Volume VI
It’s all in the Detail
LENNOX CATO
During this turbulent year we have found ourselves being ever more resourceful than
usual. Fortunately, at this moment in history, most of us do have the internet and so we have become quite use to living in a virtual world. We have taken advantage of this and for the first time are holding an online exhibition. This will include a virtual tour and an online catalogue as well as by appointment in our gallery. However, although this
catalogue is easily viewed through the internet, there is still nothing better than to hold a tangible publication in your hands to peruse through, especially during the long dark winter evenings ahead. It also presents a good point of reference for years to come.
Owning beautiful furniture and works of art provides huge amounts of pleasure and the buying experience should be just as enjoyable and be a part of it’s ongoing story. We are proud to say our clients return with many becoming good friends over the years.
The joy of possession is priceless, and we hope there will be something that will bring you joy for many years to come amongst these pages. With our very best wishes,
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Coat of Arms Made during the reign of King George III.
Carved limewood and gilt decorated Royal Coat of Arms.
The motto’s read ‘Dieu et Driot’ and ‘Honi soit qui mal y pens’ Provenance; H.W Keil Antiques, Sir Jeremy Lever. English circa 1775 53cm x 60.5cm Ref 810065
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Crocus Pots A garniture of three French tĂ´le crocus pots. Finely decorated with romantic scenes. French circa 1780
Pair: Height 13cm; Width 20cm; Depth 14cm
Single: Height 14cm; Width 29cm; Depth 14cm Ref 818215
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Tripod Table An outstanding mahogany tripod-based table. One-piece tilt-top having a finely carved edge. English circa 1765.
Height 71cm; Diameter 77cm Ref 810630
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Blue John Candelabra Late 18th century Blue John and ormolu three light candelabra. English 1800
Height 52cm; Width 39cm; Base 10cm x 10cm Height of column 35cm Ref 809450
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Rococo Mirror A carved limewood oval framed looking glass in the Rococo design. English circa 1770
Height 145cm; Width 91.5cm; Depth 12cm Ref 815072
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Side Cabinet William IV rosewood side cabinet stamped Holland & Sons. English circa 1835
Height 93.5cm; Width 184cm; Depth 46cm Ref 818450
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Wine Cooler A Regency mahogany lidded wine cooler in the manner of Thomas Hope. English circa 1810
Base 48 x 48cm; Height 73cm; Diameter 76cm Ref 010910
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Ince and Mayhew A single green and gilt armchair, attributed to Ince and Mayhew. English circa 1780
Height 92.cm; Width 63cm; Depth 51cm; Seat height 45cm Ref 816140
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French candelabra Pair of cast bronze and ormolu candelabra, by Andre Antoine Ravrio.
A similar pair are to be found in Drottningholm Palace in Ehrenstrahl Salon in Sweden. Circa 1790
Height 71cm; Width & depth of base 16cm x 15cm Ref 8063160
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The Mourne Park Desk Large mahogany partners desk with Greek key pattern around the frieze drawers. Original ormolu mounted handles throughout.
Provenance; Mourne Park, Co. Down, Northern Ireland Circa 1770 - 80
Height 79.cm; Depth 140 cm; Width 203cm; Kneehole width 72.5cm Ref 814730
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Blue John Pair Blue John urns each with a circular Wedgwood plaque. English circa 1800
Height 24cm; Square base 6.cm x 6cm Ref 817110
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Linen Press Thomas Chippendale period mahogany linen press of exceptional quality. English circa 1760
Height 199.5cm; Width 127cm; Depth 57.5cm Ref 818180
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Red Lacquer Tray 19th century octagonal scarlet red ground papier mache tray. English circa 1800
Width 81cm; Depth 60cm; Height 6.3cm Ref 816915
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Boughpots A pair of Georgian demi-lune harewood veneered boughpots. English circa 1790.
Height 15.5cm; Width 40cm; Depth 19.8cm Ref 8166150
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Supper Table A mahogany tripod-based supper table attributed to Frederick Hintz. Circa 1745 -1750
Height 67.5cm; Diameter 52.5cm Ref 814290
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The Cleeve House Settees Pair of neoclassical settees finely decorated with flowers, possibly by the hand of George Brookshaw.
Provenance; Cleeve Hill House, Bristol. Dated 1802. English
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Italian Coffer An extremely rare medieval carved fronted walnut coffer. Italian circa 1550.
Plinth base missing. Original lock and hinges. Height 56cm; Width 178cm; Depth 61cm Ref 816850
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A Rare 17th Century Calendar An exceptionally rare English perpetual engraved paper calendar instrument by John Seller.
Two revolving dials, one giving the date, the other the month with its corresponding number of days. English circa 1680
Apparently known in only one other copy. 19.8cm x 13cm Ref 8176
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Portrait Lady Letitia Poulett, daughter of John Lord Poulett and wife of James William Monson Baronet. By Essex Popham. Circle of William Wissing. English school. Circa 1690
Oil on canvas 127cm x 104cm; Frame size 104.3cm x 121cm
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Abraham Roentgen Harewood inlaid tea caddy attributed to Abraham Roentgen A secret compartment is hidden beneath one caddy. English circa 1775
Height 15.7cm: Width 24.2cm: Depth 13.5cm Ref 817850
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Bonheur du Jours Matched pair of Regency rosewood and ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jours. Attributed to John Maclean. Circa 1810
Height 112.5cm (114.5cm); Width 81cm (81cm); Depth 47.5cm (47cm)
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Views of Brighton Pair of papier mâché trays each with views of Brighton. The Chain Pier and St Peters Church. Signed by H.Cox.
English circa 1840-50 27cm x 24cm
Ref 17553575
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Centre Table A superb carved cabriole leg marble top free-standing centre table. Possibly Irish.
Height 86.5cm; Width 162.5cm; Depth 94 Ref 814010
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The Hornby Desk A small Italian polychrome rectangular freestanding one-piece kneehole desk. Circa 1750-60
Provenance; Charles Harold Hornby, founding partner of W.H. Smith.
Some items from his collection are now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Height 74cm: Width 90cm: Depth 52cm
Text by Lennox Cato DL
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