Stock in the 18thcentury Category
294/12: An unusual, decorative and completely original 18th Century Bracket Clock by Robinson & Venables of Westminster (London) The fine case is of conventional form and superbly decorated with 'faux' fretwork panels and gilt scrolling, whilst original cast brass finials and ornate handle are to be found at the top. The 8-day movement retains its original verge escapement, with pull quarter repeat on two bells. The fine dial has splendid spandrels; mock pendulum and date aperture above "VI". The backplate is beautifully engraved and the clock is in perfect working order. 21ins high overall. Robinson & Venables worked together in Westminster "...prior to 1769" ~ see Baillie page 272. c.1760
288/12: A very good ~ and totally original ~ mid-18th century George IInd period mahogany Kneehole Dressing Chest of pretty small size. Below the solid top, with its moulded edges and 're-entrant' corners, is a long oak-lined drawer with six further drawers arranged around the kneehole. Within this is a lockable cupboard (complete with key) and a small frieze drawer above. It stands on its two pairs of shaped bracket feet, all original as are the brass plate handles; escutcheons; hinges and locks. Just 30ins wide. c.1745
286/12: GEORGE LUMLEY of BURY (St. Edmunds): a fine quality mid-18th Century Bracket Clock in full working order. The good ebonised case has ormolu mounts to the bell top and the canted corners, whilst there are twin cast brass carrying handles to both sides. The 8-day movement retains its original verge escapement and strikes hours on a bell mounted above the engraved backplate. The dial is very good with a well-engraved silvered centre; date aperture and "Strike/Silent" in the arch below the engraved signature. *George Lumley worked both in London and Bury St Edmunds, being apprenticed in 1737 and became a member of the Clockmakers Company in 1745. c.1745
282/12: A good quality early/mid 18th century George Ist period Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk of particularly good glowing colour and warm patina. Below the quarter-veneered top with its herring-bone inlay, is the fitted writing drawer with various small drawers and pigeon-holes within, whilst below are six smaller oak-lined drawers which flank the central cupboard and shallow frieze drawer above. It stands on solid walnut bun feet, and all handles, locks and escutcheons are original. 33ins wide; 20.5ins deep. c.1725
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
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
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