274/12: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a very high quality and delightfully compact Rosewood Library Writing Table by this famous English cabinetmaker. The beautifully figured top, with its carved "gadrooned" edging, is inset with a fine old blind-tooled leather writing surface, whilst there are two shallow mahogany-lined drawers to the frieze. It is supported on particularly well-drawn solid rosewood turned and carved legs with gadrooned 'collars' leading to carved "Rigby" scrolled feet and original concealed castors. Just 34ins wide. A glorious table ~ typical of Gillows quality. c.1825

furniture, Gillows, Library, rosewood, Table

273/12: HENRI JACOT: a superb quality late 19th century French Carriage Clock in particularly fine original condition with its original (bit distressed!) leather travelling case. The heavy brass Cannalle CASE is polished and lacquered and features a large square bevelled glass panel to the top. The eight-day timepiece MOVEMENT has subsidiary alarm with separate train which strikes on a bell. Beautiful clear white enamel dial; original blued steel hands; subsidiary alarm dial. In full working order having just been professionally cleaned. c.1880

alarm, Carriage, clock, French, timepiece

272/12: An excellent quality and very pretty late 19th century French Carriage Clock of compact size. The delightful CASE incorporates unusual pierced and engraved gilded panels to both sides and the dial surround, whilst the dial itself is of black enamel with gilded numerals and original gilt brass hands. The eight-day MOVEMENT strikes hours and half-hours on a gong, repeating hours at will and retains its original lever escapement. Full working order and guaranteed for at least two years.A charming and fine quality example. c.1880

Carriage, clock, French, Repeater

271/12: WILLIAM and JOHN EVILL of BATH: a wonderful quality late 18th century Mahogany Longcase Clock in full working order. The CASE is of finely-figured mahogany with an arched top to the hood; long trunk door with shaped top and plinth base with original bracket feet. The eight-day MOVEMENT which strikes hours on a bell, has a lovely dial with pretty 'piecrust' edge to the subsidiary seconds dial; date aperture; engraved signature around the lower edge of the chapter ring and "Strike/Silent" to the arch, allowing the striking to be turned off at will. 7ft 1.5ins high. (William and John Evill formed a partnership in Bath in 1773 which was dissolved in 1780.) c.1775

8day, clock, longase, mahogany

270/12: A very "smart" and impressive late 18th century mahogany "D" shaped Card Table in glorious condition. The well figured top is crossbanded in rosewood and satinwood and opens up to reveal a lovely (old but not original) green baize playing surface. Below, the frieze is inlaid with satinwood-edged "panels" whilst it is supported on slender tapering legs with satinwood tablets and inlaid with diminishing slender satinwood panels above the original brass sabot castors. An elegant card or side table. 3ft wide; 18ins deep. c.1790

and, Card, furniture, mahogany, satinwood, Table

269/12: A gorgeous quality and very elegant 18th century Sheraton period satinwood Library Writing Table of beautiful colour and in splendid condition. The top (measuring 42ins x 28ins) is inset with a good gilt-tooled "apple" green leather writing surface, whilst the frieze below has three mahogany-lined drawers to both sides ~ thus allowing this to be a free-standing Library table if required. It is supported on slender tapering legs with original brass castor. A lovely Sheraton period table. c.1790

furniture, Library, satinwood, Table, Writing

268/12: An excellent quality Regency style solid mahogany twin-pillar Dining Table of particularly good colour. The well-figured top, constructed from a single "run" of beautiful 18th/19th century Honduras mahogany has a double-reeded edge and is supported on two solid turned pillars which lead to reeded tripod sabre legs which terminate in good brass sabot castors. Capable of seating TEN in comfort, this fine table has two additional leaves giving a maximum length of 8ft 6ins. Width: 3ft 6ins. An excellent and very practical dining table! c.0

dining, furniture, mahogany, Table, twinpillar

267/12: MESHACH BRITTAN of DEVIZES: a wonderful 18th century mahogany Longcase Clock in lovely original condition. The CASE is of solid mahogany with an unusual and impressive carved and gilded pediment incorporating an eagle; long trunk door flanked by blind fretwork carving; panelled base and solid ogee feet. The eight-day MOVEMENT which is signed in the arch, strikes hours on a bell whilst the good dial incorporates subsidiary seconds; inner date ring and "rolling moon" in the arch. Professionally cleaned and in full working order. 7ft 10ins high. * Meschach Brittan is recorded working in Devizes (Wiltshire) and died in 1777. c.1760

8day, clock, longase, mahogany

266/12: A very good quality late 18th century Pembroke Table of oval shape, the beautifully figured top with twin flaps supported on lopers and crossbanded in mahogany. The frieze below contains a long bow-fronted oak-lined drawer with original brass plate handles, and it is supported on slender tapering legs which terminate in good original brass cap 'barrel' castors. 18th century elegance at its best! c.1790

furniture, mahogany, Pembroke, Table

265/12: A handsome and useful late 18th century Chippendale period Piecrust Occasional Table in fine condition. The solid one-piece top is well figured and "piecrust" carved around the outside. It is supported, via the original tilting mechanism and catch, on a well-turned central column with 'wrythen' knop, leading to well-formed tripod cabriole legs and pad feet. Good warm colour. 20ins diameter. c.1775

18thcentury, furniture, piecrust, Table

264/12: A particularly fine and very smart REGENCY period "D" shaped Tea Table almost certainly by Gillows of Lancaster. The well-figured top, with its reeded edges, is inlaid with ebony in the "Greek Key" pattern with matching inlay to be seen when the table is opened up and supported on its twin gatelegs. Below, the frieze features further ebony inlay with delightful recessed "panels" above each leg and an ebony 'tablet' to the centre mounted with ormolu. It is supported on very finely turned and reeded leg. 36ins wide; 17.5 ins deep front-to-back. this is a very fine table. c.1805

furniture, mahogany, Regency, Table, tea

263/12: A very fine quality late 18th century George III period inlaid satinwood Demi-Lune Card Table in lovely original condition. The well-figured satinwood top is widely crossbanded between boxwood stringing, whilst the frieze below is beautifully 'panelled' with rosewood and boxwood, with oval panels of figured satinwood above each of the tapering legs which terminate in ebonised spats. When opened, it forms an elegant oval and one can see the old (but not original) baize-lined interior. A lovely table. 38ins wide; 17.5ins front-to-back. c.1785

18thcentury, Card, furniture, satinwood, Table

262/12: A most unusual and very decorative Regency period Adjustable Fireside Fender of particularly fine quality. The central cast brass chain is supported on each side by beautifully cast ormolu (gilt bronze) "Hippocampi", which rest upon plinths decorated with fine ormolu mounts with further horizontal ormolu 'corbels' at both ends. Stunning quality and a bit special... c.1825

bronze, fender, gilt, object, Ormolu, Regency

261/12: A very fine and impressive mid-19th century mahogany and fruitwood "Welsh" Dresser in lovely condition and complete with its original upper shelf rack (with plate supports and original cast brass hooks for hanging cups etc). The lower section has five drawers, all with brass 'swan-neck' handles, arranged above the pot shelf below and it is supported on pretty turned legs and bun feet. Measures 5ft 8ins wide. c.1840

Dresser, furniture, mahogany

260/12: A particularly impressive carved and gilded Rococco Overmantle Mirror of large size and in very good condition. It is of beautifully carved wood and water-gilt and measures 6ft by 4ft (188cms x 120cms). c.1880

mirror, object, overmantle

258/11: A charming mid-19th century Victorian period Carved Walnut Child's Chair of delightful small proportions and fine quality. The "balloon" shaped back is button-upholstered and incorporates a superbly carved upper cresting rail, with carved arms leading to the upholstered and sprung seat. It is supported on carved solid walnut cabriole legs and the original porcelain castors. A bewitching and rare chair! c.1875

carved, Chair, Childs, furniture, walnut

256/11: A very fine and early Royal Worcester sculpture: "Boar Hunting" modelled by Doris Lintner and first produced in 1936. The sportsman on horseback wears a pith helmet and carries a spear whilst galloping in pursuit of his quarry. Signed and dated. c.1949

Boar, Hunting, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester

255/11: A beautifully modelled Royal Worcester Porcelain Sculpture of this fine American breed of thoroughbred: the "Appaloosa Stallion", designed by Doris Lintner and first produced in 1969. About 6ins high; 12ins long. c.1970

Appaloosa, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester, Stallion

254/11: The most prized of all the Royal Worcester porcelain figures modelled by the famous Doris Lintner the Arab Stallion is a remarkable work of art. First produced in 1962, this remarkable "action" study shows the stallion in full flow with tail and mane flying, and is both rare and highly collectable. c.1965

Arab, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester

253/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: An impressive and very smart early 19th century REGENCY period mahogany Serving Table/Sideboard with some lovely features. Below the beautifully figured "Plum-pudding" top is a wide central drawer above the 'kneehole' flanked by two deeper drawers to either side. All these are lined in best oak and are inlaid with wide ebony "Grecian" lines and fitted with their original solid ebony handles which are inset with ivory. At both ends of the front, and returned down both sides, are the typical Gillows recessed panels, and it stands upon slender tapering well-turned legs. The original brass rail completes this lovely serving table. 52ins wide. c.1805

furniture, Gillows, mahogany, sideboard

251/11: A very fine quality early 19th century mahogany Wheel Barometer in lovely condition and in full working order. The case is of particularly well-figured mahogany with the unusual feature of a rounded top, and it incorporates a "Dry/Damp" indicator; long bow-fronted thermometer; beautifully engraved and silvered main dial, with convex glass and deep moulded cast brass bezel. c.1830

barometer, mahogany, object

249/11: An interesting and somewhat speculative late 18th/early 19th century "Italianate" Oil Painting on Canvas within a gilded frame. Aparently unsigned, this well painted picture depicts a rural scene, with a couple on a path to the foreground and a cottage overlooking the far distant countryside views behind. Overall measurements: 33ins x 23ins (84cms x 58cms) c.1800

canvas, object, Oil, on, painting

248/11: A pretty and thoroughly original Nest of Three Side Tables in fine condition. The larger, upper table is inlaid with a rosewood and satinwood inlaid Chess/Draughts top, with twin "D" shaped lidded compartments either side, for the playing pieces, whilst the lower two interlocking tables are veneered in well-figured rosewood. They are supported on pretty solid rosewood legs united by stretchers and leading to elegant sabre feet. c.1825

furniture, Nest, occasional, tables, Three

247/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a charming and most amusing Large Acrylic Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded artist who now lives in Zimbabwe. "The Bramah Wedding" depicts a couple off to their wedding on the back of a Bramah bull, with accompanying child musicians, with an expanse of typical African countryside behind. Overall dimensions: 49ins x 39ins (125cms x 99cms) c.0

large, object, painting

246/11: A wonderful quality and particularly elegant rosewood Circular Dining Table by GILLOWS of LANCASTER in superb condition. The beautifully-figured and "book-matched" top features a shallow recessed frieze decorated with typical Gillows beading all around. It is supported on a substantial central column with a gadrooned collar, leading to the triform base, also with beading, and solid mahogany feet with original castors concealed within. The large size (54ins diameter) means that this fine table can seat up to EIGHT in comfort. A wonderful table! c.1830

circular, dining, furniture, Gillows, rosewood, Table

243/11: A very fine quality mid-19th century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in superb condition and in full working order. The case is crisply cast with scrolls; shells and a pair of dolphins to either side whilst to the centre is a pretty cartouche-shaped porcelain porcelain panels handpainted with flowers. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell via the outside countwheel and is signed on the backplate: J.G. Fearn, PARIS. Guaranteed for at least two years. c.1835

clock, French, mantle, Ormolu

242/11: A really superb quality early 19th century Regency period mahogany Drum Centre Table for a Hall or Drawing room, in lovely condition. The circular top is fitted with a dark green blind-tooled leather writing surface and revolves smoothly at will, whilst to the frieze are EIGHT drawers: four full-size and four hinged "quarter" drawers. It is supported on a well-turned central 'gunbarrel' column leading to four sabre legs and particularly good large original castors. The drawers are edged in ebony, with ebony shield-shaped key escutcheons whilst the legs are finely inlaid with tapering ebony decoration down their entire length. 28.5ins high; 42ins diameter....Gorgeous! c.1810

Drum, furniture, mahogany, Regency, Table

241/11: An excellent quality mid-19th century French 8-day Ormolu Mantle Clock in perfect working order. The impressive CASE is of finest quality ormolu with its original gilding and features an urn surmount; classical scrolled columns to either side; finely cast 'stiff' leaves and an ormolu panel to the plinth base. The 8-day MOVEMENT strikes hours and half-hours on a bell via the outside countwheel and it retains its particularly fine and clear convex enamel dial and engraved & pierced hands. Guaranteed at least two years. c.1850

8day, clock, French, mantle, Ormolu

237/11: SANTRY: a large and elegant French Art Deco period Bronze Sculpture of a naked young girl dancing, her long hair tied in a bow as she dances holding an alabaster ball in her left hand. Signed in the 'manque' and raised on its original variegated marble base. 20.5ins (52cms) high overall. c.1910

bronze, nude, object, sculpture

236/11: GILLOWS: a superb quality early 19th century Gonzalez Alvez timber (Gillows called it 'Albuera') Fold-Over Tea Table in lovely original condition. The well-figured top opens and swivels to reveal the similarly well-figured interior, and this top is supported on a magnificent base, in solid timber, incorporating a lyre-shaped frame; 'melon'-carved finial; and the turned & fluted central column which leads to quadruple legs which are 'panelled' and carved with scrolls, leading to the scroll feet and the original concealed castors. 36ins wide. A wonderful table ~ typical of Gillows quality. c.1825

Foldover, furniture, Gillows, Table, tea

233/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a rare and superb quality early 19th century mahogany Bow-fronted Side cabinet or Chiffonier by this famous firm of cabinetmakers. Surmounted by an upper shelf supported on solid "S" scrolled uprights, the frieze conceals a long bow-fronted drawer, whilst below, the twin curved silk-lined doors open to reveal the shelved cupboard within. These doors are flanked by solid 'cabriole' uprights, whilst this lovely cabinet is supported on beautifully carved scrolled feet. Beautifully figured mahogany features throughout, and it measures 37ins wide and 20ins deep. Hard to resist....? c.1820

bowfronted, furniture, Gillows, mahogany

232/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: another gorgeous and most amusing large acrylic Painting on Canvas by this highly regarded and most proficient artist. "Get me to the Church on Time" depicts an African bride towing her groom to the church on a locally-made "limousine" ~ she pedals away with her precious goose in a precariously balanced basket, while he enjoys the first ~ and probably last ~ cigar of his life behind. All the ingredients of "Mick" Allard's work: African countryside; local inhabitants; and animals ~ all wrapped up in Mick's warm, delightful and quirky sense of humour. 50ins x 42ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, painting

231/11: MICHAEL J. ALLARD: a large, charming, amusing and beautifully painted acrylic Painting on Canvas of two boys taking their lives in their hands courtesy of their precious bicycle. "Mick" Allard, British-born and resident of Zimbabwe is well known and highly regarded for his keenly-observed paintings which incorporate animals; locals; the glorious African countryside and his delightful and occasionally quirky sense of humour. His many commissions include studies of the late Bobby Kennedy 's children; 'Tiger' Woods and an enormous mural for the Duckhorn winery in St. Helena, California ~ together with their complete range of wine labels and other paintings. Including the frame" 52ins x 40ins. c.0

canvas, large, object, on, Painting

230/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a superb quality early 19th century solid satinwood Sliding-top Davenport by this eminent and highly-regarded firm of cabinetmakers. In virtually 'mint' condition, this fine museum-quality davenport features: original cast brass gallery; blind-tooled leather writing surface; fitted interior with small drawers; slides to both sides; "secret" pen-and-ink drawer (original ink bottles therein!); four long mahogany-lined side drawers (dummy drawers opposite); original solid satinwood 'apple' shaped feet; castors within, and the whole top slides forward for use. Complete with copies of original drawings, this is truly a remarkable and most desirable davenport of the highest quality. c.1820

davenport, furniture, Gillows, satinwood

229/11: A rare and attractive mid-19th century Chinese green-stained and natural Ivory Chess Set of "Staunton" pattern, complete with its original lacquer gilt-decorated board and storage box. Good condition though the giltwork on the board is a little rubbed. Kings about 3.25ins high. c.1860

and, board, ChessSet, Ivory, object

224/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a superb quality early 19th century rosewood Library Writing Table in particularly fine and completely original condition. The top, complete with its original (though well-used and a bit 'distressed') leather writing surface is beautifully gadroon-carved all around whilst there are two shallow mahogany-lined drawers within the frieze below. It is supported on wonderful carved and turned uprights which lead to splendid carved cabriole legs and original castors within the carved 'Lion's Paw' feet. Measurements: 54ins x 30ins. (*Price does not include replaced gilt-tooled leather if this is required) c.1820

Gillows, Library, rosewood, Table, writing

218/11: A fine quality late 18th century solid mahogany Oval Wine Cooler in splendid original condition. Currently displayed containing artificial fruit, it is lined in lead (fully waterproof) so that your champagne or white wine can be kept on ice for as much as a day or two. It is bound with brass bands, with cast brass handles to both sides, and is supported on its original stand with brass and leather "barrel"castors. Very impressive and eminently useful. c.1780

18thcentury, cooler, furniture, mahogany, wine

217/11: A particularly fine quality 18th century "Piecrust" carved Occasional Table in lovely original condition. The beautifully figured one-piece solid mahogany top (measuring 28ins diameter) is carved from the solid all around and is supported via the "birdcage" action on a the turned and wrythen carved central column leading to fine tripod cabriole legs with shell carved knees and good pad feet. Lovely colour; superb condition and a very fine table indeed. c.1775

216/11: A fine set of EIGHT solid mahogany Dining Chairs in very good original condition, comprising SIX singles and TWO carvers. Each chair features a curved upper back rail carved with scrolls and harebells; a centre rail carved with a shell and drop-in upholstered seats supported on well turned and carved front legs. The carvers have splendid scrolled arms in solid mahogany and all chairs are both strong and elegant. *NB The price includes re-covering in buyers own material. c.1820

18thcentury, chairs, EIGHT, furniture, mahogany, piecrust, Setof, Table

212/11: JAMES TREGENT, LONDON: a very pretty late 18th century mahogany Longcase Clock by this famous London clockmaker and supplier of watches to the Prince of Wales. The compact case features brass-inlaid canted corners to the hood; a long flame mahogany door and double plinth base, whilst the 8-day 5-pillar movement strikes hours on a bell with "Strike/Silent" above "XII". Just 6ft 3ins tall. ** James Tregent worked in London 1770-1804 and was great friends with Garrick and Sheridan! c.1785

clock, longase, mahogany

210/11: ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE (1795-1875): a superb French Bronze Sculpture of a playful hound by this most famous sculptor and leading of the Animalier Movement. Almost certainly based on Barye's own pet "Tom", he sits on the seashore with his paw raised, playing with a crayfish at his feet. Keenly observed and beautifully modelled, this rarely seen bronze is illustrated in "Les Animaliers" on Page 29, by J. Horswell and may be cast by the famous goldsmith Leveque, as traces of silvering can be seen around the circular socle base, which contains the signature. Quite large: 24.5cms high, and a good mid-brown patina. c.1835

bronze, object, sculpture

205/11: A very impressive and eye-catching late 18th century George III period mahogany Hanging Corner Cabinet of lovely quality. Below the "Classical" cornice there are twin doors, each panelled with gorgeous figured "flame" mahogany, which open to reveal the interior fitted with shaped shelves. To either side are reeded columns within the canted corners - a fine impressive and inexpensive period cabinet. c.1790

cabinet, corner, furniture, hanging, mahogany

204/11: A superb quality 19th century mahogany Wine Cooler of 'cistern' type by GILLOWS of LANCASTER, signed and dated by the individual cabinetmaker. Below the deep "rolled" cushion top with its rounded corners, each of the four sides incorporate fine recessed panels of figured "flame" mahogany, whilst within the plinth base ~ also with rounded corners ~ are the original brass castors. The interior is lined in lead (replaced and completely water-tight), and it is signed under: Joseph Wilcox, and dated 1841. This very fine cooler can be used as a planter or for its original purpose: to keep wine/champagne cool. c.1841

furniture, Gillows, mahogany, wine

202/11: ROYAL DOULTON: a particularly fine Pair of Porcelain Vases by Royal Doulton. Each is beautifully handpainted with Italian scenes and both are inscribed underneath: "Isola Pescatori Lago Maggiore" and "Bellagio Lago-di-Como" together with the Royal Doulton mark. Both have gilded highlights to the rims and bases and both are signed by the artist: H. Stephenson (see detailed picture). Perfect condition. 6.75ins high. c.1900

object, Pair, Porcelain, vases

196/11: SCHMIDT-HOFER: a charming and beautifully modelled Gilded Bronze study of a naked young girl dancing, her arms outstretched and her hair tied with a wide ribbon. It is signed in the bronze base: Schmidt-Hofer; Germany, and is raised on its original marble base, also carved: "Germany". Almost certainly Art Nouveau period, and a charming figure. About 12ins high. c.1890

bronze, object, sculpture

189/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a very good quality early 19th century mahogany Sofa Table in splendid condition and of a lovely warm colour. Of quite a compact size, this fine handsome table has a very well figured top with twin flaps above the frieze which contains its twin mahogany-lined drawers between small panels. It is supported on gently "swelling" solid ends which lead to moulded quadrants and to delightful "turret" feet with their original cast brass castors within. As you would expect from Gillows ~ a very high quality table indeed. 50ins wide (open); 32ins wide (closed); 24ins deep front-to-back. c.1825

Gillows, mahogany, SofaTable

188/11: A delightful and pretty mid-19th century solid mahogany set of Hanging Wall Shelves with fretwork carved pediment and three graduated shelves between good fretwork-carved sides. Excellent colour and completely original. Dimensions: 23ins wide; 32.5ins high and 1.76ins deep (all measurements maximum). c.1845

furniture, hanging, mahogany, shelves, wall

185/11: A splendid and relatively rare PAIR of 18th century serpentine-fronted mahogany Cutlery or Knife Boxes in original condition. The sloping tops are veneered in finely-figured "flame" mahogany, and open to reveal the fully fitted interiors, which are capable of holding well over 100 pieces of cutlery between them, whilst the inside of the lids are inlaid with boxwood and ebony stars. The handles are escutcheons are engraved Old Sheffield Plate, whilst both the top and fronts are beautifully crossbanded in tulipwood between boxwood lines. A lovely par of boxes. **NB: Usually referred to as "Knife Boxes" these are actually fitted and intended to store all types of cutlery, including spoons; forks; carving knife & fork, and even pickle spoons. c.1780

Boxes, Knife, mahogany, object, pair

182/11: A very good quality early 19th century solid rosewood Canterbury or Magazine Rack in fine original condition. Rosewood was the most expensive "standard" wood used during the period, and this Canterbury illustrates what a splendid piece of furniture can be designed and made from this timber, with its "dished" divisions with shaped splats between well-turned uprights, and its good mahogany-lined frieze drawer. It is supported on elegant slender turned legs which terminate in the orginal brass castors. c.1820

canterbury, furniture, magazinerack, or, rosewood

181/11: A particularly fine quality early 19th century thoroughly original solid mahogany Duet Music Stand of fine warm colour. The upper twin "ratcheted" sheet music supports are fully adjustable for height, via the gilded brass locking device on the central column, which enable this stand to be used either in the seated position (cello) or standing up (violin or flute for example). This well-turned central mahogany column leads to the triform mahogany base with solid mahogany 'compressed' bun feet. Lovely quality. c.1825

Duet, furniture, mahogany, Music

178/11: A wonderful quality 18th century Chippendale period Galleried Occasional Table in very fine original condition and of a lovely warm colour. The one-piece square top with its original baluster gallery, is beautifully figured and is supported via the 'birdcage' action below, on the superbly carved column with its fluting and acanthus-carved knop. This leads to solid tripod cabriole legs ~ also beautifully carved ~ terminating in finely carved pointed pad feet, complete with their 'soles'. A really stunning Chippendale period table. The top: 21ins x 21ins; 29ins high. c.1765

furniture, mahogany, Table

176/11: An unusual and seductive Art Deco period Bronze Sculpture which depicts a beautiful and very scantily-clad voluptuous lady, reclining on her Classical Egyptian bed, feeding an apple to a Chinese pheasant perched upon her knee. She wears a stylish head-dress, and not much else, apart from a robe draped across her legs. Signed by the Sculptor: Ferdinand Liebermann, and with the foundry mark. Original marble base. About 13ins long. c.1920

bronze, figure, object

175/11: A fine pair of early Royal Worcester Figures in porcelain, entitled "Before the Wind" and "Against the Wind". Modelled by James Hadley, and in superb condition, these figures were produced very early in the history of the factory, and indeed are dated 1867. (The Royal Worcester Company was formed in 1862). They stand about 11ins high and are beautifully handpainted in "Raphaelesque" colours with gilded highlights. Perfect condition and marked underneath. c.1867

figures, object, Porcelain, RoyalWorcester

172/11: A good West Country mahogany Longcase Clock with an unusual "Adam & Eve" automaton in the arch. By Abraham Rich of Bridgwater (Somerset) the 8-day movement with its original painted dial strikes hours on a bell whilst the dial has subsidiary seconds; date aperture and Adam and Eve picking apples in the Garden of Eden, moving in time with the pendulum. The case is typical of the West Country, with fret surround to the hood door; 'rope-twist' columns to both hood and trunk. Full working order 7ft 9ins high. c.1820

clock, longase, mahogany

169/11: A lovely quality early 19th century Regency period mahogany lady's Sewing Table in virtually "mint" condition. Designed and constructed by GILLOWS from the finest quality "fiddle-back" timber, the well-figured top has twin flaps and a reeded edge, whilst there is a good mahogany-lined drawer to the frieze. Further below is the 'lockable' silk-covered wool and embroidery drawer which slides forward with beaded moulding to the upper edge. It is raised on elegant "U" shaped supports, leading to reeded sabre legs and fine cast brass ornate castors. A delightful, attractive and useful table by this fine cabinetmaker. c.1810

Gillows, sewing, Table

166/11: A really impressive and very attractive LARGE gilded oval Overmantel Mirror in superb condition. Dating from the second or third quarters of the 19th century, it features a good pediment of scrolls; leaves etc., with the central motif of a shell, whilst the frame itself is of deep "egg-and-dart" design. Measurements: 40ins high; 48 ins wide. c.1860

furniture, mirror, overmantle

162/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a fine quality and decorative early 19th century rosewood Polescren with a pretty gross point and petite point tapestry panel of a multi-coloured parrot perched amongst a basket of flowers. This panel is adjustable for height and is supported on a turned and reeded column, leading to a gadrooned 'collar' and triform base with typical Gillows turned and carved "melon" feet. c.1820

furniture, Gillows, rosewood

159/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: A fabulous early 19th century mahogany lady's Sewing/Reading Table of the highest quality. We have stocked this model on three or four occasions in the past ~ this is our latest example. Constructed of finally figured mahogany throughout, the many features include: original tooled leather writing surface; fully adjustable and sliding top; twin flaps and two small drawers (one fitted with ink bottles etc) flanking the two main centre drawers. It is supported on well-turned and reeded legs with original brass castors. A lovely and attractive piece of glorious colour. c.1820

furniture, Gillows, ladys, Table, work

136/11: GILLOWS of LANCASTER: a superb quality early/mid 19th century rosewood hall or Centre Table in very fine condition. The beautifully figured top (which tilts upwards if required) is oval, and is surrounded by the gadroon-carved solid rosewood edge above a shallow frieze and lower egg-and-dart carving. It is supported on a substantial carved solid rosewood central pillar leading to typical Gillows cabriole legs with carved knurled feet, decorated with cabochons and with the original brass castors concealed beneath. Dimensions: 48ins x 40ins. A stunning table. c.1825

Centre, furniture, Gillows, Table

133/11: A very pretty mid-19th century mid-19th century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in perfect working order. The case is charming, with its cast 'Caryatid' figures to each corner and surmounted with a further figure to the top. Below the dial is a "Sevres" porcelain panel depicting cherubs, and it is mounted on cast ormolu feet. The eight-day movement retains its (perfect) original enamel dial and it strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell via the outside countwheel. Original (numbered) pendulum, and guaranteed for at least two years. c.1860

clock, French, mantle