325/12: A really splendid and most attractive mid-19th century Pair of Library Armchairs in fine condition. Professionally re-upholstered in mid green damask with matching gymp, both of these very comfortable chairs featured carved arms with padded rests; serpentine shaped seats and they are supported on good cabriole legs carved with acanthus leaves to the "knees" and ending in pad feet. Priced for the PAIR... c.1865

chairs, furniture, Library, mahogany, Pair

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