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590/09: A good early 19th century standing Library Bookcase of useful shallow proportions. Below the elegant cornice, the two doors, with attractive shaped glazing bars, open to reveal adjustable shelves within, with one long mahogany-lined drawer below. Underneath this are two locking panelled doors which open to reveal a divided cupboard (shelves within) and it is supported on shaped bracket feet. 80ins high; 41ins wide and only 13ins deep.
c1820................................. £2950 |
| 591/09: A truly amazing, impressive and HUGE Convex mirror of stunning proportions! Of relatively recent manufacture, this mirror has clearly been made to order regardless of expense, with its carved and gilded frame incorporating scrolls; vine leaves and grapes, and surmounted by an carved ebonised eagle. It also features twin gilded candle-holders whilst the convex mirror plate is aged and perfectly in keeping. 5ft 9ins high; 45ins wide.
Modern...................................£2950 |
| 592/09: A fine quality and very good-looking eary 19th century REGENCY period rosewood Chiffonier very much in the style of McLean and possibly by him. The twin upper shelves are supported on good gilded brass columns with further brass trellis-work and feature mirror backs, whilst below the figured rosewood doors with gilt brass frames and grills, open to reveal shelves within. It is supported on a good plinth base and measures 42ins wide.
c1815.................................. £2950 |
| 593/09: A Classic English mid-18th century Bureau-Bookcase of quite compact size and in lovely original condition. The upper section features a desirable architectural pediment and beautifully glazed doors below which open to reveal adjustable shelves. The bureau below has a very well-fitted interior (clik on picture to see this) with various drawers and eight pigeonholes, whilst further below are four long graduated oak-lined drawers. It is supported on solid bracket feet and all handles are original. Not too large: 7ft 8ins tall; 39ins wide.
c1750..................................£5950 |
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594/09: A delightful late 19th century or Edwardian period inlaid mahogany Display Cabinet of charming proportions. Below the top, which is crossbanded in satinwood, is a pretty frieze inlaid with satinwood swags etc with the shaped glazed (locking) door below. Inside are adjustable shelves and it stands on a plinth base. It is signed by the cabinetmakers: Edwards & Roberts, London and measures 24ins wide.
c1900.................................. £1250 |
| 595/09: A well-made and useful early 19th century mahogany Dressing Table in excellent condition and fine colour. The top is edged with a solid shallow gallery to the back and both sides, and there are two oak-lined drawers below with good original brass knob handles. It stands on four well-turned legs and measures 39ins wide; 21ins deep.
c1815-30....................................£1450 |
| 596/09: A most impressive mid-19th century solid mahogany Supper Table in the true Chippendale style and of glorious colour. The one-piece top is beautifully carved with "dished" place-settings separated by shell motifs and tilts upwards if required (as shown). It is supported on a well-turned central column leading to good solid mahogany cabriole legs with pointed pad feet complete with their 'soles'. 25ins diameter.
c1850.................................. £1150 |
| 597/09: An excellent set of SIX solid mahogany REGENCY or George IV period Dining Chairs in lovely condition. This handsome set features upper back rails which incorporate roundels to the scrolled ends flanking the veneered central panel. The overstuffed upholstered seats are supported on good turned legs and all chairs are good and strong. A 'sensible' and recommended set of chairs.
c1830.................... Set of 6: £2650 |
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598/09: GILLOWS of LANCASTER - another lovely piece by this fine firm of cabinetmakers: an elegant and under-stated mahogany Chiffonier of compact size and wonderful quality. The upper shelf has a solid gallery supported on bold mahogany "S" scrolls, whilst below are two doors, flanked by long 'panels', typical of Gillows which open to reveal a large useful cupboard within. It stands on pretty turned and "melon" carved feet, and measures: 36ins wide.
c1815-30.............................£2850 |
| 599/09: An elegant and fine quality REGENCY period mahogany Music Duet Stand with a double-sided top featuring 'lyre' supports which fully adjust, and a 'telescopic' upright allowing the height to be adjusted to permit its use seated (for playing the cello) or standing (violin). To either side are the original twin cast brass swinging candle-holders and it is supported on a well-turned central pillar which leads to a triform base and compressed bun feet.
c1830......................................£2650 |
| 600/09: A good quality and most impressive set of EIGHT Regency period mahogany Dining Chairs ready for re-upholstery in buyers material. Comprising six singles and the pair of carvers, these chairs feature curved upper back rails which incorporate scroll carving and inset panels of satinwood. The drop-in seats are supported on reeded sabre front legs whilst the two carvers have matching bold scrolled arms. A fine set; re-upholstery included in price.
c1825.....................Set of 8: £5450 |
| 601/09: Last - but certainly not least is this pretty mid-19th century rosewood Games Table complete with contemporary bone chess set. The top is marquetry-inlaid with the chess board in rosewood and satinwood, and hinges upwards to reveal a fitted interior, for pieces etc. It is supported on standard ends united by a stretcher and leading to gadrooned platforms and carved lion's paw feet. and 18ins deep.
c1840.....................................£1150 |