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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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