by a stylisedplume; having later glass candle arms and sconce plates. The shapedcresting profusely carved with fine strapwork, central lambrequin andplumes above, flanked by carved dolphins with scrolling trails andbirds’ heads below.

Note: The feature of carved dolphins is certainly very unusual if notunique for this early period.

English, circa 1720

Height: 56 in; 142.5 cm Width: 30½ in; 77.5 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, p. 332.Herbert F. Schiffer, The Mirror Book: English, American & European,1983, p. 68.Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650–1900, 1990, p. 78.


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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

An important and well documented mid 18th century carvedmahogany library armchair, having an upholstered back with shapedtop and padded arms on downswept supports finely carved with floralsprays joined to the seat, upholstered in claret coloured silk damaskmaterial above serpentine moulded rails and on cabriole legs withacanthus clasp to the knees and scroll toes on leather castors.

Note: The back rail and back frame have been reinstated at somestage.

English, circa 1755

Height: 38½ in; 98 cmWidth: 31 in; 79 cmDepth: 30 in; 76.5 cm

Provenance:Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., Harrogate, 1947;The Arthur Leidesdorf Collection, New York, until 1974;Norman Adams Ltd., London;Private collection, Northumberland, until 1992;Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.;Private collection, Yorkshire;Private collection, London.

Exhibited:Northern Antiques Fair, Harrogate, 1992, with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.

Illustrated:Antique Collector, June 1947, trade advertisement with Charles Lumb& Sons Ltd.Sotheby & Co., ‘A Collection of English Furniture, Barometers &Clocks, formed by a Gentleman residing in New York’, 27–28 June1974, pp. 128–99.Christopher Claxton Stevens, 18th Century English Furniture, TheNorman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 42.

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director,3rd edition, 1762, Pl. XXIII.Christie’s, ‘Old English Furniture, Fine Chinese Porcelain and Objects of Art, The Property of Henry Hirsch’, 10 June 1931, lot 75.Christie’s Season 1931, p. 300. M. Harris & Sons, The English Chair, 1937, pl. XLIII.Antique Collector, October 1953, trade advertisement with Oliver ofGuildford; a similar chair with a straight back.F. Lewis Hinckley, A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian andChippendale Furniture, 1971, p. 166, illus. 253.


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A REGENCY MAHOGANY PORTFOLIO CANTERBURY

A large early 19th century mahogany portfolio Canterbury, having five dividers, each with concave top, and two supporting slats joined to slatted sides; on turned tapering legs, terminating in bulbous toes.

English, circa 1815

Height: 31¼ in; 79.5 cmWidth: 30 in; 76.5 cmDepth: 13¼ in; 33.5 cm

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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD CANTERBURY BY GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

A very rare late 18th century satinwood Canterbury by Gillows of Lancaster, having four shaped divisions on twin supports, joined to the slatted sides above a single drawer with purpleheart stringing and later brass handle; on square tapering legs terminating in the original brass socket castors.The top inside lip of the drawer is stamped ‘Gillows-Lancaster’.

Note: Canterburys are usually constructed of mahogany or rosewood, and very few examples insatinwood exist.

English, circa 1790

Height: 20¾ in; 53 cmWidth: 18 in; 45.5 cmDepth: 15 in; 38 cm


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A GEORGE III CARTON PIERRE OVAL MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM AND JOHN LINNELL

A late 18th century Adam period carton pierre oval mirror attributed toWilliam and John Linnell, retaining most of the original gilding andhaving a replaced 18th century mirror plate within a pearl-beaded andgadrooned moulded frame surmounted by a classical urn cresting withanthemion below and trailing husks each side, and with a pendentpierced apron of scrolled acanthus leaf and husk trails.

Note: The design of this mirror with its finely carved apron and husktrailed urn relate in some detail to a Linnell drawing published inMargaret Jourdain’s English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18thCentury, 1760–1820.

English, circa 1790

Height: 52½ in; 133.5 cmWidth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

Literature:Margaret Jourdain, English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18th Century, 1760–1820, 1922, p. 175, fig. 281.Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell,Eighteenth Century London Furniture Makers, 1980, vol. II, p. 102,illus. 189.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE

A late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany oval breakfast table,having a tip-up top with beautifully figured mahogany veneer, satinwood crossbanding and a rounded edge; on a ring turned gunbarrel column and four splay legs terminating in the original brass cap castors.

English, circa 1790

Height: 28¼ in; 71.5 cmWidth: 54 in; 137 cmDepth: 41¾ in; 106 cm

Provenance:Avon Antiques, Bradford upon Avon;Hotspur Ltd., London (used as the boardroom table).


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A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS

A fine and rare set of eight late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany open armchairs, eachhaving a shaped moulded crest rail, vase shaped pierced splat finely carved with acanthus, andbulbous turned reeded uprights, with moulded downswept arms on downswept supports joinedwith acanthus carved terminals to the bow fronted seat, with peach coloured silk loose cushionabove a plain frieze; on bulbous turned reeded front legs and square tapering back legs.

Note: The design for the back corresponds in some detail to a drawing published in Sheraton’sThe Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book.

English, circa 1795

Height: 36½ in; 93 cmWidth: 22 cm; 56 cmDepth: 21½ in; 55 cm

Provenance:Private collection, Yorkshire;Private collection, London.

Literature:Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book, revised 3rd edition, 1802,plate XXV; Backs for Parlour Chairs. Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources,1990, p. 95.

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A NEAR PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARDS

A near pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany sideboards of small size and outstanding colour and patination, each having a serpentine shaped top with finely figuredmahogany veneer, mahogany crossbanding andboxwood strung edge above one long bow frontedcentre drawer and two graduated drawers eachside, all fitted with brass swan-neck handles anddivided by fluted and reeded panels with astragalmouldings; on six square tapering counter-flutedlegs terminating in block feet.

Note: One set of handles is of a later date.

English, circa 1770

Height: 32¼ in; 81.5 cmWidth: 42 in; 107 cmDepth: 23½ in; 59.5 cm


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A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD FOUR TIERWHATNOT

An early 19th century rosewood four tierwhatnot, having rectangular shelf tiers supported on shaped side struts, with drawers with replaced brass knobs on thelower three levels; on a stepped block baseterminating in scroll feet with concealed castors.

English, circa 1835

Height: 61 in; 155 cmWidth: 23 in; 58.5 cmDepth: 15¼ in; 39 cm

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASS URNSWITH COVERS

A fine pair of late 18th century glass urnswith covers, finely cut with diamond patternand fluting; on square socle bases.

English, circa 1790

Height: 12½ in; 32 cm Width: 5¾ in; 15 cm

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A SET OF THREE GEORGE III ENGRAVEDGLASS DECANTERS

A set of three late 18th century glassdecanters of club shape, finely fluted andengraved ‘SHERRY’, ‘PORT’ and ‘BRANDY’respectively, and retaining their original pearshaped stoppers.

English, circa 1790

Height: 11¾ in; 30 cmDiameter: 4 in; 10.5 cm

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A PAIR OF REGENCY CLARET JUGS

A pair of early 19th century glass claret jugswith annular cutting to the necks, abovevertical hobnail cut bodies with swept handles, and retaining the original cut glassmushroom stoppers.

English, circa 1820

Height: 11 in; 28 cm Diameter: 6 in; 15 cm

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A SET OF THREE VICTORIAN ENGRAVEDCLARET JUGS

A set of three mid 19th century claret jugs,having vase shaped bodies finely engravedwith bands of trailing vines and grapes, onknop stems with a spreading foot; eachwith an elegant swept notch cut handle.

English, circa 1860

Height: 12¼ in; 31.5 cmWidth: 5 in; 12.5 cmDepth: 5¾ in; 14.5 cm

Literature:Andy McConnell, The Decanter – AnIllustrated History of Glass from 1650, 2004,p. 375, pl. 526.


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A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR

An unusual early 18th century Palladian period giltwood mirror, havinga re-silvered upright rectangular bevelled mirror plate within a sandedframe with rope twist moulded edge and egg and dart surround and corner returns applied with floral paterae, surmounted by anarchitectural pediment finely carved with acanthus moulding andscrolled truss supports at each side, centred by a carved cartouche with shell cresting and flanked by sprays of wheat ears and fruit.

English, circa 1740

Height: 66 in; 168 cmWidth: 29 in; 73.5 cm


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE

A superb quality late 18th century Adam period mahogany side table, having a semi-elliptical top diagonally veneered in fine book matched mahogany and crossbanded with rosewood andtulipwood, above a fluted frieze applied with carved floral paterae and with pearl bead mouldededge; on turned tapering fluted and counter fluted legs terminating in ring turned feet.

Note: The legs were cut at one stage and have been restored to their original height.

English, circa 1780

Height: 36½ in; 93 cmWidth: 52¾ in; 134 cmDepth: 20¾ in; 53 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESEEXPORT REVERSE MIRROR PAINTINGS

A rare pair of Chinese export mid 18th century reverse mirror paintings, bothdepicting scenes of courtship, one with apair of pheasants, the other with a Chinesecouple in traditional dress, both by a seashore with a harbour and boats in the background. Each within a carved andpierced giltwood frame, having leaf carvedmoulded inner lip with cabochon ruffles andC-scrolls, and acanthus carved corners withfloral paterae centres.

Note: Very slight difference in size.

Paintings: Chinese, Qianlong, circa 1760

Frames: English, circa 1880

Height: 35 in; 89 cmWidth: 23 in; 58 cm

Height: 34 in; 86.5 cmWidth: 22½ in; 57 cm

Provenance: Private collection, England.

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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC DUMB-WAITER BY JOHNSTONE JUPE AND CO.

A rare and unusual mid 19th century carved mahogany metamorphicdumb-waiter by Johnstone Jupe and Co., having a circular top whichextends upwards by means of a pulley action to form a three tier circular whatnot, supported on a reeded column with lotus carvedbase; on a concave triform platform with turned corner paterae, terminating in bun feet with concealed castors.

Note: Stamped ‘Johnstone Jupe & Co, 6577’ to the underside.

English, circa 1840

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASS TEMPLE CANDLESTICKSATTRIBUTED TO PARKER AND PERRY

A rare and fine pair of late 18th century Adam period cut glass ‘temple’ candlesticks attributed to Parker and Perry, each havingVandyke drip pans and nozzles hung with cut glass drops above a cutglass egg; on an ormolu dome supported by citron coloured facetedglass pillars mounted on an ormolu stepped socle with finial centre.

English, circa 1790

Height: 14 in; 35.5 cmDiameter: 5 in; 13 cm

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A PAIR OF SECOND EMPIRE CAST IRON DOGS BY HENRI-ALFRED-MARIE JACQUEMART

An impressive and large pair of mid 19th century cast iron dogs by Henri-Alfred-Marie Jacquemart, from the French Val d’Osne foundry and monogrammed ‘A.J.’ One depicting a Great Dane in reclining position on a plinth base, the other a French hound inreclining position.

Note: Both dogs have acquired a beautiful weathered bronze coloured patina.

Jacquemart was famous for his animal sculptures in 19th centuryFrance and England. Many of his artworks are now in museums inFrance and private collections all over the world.

French, circa 1870

Height: 24 in; 61 cm Width: 45 in; 114.5 cmDepth: 20½ in; 52 cm

Literature:A. Durenne, Fonte de Fer, 19th century catalogue, Victoria and AlbertMuseum Archive, London.Jane Horswell, Bronze Sculpture of ‘Les Animaliers’, 1971, p. 292.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANYBOOKCASES

A most useful pair of mid 18th centuryChippendale period mahogany bookcases,each having a rectangular dentil mouldedcornice above two astragal doors, glazed ina striking diamond pattern and enclosingtwo separate compartments each with four adjustable shelves, above two panelleddoors with astragal moulding and fine corner paterae, revealing one long and twoshort drawers retaining the original brassswan-neck handles and locks, above anopen compartment; on a moulded plinthbase.

Note: There are minor differences in width.The plinth base at the sides was at onestage cut and fitted to a skirting board, and is now repaired. The glass shelves andyellow silk lining are of later date. The original timber shelves have been retained.

English, circa 1770

Height: 8 ft 1¾ in; 248 cmWidth: one, 5 ft 1¼ in; 155.5 cm; the other, 4 ft 10¾ in; 149 cmDepth: 1 ft 8½ in; 52 cm

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT WRITING TABLE

A highly important and fine quality early 19th century mahogany ebonised and parcel gilt writing table in the manner of Thomas Hope, having a rectangular crossbanded top with rounded corners and green leather insert above a frieze with two drawers to the front anddummy drawers on the reverse and at each side, retaining the original leopard head ring handlesand fitted with Bramah locks to the front, the sides decorated with pendent wings; on ebonisedparcel gilt crossed leopard head monopodia with gilt acanthus clasp ties, joined by a turnedstretcher with central gilt block.

Note: The design for a closely related stool is published in Thomas Hope’s Household Furnitureand Interior Decoration of 1807.

English, circa 1815

Height: 29½ in; 75 cmWidth: 46 in; 117 cmDepth: 29½ in; 75 cm

Provenance:Collection of Sidney Letts;Private collection, London.

Illustrated:Margaret Jourdain, English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18th Century, 1760–1820,1922, p. 238, fig. 378. Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair handbook, 1996, p. 271.

Literature:Thomas Hope, Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl. XII.Margaret Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795–1820, 2nd revised edition, 1949, p. 124, fig. 130.Brian Reade, Regency Antiques, 1953, fig. 10.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. III, p. 262, fig. 54. Major S. Whitbread, Southill – A Regency House, n.d., illus. 42.

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A REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS FENTHAM

A fine quality early 19th century carved giltwood convex mirror ofenormous proportions, attributed to Thomas Fentham and retainingthe original convex mirror plate within an ebonised reeded slip andfine water leaf moulded edge followed by a concave moulding appliedwith giltwood balls and ribbon tied moulded edge, having a finelycarved pendent acanthus leaf apron and acanthus leaf cresting toppedby an ebonised spreadwinged eagle, with a chain with giltwood balland tassels in its beak, on a gadrooned ball decorated platform, eachside issuing twin candle arms with ebonised heads and cut glass nozzles with Vandyke drip pans.

Note: An almost identical mirror, formerly with Hotspur Ltd., stillretains Fentham’s trade label to the reverse and is illustrated in A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840.

English, circa 1815

Height: 61¼ in; 156 cmWidth: 41 in; 104.5 cmDepth: 12 in; 30.5 cm

Provenance:High House, King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

Literature:Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture Makers 1660–1840, 1986, p. 296.Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture1700–1840, 1996, p. 204, fig. 344.


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A REGENCY ROSEWOOD DECANTER BOX

A fine quality early 19th century rosewood and boxwood strungdecanter box, having a finely veneered and crossbanded hinged lidwith diamond pattern stringing to the front and sides, revealing a redvelvet lined interior fitted with six diamond cut decanters with shapedpouring necks and swirling pattern cut ball stoppers individuallyengraved ‘RUM’,’CHERRY BRANDY’, ‘BRANDY’, ‘NOYOU’, ‘HOLLANDS’, ‘RASPBERRY’. The sides fitted with two brass lifting handles and having bulbous turned column corners; on brass ball feet.

Note: One decanter is of a later date. ‘Hollands’ was an English termfor Dutch gin. ‘Noyou’ is currently not identifiable, but it could beinterpreted as ‘Not for you’, thereby keeping the contents of the bottlefor personal use only.

English, circa 1815

Height: 10¾ in; 27 cmWidth: 11¾ in; 30 cmDepth: 8 in; 20 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS AND A WINDOW SEAT EN SUITE

A pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany armchairs and a window seat en suite.

The chairs with serpentine shaped upholstered backs, having paddedarms on downswept supports with gothic hatched fields and upholstered seats covered in coral coloured silk damask; on square legs with gothic trefoil hatched fields joined by H-stretchers and terminating in replaced leather castors.

The window seat with outscrolled sides and rectangular seat upholstered in coral coloured silk damask; on six square legs withgothic trefoil hatched fields joined by an H-stretcher and terminating in replaced leather castors.

English, circa 1760

Window seat:Height: 24½ in; 62 cmWidth: 53½ in; 136 cmDepth: 24½ in; 62 cm

Armchairs:Height: 37 in; 94 cmWidth: 26 in; 66 cmDepth: 27½ in; 70 cm


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A mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany tripod table,having a circular tip-up top with pie-crust edge of outstanding colourand patination on a birdcage action support and gun barrel columnwith spiral twist baluster; on three cabriole legs terminating in pointedpad feet.

English, circa 1770

Height: 27¾ in; 70.5 cmDiameter: 27½ in; 70 cm


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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR

An important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwoodrectangular mirror in the Chinese Chippendale taste, retaining the original divided mirror plates within a carved giltwood frame, having apierced fret gallery cresting on stylised rockwork and pagoda canopybelow, and further rockwork and stylised waterfall; the smaller topplate framed by C-scrolls and lozenges, and separated from the largerplate by a leaf carved strap; the large plate with cluster columns,pierced canopies and entwined leafy branches to the sides, having ashaped apron centred by a seated Chinese figure under leafy canopyon steps flanked by further stylised rockwork, steps and waterfall.

Note: This mirror reflects garden features like rockwork, steps,canopies and waterfalls that were very popular with chinoiseriedecoration; these elements can also be found on Chinese wallpaper of this period.

English, circa 1760

Height: 6 ft 4 in; 193.5 cmWidth: 3 ft 3 in; 99 cm

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, p. 342, fig. 81; a mirror withvery similar unusual pierced fret gallery cresting.


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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE

A superb mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany sidetable, retaining the original rectangular ‘Belgian Grey Saint-Anne’ marble top with moulded edge above a concave frieze with gadroonedapron; on cabriole legs with acanthus clasp to the knees, terminatingin ball and claw feet.

Note: This table survives in outstanding untouched condition andretains the original moulded marble top.

English, circa 1750

Height: 30¾ in; 78 cmWidth: 39 in; 99 cmDepth: 23¾ in; 60.5 cm

Literature:Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, p. 280, no. 146.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS

A mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany miniature chest ofdrawers of outstanding colour and patination, having a crossbandedtop with canted corners above two short and three long graduateddrawers retaining the original ornate brass drop handles and escutcheons,flanked by triple fluted canted corners; on ogee bracket feet.

English, circa 1770

Height: 11 in; 28 cmWidth: 13 in; 33 cmDepth: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm

Provenance:Private collection, USA.

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MINIATURE BOW FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS

A late 18th century Hepplewhite period bow fronted miniature chestof drawers, having a rosewood crossbanded top with double reedededge above two short and three long graduated drawers veneered infine fiddle back mahogany and retaining their original locks and ornatebrass knob handles; on splay feet, with shaped apron.

English, circa 1795

Height: 16½ in; 42 cmWidth: 15¼ in; 38.5 cmDepth: 10¾ in; 27.5 cm

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MINIATURE CHEST ON CHEST

An extremely rare late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahoganyminiature chest on chest, having lift-up cornice section above twoshort and three long drawers to the upper section and a further threegraduated drawers in the base; retaining the original knop handles; onsplay feet, with shaped apron.

English, circa 1795

Height: 24¼ in; 61.5 cmWidth: 14¾ in; 37 cmDepth: 7½ in; 19.5 cm

Provenance:Private collection, USA.

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS

A charming mid 18th century mahogany miniature chest of drawers,having a rectangular caddy top above two small and three graduateddrawers, retaining the original ring handles and escutcheons; onshaped bracket feet.

English, circa 1750

Height: 12¼ in; 31 cmWidth: 9¾ in; 25 cmDepth: 6 in; 15.5 cm


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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILTWOOD WALL BRACKETS

A large and impressive pair of mid 19th century carved giltwood wallbrackets retaining the original gilding, each having a rectangular topwith canted corners and gadrooned edge above a fluted frieze withcentral shell carving on three sides, supported by a pierced acanthusleaf scroll base hung with husk swags and joined by a carved ropeband terminating in a pendent carved husk.

English, circa 1860

Height: 19 in; 48.5 cmWidth: 15¾ in; 40 cmDepth: 9 in; 23 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS

A fine and useful pair of early 19th centuryrosewood side cabinets in the manner of Gillows, having bow fronted tops crossbanded in satinwood, ebony and boxwood strung, above a single drawerwith later brass ring handles to the frieze,and central parcel gilt tablet, and flankedby further parcel gilt fields each side,above two bow fronted doors with parcelgilding and pleated green silk panelsbehind later brass wire grilles, revealing asingle adjustable shelf; on bulbous turnedgadrooned feet.

English, circa 1800

Height: 37¾ in; 95 cmWidth: 30¼ in; 77 cmDepth: 16 in; 41 cm

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A VICTORIAN OAK PILLAR BOX ATTRIBUTED TO SMITH & HAWKES

A extremely rare mid 19th century carvedoak pillar box attributed to Smith & Hawkes,having finely carved crown on a tasselledcushion as a finial on a domed top above anopen letter slot and fluted column, withslender single door with brass collectionwindow revealing a burgundy baize linedinterior; on a moulded base with octagonalplinth below.

Note: The Post Office attempted to find apleasing design for a pillar box in its earlyyears of postal collections. This unusual pillarbox, designed by Smith & Hawkes, wasdeveloped as a result of a misunderstandingwith the government’s Department ofScience and Art in 1856. The designchanged shortly after to a more simplifiedmodel and as a result very few exampleswere made, making this a very rare survivorindeed.

English, 1856

Height: 25 in; 63.5 cmDiameter: 10¼ in; 26 cm

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A GEORGE II BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO FREDERICK HINTZ

An extremely rare and highly important brass and mother of pearlinlaid carved mahogany tripod table attributed to Frederick Hintz, hav-ing a ten-lobed tip-up top with five-lobed centre dish divided by ashaped field finely inlaid with engraved mother of pearl and brassflowers and accentuated with fine brass line, supported on a flutedgun barrel column with spirally fluted knop; on three humanoid legs inbreeches and shoes with inlaid brass buckles.

Note: There is only one other known model of this unusual type oftable. It is virtually identical and is in the collection of the Victoria andAlbert Museum, London.

English, circa 1750

Height: 28 in; 71.5 cmDiameter: 28½ in; 72.5 cm

Provenance:Anonymous sale, Sotheby’s, 1989;Pelham Galleries, London, 1994;Saul P. Steinberg collection, New York, until 2000;Private collection, New York.

Illustrated:Christopher Gilbert and Tessa Murdoch, John Channon and Brass-InlaidFurniture 1730–1760, 1993, p. 40, illus. XXII.

Literature:Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 207, fig. 15. Christopher Claxton Stevens, 18th Century English Furniture, TheNorman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 289.


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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III ORMOLU MOUNTED CUT GLASS AND WEDGWOOD JASPER CANDLESTICKS BY WILLIAM PARKER

A most unusual set of four late 18th century ormolu mounted cut glass and Wedgwood jaspercandlesticks by William Parker, having round bead edged gilt bases supported on three bun feet,and enclosing pale blue Wedgwood jasper drums with continuous classical scenes in white relief,supporting cut glass egg and Vandyke edged drip pans and urn shaped candle nozzles hung withpear shaped drops.

English, circa 1790

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY STOOLS

A pair of late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany stools inthe manner of Thomas Chippendale, having rectangular seats upholstered in beige suede above a veneered frieze with fine ropecarved edge; on square fluted legs with inside chamfer, headed by floral paterae and with corner angles, terminating in block feet.

Note: The design for the legs is a variant of Plate XXV from ThomasChippendale’s third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’sDirector, published in 1762.

English, circa 1780

Height: 17½ in; 44.5 cmWidth: 23¼ in; 59.5 cmDepth: 18½ in; 47 cm

Literature:Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director,3rd edition, 1762, Pl. XXV.Fleming and Meers, An Exhibition of 18th Century English Chairs,1985, p. 23.


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A BIEDERMEIER BRASS MOUNTEDMAHOGANY REGULATOR BY A. ULLRICH

A fine quality 19th century brass mountedmahogany Laterndluhr month going wallregulator of small size by A. Ullrich ofHohenelbe, having a white enamelled dialwith Roman numerals, gold hour andminute hands and sweep blued steel secondshand, set within a fine gilded engine turnedbezel housed in a square mahogany hoodwith ornate brass spandrels and mouldedcresting, above a glazed waisted and exceptionally slim mahogany body withbrass pendulum and pendent apron withornate brass decoration below.

Note: This type of clock is genericallyknown as a Viennese Regulator. It wasmade in the town of Hohenelbe, known inCzech as Vrachlabi, standing on the banksof the river Elbe. Hohenelbe is in the GiantMountains and at the time when this clockwas made was in the very north of theAustro-Hungarian Empire in the region thenknown as Bohemia. A thriving textile industry appears to have made Hohenelbewealthy enough to support bespoke clockmaking.

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A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED ROSEWOOD CENTRE TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO MOREL & SEDDON

A highly important early 19th century brass mounted rosewood centre table attributed to Morel& Seddon, having a beautifully faded figured rosewood circular top with fine nulled brass edgeabove a frieze with four drawers and four dummy drawers with later brass knobs above a brassline, supported by a concave fluted parcel gilt column of simulated rosewood; on a triform concave sided platform base with carved giltwood paw feet on rosewood blocks.

Note: Bearing label ‘Windsor Castle Room 255 / 1886, No. 31’ to underside and having animpressed stamp ‘1886 Room 255, Windsor Castle’.

English, circa 1820

Height: 29¼ in; 74 cmDiameter: 52¾ in; 134 cm

Provenance: The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle;Mallett, London;Private collection, England.

Illustrated:Country Life, 20 December 1930, ‘Windsor Castle – The State Apartments III’, p. 807, illus.10;The State Bedchamber.

Photographed:Country Life, 1910, in the State Bedroom.

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A GEORGE III POLYCHROME PAINTED OVERMANTEL MIRROR

A most unusual and highly decorative late 18th century Adam period polychrome painted overmantel mirror, retaining most of the original mirror plates and the original paint decoration,within a moulded arched frame beautifully decorated with entwined and ribboned leaf work on a pale yellow ground with green border and pearl edge and having floral paterae corners.

Note: One centre plate is of a later date.

English, circa 1780

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL BENCH

An unusual early 19th century mahoganyhall bench in the manner of Marsh andTatham, having a serpentine shaped backwith carved scroll and anthemion decorationcentred by a stylised rose patera, withturned reeded arms and boss terminals; onwaisted triple fluted legs terminating inspade toes.

Note: The tips of the legs have been reinstated.

English, circa 1815

Height: 31 in; 79 cmWidth: 57 in; 145 cmDepth: 14 in; 35.5 cm

Literature:Charles Heathcote Tatham, Etchings ofAncient Ornamental Architecture, 1799, pl. 46.Christopher Gilbert, Furniture at TempleNewsam House and Lotherton Hall, 1978,vol. II, p. 308, illus. 375.Frances Collard, Regency Furniture, 1985, p. 52.Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2010 catalogue, p. 202;a bench of larger size but identical design,probably from the same workshop.

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A REGENCY BRASS HEXAGONAL LANTERN

A large early 19th century brass hexagonal lantern, having a finely cast foliate corona with six crocketed gothic supports joined to lancetshaped sides with gothic tracery and cluster column supports incorporating a hinged door; on foliate bun feet.

Note: The lantern has been wired for electricity.

English, circa 1815

Height: 39½ in; 100 cmDiameter: 20½ in; 52 cm

Provenance:Mallett, London.

Illustrated:Lanto Synge, Mallett’s Great English Furniture, 1991, p. 243, fig. 282.


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A SET OF FOUR REGENCY CUT GLASSDECANTERS

English, circa 1810

Height: 8½ in; 21.5 cmDiameter: 4 in; 10 cm

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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III STERLING SILVERCOASTERS BY MICHAEL PLUMMER

English, hallmarked for London 1773

Height: 1½ in; 4 cmDiameter: 5½ in; 14 cm

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTERAND LONDON

An unusually shallow early 19th centurymahogany side table attributed to Gillows ofLancaster and London, having a rectangular topwith rounded corners and reeded edge andmounted with a solid brass gallery to the back,above two short drawers at each side and a single long drawer to the centre, with latersquare swan-neck brass handles; on turnedtapering reeded legs terminating in ring turnedspade toes.

English, circa 1815

Height: 32¼ in; 82 cmWidth: 61 in; 155 cmDepth: 15½ in; 39.5 cm


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A REGENCY PAPIER-MÂCHÉ TRAY

A richly decorated early 19th century rectangular papier-mâché tray ofclaret red ground decorated with gilt floral decoration within a borderof palmettes; on a later simulated bamboo claret red painted base.

English, circa 1815

Height: 21 in; 53.5 cmWidth: 30½ in; 78 cmDepth: 23¼ in; 59 cm

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A GEORGE III PAINTED SATINWOOD TRAY

A late 18th century Sheraton period painted satinwood oval tray withtwo silvered handles to the rim and purpleheart banding, decoratedwith foliate design and bordered by tulipwood crossbanding and boxwood stringing; on a later satinwood and leather lined table base.

English, circa 1790

Tray with base:Height: 21¼ in; 54 cmWidth: 34½ in; 88 cmDepth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

Tray: Width: 34 in; 86.5 cmDepth: 21½ in; 55 cm

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A GEORGE III BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY TRAY

A fine quality late 18th century brass bound mahogany tray, havingrounded corners and brass lifting handles; on a later leather linedmahogany table base with rounded legs joined by an H-stretcher.

English, circa 1790

Tray with base:Height: 21¾ in; 55.5 cmWidth: 31½ in; 80 cmDepth: 22¾ in; 58 cm

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRAY

An unusual late 18th century mahogany tray, having a beautifully patinated top with D-ends with a finely pierced and silvered arcadedgallery; on a later cluster column mahogany base with turned crossstretcher.

English, circa 1790

Height: 22 in; 56 cmWidth: 27 in; 68.5 cmDepth: 18 in; 46 cm


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A SET OF TEN GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS

A set of ten late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany armchairs, each having a spoonshaped upholstered back with stuffed arms on moulded outswept supports and serpentine seatupholstered in green silk fabric above a fluted frieze with central carved oval sunflower patera; onbulbous turned fluted legs with fine acanthus carving headed by further sunflower paterae andterminating in gadrooned toupee feet.

Note: An identical chair is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

English, circa 1780

Height: 36¼ in; 92 cmWidth: 25 in; 63.5 cmDepth: 25½ in; 65 cm

Provenance:Williamstrip House, Gloucestershire.

Literature: Arthur S. Vernay, The Vernay Collection for the Spring of 1929, 1929, p. 14; an identical chairfrom the collection of William Baird, Elie House, Fifeshire.Maurice Tomlin, Catalogue of Adam Period Period Furniture in the Victoria and Albert Museum,1972, p. 142, group Q, illus. Q6.Norman Adams catalogue, 1985, pl. 20.


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CABINET

A most useful and fine quality mid 18thcentury Chippendale period mahogany sidecabinet, having a shaped top with mouldededge above four bow fronted graduateddrawers to the centre with later octagonalbrass ring handles, flanked by doors to eachside veneered in fine flame mahogany withastragal moulding, revealing a fixed shelf;on a moulded plinth base.

Note: The top drawer is fitted with a centralsliding compartment.

English, circa 1770

Height: 2 ft 7¼ in; 79.5 cmWidth: 6 ft 6½ in; 199.5 cmDepth: 1 ft 11¾ in; 60.5 cm

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASSSTORM LIGHTS

An unusual pair of late 18th century cutglass storm lights, having square steppedand waisted bases engraved to the frontwith oval paterae within a shaped rectangular border, supporting lacqueredbrass candle mounts and plain conical glass shades.

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A WILLIAM AND MARY GILT GESSO SIDE TABLE

English, circa 1690

Height: 29½ in; 75 cmWidth: 37 in; 94 cmDepth: 18¾ in; 47.5 cm

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE

Chairs: English, circa 1770Needlework: English, circa 1780

Height: 36¾ in; 93.5 cmWidth: 26 in; 66 cmDepth: 24½ in; 62.5 cm

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A PAIR OF REGENCY ORMOLU MOUNTEDMAHOGANY SIDE CABINETS ATTRIBUTEDTO TATHAM, BAILEY & SAUNDERS

English, circa 1815

Height: 35½ in; 90 cmWidth: 59½ in; 151 cmDepth: 25 in; 63.5 cm

Provenance: Windsor Castle.

Illustrated: Hugh Roberts, For the King’s Pleasure: TheFurnishing and Decoration of George IV’sApartments at Windsor Castle, 2001, p. 349, fig. 434.

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A PAIR OF REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRRORS

English, circa 1815

Height: 45 in; 114.5 cmWidth: 27 in; 68.5 cmDepth: 11 in; 28 cm

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A FINE REGENCY GLASS COLZA DISHLIGHT BY JOHNSTONE BROOKES & CO.

English, circa 1815

Height: 48 in; 122 cmDiameter: 23 in; 58.5 cm

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE

English, circa 1750

Height: 29½ in; 75 cmWidth: 38½ in; 98 cmDepth: 19¼ in; 49 cm

Provenance: Eric Moller, Thorncombe Park, Surrey;Private collection, New York.

Illustrated: R. W. Symonds, Furniture Making inSeventeenth and Eighteenth CenturyEngland, 1955, p. 137, pls. 172–3.

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A QUEEN ANNE TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK BY PETER GARONFor details, see page 132.

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A CHARLES II EBONY BRACKET CLOCKBY JOHN WISE

English, circa 1675

Height: 17¾ in; 45 cmWidth: 14 in; 36 cmDepth: 7½ in; 19 cm

Literature:Cf. Percy G. Dawson, C. B. Drover and D. W. Parkes, Early English Clocks, 2003: pls 458, 463, 475, 477, 599 & 602.

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A GEORGE II WALNUT BAROMETER BY JOHN HALLIFAX OF BARNSLEY

English, circa 1740

Height: 51 in; 129.5 cmWidth: 10½ in; 26.5 cmDepth: 4 in; 10 cm


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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS

A mid 18th century carved mahogany chest of drawers of outstanding colour and patination, having a serpentine shaped top with finely carved gadrooned edge above four graduated drawers retaining their original ornate brass handles, flanked by carved corner angles;on shaped ogee bracket feet.

Note: The top drawer at one stage fitted with compartments.

English, circa 1750

Height: 38 in; 96.5 cmWidth: 46¼ in; 117.5 cmDepth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR

An impressive mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwoodovermantel mirror, retaining the original gilding and having an 18thcentury replaced arched centre plate with palm frond carved surroundand mostly original shaped border plates, divided by foliate scrolls andfloral garlands with scroll carved sides, and having a foliate carved broken pediment cresting and a rocaille enriched straight base.

English, circa 1765

Height: 6 ft ¾ in; 185 cmWidth: 5 ft 2½ in; 159 cm


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A GEORGE II BLACK JAPANNED COPPER WINE COOLER

A rare mid 18th century small black japanned copper wine cooler of oval shape, having a removable liner within a wide rolled-over rim and a bombé gadrooned body finely decorated ingold with floral sprays and leaf work, having ornate brass lion mask lifting handles at each endand four brass cabriole legs with acanthus decoration, terminating in claw and ball feet.

Note: The distinctive lifting handles of this rare survivor relate to mahogany wine coolers of thisperiod, and in particular to one formerly in the H. J. Joel Collection attributed to Samuel Norman.

English, circa 1750

Height: 10½ in; 26.5 cmWidth: 20 in; 51 cmDepth: 14½ in; 37 cm

Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. III, p. 372, fig. 1; a related wine cistern, also japanned on copper.Rupert Gentle, Domestic Metal Work 1640–1820, 1994, p. 45, pl. 18, and p. 318, fig. 3.F. Lewis Hinckley, The More Significant Regency Furniture, 1991, illustration opposite title page;an almost identical model of slightly larger size.


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD SIDE TABLES

A fine quality pair of late 18th century Sheraton period polychrome decorated satinwood side tables, eachhaving a rectangular top with stepped D-ends crossbanded in tulipwood and banded in rosewood withpolychrome decoration of floral garlands above a crossbanded frieze; on six square tapering banded legsheaded by lyre decorated panels and terminating in block feet.

English, circa 1795

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Literature:Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book, 1791, pl. 9.Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design:The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 276.


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A GEORGE II WALNUT ARMCHAIR

An extremely rare early 18th century carved walnut armchair of outstanding colour and patination, having a spoon back with lobedcorners and outswept arms with elegant scroll ends on inverted cabriole support, the seat upholstered in close-nailed French gros-pointneedlework of the Bizarre pattern in bright colours on a black ground;on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet at the front and padfeet at the back.



Height: 35 in; 89 cmWidth: 29 in; 74 cmDepth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

Provenance:Ronald Phillips Ltd.;Private collection, USA.

Literature:R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 148, figs. 93 & 94.M. Harris & Sons, The English Chair – Its History and Evolution, 1937,p. 97, pl. XXVII.Lanto Synge, Chairs, 1978, illus. 15.


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A TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY MOUNTED JEWELLERY CASKET ATTRIBUTED TO STEPHANY & DRESCH

An important late 18th century tortoiseshell and ivory mounted jewellery casket, by repute madefor George III, attributed to Stephany & Dresch and later presented to the Right HonourableGeorge Nathaniel Lord Curzon, having a rectangular hinged top veneered in tortoiseshell andmounted with finely carved ivory borders and leaf guilloche, centred by a relief carving of theemblem of the Order of the Garter depicting St. George on horseback slaying a dragon, within a wreath with the French motto ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE’ (‘Evil be to him who evil thinks’)and crested by the Royal crown, opening to reveal a blue silk interior with silver presentationplaque to Lord Curzon and a compartment with finely pierced ivory and tortoiseshell lid, the frontof the casket similarly finely executed, having a single drawer fitted, and each side depicting pastoral scenes in the finest filigree ivory decoration.

Note: Stephany & Dresch were prolific carvers of the finest filigree ivory in 18th century Englandand supplied fine pieces of filigree ivory like this outstanding casket to George III and his queen.The addition of a crown to the emblem of the Order of the Garter suggests that it did indeedbelong to a Royal member of this ancient order. The pieces by Stephany & Dresch remaining inthe Royal Collection are similarly high in quality and it is very possible that the casket was commissioned by the King, but few bills and accounts from his reign have survived in the RoyalArchives, and a Royal provenance therefore cannot be definitely confirmed.

We thank Mrs. Julie Crocker from the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle for her kind help inresearching this casket.

English, circa 1780

Height: 6¾ in; 17 cmWidth: 12¾ in; 32.5 cmDepth: 8¾ in; 22 cm

Provenance:By repute made for King George III;Presented to The Right Honourable George Nathaniel Lord Curzon on his admission to theMerchant Taylors’ Company, 3 July 1907;Private collection, England.

Literature:Jane Roberts, George III and Queen Charlotte: Patronage Collection and Court Taste, 2004, pp. 352–4.

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A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED ROSEWOOD WRITING TABLE

A fine quality early 19th century brassmounted rosewood writing table, having a rectangular top with re-entrant corners,retaining the original gold tooled red morocco leather insert, with a crossbandededge and brass trim above one long andtwo short brass strung drawers with laterlion mask handles to the front and conforming dummies to the reverse, and the sides supported by waisted end supportsand joined by a turned stretcher; on squaresplay legs terminating in brass cap castors.

Note: The drawer linings are constructed ofaromatic cedarwood, a sign of superiorquality.

English, circa 1815

Height: 30 in; 76.5 cmWidth: 48½ in; 123 cmDepth: 31¾ in; 81 cm

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AN ANGLO-INDIAN GEORGE III ROSEWOOD AND IVORY CHEVAL TOILET MIRROR

A rare late 18th century Anglo-Indian rosewood and ivory cheval toiletmirror retaining the original mirror plate, within a rosewood chevalframe finely inlaid with entwined ivory leaves and flowers and havingturned ivory finials; on shaped feet.

Anglo-Indian, circa 1780

Height: 24¼ in; 61.5 cmWidth: 19¼ in; 49 cmDepth: 9 in; 23 cm


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A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD WINDOW SEATS

An impressive pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood window seats of generous proportions, each having a serpentine fronted seat upholstered in green silk gaufrage velvet,upright outscrolled arm supports faced with carved giltwood pateraeresembling a sunflower, and moulded downswept front with floralcarving, and having a moulded front rail with central floral motif; onmoulded cabriole legs terminating in a French toe.

English, circa 1770

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARET

A late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany cellaret, having a lockable breakfront lift-up lid with rosewood crossbanding and boxwood line, opening to reveal the original lead lined interior fittedout for bottles above a conformingly shaped body similarly veneeredand fitted with ornate brass carrying handles each side; on four turnedtapering legs terminating in brass castors.

English, circa 1790

Height: 25¾ in; 65.5 cmWidth: 24½ in; 62 cmDepth: 16¼ in; 41 cm


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A PAIR OF REGENCY 21-INCH LIBRARY GLOBES BY J. & W. CARY

A pair of early 19th century 21-inch library globes by J. & W. Cary, each supported by amahogany stand with papered horizon ring above four curved supports joined to a bulbousturned column; on three splay legs joined by moulded stretchers supporting a turned compass,and terminating in block toes with brass castors.

The celestial globe having tinted figures of the zodiac and bearing maker’s cartouche dated 1799inscribed ‘Cary’s New and Improved Celestial Globe, on which is carefully laid down the whole ofthe stars and nebulae … Compiled from the Authorities of Flamsteed … the whole is adapted tothe year 1800 … made and sold by J. W. Cary, No. 181 Strand, March 1, 1799.’

The terrestrial globe with maker’s cartouche dated 1815 inscribed ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe,Exhibiting the Tracks and Discoveries Made by Captain Cook … together with every improvementcollected from various navigators to the present time. Made and sold by J. & W. Cary, Strand,March 1, 1815.’

Note: The compass papers and needles are of later date.

English, 1815

Height: 47 in; 119.5 cmDiameter: 27½ in; 70 cm

Literature:Elly Decker, Globes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Globes and Armillary Spheres in theNational Maritime Museum, 1999, p. 51, fig. 5.6.


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A PAIR OF REGENCY SATINWOOD AND PURPLEHEART SIDE CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO MARSH AND TATHAM

An unusual pair of early 19th century satinwood side chairs attributed to the Royal cabinet-makers Marsh and Tatham, each having an outwards curved upholstered back between lotuscarved stiles with purpleheart paterae and a seat upholstered in green silk above a mouldedfrieze with purpleheart trim; on sabre legs similarly carved with lotus decoration and satinwoodand purpleheart paterae.

Note: Chairs of very similar design were supplied by Marsh and Tatham for the salon at BrightonPavilion in 1823. These chairs were subsequently moved to Buckingham Palace, where they werephotographed by Country Life magazine in the 1920s.

English, circa 1820

Height: 33 in; 84 cmWidth: 18¾ in; 48 cmDepth: 22¼ in; 56.5 cm

Literature:Harold Clifford Smith, Buckingham Palace: Its Furniture, Decoration and History, 1931, p. 230.

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A NORTH EUROPEAN QUEEN ANNE PERIOD GILTWOOD MIRROR

An early 18th century carved giltwood mirror, retaining most of theoriginal gilding and having a replaced 18th century rectangular mirrorplate within a moulded frame of boldly carved acanthus leaf withwinged putti at the top and base, and fine scroll relief carved returncorners flanked by basket carrying figures to each side of the frame;the shaped apron hung with floral garlands and centred by a largeopen shell, the cresting with corner finials and seated putti supportinga central cartouche with floral spray top.

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A GEORGE II LIBRARY TABLE BY OTHO CHANNON

A highly important and outstanding quality mid 18th century carved mahogany library table byOtho Channon, having a rectangular top with gadrooned edge and later faded green leatherinsert above a frieze with Greek key pattern decoration concealing two drawers at each end with a moulding below; on four boldly carved cabriole legs with acanthus clasps to the knees,terminating in enormous hairy paw and ball feet and leather castors.

Note: This magnificent table is recorded twice in the inventories at Powderham Castle, where a bill from Otho Channon, dated 1751, survives. Otho Channon was the elder brother of the celebrated John Channon. Both brothers supplied furniture to Powderham Castle.

English, 1751

Height: 2 ft 4¼ in; 72 cmWidth: 7 ft 4 in; 224 cmDepth: 4 ft 3¼ in; 130.5 cm

Provenance:Powderham Castle, Devon, Sir William Courtenay, 3rd Bt. and later Viscount Courtenay(1710–1762).

Illustrated:Country Life, 11 July 1963, Mark Girouard, ‘Powderham Castle, Devon II’, p. 81; in situ atPowderham Castle.

Literature:Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660–1840,1986, p. 156.

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A VICTORIAN BOULLE WASTE PAPER BIN

A late 19th century octagonal rosewood and brass inlaid waste paperbin, having brass moulding on top and bottom lip, each side panelveneered in very fine boulle work of brass and tortoiseshell, using première-partie and contre-partie alternately. The top lip veneered in the same manner. The inside of the container veneered in exotic rosewood and stamped ‘J C Vickery, Regent Street’ with the registration number 340695 below.

English, circa 1880

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A fine mid 18th century Chippendale period satinwood inlaidmahogany tripod table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, havinga hexagonal top with moulded edge and central circular satinwoodinlay, supported on a triple cluster column; on three cabriole legs withsatinwood inlaid sides, terminating in pad feet.

English, circa 1770

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cmDiameter: 22¾ in; 58 cm

Literature:Christopher Gilbert, Furniture at Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall,1978, vol. II, p. 365, illus. 459.Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978,vol. II, pp. 256–7, illus. 469–70.


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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III CUT GLASS DECANTERS

A rare set of four late 18th century cut glass decanters of Prussian shape, each having a bull’s-eyestopper within a wide rim with three flat cut neck-rings and facet cut body below, terminating ina finely fluted base.

Note: One stopper is an 18th century replacement.

English, circa 1785

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III STERLING SILVER DOUBLE COASTERS BY ROBERT HENNELL

A good quality pair of late 18th century sterling silver double coasters by Robert Hennell, eachhaving turned mahogany centres and pearl bead decorated bodies joined by pearl beaded ringsfor the decanter stoppers and having lift-up pearl beaded ring handles at either end.

English, hallmarked for London 1791

Height: 2¼ in; 5.5 cmWidth: 11½ in; 29 cmDepth: 5½ in; 14 cm


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AN EDWARDIAN BRASS MOUNTED COCOBOLO PEDESTAL DESK

An exceptionally fine quality early 19th century brass mounted cocobolo pedestal desk, having a rectangular top with brass gallery to three sides and retaining the original green morocco leather liningabove a diagonally veneered frieze mounted with brass mouldings,with one long and two short drawers with brass knob handles, abovetwo doors with crossbanded frames and diagonally veneered panelswith ornate brass mouldings, each concealing four slides, the sides andthe reverse veneered similarly and mounted with brass mouldings; onmoulded plinth bases.

Note: Retaining virtually all the original brass mounts. The brass knobhandles are of a later date.

English, circa 1910

Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cmWidth: 54 in; 137.5 cmDepth: 32 in; 81 cm


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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHILD’S CHAIR ON STAND

A late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany child’s chair onstand in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, having a diamond slattedback within moulded uprights and crest rail, and downswept armswith retaining bar on baluster turned supports, the caned seat withsquab cushion upholstered in gold textured silk fabric; on square tapering legs with adjustable foot rest to the front and joined by an H-stretcher bolted to the stand with shaped front; on square taperinglegs.

Note: Once unbolted, the stand serves as a low table in conjunctionwith the chair.

English, circa 1790

Height: 36¼ in; 92 cmWidth: 15½ in; 39.5 cmDepth: 18½ in; 47 cm

Literature:Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s DrawingBook, 1791, pl. XXV.Percy Macquoid, A History of English Furniture, vol. IV, ‘The Age ofSatinwood’, 1908, p. 244, fig. 233.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of EnglishFurniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 304, fig. 254.R. A. Woods, English Furniture in the Bank of England, 1972, pl. 47.Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2003 catalogue, p. 118.Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730–1840, 2008,vol. I, p. 188, pl. 157; p. 195, pl. 166.


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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT VERTE-IMARI SQUARE BOTTLESWITH FRENCH ORMOLU BASES

A rare pair of Kangxi period verte-Imari square bottles retaining theiroriginal lids, each side decorated with chrysanthemums emerging frombehind a garden fence, surrounded by stylised floral sprays on an iron-red ground; mounted on slightly later French ormolu plinth baseswith square bracket feet.

Note: The bottles have been sympathetically converted into lamps,preserving the original bottles and covers.

Bottles: Chinese, Kangxi period, circa 1700

Base mounts: French, circa 1780

Height: 21½ in; 54.5 cmWidth: 12 in; 30.5 cmDepth: 12 in; 30.5 cm


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A GEORGE I GILT GESSO MIRROR

An unusual early 18th century gilt gesso mirror retaining the originalre-silvered shaped and bevelled mirror plate, within conforming moulded frame finely carved with strapwork and surmounted byopposing eagles on pediments at each side, having two replaced glasscandle arms fitted below.

Note: The feature of opposing eagle crestings at either side is possiblyunique.

English, circa 1720

Height: 47½ in; 121 cmWidth: 29¾ in; 75.5 cmDepth: 8¼ in; 21 cm

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A GEORGE II WALNUT ARMCHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO GILES GRENDEY

An important early 18th century carved walnut armchair attributed to Giles Grendey, havingspoon shaped back with shell and acanthus carved crest rail and vase shaped splat, veneered infine and well patinated burr walnut, having outswept arms with carved lion mask terminals ondownswept supports joined to the side of the shaped seat frame with drop-in seat upholstered invery fine English floral needlework on a blue ground; on cabriole legs with shell and husk carvingto the knees, terminating in claw and ball feet.

Note: This extraordinary chair belongs to a group of identical chairs, possibly a set, some ofwhich are in distinguished collections and museums around the world.


Needlework: English, circa 1730

Height: 40 in; 101.5 cmWidth: 29¾ in; 75.5 cmDepth: 24¼ in; 61.5 cm


Literature:R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 149, fig. 95.Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954,vol. I, p. 263, fig.117.Yvonne Hackenbroch, English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the IrwinUntermyer Collection, 1958, pl. 77, fig. 101.Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987, p. 49.Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840, 1996, p. 242,illus. 435.Mallett, Chairs – Seated in Splendour, 2001, p.17.Partridge Fine Arts, English Furniture and Works of Art, 2001, pp. 26–7.


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AN ENSEMBLE OF A RÉGENCE EBONY, IVORY AND BRASS INLAIDBAROMETER AND THERMOMETER ATTRIBUTED TO CLERET

A rare ensemble of an early 18th century ebony, ivory and brass inlaidbarometer and thermometer both attributed to Cleret, each having apanelled back with brass finials, veneered in ivory with a mouldedarched ebony surround above and a faceted stepped plinth conformingly veneered and with brass inlay; on turned brass feet.

The barometer with a shaped and engraved vernier scale inscribed ‘25 decembre 1721 a Rouen’.

The spirit filled thermometer with engraved brass temperature scaleand manual vernier scale.

French, 1721

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARET

A beautifully faded and patinated late 18th century Adam periodmahogany cellaret, having a hinged caddy top veneered with figuredmahogany and with Dutch axe handle, revealing a fitted interior fornine bottles, and having fielded sides similarly veneered, retaining theoriginal brass swan-neck lifting handles and with triple fluted cantedcorners; on a fixed stand with fluted frieze and turned paterae, andfour square tapering fluted legs with corner angles, terminating inleather castors.

English, circa 1780

Height: 30¾ in; 78 cmWidth: 17¾ in; 45 cmDepth: 17¼ in; 44 cm

Provenance:Hotspur Ltd., London;Private collection, Northamptonshire.

Illustrated:Robin Butler and Gillian Walkling, The Book of Wine Antiques, 1986,p.113, pl. 103.


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A VICTORIAN PINE MODEL OF A DOG

A charming late 19th century white painted carved pine model of adog retaining the original paint surface; the dog is raised on its hindlegs with the front paws facing downwards.

Note: A virtually identical model, but in giltwood, was formerly in thecollection of the Comtesse Mona Bismarck.

English, circa 1880

Height: 46½ in; 118.5 cmWidth: 11¾ in; 30 cmDepth: 17 in; 43.5 cm

Literature:Sothebys Monaco, 30 November–2 December 1986, item 740.

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A GEORGE II WALNUT STOOL

A fine early 18th century carved walnut stool of good colour, having arectangular seat upholstered in close nailed burgundy gaufrage silk velvet; on cabriole legs with acanthus carving to the knees, terminatingin ball and claw feet.

English, circa 1735

Height: 18½ in; 47 cmWidth: 22¾ in; 58 cmDepth: 17¼ in; 44 cm


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A GEORGE III STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL THREE CANISTER TEA CADDY

A rare mid 18th century Staffordshire enamel three canister tea caddy of rectangular shape,retaining the original ornate brass lifting handles to the sides and having hinged lid with roundedcorners and gilt metal mounts, revealing a velvet lined interior and three removable canisters, two with circular lids for tea and one with a hinged top for sugar, all decorated in exquisitely executed pastoral scenes on a pink ground bordered by gold leaf decoration.

Note: This extraordinary tea caddy is connected to a group of Staffordshire enamel wares, all sharing similar high quality decoration and probably originating from the same workshop.Comparable tea caddies are in the Royal Collection in London, the collections of the Victoria andAlbert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the latter as part of theUntermyer bequest.

English, circa 1770

Height: 4¾ in; 12.5 cmWidth: 9¼ in; 23.5 cmDepth: 4½ in; 11.5 cm

Literature:Bernard and Therle Hughes, English Painted Enamels, 1951, pp. 94 & 138, illus. 53 & 73.Yvonne Hackenbroch, Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the IrwinUntermyer Collection, 1957, pl. 132, fig. 336.Phillips, ‘The Collection of the late Calvert Wardley’, 27 November 1984, lot 215.Gillian Walkling, Tea Caddies, 1985, pl. 4.Witney Antiques Ltd., An Invitation to Tea, 1991, pl. XXXIV.Tania M. Buckell Pos, Tea and Taste – The Visual Language of Tea, 2004, p. 122.


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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY WINE COOLER ON A STAND

An important and very rare carved mahogany oval wine cooler on a stand of outstanding colourand patination, having a cross veneered rim with outscrolled acanthus carved handles, fitted to astand with moulded and shaped apron; on cabriole legs with fine acanthus carving to the knees,terminating in exceptional undercut claw and ball feet.

Note: Now fitted with a brass liner.

English, circa 1750

Height: 20¼ in; 51 cmWidth: 26¾ in; 68 cmDepth: 17½ in; 44.5 cm

Provenance:Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., Harrogate, 1954;Jeremy Ltd., London, 1967;Ronald Phillips Ltd., London, 1967;Hotspur Ltd., London, 1973;Samuel Messer Collection, Sussex, formed under the guidance of R. W. Symonds, until 1991;Private collection, London.

Exhibited:The Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition, London, 1954, with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.Fanfare for Europe: The British Art Market, London, 1973, with Hotspur Ltd.

Illustrated:The Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition handbook, 1954, p. 50; with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.Antique Collector, June 1954, p. 14; trade advertisement with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.The Connoisseur, June 1954, p. xxxii, trade advertisement with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.Antique Collector, June 1967; trade advertisement with Hotspur Ltd.‘Fanfare for Europe’, the British Art Market handbook, 1973, p. 144; with Hotspur Ltd.Christie’s, ‘The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers’, 5December 1991, p. 135.Nicholas Goodison and Robin Kern, Hotspur – Eighty Years of Antiques Dealing, 2004, p. 62, illus. 11.

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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR

An important and fine quality mid 18th century carved giltwood border glass mirror from a drawing by Thomas Chippendale, having a divided upright rectangular 18th century replaced mirror plate and border glasses divided by stylised columns and C-scrolls, with leafy brancheswith birds at either side, and crested by an open pagoda with acanthus leaf cresting, with ashaped apron with cabochon ruffles and a pierced pendent cartouche centre.

Note: This extraordinary mirror has very close similarities to Plate CXLIII in Chippendale’s Director.

English, circa 1765

Height 7 ft; 213.5 cmWidth 3 ft 8¼ in; 112.5 cm

Provenance: The collection of Cynthia Phipps, Old Westbury, New York.

Photographed:In situ, Old Westbury, New York.

Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 1754, Pl. CXLIII.

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A GEORGE II PARCEL GILT MAHOGANY SETTEE

An important, extremely rare and extensively documented mid 18th century exceptionally wellcarved parcel gilt mahogany settee, having a cartouche shaped back with serpentine crest railelaborately carved with acanthus leaf and cabochon ruffles, and padded arms with outswept anddownswept supports finely carved with acanthus leaf clasp. The seat with shaped apron profuselycarved with C-scrolls and acanthus leaf; on eight cabriole legs with cabochon to the knees andleaf carved inwardly scrolled toes to the front and similarly shaped back legs, upholstered in reddamask.

This settee forms part of a suite of seat furniture comprising six armchairs and two settees originally commissioned by the 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven for his seat at GrimsthorpeCastle, Lincolnshire. Today the other settee and four armchairs form part of the English furniturecollection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst the remaining two armchairsare in a private collection in the USA.

Note: The back has been extended by 3 inches to the original height. The cabochon ruffles tothe lower back have been reinstated.

English, circa 1751

Height: 4 ft 1½ in; 126 cmWidth: 6 ft 10 in; 209.5 cmDepth: 3 ft 5¼ in; 105 cm

Provenance:Grimsthorpe Castle. Lincolnshire;Commissioned by Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven;Thence by descent to his son Robert Bertie, 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven;The Earls of Chesterfield;Sold by Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd., 22–24 November 1950;Private collection, New York.

Literature:Yvonne Hackenbroch, English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in The IrwinUntermyer Collection, 1958, p. 31, figs. 143–7, pls. 116–20.Nicholas Goodison and Robin Kern, Hotspur – Eighty Years of Antiques Dealing, 2004, pp.134–5,no. 7.Daniëlle O. Kisluk-Grosheide, Wolfram Koeppe and William Rieder, European Furniture in theMetropolitan Museum of Art, 2006, pp.124–7, no. 48, figs. 75 & 76.

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A GEORGE III DERBY BISCUIT PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU EIGHT DAY TIMEPIECE BY BENJAMIN VULLIAMY, No. 228

A highly important late 18th century neoclassical period Derby biscuit porcelain, ormolu andjasperware mounted eight-day timepiece with revolving chapter ring by Benjamin Vulliamy, having a finely modelled white biscuit porcelain figure of Andromache in classical dress on anormolu mounted white marble platform beside a blue and white Wedgwood jasper mountedormolu square plinth signed ‘Vulliamy, London, No. 228’ and decorated with ram’s head cornersand husk swags draped around two lift-up jasper oval plaques impressed ‘Wedgwood’ on thereverse, depicting the Three Graces to the side and Apollo at the front, concealing the movementand the winding and setting squares, the reverse fitted with a hinged glazed door; surmountedby a classical urn with flame finial and entwined snake handle, having an enamelled horizontalrevolving chapter ring indicating the time. The movement with a single chain fusee and half deadbeat escapement, having a backplate with floral engraving signed ‘Vulliamy, London, No. 228’.

Note: Similar timepieces are in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, Syon House,Twickenham, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

English, circa 1790

Height: 17 in; 43 cmWidth: 11 in; 28 cm Depth: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm

Provenance:Hotspur Ltd., London;Asprey & Co., London;Private collection, England.

Illustrated:Sothebys, The Ivory Hammer, London, 1972, p. 380.Connoisseur, May 1972, trade advertisement with Asprey & Co. Ltd., London.


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BUREAUX/BOOKCASES/CABINETS

A George I walnut bureau cabinet 80

A George II mahogany cabinet 114

A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase attributed

to Thomas Chippendale 84

A George III mahogany secrétaire bookcase 18

A George III mahogany secrétaire cabinet 42

A George III satinwood marquetry secrétaire à abattant

attributed to Thomas Chippendale 62

A pair of George III mahogany bookcases 184

CHESTS/COMMODES

A George II mahogany chest of drawers with carved

bracket feet 28

A George II mahogany chest of drawers 236

A pair of George III mahogany bedside cupboards 126

A pair of George III period Chinese export black lacquer

commodes attributed to Pierre Langlois 24

CLOCKS/BAROMETERS

A Charles II ebony bracket clock by John Wise 234

A Queen Anne tortoiseshell bracket clock by Peter Garon 132

A George II walnut barometer by John Hallifax of Barnsley 234

An ensemble of a Régence ebony, ivory and brass inlaid

barometer and thermometer attributed to Cleret 282

A George III Derby biscuit porcelain and ormolu eight day

timepiece by Benjamin Vulliamy, No. 228 300

A Biedermeier brass mounted mahogany regulator by A. Ullrich 216

GLASS

A George II cut glass sweetmeat tree 50

A pair of George III cut glass urns with covers 170

A set of three George III engraved glass decanters 170

A set of four George III cut glass decanters 271

A Regency rosewood decanter box with six decanters 192

A pair of Regency claret jugs 170

A set of four Regency cut glass decanters 226

A set of three Victorian engraved claret jugs 170

GLOBES

A pair of Regency 21-inch library globes by J. & W. Cary 256

A Victorian 36-inch terrestrial ‘Colossus’ globe by

Thomas Malby 146

LIGHTING

A pair of Chinese export verte-Imari square bottles with French

ormolu bases 276

A George III eight light ormolu mounted cut glass chandelier 64

A pair of George III cut glass storm lights 232

A pair of George III cut glass ‘temple’ candlesticks attributed

to Parker and Perry 180

A pair of George III giltwood three light candelabra 138

A pair of George III giltwood wall lights 120

A pair of cut glass candelabra by William Parker 124

A set of four George III ormolu mounted cut glass and

Wedgwood jasper candlesticks by William Parker 212

A Regency glass colza dish light by Johnstone Brookes & Co. 234

A pair of Regency ormolu and bronze hexagonal lanterns

attributed to Dominique Jean 26

An Empire 24 light ormolu and cut glass chandelier 84

A Regency brass hexagonal lantern 224

A Victorian decalcomania vase mounted as a lamp 146

MINIATURE FURNITURE

A Queen Anne rosewood miniature gate-leg table 144

A George II elm miniature lowboy 144

A George II mahogany miniature chest of drawers 202

A George III mahogany child’s chair on stand 274

A George III mahogany miniature bow fronted chest

of drawers 202

A George III mahogany miniature chest of drawers 202

A George III mahogany miniature chest on chest 202

A George III mahogany miniature tripod table 144

A Regency mahogany child’s armchair 144

A Regency mahogany miniature sideboard 144

MIRRORS/GIRANDOLES

Single

A William and Mary marquetry cushion mirror 134

A North European Queen Anne period giltwood mirror 260

A George I gilt gesso mirror 278

A George II giltwood mirror 172

An Irish George II giltwood mirror attributed to John and

Francis Booker 82

A George III carton pierre oval mirror attributed to William

and John Linnell 160

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A George III carved giltwood chimneypiece attributed to

Matthias Lock 46

A George III giltwood overmantel mirror 92

A George III giltwood overmantel mirror 238

A George III giltwood mirror 198

A George III giltwood mirror 294

A George III polychrome painted overmantel mirror 220

An Anglo-Indian George III rosewood and ivory cheval

toilet mirror 250

A Regency giltwood convex mirror attributed to

Thomas Fentham 190

Pairs

A pair of George I gesso mirrors 154

A pair of George II giltwood mirrors attributed to

Benjamin Goodison 76

A pair of George III giltwood girandoles 20

A pair of George III carved giltwood oval mirrors 146

A pair of Regency giltwood convex mirrors 234

Chinese mirror paintings

A pair of George III period Chinese export reverse mirror

paintings in rococo frames 58

A pair of George III period Chinese export reverse mirror

paintings 176

MISCELLANEOUS

Furniture

A William and Mary brass bound ebonised strongbox on a

giltwood stand 30

A George III satinwood Canterbury by Gillows of Lancaster 158

A Regency mahogany portfolio Canterbury 158

A William IV rosewood four-tier whatnot 170

Objects

A George II cut glass sweetmeat tree 50

A George III brass bound mahogany tray 228

A George III mahogany tray 228

A George III painted satinwood tray 228

A George III Staffordshire enamel three canister tea caddy 290

A tortoiseshell and ivory mounted jewellery casket attributed

to Stephany & Dresch 246

A pair of George III ormolu cassolettes 106

A pair of George III period Chinese export decorated clay

nodding figures 112

A pair of George III sterling silver double coasters by

Robert Hennell 270

A set of four George III sterling silver coasters by

Michael Plummer 226

A Regency blue john urn 36

A pair of Regency brass bound mahogany buckets 140

A Regency papier-mâché tray 228

A Regency rosewood decanter box with six decanters 192

A George IV Worcester part dinner service by Flight,

Barr & Barr 84

A pair of Second Empire cast iron dogs by Henri-Alfed-Marie

Jacquemart 182

An Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell photograph

frame 98

A Victorian boulle waste paper bin 266

A Victorian oak pillar box attributed to Smith & Hawkes 208

A Victorian pine model of a dog 286

Wall brackets

A pair of Victorian giltwood wall brackets 204

SEATING

Chairs (single)

A George II mahogany library armchair 156

A George II walnut armchair 244

A George II walnut armchair attributed to Giles Grendey 280

A George III mahogany armchair 100

A George III mahogany child’s chair on stand 274

A Regency mahogany child’s armchair 144

Chairs (pairs)

A pair of George II walnut side chairs 78

A pair of George III cream painted armchairs 116

A pair of George III carved giltwood armchairs attributed

to John Gordon, to a design by James ‘Athenian’ Stuart 84

A pair of George III giltwood armchairs attributed to Thomas

Chippendale 234

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs 66

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs from St. Giles House,

Dorset 146

A pair of George III mahogany needlework library armchairs 14

A pair of Regency satinwood and purpleheart side chairs

attributed to Marsh and Tatham 258

Chairs (sets)

A pair of George II walnut side chairs and stool attributed to

Giles Grendey 54

A set of ten George II mahogany dining chairs 88

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs and a window seat

en suite 54

A set of eight George III mahogany open armchairs 166

A set of ten George III mahogany armchairs 230

Settees

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Window seats/stools

A George II walnut stool 288

A pair of George III giltwood window seats 252

A pair of George III mahogany stools 214

A pair of George III mahogany window seats 72

A Regency mahogany hall bench 222

SIDEBOARDS/SIDE CABINETS

A Charles II cream japanned cabinet on stand 102

A George III mahogany and satinwood dressing table 142

A George III mahogany sideboard 90

A George III mahogany side cabinet 232

A near pair of George III mahogany sideboards 168

A pair of George III rosewood side cabinets 206

A pair of Regency ormolu mounted mahogany side cabinets

attributed to Tatham, Bailey & Saunders 234

TABLES

Card

A George II mahogany card table 32

A George II mahogany card table (The Moller card table) 234

A George III mahogany serpentine fronted card table 104

Centre

A George II library table by Otho Channon 264

A George III mahogany silver table 146

A Regency brass mounted rosewood centre table attributed

to Morel & Seddon 218

A Regency rosewood centre table 84

Desks/writing

A George III mahogany serpentine partners’ desk 98

A Regency brass mounted rosewood writing table 248

A Regency mahogany ebonised and parcel gilt writing table 188

An Edwardian brass mounted cocobolo pedestal desk 272

An Edwardian mahogany oval pedestal desk 122

Dining

A George III mahogany breakfast table 162

A George III mahogany three pedestal dining table 86

Occasional tables/stands

A George III sycamore circular work table 130

A Victorian mahogany metamorphic dumb-waiter by

Johnstone Jupe & Co. 178

Side

A William and Mary gilt gesso side table 234

A pair of George I gilt gesso side tables attributed to

James Moore the Elder 10

A George II giltwood side table 70

A George II mahogany side table 200

A pair of George II giltwood tables 150

A George III mahogany serpentine fronted side table 110

A George III mahogany side table 174

A pair of George III ormolu mounted satinwood marquetry

and giltwood side tables attributed to Mayhew and Ince 40

A pair of George III satinwood side tables 242

A pair of Irish George III sycamore, satinwood and marquetry

side tables by William Moore of Dublin 96

A Regency mahogany side table attributed to Gillows of

Lancaster and London 226

Tripod

A George II brass inlaid mahogany tripod table attributed to

Frederick Hintz 210

A George II mahogany kettle-stand 118

A George II mahogany tripod table 48

A George III mahogany octagonal tripod table 6

A George III mahogany tripod table 196

A George III mahogany and satinwood tripod table 268

WINE COOLERS/CELLARETS

A Louis XV marble wine cistern 128

A George II black japanned copper wine cooler 240

A George II mahogany wine cooler on a stand 292

A George III Adam period mahogany cellaret 284

A George III Sheraton period mahogany cellaret 254



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