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914/10: A really gorgeous early 19th century REGENCY period mahogany sarcophagus wine cellarette in lovely original condition. The well-figured top is crossbanded and opens to reveal the lead interior (recently re-lined) with beautifully figured front and sides, and supported on cast bronze "lion's paw" feet, which conceal the original brass castors. Will take many wine bottles (standing up if required) and useful as a side table/magazine holder, when not being used as a cellarette. c.1815
909/10: A superb quality mid-19th century coromandel wood ladies dressing and jewellery box with: concealed mirror and documents wallet within the lid; full set of cut-glass bottles and jars, all with hallmarked silver lids (original ivory toothbrush in one!); 'secret' drawer below fitted for jewellery and removeable tray containing various original tools and implements including: two scissors; a silver propelling pencil etc. Original key; hallmarked London 1859 c.1859
907/10: A particularly handsome and fine quality early 19th century brass-inlaid mahogany drop-dial wall clock by John Moore & Sons of LONDON. The trunk is of finely-figured timber inlaid with brass and is flanked by carved "ears" whilst the eight-day fusee movement retains its original painted convex dial and original pierced blued steel hands. A lovely clock in perfect working order. ** John Moore & Sons are recorded as working in Clerkenwell (London) 1828-1832. c.1830
951/10: A very good example of the ever-popular early 19th century rosewood sliding-top davenport, or writing desk. Typically, there are many features, which include: original baluster-turned gallery; gilt-tooled leather writing surface (replaced); cedar-lined fitted interior with small drawers; hinged pen-and-ink drawer; large slides to both sides; 4 long graduated drawers to the right (dummies opposite) and it is supported on compressed bun feet with original castors. Lovely colour and figuring. c.1840
950/10: Illustrated here is a delightful early 19th century Regency period mahogany sofa table of slightly smaller than usual size and all the more charming as a result! Below the beautifully figured top, with its twin folding leaves, are two oak-lined drawers within the frieze, whilst it is supported on solid mahogany "standard" ends, leading to swept sabre legs and fine original cast brass castors. A really lovely table...24ins deep (front-to-back); 30ins wide (when closed); 52ins wide (opened out). c.1800
949/10: A very attractive and eye-catching early 19th century Regency period convex mirror of good size and in fine condition. Surmounted by a carved and ebonised eagle, with outstretched wings and standing on gilded 'rocks' this fine mirror features good gilded 'close-ball' decoration around the concave frame, and the original mirror plate within a reeded and ebonised slip frame. Below is the fine carved and gilded 'collar'. The gilding is in lovely condition and the whole mirror is most impressive! c.1820
948/10: A superb quality mid-18th century Irish Cuban mahogany card table with a lovely original patina. The beautifully figured top has finely carved edges and opens to reveal the (replaced) baize-lined interior. It is supported on four bold cabriole legs carved with "C" scrolls; leaves and flowers to the "knees" and terminates in "hairy" ball-and-claw feet. The top is supported via the "concertina" action, and there are two unusual sliding candle-stands to either side. 36ins wide. There is no doubt that this is a bit special... c.1740
947/10: Something rather unusual: a very attractive late 19th century "Sheraton Revival" satinwood standing Corner Cabinet, beautifully veneered and handpainted with flowers, leaves and scrolls within painted 'panels'. The cornice is handpainted with peacock feathers whilst the canted corners are carved with husks on a pale green background. It stands on pretty swept bracket feet and has glass shelves to the upper section and solid shelves below. An unusual and delicious cabinet! c.1880
946/10: Here is a really useful mahogany chest-of-drawers of narrow but quite tall proportions and in lovely original condition. Of late 19th century period, it has a brushing slide below the well figured top, and further below are six graduated drawers, all with very good clean ash and cedar-wood linings, whilst the brass drop handles are original, as are the solid bracket feet. Measurements: 52ins high; 17ins deep; 21.5ins wide. It's a very pretty little chest! c.1900
945/10: A fine quality early 19th century Regency period rosewood four-tier "whatnot" or etagere in lovely order. Each of the well-figured shelves is supported on pretty turned solid rosewood uprights, whilst the lower section is attractively fitted with slender baluster divisions, perhaps originally to store sheet music. It is stands on slender turned legs with particularly good original cast brass castors. c.1825
944/10: A splendid quality and very attractive late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers in good original condition. Below the well-figured top are four long graduated drawers, all with oak linings and original brass handles and it stands on shaped solid mahogany bracket feet. Of particular note are the fine mouldings to both top and base, and also the good "warm" colour. 33ins wide. c.1785
943/10: A splendid mid-Victorian mahogany clockmakers Regulator by Charles Desprez of BRISTOL. The eight-day six-pillar movement is typically of wonderful quality with thick plates; jewelled pallettes; regulator configured engraved & silvered dial; superb quality pendulum with large cut-glass mercury flask; fine engraved regulation calibration and exquisite weight wheel which allows the brass weight to descend down to the plinth below. 6ft high. c.1860
942/10: BARRAUD, LONDON: A good George III period mahogany bracket clock by this well-known maker. The many features inlcude: original painted dial with "Strike/Silent" control in the arch and original gilded hands; whilst the eight-day verge movement, striking hours on a bell, has a finely engraved backplate signed: "Barraud, Cornhill, LONDON" with pull hour repeat. NB: Paul Philip BARRAUD, a famous clockmaker, worked in Cornhill from 1796-1813 becoming Master of the Clockmakers Company in 1810. c.1800
941/10: A good late 18th/early 19th century mahogany stick barometer in fine original condition. By G. Gorti of 7, Grevil Street, Holborn (LONDON) this good barometer features a solid "architectural" pediment; opening front door; well engraved and silvered register plate; mercury thermometer and original solid mahogany cistern cover. The trunk is beautifully veneered in "chevron" style figured mahogany, and it is in perfect working order. c.1800
940/10: A good example of the typically popular mid-19th century French ormolu porcelain-mounted mantle clock in perfect working order. The finely cast case retains its original gilding and is mounted with a porcelain urn pediment and features a matching porcelain dial with original gilt hands. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell and, like all our clocks, is guaranteed for at least two years. Signed by the maker: Japy Freres, Paris. c.1860
939/10: Two beautiful quality silver-mounted claret jugs, for sale individually: Left: a pretty Edwardian example of clean, simple design with a cut-glass body; covered spout; hinged lid and hollow silver handle. Hallmarked Sheffield 1907 £580. Right: a beautiful and more ornate Victorian example with a bulbous body engraved with swags and rosettes; an engraved and pierced silver spout; engraved lid and lovely well-cast handle. Hallmarked Sheffield 1867. £985 c.1867
938/10: A particularly good quality mid-19th century English ivory chess set with all 32 pieces in perfect condition. Of "Barleycorn" design, the rooks retain their original flags; the knights are beautifully carved and kings measure 9.5cms tall. Complete with contemporary wooden box. c.1840
937/10: Three good mid-19th century Tunbridgeware mosaic inlaid boxes: Top: a fine castle-top TEA CADDY, the with a scene of Tonbridge Castle, and opening to reveal two lidded compartments and much of the original lining. £450. Middle: a good castle-top 'GLOVE BOX' with a fine marquetry scene of Eridge Castle and vacant interior. £325. Lower: a lovely fitted JEWELLERY BOX with a scene of Penshurst Place on the lid, which opens to reveal a fitted interior and removeable jewellery tray. £350 c.1865
936/10: A very pretty and good quality early/mid 19th century tortoishell tea caddy in excellent original condition. The shaped and domed lid is inlaid with a (vacant) cartouce whilst the serpentine shaped front has a matching escutcheon. The lid opens to reveal the interior with tortoishell lid and much of the original lead lining remains intact. It is supported on 'compressed' bun feet; a very pretty little caddy. c.1825
935/10: JULES MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894): a good quality bronze study of a thoroughbred stallion by this well-known and highly regarded French sculptor. The detail of the head; mane and cropped tail is particularly fine and it is signed within the integral bronze base. Overall length: 8.5ins *JULES MOIGNIEZ produced some very fine 'animalier' studies, and is especially well-known for his birds. He frequently exhibited in The Salon, Paris between 1859-1892. c.1875
934/10: A fine PAIR of early 19th century REGENCY period solid mahogany hall chairs in excellent condition. The charming and elegant backs are of "lyre" or shield shape and lead to the shaped solid mahogany seats, which are supported on slender ring-turned front legs, with sabre legs to the rear. A lovely pair of hall chairs. c.1815
933/10: A very good example of the popular and useful mid-18th century circular "tilt-top" occasional table with a solid one-piece American "red" walnut top. It is supported via the "birdcage" action, on a solid gunbarrel stem which leads to finely shaped solid walnut cabriole legs leading to pointed pad feet complete with their soles! A thoroughly original and very useful side table; 25ins diameter. c.1745
932/10: A good quality and inexpensive PAIR of Queen Anne style wing armchairs in good condition. Probably made during the first couple of decades of the 20th century these comfortable chairs have shaped backs; upholstered "wings"; upholstered scroll arms and separate shaped cushions. They are supported on solid walnut cabriole front legs carved with shell motifs with claw-and-ball feet with outswept rear legs. Comfortable and very good value! c.1920
931/10: An unusual and impressive mid-19th century figured "burr" oak wheel barometer by Somalvico of London, in full working order. The good case is veneered in rare "pollard" oak with a "swan-neck" pediment to the top and a well shaped trunk. Both thermometer and main barometer dials are silvered and beautifully engraved and the signature is particularly elegant. (*The well-known Somalvico family of barometer and instrument makers worked in Hatton Garden, Holborn, LONDON, from 1794) c.1840
930/10: A good quality and eminently practical early 19th century Sheraton period inlaid mahogany breakfront sideboard in fine condition. Below the well-figured top is a central cutlery drawer inlaid and crossbanded with boxwood and satinwood whilst to either side are a bow-fronted cupboard and a bow-fronted deep cellarette drawer (for wine etc). Further below is a "tambour" shutter which slides open to reveal another useful cupboard, whilst the whole piece is supported on slender shaped and tapering legs, inlaid with boxwood and terminating in "spade" feet. 4ft 6ins wide. c.1810
929/10: A lovely PAIR of mid-18th century George II period mahogany upholstered Library Chairs in beautiful condition. These particularly comfortable and impressive chairs are of heavy Cuban mahogany and we have upholstered them in beautiful high quality imported tapestry fabric with close-nailing around the seats, whilst the backs are covered in contrasting cream silk. An elegant and useful pair of Library or occasional chairs. c.1745
927/10: A very good early 19th century REGENCY period mahogany Canterbury (or magazine rack) with four dish-shaped divisions; central carrying handle; good frieze drawer and supported on elegant turned legs with original cast brass castors. (*So called apparently, after an Archbishop of Canterbury ordered a similar piece of furniture to hold sheet music) This is an excellent, thorougly original and "clean" example of good "warm" colour. c.1820
926/10: A highly decorative and impressive mid/late 19th century French boulle bracket clock of quite large size and complete with matching bracket. Veneered in red tortoishell and inlaid with brass, the case is mounted with various cast brass scrollwork and details, whilst the dial features individual enamel Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, and is in full working order. About 32ins high overall. c.1860
925/10: A large and impressive early 19th century mahogany drop-dial wall clock by Thwaites and Reed of LONDON. The substantial mahogany case is beautifully veneered to the trunk, whilst the (repainted) dial, 15ins diameter, is convex with the original deep concave cast brass bezel holding the original convex glass. The eight-day fusee movement is of "A" frame shape and is stamped "T&W 5682" which accurately dates the clock, which is in full working order. c.1818
922/10: A charming and perhaps speculative Art Deco period bronze by Demetrie Chiparus, and signed within the original marble base. It depicts a young girl, seated on the ground dressed in a pretty chemise and with her hair in a plaited form, being approached by a timid and alert doe. Completely original, but the marble has been broken in half at some time, and professionally repaired. Signed: D.H. CHIPARUS in the right-hand corner. c.1925
921/10: A beautiful quality and impressive early/mid 19th century French commode of bombe shape with three deep drawers each retaining their original ornate ormolu handles and escutcheons and veneered in finest kingwood. The finely-figured marble top is of serpentine shape and nearly 2ins thick - with lovely moulded edges, whilst the whole piece stands on slender swept "French" bracket feet with ormolu mounts. A stunning and very eye-catching commode. 42ins wide. c.1840
919/10: An amazing and highly intricate late 17th century needlework/stumpwork picture of large size and wonderful detail. Stitched on silk, this beautiful work seems to depict various members of the family and the lives they lead, with the "Father" complete with tricorn hat, walking uphill; the "Mother" sitting in her garden with a caged bird; their son lounging by a brook (bottom left) with the family house; a church and dozens of animals, birds and insects also depicted. Many plants and trees are also shown as is a small river running down from the top. 19th century rosewood frame. c.1680
918/10: A fine quality - and complete - mid-19th century ivory chess set, in the Staunton style, the white and red-stained 32 pieces all in perfect condition with the knights particularly well carved. Complete with contemporary wooden box. c.1860
917/10: A thoroughly 'honest' and original early 19th century REGENCY period English doulle desk stand or "standish", profusely inlaid with brass scrollwork on ebony, and complete with lfiting lid at the back (for pens etc); pair of original cut-glass ink bottles flanking the cast bronze handle; centre candlestick holder; dished front pen rest and mahogany lined drawer to the base. Typically Regency period and very original. c.1815
916/10: A rare and very pretty late 18th century Sheraton period satinwood console table of compact size and in lovely condition. The well-figured West Indian satinwood demi-lune top is crossbanded in 'tulipwood' whilst the frieze below is similarly banded and features handpainted oval paterae above each of the gently tapering legs. Gorgeous colour; dimensions: 25ins wide; 12ins deep; 33ins high. c.1785
915/10: Such a pretty early 19th century chiffonier by GILLOWS of LANCASTER in rosewood. Ideal as a small "sideboard" or as a drawing-room piece, this lovely cabinet has a galleried shelf above the mirror, which itself is flanked by carved 'brackets' and a marble top above the fitted brass-inlaid frieze drawer. Below are two grilled and silk-panelled doors, which open to reveal shelves, and are flanked by carved and reeded half-columns, whilst the whole piece stands on its integral plinth base. 3ft wide. c.1815
912/10: An impressive mid-19th century French ormolu (gilt bronze and brass) mantle clock in perfect working order. The case is beautifully cast with neo-classical columns flanking the convex enamel dial, with an ormolu panel within the base and surmounted by a fine neo-classical urn. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell, via the 'outside countwheel) and the clock retains its original cast and pierced gilded hands. Guaranteed at least two years. c.1860
910/10: C. BERMANN (fecit): a beautiful bronze study of a naked lady, with long hair, a small robe partially draped across her legs, lying on a bearskin rug with her left hand upraised. Beautifully modelled and very finely cast. Fully signed within the base, and also inscribed by the foundry: "Atkien-Gesellschaft. H. Gladenbeck & Sohn". About 15ins wide. c.1860
908/10: An interesting and excellent quality mid-19th century French marble and gilded mantle clock in perfect working order. The case is of finest Sienna marble with gilded mounts and fine gilded eagle surmount, whilst the 8-day movement is suspended between two Sienna marble columns and strikes hours and half-hours on a bell. It retains its original perfect enamel dial and blued steel Breguet "Moon" hands. Guaranteed, as are all our clocks, for at least two years. c.1860
904/10: A very pretty mid-19th century solid mahogany "piecrust" side table, the one-piece top carved around the edge and supported on a turned and fluted central column with "wrythen" knop, leading to carved tripod legs and ball-and-claw feet. Fine condition and lovely colour. 21ins diameter. c.1850
903/10: A lovely quality and most attractive early 19th century French ormolu mandle clock in full working order and completely original. The case is of beautifully cast gilt bronze (ormolu) with its original gilding with the unusual feature of a porcelain panel (of lovers) within the base. The 8-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell and has silk suspension with its original Breguet "moon" hands. Guaranteed at least two years. 16ins high. c.1825
901/10: A superb quality early 19th century Library Writing table by GILLOWS of LANCASTER. The well-figured top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface and features gadroon carving all around, whilst there are two shallow mahogany-lined drawers to the frieze. It is supported on typical Gillows turned and fluted supports leading to carved cabriole legs united by the turned stretcher. Gorgeous colour. 4ft 6ins wide. c.1820