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RONALD PHILLIPS FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH FURNITURE

MEMBER OF THE BRITISH ANTIQUE DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION

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RONALD PHILLIPS FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH FURNITURE

BRUTON STREET, LONDON W1J 6QL Tel: 020 7493 2341 Fax: 020 7495 0843 www.ronaldphillipsantiques.com advice@ronaldphillips.co.uk

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FOREWORD It gives me enormous pleasure to present our latest and largest catalogue to date, marking the 60th anniversary of Ronald Phillips Ltd., which was founded by my father Ronald in 1952. Over the past six decades Ronald Phillips Ltd. has established a reputation as one of the leading dealers of fine antique English furniture in the world. We have been very fortunate to acquire a number of outstanding pieces of furniture in the past, and this year has been no exception. Many items in this catalogue have not been on the open market for some time, and some have come from distinguished collections such as those of Samuel Messer, The Earl of Devon, Arthur Leidesdorf, The Earl of Poulett, Cynthia Phipps and Sidney Letts as well as, most importantly, the Royal Collection. I am convinced that the items in this catalogue speak for themselves, but I would nonetheless like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the small pair of lacquer commodes on page 22, which are extremely rare if not unique, being of lacquer inside and out; the amazing pair of giltwood candelabra on page 136, with only two other pairs known to exist; the mahogany serpentine partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desk of a rarely executed shape on page 99; and finally the pair of gesso tables on page 8, attributed to the celebrated workshop of James Moore, which have survived in remarkable condition. I must also point out that the wonderful Regency drum table on page 219 from Windsor Castle and the outstanding tripod table on page 211 were sold before the catalogue went to press. This catalogue would not have been possible without the support of my loyal staff, and I would like thank them for their continued hard work. From 28 June to 4 July this year we will be exhibiting at Masterpiece London, which will again take place at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. We are also exhibiting at the International Fine Art & Antique Dealersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Show in New York at the Park Avenue Armory from 19 to 25 October. I hope you will enjoy this cross-section of our ever-changing stock, and I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you at our showrooms in Bruton Street. Please also have a look at our website, www.ronaldphillipsantiques.com, which is updated regularly throughout the year. Alternatively please do feel free to telephone me on 00 44 (0)20 7493 2341 or email me at simon@ronaldphillips.co.uk for any further information. I look forward to hearing from you.

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1 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE An outstanding mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany tripod table in the manner of John Bradburn, having an octagonal top of beautifully faded colour and patination, retaining the original pierced fret gallery of ovals and four pierced handles, and supported by a fluted column with acanthus clasp carved knop; on cabriole legs with fine acanthus carving to the knees and terminating in scroll toes on blocks. Note: This table is similar to two tables, one at Kew Palace, supplied by Bradburn, and the other formerly in the Norman Adams Collection and now in a private collection in New York, which has a virtually identical base and construction. English, circa 1760 Height: 28¾ in; 73.5 cm Diameter: 25¾ in; 65.5 cm Literature: Ralph Edwards and Margaret Jourdain, Georgian Cabinet Makers, 3rd revised edition, 1955, p. 165, illus. 87. Christopher Claxton-Stevens and Stewart Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, 1983, pp. 304–5.

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2 A PAIR OF GEORGE I GILT GESSO SIDE TABLES ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES MOORE THE ELDER An important and extremely rare and fine pair of carved gesso side tables attributed to James Moore the Elder and retaining much of the original gilding, each having a rectangular top with re-entrant corners, finely decorated in cut gesso relief of symmetrical strapwork and acanthus leaf centred by a stylised sunflower motif, above a concave moulded frieze with stiff leaf decoration and a shaped apron finely decorated with acanthus leaf and gadrooned pendent finials centred by a cartouche with pendent leaf carved decoration; on slender cabriole legs carved with Indian heads wearing plumed headdress to the knees, terminating in pad feet with acanthus carving to the toes. Note: A related table in the celebrated Jon Gerstenfeld Collection in Washington, DC, also attributed to Moore, shares the same treatment to the frieze and also features the gadrooned apron pendants. English, circa 1720 Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cm Width: 38¾ in; 98.5 cm Depth: 21¼ in; 54 cm Provenance: The Kent Gallery, Conduit Street, London; Private collection, Spain. Literature: Edward Lennox-Boyd (ed.), Masterpieces of English Furniture: The Gerstenfeld Collection, London, 1998, p. 75, illus. 54. Tessa Murdoch, ‘The King’s Cabinet-Maker: The Giltwood Furniture of James Moore the Elder’, The Burlington Magazine, June 2003, p. 409, pl. 5.

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3 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY NEEDLEWORK LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS A highly important and outstanding quality pair of mid 18th century carved mahogany library armchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, each having a serpentine crested back, with padded arms on downswept carved mahogany supports, and padded seat upholstered with extremely fine and colourful 18th century petit-point needlework; the seat rails with a shaped apron carved with C-scrolls and a central acanthus clasp to the front; on cabriole legs with leaf carving to the knees and scroll toes terminating in leather castors. The back legs are conformingly cabriole, terminating in pad feet with leather castors. Note: The needlework, with minor extensions, was originally made in the 1740s by Mrs. Lucy Baines of Bell Hall, Yorkshire, and is mentioned in the will of 1759 of her husband, Hewley Baines, bequeathing it back to her upon his death before passing by family descent. Chairs: English, circa 1760 Needlework: English, circa 1740 Height: 41 in; 104 cm Width: 29 in; 74 cm Depth: 31¾ in; 81 cm Provenance: The needlework by Mrs. Lucy Baines of Bell Hall, Naburn, Yorkshire. Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 1754, pl. XII; execution of carving to the knee. A. F. Kendrick, ‘Old English Furniture, Needlework and Silver’, Old Furniture, 1929, pp. 125–6, fig. 1. Geoffrey Beard and Judith Goodison, English Furniture 1500–1840, 1987, p. 174, illus.1; a chair from the same workshop.

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THE SUTTON HALL SECRÉTAIRE BOOKCASE

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4 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRÉTAIRE BOOKCASE An important late 18th century Adam period secrétaire bookcase in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, having an open scrolled dentil moulded pediment with finely carved flaming urn finial on a platform with carved recessed bell and a fluted frieze with carved paterae roundels, above two glazed doors with gothic tracery applied with carved husk swags suspended on rings, anthemion finials and scrolled tracery enclosing three adjustable shelves. The lower part with leather lined secrétaire fall enclosing a bank of nine drawers with original brass Dutch axe handles and five pigeon-holes, above three graduated drawers all retaining the original ornate brass swan-neck handles; on a moulded plinth base terminating in shaped ogee bracket feet. Note: This extraordinary secrétaire bookcase undoubtedly came from one of the leading workshops in 18th century England. It has features in common with pieces by Chippendale (in particular the superior quality of the carving and style of the paterae, relating to paterae on a linen press at Harewood House in Yorkshire), while the execution of the pediment, the use of husk swags and the shape of the bracket feet relate to drawings by Mayhew and Ince. The Yorkshire cabinet-makers Wright and Elwick were also capable of producing a piece of this quality, leaving a firm attribution open. English, circa 1775 Height: 8 ft 5½ in; 258 cm Width: 3 ft 4¾ in; 103.5 cm Depth: 1 ft 10 in; 56 cm Provenance: Sutton Hall, Yorkshire. Illustrated: Country Life, 29 January 1959, ‘Sutton Hall, Yorkshire I’, fig. 6. Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, pl. CVIII. William Ince and John Mayhew, The Universal System for Household Furniture, 1762, pl. XVIII. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. 2, p. 139, illus. 249; p. 146, illus. 263; p. 235, illus. 430.

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5 A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES A fine quality pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood girandoles, each having asymmetrical opposing cartouche shaped 18th century replaced mirror plates with floral carved giltwood drapes, within acanthus carved C-scroll frame and shaped apron issuing two scroll candle arms with foliate brass nozzles, above a mirrored apron, and having a shaped pediment top with acanthus leaf cresting. English, circa 1765 Height: 40½ in; 103 cm Width: 19¼ in; 49 cm Depth: 12 in; 30 cm Provenance: Private collection, New York.

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6 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUER COMMODES ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE LANGLOIS An important, rare and outstanding quality small pair of mid 18th century Chinese export black lacquer commodes attributed to Pierre Langlois, each having a serpentine shaped moulded lipped top inserted with ‘Paloma’ marble above two doors with two fixed shelves behind and flanked by bombé trusses applied with brass mounts; on splay feet with brass sabots. All surfaces including the back and the interior are of fine Chinese export lacquer depicting chinoiserie scenes of landscapes, birds and flowers. Note: It is extremely rare if not unique for the reverse as well as the interior to be of Chinese lacquer. The small scale of these commodes adds to their rarity. English, circa 1760 Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cm Width: 21¾ in; 55.5 cm Depth: 17 in; 43 cm Provenance: Pelham Galleries, London; Private collection, USA. Exhibited: Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London, 1999, with Pelham Galleries, London. Illustrated: Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair handbook, 1999, pp. 136–7. Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, p. 115, figs. 13 & 14. Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968, illus. 334–7. Lanto Synge, Great English Furniture, 1991, p. 71, illus. 70.

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7 A PAIR OF REGENCY ORMOLU AND BRONZE HEXAGONAL LANTERNS ATTRIBUTED TO DOMINIQUE JEAN An extremely rare and fine pair of early 19th century ormolu and bronze hexagonal lanterns attributed to Dominique Jean, each having a finely cast scrolled acanthus leaf canopy with glass smoke cowl of later date and a central stem with later triple light pendant supported by six scroll arms with floral paterae joined to the glazed body with plumed cresting above and cluster column supports with moulded top and base rings, applied with pierced gothic trellis; terminating in claw and ball feet. Note: A virtually identical lantern was formerly in the great staircase at Stoneleigh Abbey, Warwickshire. A further set of eight lanterns of identical design but without the gothic trellis remains in the collection of Longleat, Wiltshire, where a bill from Dominique Jean survives. English, circa 1815 Height: 33Âž in; 86 cm Diameter: 18Â˝ in; 47 cm Provenance: Private collection, New York. Literature: Arthur Stratton, The English Interior, 1920, p. 78, pl. XV.

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8 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS An important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany chest of drawers, having a serpentine shaped top veneered with finely figured mahogany and a moulded edge, above four graduated drawers retaining the original ornate brass swan-neck handles with later brass escutcheons, and having canted corners applied with carved fruit and leaves; on bold acanthus carved ogee bracket feet. English, circa 1755 Height: 34Âž in; 88.5 cm Width: 47Â˝ in; 120.5 cm Depth: 26 in; 66 cm Provenance: Kilmington Manor, Warminster, Wiltshire. 00

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THE HINTON HOUSE STRONGBOX

9 A WILLIAM AND MARY BRASS BOUND EBONISED STRONGBOX ON A GILTWOOD STAND An important late 17th century brass bound ebonised strongbox on a carved giltwood stand. The box is richly decorated with scrolling brass strapwork and has a hinged lid and front, supported by lopers and revealing an open interior with drawers and secret compartments. The stand has a leaf carved edge and leaf carved frieze centred by a carved head with shell cresting; on four winged putti-headed legs with volutes and fruit swags terminating in leaf carved bulbous feet. English, circa 1690 Height: 46Â˝ in; 118 cm Width: 31 in; 79 cm Depth: 17 in; 43 cm Provenance: The Rt. Hon. Earl Poulett, Hinton House, Somerset; Partridge Fine Arts, London; Private collection, Ireland. Literature: Furniture History Journal 1980, fig. 68; a similar strongbox at Ham House, Surrey.

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10 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE An important mid 18th century carved mahogany concertina action card table, having a rectangular fold-over top with square lobed corners, opening to reveal corners inlaid with playing cards and oval money pockets within a green baize lined surface, above a plain cross veneered frieze with inverted breakfront and boldly carved egg and dart moulding with interspersed leaf carving; on slender cabriole legs with cabochon clasp to the knees, terminating in unusual scroll toes. Note: The table retains the paper label reading ‘Exhibited Art Treasure Exhibition 1967’ on the underside. English, circa 1745 Height: 28¾ in; 73 cm Width: 35½ in; 90.5 cm Depth closed: 18 in; 46 cm Depth open: 35 in; 89 cm Provenance: Stair & Company, Williamsburg; Private collection, USA. Exhibited: Art Treasures Exhibition, New York, 1967, item 33. Illustrated: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 201, fig 31. Ralph Edwards, The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture, 1964, p. 524, illus. 24. Art Treasures Exhibition catalogue, 1967, illus. 33.

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11 A REGENCY BLUE JOHN URN A fine and large early 19th century ‘Twelve Vein’ blue john urn, having a stepped domed lid with acorn finial on a ring turned vase with gadrooned base and waisted socle, mounted on a white marble and blue john circular plinth and square black marble base. English, circa 1815 Height: 18 in; 45.5 cm Diameter: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm Provenance: Ollerenshaw Collection, Castleton Museum, Derbyshire. Literature: Trevor D. Ford, Derbyshire Blue John, 2005, p. 34.

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12 A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU MOUNTED SATINWOOD MARQUETRY AND GILTWOOD SIDE TABLES ATTRIBUTED TO MAYHEW AND INCE A highly important pair of late 18th century Adam period ormolu mounted satinwood marquetry and giltwood side tables attributed to Mayhew and Ince, possibly to a design by James Wyatt, having serpentine shaped tops with finely chased gadrooned ormolu edge attributed to Diedrich Anderson, accentuated by kingwood crossbanding and having classical marquetry inlay on a satinwood background consisting of a pendent urn with birds each side within a ribbon tied oval husk wreath with draped husk pendants, typical for Mayhew and Ince, flanked by fine floral sprays to each side. The conforming giltwood bases having a stiff leaf carved moulding with pearled edge above frieze applied with guilloche ribbon and staff decoration above a ribbon tied moulded edge; on four square channelled legs with husk decorated fluting and husk corner swags terminating in flowerhead carved blocks with tapering fluted toes. Note: The tops pre-date the bases by some twenty years, but have been used for the first time. Mayhew and Ince sometimes incorporated older parts in their commissions such as the well documented commodes at Burghley, in which older marquetry panels were also used. Tops: English, circa 1775 Giltwood bases: English, circa 1795 Height: 34 in; 86.5 cm Width: 54¼ in; 138 cm Depth: 24 in; 61 cm Provenance: Crichel, Dorset; Mallett, London; Private collection, England. Illustrated: H. Avray Tipping, English Homes, Period VI, Vol. I, 1921, p. 54, fig. 83; in situ at Crichel. Country Life, 16 May 1925, H. Avray Tipping, ‘Crichel, Dorset’, p. 773, fig. 15. Literature: Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660–1840, 1986, p. 594. Furniture History Journal 1990, Charles Cator, pp. 27–33. Furniture History Journal 1994, Hugh Roberts, pp. 117–49. Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2006 catalogue, pp. 56–7.

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13 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRÉTAIRE CABINET A most unusual mid 18th century mahogany secrétaire cabinet in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, having an exceptionally fine and elaborately shaped superstructure with pierced chinoiserie trellis sides and back, with a platform and single shelf above secrétaire enclosing a bank of drawers and pigeon-holes above four graduated drawers with 18th century rococo replacement handles; on shaped ogee bracket feet. Note: The fall is fitted with an S-shaped escutcheon, a device often associated with the workshop of Thomas Chippendale. The feet have been tipped. English, circa 1770 Height: 6 ft 1½ in; 186.5 cm Width: 3 ft 6¾ in; 108.5 cm Depth: 1 ft 8¾ in; 52.5 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 152, figs. 60–62. F. Lewis Hinckley, A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture, 1971, p. 241, illus. 433. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, p. 239, illus. 438. Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987, p. 95, item 95.

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14 A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD CHIMNEYPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHIAS LOCK An extremely rare and highly important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood chimneypiece attributed to Matthias Lock, retaining the original white veined marble surround, flanked by C-scroll and leaf carving with floral pendants and female heads to the sides, and joined by a crosshatched shaped open cartouche with a carved hare amongst rushes below the shaped 19th century replaced mirror plate; with a profusely carved frame of columns, flowering trees, birds and waterfall decoration crested by a Chinaman’s head within a stylised sunburst, and having floral garlands on each side suspended from the beaks of two phoenixes in flight. Note: This extraordinary work of art corresponds in almost every detail to a design by Matthias Lock, published in 1752 and now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and is to date the only known realisation of that drawing, English, circa 1760 Height: 10 ft 7¾ in; 325 cm Width: 7 ft 2 in; 218.5 cm Provenance: Stedcombe House, Axmouth, Devon; Partridge Fine Arts Plc, London; Private collection, England. Illustrated: Country Life, 26 December 1963, Mark Girouard, ‘Stedcombe House, Devon’, p. 1739, fig 4. Terrence Davis, Rococo: A style of fantasy, 1973, p. 28, illus. 15. Kathryn Jones, Lucy Morton and Michael Pick, Partridge, ‘English Furniture and Works of Art’ catalogue, 2001, pp. 54–7. Judith Miller, Furniture, 2005, p. 118. Literature: Matthias Lock and Henry Copland, A New Book of Ornaments, 1752, pl. 3. Furniture History Journal 1979, pl. 23. Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 327.

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15 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE An important and possibly unique mid 18th century carved mahogany tripod table, having a circular tip-up top with a finely carved flower and ribbon edge above a birdcage action and bulbous column; on three cabriole legs carved as dragon heads issuing claw and ball feet. When viewed from above, the top of each dragon head ingeniously forms a further carved face. Note: Tripod tables with carved heads to their legs are extremely rare, and no other tables with the feature of two different heads in conjunction are known to exist. English, circa 1745 Height: 27Âź in; 69.5 cm Diameter: 31 in; 78.5 cm Literature: R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, pp. 227 & 230, figs. 183, 186 & 187. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, pp. 206 & 208, figs. 11, 17 & 19.

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16 A GEORGE II CUT GLASS SWEETMEAT TREE An extremely rare and fine mid 18th century cut glass sweetmeat tree, having a round scalloped base supporting a tapering column with three tiers of quadruple glass branches suspending small baskets with shaped metal swivel handles, and crested by a larger sweetmeat bowl. Note: This fragile survivor is one of only a few known to exist still intact; there is one example in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Two baskets are of later date. English, circa 1750 Height: 19½ in; 49 cm Width: 12 in; 30.5 cm Depth: 11 in; 28 cm Literature: Mallett catalogue, 1998, pp. 22 & 23. Dwight P. Lanmon, The Golden Age of English Glass 1650–1775, 2011, p. 202, illus. 68.

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17 A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS AND STOOL ATTRIBUTED TO GILES GRENDEY A fine pair of early 18th century carved walnut side chairs and stool attributed to Giles Grendey. The chairs each having a rectangular back and stuffed seat covered in close-nailed crimson silk damask; on cabriole legs with hipped acanthus carved knees to the front and terminating in scroll toes. The rectangular stool also upholstered in close-nailed crimson damask, and similarly on cabriole legs with hipped acanthus carving to the knees and terminating in scroll toes. Note: The stool and both chairs are stamped with the initials ‘WF’. Giles Grendey was one of the most prolific cabinet-makers of George II’s reign. Cabinet-makers in the Grendey workshop often marked their work with their initials in order to distinguish it from that of other employees. Occasionally Grendey’s furniture survives with the original Grendey workshop paper label; an example is a comparable suite of seat furniture from Gunton Park, Norfolk. English, circa 1735 Chairs: Height: 38 in; 96.5 cm Width: 25½ in; 65 cm Depth: 28 in; 71 cm Stool: Height: 17¾ in; 45 cm Width: 26¼ in; 67 cm Depth: 21½ in; 54.5 cm Literature: M. Harris & Sons, ‘Catalogue and Index of Old Furniture and Works of Decorative Art’, Vol. II, c. 1930s, p. 200; a similar set of chairs formerly in the collection of Viscount Leverhulme. Grosvenor House Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition catalogue, London, 1962, p. 40, with P. H. Gillingham. Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660–1840, 1986, pp. 371–3. Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840, 1996, p. 243, figs 437–8. Country Life, 22 February 2001, John Cornforth, ‘Lyme Park’, p. 74.

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18 A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE MIRROR PAINTINGS A rare pair of mid 18th century Chinese export reverse mirror paintings with bevelled edge depicting exotic birds and colourful flowers, each within a rococo giltwood frame carved with C-scrolls and acanthus leaf, having a shaped pierced apron and a shaped top crested with opposing ho-ho birds. Frames: English, circa 1765, one frame of later date. Mirror paintings: Chinese, Qianlong, circa 1765 Height: 51½ in; 131 cm Width: 26½ in; 67.5 cm Provenance: Mallett, London, by repute; Private collection, South Africa. Illustrated: Geoffrey Wills, English Looking-glasses, 1965, p. 117, illus. 133–4.

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19 A GEORGE III SATINWOOD MARQUETRY SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE An important and rare late 18th century satinwood marquetry secrétaire à abattant attributed to Thomas Chippendale, having a rectangular moulded top with sycamore banding above a single drawer, crossbanded in tulipwood and flanked by fine oval paterae inlays, above a fall front with sycamore banding with corner roundels and oval medallion inlay centred by a classical urn with fanned border, revealing a green baize lined writing surface and a fitted interior of nine sycamore veneered drawers retaining the original ornate brass knob handles, six pigeon-holes and a central recess; above a single door with matching marquetry enclosing three graduated mahogany drawers retaining the original ornate brass Dutch axe handles; on square tapering legs terminating in block toes. Note: Letters dating from 1855 by the previous owner, Captain Meade, and addressed to Earsham Hall were discovered during restoration and are being retained with the piece. It is worth pointing out that the secrétaire fall is fitted with an ingenious lead weight counterbalance, making opening effortless. This feature was used by Chippendale on several of his secrétaire commissions, including the well documented Harewood House lacquer secrétaire. English, circa 1780 Height: 49½ in; 126 cm Width: 30½ in; 77.5 cm Depth: 16½ in; 42 cm Provenance: Earsham Hall, Suffolk. Literature: Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, vol. I, 1978, p. 62, illus. 97. Christopher Claxton-Stevens and Stewart Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 125. Antique Collector, November 1988, Norman Adams trade advertisement; an almost identical piece formerly in the collection of Lady Fry at Oare House, Wiltshire. Partridge Fine Arts, ‘Recent Acquisitions’ catalogue, 1991, pp. 62–3. Mallett, ‘The Age of Matthew Boulton’ catalogue, 2000, pp. 26–9; an almost identical example. Christopher Gilbert, The Art of Thomas Chippendale, Master Furniture Maker, 2000, p. 30. Jeremy Musson, English Country House Interiors, 2011, p. 140.

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20 A GEORGE III EIGHT LIGHT ORMOLU MOUNTED CUT GLASS CHANDELIER A superb quality late 18th century Adam period eight light ormolu mounted cut glass chandelier, having a multi-baluster ormolu mounted stem and receiver with finely chased guilloche bands of ormolu, supporting a drop-hung canopy and single tier of eight S-scroll branches with candle-nozzles and drip pans, and a further drop-hung canopy with cut glass orb below. Note: Now wired for electricity. English, circa 1790 Height: 48 in; 122 cm Diameter: 30 in; 76 cm

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21 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS A pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany armchairs, each having a serpentine shaped crest rail above a finely carved splat, pierced with gothic arches and trefoils, and stiles blind fretted with gothic trefoils, having outswept arms similarly carved on downswept supports joined to the sides of the seat; the seat upholstered in brightly coloured French Bizarre pattern gros-point needlework; on square blind fretted legs with inside chamfer and pierced corner angles terminating in block toes.

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Elmore Court, Gloucestershire. Country Life Archive

22 A GEORGE II GILTWOOD SIDE TABLE An extremely rare and highly important mid 18th century carved giltwood side table in the manner of Batty Langley, retaining the original rectangular ‘Rosso Levanto’ marble top above a moulded arcaded frieze with floral decoration, and with a shaped pendent apron carved with laurel branches and centred by medallions with opposing carved Roman heads; on five square cabriole legs headed by carved shells and finely decorated with trailing acanthus leaf, terminating in inscrolled toes. English, circa 1740 Height: 32¾ in; 83.5 cm Width: 61¼ in; 156 cm Depth: 31 in; 79 cm Provenance: Elmore Court, Gloucestershire. Literature: Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 264, plate CXLVII. Jaques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 64–5.

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23 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY WINDOW SEATS A fine pair of late 18th century Hepplewhite period carved mahogany window seats, having serpentine shaped moulded and fluted seat rails with central paterae and husk carving and outscrolled serpentine shaped side supports with finely carved guilloche and acanthus leaf finished with floral paterae; on cabriole legs with acanthus clasp to the knees and terminating in French toes.

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24 A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRRORS ATTRIBUTED TO BENJAMIN GOODISON A rare pair of mid 18th century carved giltwood mirrors of small size attributed to Benjamin Goodison, probably retaining their original 18th century mirror plates; with serpentine shaped tops within giltwood frames with sanded surrounds and vitruvian scroll borders, having acanthus scroll pediments with shell cresting and shaped pendent aprons with shell centre flanked by later candle arms to each side. Note: An almost identical mirror was photographed by Country Life in 1927 at Buckingham Palace. Similar mirrors by Goodison can also be found in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court and Kew Palace. English, circa 1740 Height: 38 in; 96.5 cm Width: 25 in; 63.5 cm Depth: 6Âź in; 16 cm

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25 A PAIR OF GEORGE II WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS A fine pair of early 18th century carved walnut side chairs, each having a shaped outscrolled crest rail with vase shaped splat veneered in very fine burr walnut, and a shaped drop-in seat upholstered in probably original early English petit-point needlework, above burr walnut veneered rails with satyr mask carving to the front; on cabriole legs with shell carving to the knees and terminating in hoof shaped feet. Note: A settee from the same set with matching needlework was formerly in the celebrated collection of Percival Griffiths and is illustrated in The Dictionary of English Furniture. It is worth pointing out that this is the finest English petit-point needlework, and its quality is second to none. English, circa 1730 Height: 40 in; 102 cm Width: 22 in; 56 cm Depth: 23 in; 58 cm Provenance: Private collection, England. Literature: R. W. Symonds, Old English Walnut and Lacquer Furniture, 1923, pl. XXI; the settee from the suite photographed in the Percival Griffiths Collection at Sandridgebury. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 82, fig. 25.

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26 A GEORGE I WALNUT BUREAU CABINET A fine early 18th century walnut bureau cabinet of beautiful colour, having a double domed moulded top above two doors probably retaining the original bevelled mirror plates, framed by three tapering pilasters unusually fitted with fine brass Corinthian capitals and bases, revealing a fitted interior with a single shelf above two banks of five drawers and a central door with mirrored interior behind, flanked by pilasters concealing compartments and two further drawers below, and having two candle slides to the front, all fitted with brass knobs. The book matched veneered fall with moulded book rest supported on pull-out lopers opens to reveal a green velvet lined writing surface and well in front of a bank of seven drawers, four concave, one long and two short, with nine pigeon-holes above and two short and two graduated drawers below with brass ring handles and escutcheons; on a moulded plinth with later turned bun feet. Note: The unusual use of brass mounts to the pilasters is a sign of superior quality and would have been very costly at the time of manufacture. English, circa 1720 Height: 7 ft 3 in; 221 cm Width: 3 ft 7 in; 109 cm Depth: 1 ft 11Â˝ in; 60 cm Provenance: Ronald Lee Ltd., London, circa 1962; Private collection, England.

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27 AN IRISH GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN AND FRANCIS BOOKER A highly important and extremely fine quality Irish mid 18th century carved giltwood rectangular border glass mirror attributed to John and Francis Booker, retaining most of the original gilding and having an 18th century replaced bevelled centre plate. Irish, circa 1750 Height: 8 ft; 244 cm Width: 4 ft 7½ in; 140.5 cm Provenance: Rt. Hon. Bobby Digby, Devon. Literature: Geoffrey Wills, English Looking-glasses, 1965, p. 84. Graham Child, World Mirrors, 1650–1900, 1990, p.122. The Knight of Glin, Irish Furniture, 2007, pp. 141–2, 144 & 261.

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AN EMPIRE 24 LIGHT ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS CHANDELIER

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French, circa 1815

Height: 28¾ in; 73 cm Diameter: 51½ in; 131 cm

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Provenance: Private collection, Aberdeenshire.

Provenance: Churchill Brazelton, New York; Private collection, London.

29 AN IMPORTANT GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE Note: Glass shelves and lining of later date; the original wood shelves have been retained. English, circa 1770 Height: 9 ft 5½ in; 288 cm Width: 8 ft 10 in; 269 cm Depth: 2 ft 2½ in; 67.5 cm Provenance: By repute, Dr. Harrison of York; M. Harris and Sons, London; Colonel Albert Pierce. Illustrated: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 90, fig. 30.

30 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN GORDON, TO A DESIGN BY JAMES ‘ATHENIAN’ STUART English, circa 1760 Height: 40½ in; 103 cm Width: 28 in; 71 cm Depth: 28½ in; 72.5 cm Provenance: Supplied to Simon, 1st Earl Harcourt, for Nuneham Park; and latterly at Stanton Harcourt. Illustrated: Country Life, 29 November 1913, pp. 746–55; in situ in the Drawing Room at Nuneham Park, Oxfordshire.

32 AN EXTENSIVE GEORGE IV WORCESTER PART DINNER SERVICE BY FLIGHT, BARR & BARR A large early 19th century porcelain part dinner service by Flight, Barr & Barr, consisting of 96 pieces, all decorated with an Imari pattern, hand painted with pagodas and floral scenes against a white ground, with a dark blue and gilt border punctuated with leaf and flowerhead panels. Note: This service survives in remarkable condition. English, circa 1825 Consisting of: 1 enormous charger 2 very large meat chargers 4 large meat chargers 3 medium meat chargers 2 small meat chargers 2 very small meat chargers 2 lidded tureens 4 small lidded tureens on a small stepped dish 5 lidded vegetable tureens 3 open vegetable tureens 1 large open square dish 1 cake plate 27 large dinner plates 15 large soup plates 15 small soup plates 9 small side plates.

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33 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY THREE PEDESTAL DINING TABLE A late 18th century mahogany three pedestal dining table, each pedestal having a tip-up top on a turned vase shaped column; on four splay legs terminating in the original brass cap castors. Note: This table has two 18th century replacement leaves. English, circa 1790 Height: 2 ft 5½ in; 75 cm Width: 4 ft 3½ in; 131 cm Length (with leaves): 14 ft 1¾ in; 431.5 cm Length (without leaves): 10 ft 8 in; 325.5 cm

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34 A SET OF TEN GEORGE II MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS A set of ten mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany dining chairs comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs, each having a serpentine shaped crest rail joining the moulded uprights and finely carved with acanthus leaf, central shell motif and floral paterae at each end; having a vase shaped pierced splat with acanthus scroll carving and central pendent tassel, and a drop-in seat upholstered in yellow silk damask; on moulded square legs with inside chamfer joined by an H-stretcher. The armchairs having outswept moulded arms with scroll ends on downswept supports joined to the outer seat rail. Note: Two side chairs are of later date. English, circa 1760 Side chairs: Height: 37 in; 94 cm Width: 22 in; 55.5 cm Depth: 21¼ in; 54 cm Armchairs: Height: 37½ in; 95 cm Width: 25½ in; 64.5 cm Depth: 23¼ in; 59 cm Provenance: Herriard Park, Hampshire. Literature: Herbert Cescinsky, The Old World House, 1924, Vol. 2, p. 166; a set of chairs with virtually identical backs, probably from the same workshop.

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35 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD A fine late 18th century Hepplewhite period carved mahogany sideboard in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a serpentine shaped top veneered with fine figured mahogany above one long bow fronted centre drawer flanked by two deep drawers with later octagonal brass handles, one formerly fitted as a cellaret, having a shaped fluted apron centred by finely carved acanthus leaf; on turned tapering fluted legs terminating in bulbous toes. Note: A closely related sideboard, probably from the same workshop but with a marquetry fan medallion to the apron, is illustrated in F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture. English, circa 1780 Height: 35 in; 89 cm Width: 55 in; 140 cm Depth: 26 in; 66 cm Literature: George Hepplewhite, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide, 3rd edition, 1794, pl. 29. F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture, 1987, p. 126, illus. 240. Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources, 1990, pp. 283–4, pls. 30–34. Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760–1800, 1995, pl. 93; a drawing for a very similar sideboard. Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730–1840, 2008, vol. I, p. 318, pls. 360–61.

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36 A GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR A fine quality mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood overmantel mirror, retaining most of the original gilding and the original bevelled three section mirror plates within a rococo frame of pierced cabochon ruffles, having column and leaf carved sides with C-scroll ties, a shaped and pierced apron with cabochon ruffles, trellis and floral carving centred by an open cartouche with a carved dog, and a shaped top with ruffles, C-scrolls and floral carving centred by a further open cartouche with leaf carving and waterfall below, surmounted by a ho-ho bird with spread wings. English, circa 1765 Height: 47 in; 120 cm Width: 59Â˝ in; 151 cm Provenance: Private collection, England.

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37 A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III SYCAMORE, SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY SIDE TABLES BY WILLIAM MOORE OF DUBLIN An outstanding and extremely rare pair of Irish late 18th century Adam period sycamore, satinwood and marquetry side tables by William Moore of Dublin, each having semi elliptical top with crossbanded edge and chevron stringing finely banded with anthemion inlay, veneered in ripple sycamore with ribbon tied flower festoons centred by a boxwood lunette and semi sunflower motif, above a crossbanded satinwood frieze with classical urn and anthemion inlay connected with husk swags; on square tapering crossbanded legs with husk trail inlay terminating in roundel inlaid blocked feet. Note: The frieze design of these extraordinary tables corresponds in great detail to the frieze of a commode attributed to Moore, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and that of a pair of tables in the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, attributed to the same maker; all share the same design, inlay and choice of woods. A commode with very similar inlay bearing an ivory label stating that it was ‘made by William Moore of Dublin for the third Duke of Portland in 1782, when he was Viceroy of Ireland’ was formerly in the collection of the Duke of Portland. Furthermore a commode with similar inlay is at Corsham Court in Wiltshire, where a bill from Moore dated 1772 survives. Irish, circa 1775 Height: 34¼ in; 87 cm Width: 55¼ in; 141 cm Depth: 21 in; 53.5 cm Provenance: St. Anne’s Manor, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire; Partridge Fine Arts Plc, London; Private collection, USA. Illustrated: Irish Arts Review Yearbook 2002, vol. 18, R. Ruddy, ‘Every article in the inlaid way: the furniture of William Moore’, p. 53, figs. 13–14. Lucy Morton, Partridge Recent Acquisitions, 1995, pp. 46–7. Literature: Country Life, vol. XCIX, 3 May 1946, W. A. Thorpe, ‘William Moore, inlayer’, p. 807. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, 1954, p. 122, figs. 32, 33. Desmond Fitzgerald, Georgian Furniture, 1969, item 108. Sotheby & Co, ‘A Collection of English Furniture formed by a Gentleman residing in New York’, 27–28 June 1974, pp. 256–7, item 142. F. Lewis Hinckley, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Regency Furniture, 1987, pp. 175, 177 & 178, pls. 141, 143 & 144.

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38 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE PARTNERS’ DESK An extremely rare and important mid 18th century Chippendale period serpentine shaped mahogany partners’ desk, retaining the original black blind tooled leather insert within a crossgrain moulded edge, above two drawers in the frieze with an arched kneehole below and a further three graduated drawers each side, and having the same arrangement on the reverse side, all retaining their original ornate brass handles; on a moulded plinth terminating in ogee bracket feet. Note: Only very few examples of serpentine shaped desks survive. English, circa 1765 Height: 31¼ in; 79.5 cm Width: 62 in; 157.5 cm Depth: 36½ in; 93 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol III, p. 250, fig. 22. F. Lewis Hinckley, A Directory of Queen Anne, Early Georgian and Chippendale Furniture, 1971, p. 219, pl. 175.

39 AN EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL PHOTOGRAPH FRAME Hallmarked for London 1905, William Comyns Height: 10½ in; 26.5 cm Width: 8¼ in; 21 cm

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40 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR A mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany armchair, having a shaped acanthus carved crest rail on moulded supports, a pierced vase shaped splat with acanthus carved sides and ribbon centre, and outswept arms with finely carved terminals on downswept supports joined to the seat; upholstered in French petit-point and gros-point 18th century needlework in bright colours with animals and flowers on a brown background; having a most unusual shaped front seat rail carved with acanthus leaf and central pierced cabochon centre; on square moulded front legs with carved corner angles and joined by an H-stretcher. Note: A chair with similarly carved front rail is in the Noel Terry Collection in York. Chair: English, circa 1760 Needlework: French, circa 1780 Height: 39Âž in; 101 cm Width: 26 in; 66.5 cm Depth: 24Â˝ in; 62.5 cm Provenance: Ronald Phillips Ltd.; Private collection, England. Literature: R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 213, fig. 170. Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987, p. 53.

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41 A CHARLES II CREAM JAPANNED CABINET ON SILVERED STAND A very rare and exquisite quality late 17th century cream japanned cabinet on a carved silvered stand. The cabinet is decorated throughout with exotic and brilliant polychrome scenes and has two folding doors, each decorated with a central blue and white vase filled with chrysanthemums and exotic flowers above oriental courtly ladies and children within a landscape, framed within a stylised floral border mounted with elaborate pierced repoussé gilt metal hinges and metalwork to the corners and centred by an elaborate lock plate, the sides similarly decorated and mounted; the doors decorated on the reverse and enclosing eleven drawers with gilt metal drop ring handles. On an elaborately carved and silvered stand with a foliate lip above a pierced foliate apron centred by a blind cartouche with putti supports with scallop shells to the sides, all supported on canted acanthus enriched hipped scroll legs with outward scrolled toes. Note: Cream or white japanning are the rarest colours to be found, and only a very small number of workshops managed to produce pieces in these hues. The patterns for the decoration were often traced from Chinese or Japanese import china of the period. This extraordinary cabinet was exhibited alongside a cabinet with almost identical decoration at the Wallace Collection in London and also compares to one in the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight, Liverpool. These three cabinets share the same construction and have almost identical japanned decoration, and all probably originate from the same workshop. English, circa 1680 Height: 64 in; 163 cm Width: 41 in; 104.5 cm Depth: 23 in; 58.5 cm Provenance: Edward Benjamin Esq., 1932; Lady Binning, 1938; Ronald Lee Ltd., London; Private collection, England. Exhibited: A Loan Exhibition Depicting the Reign of Charles II, 22 & 23 Grosvenor Place, London 28 January – March 1932, no. 751. Art Treasures Exhibition, Christie’s, Manson & Wood, London, 12 October – 5 November 1932, no. 31. The Wallace Collection, London, November 2008. Illustrated: A Loan Exhibition Depicting the Reign of Charles II catalogue, J. Drinkwater (ed.), 1932, p. 90. Art Treasures Exhibition catalogue, 1932, p. 12, illus. P.13. Literature: Julian Treuherz, The Lady Lever Art Gallery, 2004, p. 45.

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42 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CARD TABLE A fine quality mid 18th century carved mahogany gate-leg action card table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, having a serpentine shaped fold-over top with a flower carved edge opening to reveal a dark green baize lined surface, above a frieze applied with carved ribbon tied husk swags, acanthus leaf and anthemion motif; on faceted legs terminating in block feet. English, circa 1770 Height: 30 in; 76.5 cm Width: 36¼ in; 92.5 cm Depth: 17¾ in; 45.5 cm Provenance: 2nd Viscount Courtenay (1742–1788), Powderham Castle, Devon. Literature: Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, pp. 80, 88–9, 91 & 154.

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43 A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU CASSOLETTES A fine quality pair of late 18th century ormolu cassolettes, each having a stepped, domed and pierced lid with berried finial, serving as a candlestick when inverted, within a fine rope decorated rim with pierced guilloche above a ramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head handle to each side connected with drapery above the acanthus leaf decorated base and waisted socle with berried laurel leaf ring; on a square stepped moulded acanthus leaf decorated platform with fine arabesque fields to each side and terminating in paw feet. English, circa 1790 Height: 9Âź in; 23.5 cm Width: 4 in; 10.5 cm Depth: 4 in; 10.5 cm

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44 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE An important and exceptionally well patinated late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany side table, having a trapeze shaped top with serpentine front, veneered in book matched beautifully figured mahogany above a fluted frieze with central tablet applied with carved ribbon tied swags and floral patera; on six square tapering fluted legs headed by blocks with oval paterae and terminating in spade toes. Note: A side table with similarly unusual trapeze shaped top was formerly at No. 20 St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square in London. English, circa 1780 Height: 3 ft; 91.5 cm Width: 8 ft 1 in; 246.5 cm Depth: 2 ft 5 in; 74 cm Literature: Clifford Musgrave, Adam and Hepplewhite and other Neo-Classical Furniture, 1966, illus. 132.

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45 A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESE EXPORT DECORATED CLAY NODDING FIGURES A most unusual and fine pair of late 18th century polychrome decorated clay nodding figures of a mandarin and a lady, retaining most of their original paint decoration, seated on white barrels and having leadweighted nodding heads. The mandarin wears an official’s hat and a brightly coloured robe decorated with flowers and dragons; his left hand is in his pocket and he holds a snuff bottle in his right hand. The lady wears earrings and a bright blue robe with a colourful floral border; she holds a folded scarf in her right hand. Note: The decoration on these unusual figures is second to none in its quality, and has survived in outstanding original condition. The fact that the figures are seated on barrels rather than standing makes them especially rare. Chinese, circa 1780 Mandarin: Height: 10¾ in; 27.5 cm Width: 4½ in; 11.5 cm Depth: 6 in; 15.5 cm Lady: Height: 11 in; 28 cm Width: 4½ in; 11.5 cm Depth: 6 in; 15.5 cm

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46 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CABINET An important mid 18th century Palladian period carved mahogany cabinet, having a breakfront dentil moulded pediment with two spring loaded secret drawers, and finely carved with guilloche decoration above egg and dart moulding centred by a tablet with crossed ribbon tied palm fronds, above two doors with replaced mirror plates and ornate brass escutcheon revealing three adjustable shelves behind, flanked by recessed sides applied with exquisitely carved trailing flowers and fruit, having shallow doors to each side, on a slightly larger base with Vitruvian scroll moulded edge and two slides within, above two banks of three graduated drawers retaining the original ornate rococo brass handles; on a breakfront plinth base with bracket feet to the front. English, circa 1755

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47 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CREAM PAINTED ARMCHAIRS A most unusual pair of mid 18th century cream painted armchairs in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, each having a chinoiserie fretted back with finely carved crest rail and arms with fretted field below, upholstered in red and gold chinoiserie silk damask; on square legs with blind fretting joined by an H-stretcher. Note: The design of these chairs follows in close detail Plate XXVIII of Chippendale’s third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director. English, circa 1770 Height: 40¼ in; 102 cm Width: 26½ in; 67.5 cm Depth: 25¼ in; 64.5 cm Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, Pl. XXVIII. Percy Macquoid, English Furniture, ‘The Age of Mahogany’, 1906, p. 257, fig. 244. Herbert Cescinsky, English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century, 1910, vol. II, p. 316, figs. 352–3. Oliver Brackett, Thomas Chippendale, 1924, p. 167. Anthony Coleridge, Chippendale Furniture, 1968, pls. 133, 194 & 196.

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48 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY KETTLE-STAND A superb mid 18th century carved mahogany kettle-stand of outstanding colour and patination, having a circular pie-crust top supported by a fluted column with carved knop and egg and dart moulding below; on three cabriole legs, finely carved with acanthus leaf to the knees, terminating in hairy paw feet. English, circa 1755 Height: 22½ in; 57 cm Diameter of top: 12¼ in; 31 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 156, fig. 4. Desmond Fitzgerald, Georgian Furniture, 1969, illus. 19.

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49 A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD WALL LIGHTS A fine and rare pair of late 18th century Adam period carved giltwood wall lights, each having a central tablet with lion mask and paterae decoration issuing a scrolled acanthus leaf carved candle arm on each side with brass drip pans and reeded nozzles; having a half sunflower pendent apron with leaf swags below and acanthus pendent finial, and a detached cresting of carved acanthus leaf stem with domed canopy with ribbon tied tassels and floral spray cresting. English, circa 1790 Height: 34¼ in; 87 cm Width: 19½ in; 50 cm Depth: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm Literature: Grosvenor House Antiques Fair handbook, 1973, p. 45; a comparable pair of wall lights with Hotspur Ltd., London.

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50 AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY OVAL PEDESTAL DESK An exceptional quality early 20th century Sheraton style mahogany oval pedestal desk, having a blind tooled brown leather lined top with tulipwood crossbanded border and moulded edge above a fluted frieze with carved paterae blocks and classical urn carving, concealing one long and two short drawers to front and back, with the original oval brass handles and a slide each side, above two sets of four graduated drawers with the original ornate swan neck handles between square tapering column divisions with husk carved centres and two doors on the reverse side concealing a fixed shelf; on a moulded plinth base. Note: Fitted with Bramah locks to the centre drawers. The central locking mechanism to the drawers in the pedestals is currently disabled. English, circa 1905 Height: 29½ in; 75 cm Width: 63¼ in; 160.5 cm Depth: 39¾ in; 101 cm Kneehole: Height: 24¼ in; 62 cm Width: 20 in; 50.5 cm Literature: Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book, 1791, pl. 30; a library table. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 263, fig. 58.

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51 A PAIR OF CUT GLASS CANDELABRA BY WILLIAM PARKER An outstanding pair of late 18th century Adam period cut glass two light candelabra on ormolu mounted Wedgwood bases by William Parker, each having square concave sided gilt bases enclosing waisted Wedgwood sections in pale blue and white jasper, with classical figures, rams’ heads and swags in relief, supporting glass containers issuing faceted serpentine shaped glass branches with Vandyke canopies and small triangular spires, further front branches of S-shape supporting drip pans and urn shaped candle nozzles with Vandyke edges, and a central branch of snake form with swags of drops and large pear shaped finial. A central triangular spire supports a Vandyke edged canopy and urn shaped finial. All hung with pear shaped finial drops and swags of chain pear drops. Note: An almost identical pair of candelabra were formerly in the collection of Percy Macquoid, one of which is illustrated in his celebrated A History of English Furniture. English, circa 1790 Height: 27½ in; 70 cm Width: 14 in; 36 cm Depth: 12 in; 30.5 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid, A History of English Furniture, vol. IV, ‘The Age of Satinwood’, 1908, p. 135, fig. 126. Oliver Brackett, English Furniture Illustrated, 1950, p. 239. F. Lewis Hinckley, Queen Anne and Georgian Looking Glasses, 1987, p. 239, illus. 304.

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52 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARDS A large pair of late 18th century Adam period bedside cupboards in the manner of Mayhew and Ince, each having a book matched veneered top with crossbanding above a tambour door and two drawers similarly veneered, with ornate ribbon tied husk swag brass handles flanked by fine husk inlay, the sides with matching carrying handles; on square tapering fluted legs terminating in brass castors. Note: The former pullout seats have been converted into drawers. English, circa 1780 Height: 29他 in; 75.5 cm Width: 20他 in; 52.5 cm Depth: 18他 in; 47.5 cm

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53 A LOUIS XV MARBLE WINE CISTERN An outstanding mid 18th century ‘Antique Greek Cipolin’ marble wine cistern of oval shape, with a wide moulded rim and carved heads of Bacchus at each end; on a waisted moulded plinth base. Note: This extraordinary wine cistern survives in a remarkably good condition. A similar marble wine cistern can be found at Ham House, Surrey. French, circa 1745 Height: 17¾ in; 45 cm Width: 33 in; 84 cm Depth: 21½ in; 54.5 cm Literature: Furniture History Journal 1980, fig. 54. Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 160–61.

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54 A GEORGE III SYCAMORE CIRCULAR WORK TABLE An unusual late 18th century Hepplewhite period ripple sycamore circular work table, crossbanded in fine tulipwood and having the unusual feature of a sprung circular well operated by a release pull in the hinged frieze drawer; on four square tapering ebony strung legs joined by a concave sided platform, terminating in brass caps with leather castors. Note: The central well was originally fitted with a cloth work bag. English, circa 1790 Height: 29Âź in; 74.5 cm Diameter: 28 in; 71 cm

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55 A QUEEN ANNE TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK BY PETER GARON A fine early 18th century silver mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock, having veneered case in tortoiseshell on a red ground, with a moulded cushion dome top surmounted by a heavy double S-scroll silver handle, and superb silver mounts on all sides, depicting hawk heads amongst scrolling foliage, acanthus leaves and flowers, the front door with a shell sound fret to the top bar and silver grotesque mask escutcheons; on silver ring turned bun feet. The movement having a 6½-inch square gilt dial with a strike/silent lever, and a chapter ring flanked by four silver crown and sceptre spandrels, with Roman hours with quarter division ring, half-hour markers and Arabic minute numerals placed outside the minute ring with half-quarter crosses, a matted centre with a scroll engraved mock pendulum aperture signed ‘P. Garon, London’ and a twin-fusee movement striking the hours with a pull quarter repeating, on three further bells operated by a cord through the base, with a verge and crown wheel escapement and a mock pendulum showing through the dial, the backplate finely engraved with foliage surrounding an oval wheat ear cartouche signed ‘Peter Garon, London’. English, circa 1710 Height: 16 in; 40.5 cm (including handle) Width: 10½ in; 26.5 cm Depth: 6¾ in; 17 cm Literature: Percy G. Dawson, C. B. Drover and D. W. Parkes, Early English Clocks, 2003, pl. 696.

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56 A WILLIAM AND MARY MARQUETRY CUSHION MIRROR A late 17th century marquetry cushion mirror in the manner of Thomas Pistor, having an 18th century replaced bevelled mirror plate within a crossgrain moulded edge and cushion moulding finely veneered in floral and bird marquetry of various timber types on an ebony background, within an outer crossgrain moulding, and retaining the original shaped cresting similarly veneered and finished with a later crossgrain moulding. Note: A mirror with similar floral marquetry was formerly in the Percival Griffith Collection and is illustrated in English Furniture from Charles II to George II. A mirror with comparable marquetry en suite with a table and pair of torchères is in the collection at Levens Hall, Cumbria, where a bill from Thomas Pistor survives. English, circa 1690 Height: 44½ in; 113 cm Width: 29½ in; 74.5 cm Literature: Francis Lenygon, Furniture in England from 1660 to 1760, 1914, p. 244, fig. 375. R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 70, fig. 40. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 317, pl. XI. Herbert F. Schiffer, The Mirror Book: English, American & European, 1983, p. 26, illus. 32. Adriana Turpin, ‘Thomas Pistor, Father and Son, and Levens Hall’, Furniture History Journal 2000, pp. 43–60.

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57 A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA An exceedingly rare pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood three light candelabra, each modelled as a small tree with carved leaves and flowers and opposing ho-ho birds with raised beaks and three entwined candle arms with foliate brass nozzles issued from the spreading base of the trunk; having concealed lead weights. Note: There are only two other comparable pairs known to exist: one was formerly in the Prescott Collection, and the other is illustrated in 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection. An attribution to Thomas Johnson would seem likely, though drawings by Chippendale, Mayhew and Ince and Linnell show related designs, making a firm attribution very difficult. English, circa 1760 Height: 28¾ in; 73 cm Width: 20¾ in; 52.5 cm Depth: 14¾ in; 37.5 cm Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, pl. CXLVII. William Ince and John Mayhew, The Universal System for Household Furniture, 1762, pl. LXIX. Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell, Eighteenth Century London Furniture Makers, 1980, vol. II, p. 87, illus. 169; a drawing for a girandole now in the Victoria and Albert Museum that very closely relates to the sconces. Christie’s, ‘The Prescott Collection – Objects of Art, English and Continental Furniture’, 31 January 1981, New York, p. 28. Christopher Claxton Stevens, 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 446.

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58 A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY BUCKETS A pair of early 19th century brass bound mahogany buckets, constructed of pine and veneered in mahogany with a double reeded lip and triple brass bands, each having two lion mask brass handles to the sides, and retaining the original zinc liners. Note: Now fitted with brass liners within the original zinc liners. English, circa 1815 Height: 11Âź in; 28.5 cm Diameter: 14 in; 35.5 cm

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59 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD DRESSING TABLE A most unusual and beautifully faded late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany and satinwood dressing table of breakfront form, having a top divided into three lift-up sections veneered in contrasting panels of figured mahogany and satinwood, the sides opening outwards revealing open compartments, and the bow fronted centre section hinged at the back and revealing a fold-up toilet mirror on a ratchet support flanked by lidded compartments. The lower section with concave centre flanked by lift-up doors sliding into the carcase, each revealing a bank of three drawers and with ingenious slide-out mirrors to the sides concealed within the carcase; on two tone laminated bulbous turned feet. Note: The central mirror frame on ratchet support is a restoration. One side mirror is replaced with 18th century glass. The brass handles and knobs are of a later date. A virtually identical dressing table, differing only in the feet and probably from the same workshop, was exhibited at the Grosvenor House Fair in 1964. English, circa 1790 Height: 31 in; 79 cm Width: 39 in; 99 cm Depth: 23Â˝ in; 60 cm Literature: Grosvenor House Antique Dealersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fair and Exhibition catalogue, London, 1964, p. 56, illus. 1, with H. W. Keil Ltd., London.

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62 A REGENCY MAHOGANY MINIATURE SIDEBOARD A charming early 19th century mahogany miniature sideboard, having a stepped rectangular top with pediment back and a single drawer below, supported by two pedestals with fielded fronts veneered in fine flame mahogany; on a plinth base with removable sarcophagus cellaret below. English, circa 1815 Height: 8¼ in; 21 cm Width: 16½ in; 42 cm Depth: 5¼ in; 13.5 cm

63 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY MINIATURE TRIPOD TABLE A most unusual mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany miniature tripod table, having a circular tip-up top with original iron catch; on baluster turned column and cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. English, circa 1760 Height: 11½ in; 29 cm Diameter: 9¾ in; 25 cm

64 A QUEEN ANNE ROSEWOOD MINIATURE GATE-LEG TABLE

A REGENCY MAHOGANY CHILD’S ARMCHAIR

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An early 19th century mahogany child’s armchair having an outscrolled straight backrest joined to reeded scrolled uprights with reeded scroll arms on downswept supports, upholstered in green and orange fabric; on reeded sabre legs. English, circa 1815 Height: 21 in; 53.5 cm Width: 12¾ in; 32.5 cm Depth: 13½ in; 34.5 cm

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An extremely rare early 18th century rosewood miniature gate-leg table, having a circular top with moulded edge and drop leaves supported on a turned gate-leg frame joined by square stretchers. English, circa 1710

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AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN 36-INCH TERRESTRIAL ‘COLOSSUS’ GLOBE BY THOMAS MALBY

A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS Chairs: English, circa 1760

English, circa 1850, with updates by Edward Stanford in 1873

Needlework: French, circa 1750

Height: 62 in; 157.5 cm Diameter: 50 in; 127 cm

Height: 37 in; 94 cm Width: 26¾ in; 68 cm Depth: 23 in; 58.5 cm

66 A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD OVAL MIRRORS English, circa 1765 Height: 83½ in; 212 cm Width: 50 in; 127 cm Provenance: Collection of William ‘Billy’ Rose (1899–1966), New York; Ronald Phillips Ltd., London; Partridge Fine Arts, London; Private collection, USA.

Provenance: St. Giles House, Dorset; almost certainly supplied to Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 4th Earl of Shaftesbury (1710–1771); M. Harris & Sons, London, 1953; Private collection, USA. Illustrated: Country Life, 1915 (unpublished photograph); in situ in the library at St. Giles House, Dorset. ‘M. Harris & Sons 1868–1968’, centenary catalogue, 1968, p. 114.

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20 A GEORGE III EIGHT LIGHT ORMOLU MOUNTED CUT GLASS CHANDELIER

English, circa 1770 Height: 28¾ in; 73 cm Width: 31 in; 78.5 cm Depth: 21¼ in; 54 cm

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69 A VICTORIAN DECALCOMANIA VASE MOUNTED AS A LAMP English, circa 1880 Height: 24¼ in; 61.5 cm Diameter: 17½ in; 44.5 cm

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70 A PAIR OF GEORGE II GILTWOOD TABLES An important and most unusual pair of mid 18th century carved giltwood side tables, having replaced rectangular ‘Greek Antique Green’ marble tops with brass edge corner insert above a moulded frieze and shaped apron boldly carved with a cartouche bearing the family arms of Buggin in the form of a cockatrice impaling the family arms of Smith displayed a chevron between three roundels, three crosses and a red hand of Ulster, flanked by tied palm fronds; on cabriole legs with cockatrice carved knees to the front and a grotesque mask on the back legs, terminating in paw and ball feet with acanthus scroll tops. Note: A table with very similar legs and scroll cartouche centre with palm fronds is in the collection of the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight, Liverpool, and probably originates from the same workshop. English, circa 1740 Height: 30½ in; 77.5 cm Width: 32½ in; 82.5 cm Depth: 21¾ in; 55.5 cm Provenance: Buggin family, London. Literature: Percy Macquoid, The Lady Lever Art Gallery Collection, 1928, vol. III, ‘English Furniture, Tapestry and Needlework of the XVI–XIX Centuries, pl. 68, illus. 258. Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, pp. 204–5.

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71 A PAIR OF GEORGE I GESSO MIRRORS An extremely rare pair of early 18th century carved gesso mirrors, each retaining most of the original gilding and 18th century bevelled mirror plate within an upright rectangular moulded frame decorated with fine leaf carving and strapwork, with lobed corners and a shaped apron carved with scrolls and similar decoration and centred by a stylised plume; having later glass candle arms and sconce plates. The shaped cresting profusely carved with fine strapwork, central lambrequin and plumes above, flanked by carved dolphins with scrolling trails and birds’ heads below. Note: The feature of carved dolphins is certainly very unusual if not unique for this early period. English, circa 1720 Height: 56 in; 142.5 cm Width: 30½ in; 77.5 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, p. 332. Herbert F. Schiffer, The Mirror Book: English, American & European, 1983, p. 68. Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650–1900, 1990, p. 78.

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72 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY ARMCHAIR An important and well documented mid 18th century carved mahogany library armchair, having an upholstered back with shaped top and padded arms on downswept supports finely carved with floral sprays joined to the seat, upholstered in claret coloured silk damask material above serpentine moulded rails and on cabriole legs with acanthus clasp to the knees and scroll toes on leather castors. Note: The back rail and back frame have been reinstated at some stage. English, circa 1755 Height: 38½ in; 98 cm Width: 31 in; 79 cm Depth: 30 in; 76.5 cm Provenance: Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., Harrogate, 1947; The Arthur Leidesdorf Collection, New York, until 1974; Norman Adams Ltd., London; Private collection, Northumberland, until 1992; Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd.; Private collection, Yorkshire; Private collection, London.

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73 A REGENCY MAHOGANY PORTFOLIO CANTERBURY A large early 19th century mahogany portfolio Canterbury, having five dividers, each with concave top, and two supporting slats joined to slatted sides; on turned tapering legs, terminating in bulbous toes. English, circa 1815 Height: 31¼ in; 79.5 cm Width: 30 in; 76.5 cm Depth: 13¼ in; 33.5 cm

74 A GEORGE III SATINWOOD CANTERBURY BY GILLOWS OF LANCASTER A very rare late 18th century satinwood Canterbury by Gillows of Lancaster, having four shaped divisions on twin supports, joined to the slatted sides above a single drawer with purpleheart stringing and later brass handle; on square tapering legs terminating in the original brass socket castors. The top inside lip of the drawer is stamped ‘Gillows-Lancaster’. Note: Canterburys are usually constructed of mahogany or rosewood, and very few examples in satinwood exist. English, circa 1790 Height: 20¾ in; 53 cm Width: 18 in; 45.5 cm Depth: 15 in; 38 cm

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75 A GEORGE III CARTON PIERRE OVAL MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM AND JOHN LINNELL A late 18th century Adam period carton pierre oval mirror attributed to William and John Linnell, retaining most of the original gilding and having a replaced 18th century mirror plate within a pearl-beaded and gadrooned moulded frame surmounted by a classical urn cresting with anthemion below and trailing husks each side, and with a pendent pierced apron of scrolled acanthus leaf and husk trails. Note: The design of this mirror with its finely carved apron and husk trailed urn relate in some detail to a Linnell drawing published in Margaret Jourdain’s English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18th Century, 1760–1820. English, circa 1790 Height: 52½ in; 133.5 cm Width: 23 in; 58.5 cm Literature: Margaret Jourdain, English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18th Century, 1760–1820, 1922, p. 175, fig. 281. Helena Hayward and Pat Kirkham, William and John Linnell, Eighteenth Century London Furniture Makers, 1980, vol. II, p. 102, illus. 189.

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76 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE A late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany oval breakfast table, having a tip-up top with beautifully figured mahogany veneer, satinwood crossbanding and a rounded edge; on a ring turned gun barrel column and four splay legs terminating in the original brass cap castors. English, circa 1790 Height: 28¼ in; 71.5 cm Width: 54 in; 137 cm Depth: 41¾ in; 106 cm Provenance: Avon Antiques, Bradford upon Avon; Hotspur Ltd., London (used as the boardroom table).

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77 A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIRS A fine and rare set of eight late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany open armchairs, each having a shaped moulded crest rail, vase shaped pierced splat finely carved with acanthus, and bulbous turned reeded uprights, with moulded downswept arms on downswept supports joined with acanthus carved terminals to the bow fronted seat, with peach coloured silk loose cushion above a plain frieze; on bulbous turned reeded front legs and square tapering back legs. Note: The design for the back corresponds in some detail to a drawing published in Sheraton’s The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book. English, circa 1795 Height: 36½ in; 93 cm Width: 22 cm; 56 cm Depth: 21½ in; 55 cm Provenance: Private collection, Yorkshire; Private collection, London. Literature: Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book, revised 3rd edition, 1802, plate XXV; Backs for Parlour Chairs. Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 95.

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78 A NEAR PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARDS A near pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany sideboards of small size and outstanding colour and patination, each having a serpentine shaped top with finely figured mahogany veneer, mahogany crossbanding and boxwood strung edge above one long bow fronted centre drawer and two graduated drawers each side, all fitted with brass swan-neck handles and divided by fluted and reeded panels with astragal mouldings; on six square tapering counter-fluted legs terminating in block feet. Note: One set of handles is of a later date. English, circa 1770 Height: 32¼ in; 81.5 cm Width: 42 in; 107 cm Depth: 23½ in; 59.5 cm

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79 A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD FOUR TIER WHATNOT An early 19th century rosewood four tier whatnot, having rectangular shelf tiers supported on shaped side struts, with drawers with replaced brass knobs on the lower three levels; on a stepped block base terminating in scroll feet with concealed castors. English, circa 1835 Height: 61 in; 155 cm Width: 23 in; 58.5 cm Depth: 15¼ in; 39 cm

80 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASS URNS WITH COVERS A fine pair of late 18th century glass urns with covers, finely cut with diamond pattern and fluting; on square socle bases. English, circa 1790 Height: 12½ in; 32 cm Width: 5¾ in; 15 cm

81 A SET OF THREE GEORGE III ENGRAVED GLASS DECANTERS A set of three late 18th century glass decanters of club shape, finely fluted and engraved ‘SHERRY’, ‘PORT’ and ‘BRANDY’ respectively, and retaining their original pear shaped stoppers. English, circa 1790 Height: 11¾ in; 30 cm Diameter: 4 in; 10.5 cm

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82 A PAIR OF REGENCY CLARET JUGS A pair of early 19th century glass claret jugs with annular cutting to the necks, above vertical hobnail cut bodies with swept handles, and retaining the original cut glass mushroom stoppers. English, circa 1820 Height: 11 in; 28 cm Diameter: 6 in; 15 cm

83 A SET OF THREE VICTORIAN ENGRAVED CLARET JUGS A set of three mid 19th century claret jugs, having vase shaped bodies finely engraved with bands of trailing vines and grapes, on knop stems with a spreading foot; each with an elegant swept notch cut handle. English, circa 1860 Height: 12¼ in; 31.5 cm Width: 5 in; 12.5 cm Depth: 5¾ in; 14.5 cm Literature: Andy McConnell, The Decanter – An Illustrated History of Glass from 1650, 2004, p. 375, pl. 526.

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84 A GEORGE II GILTWOOD MIRROR An unusual early 18th century Palladian period giltwood mirror, having a re-silvered upright rectangular bevelled mirror plate within a sanded frame with rope twist moulded edge and egg and dart surround and corner returns applied with floral paterae, surmounted by an architectural pediment finely carved with acanthus moulding and scrolled truss supports at each side, centred by a carved cartouche with shell cresting and flanked by sprays of wheat ears and fruit. English, circa 1740 Height: 66 in; 168 cm Width: 29 in; 73.5 cm Provenance: Private collection, England. Literature: Elizabeth White, Pictorial Dictionary of British 18th Century Furniture Design: The Printed Sources, 1990, p. 323, pl. 45.

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85 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE A superb quality late 18th century Adam period mahogany side table, having a semi-elliptical top diagonally veneered in fine book matched mahogany and crossbanded with rosewood and tulipwood, above a fluted frieze applied with carved floral paterae and with pearl bead moulded edge; on turned tapering fluted and counter fluted legs terminating in ring turned feet. Note: The legs were cut at one stage and have been restored to their original height. English, circa 1780 Height: 36½ in; 93 cm Width: 52¾ in; 134 cm Depth: 20¾ in; 53 cm

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86 A PAIR OF GEORGE III PERIOD CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE MIRROR PAINTINGS A rare pair of Chinese export mid 18th century reverse mirror paintings, both depicting scenes of courtship, one with a pair of pheasants, the other with a Chinese couple in traditional dress, both by a sea shore with a harbour and boats in the background. Each within a carved and pierced giltwood frame, having leaf carved moulded inner lip with cabochon ruffles and C-scrolls, and acanthus carved corners with floral paterae centres. Note: Very slight difference in size. Paintings: Chinese, Qianlong, circa 1760 Frames: English, circa 1880 Height: 35 in; 89 cm Width: 23 in; 58 cm Height: 34 in; 86.5 cm Width: 22½ in; 57 cm Provenance: Private collection, England. Illustrated: Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650–1900, 1990, p. 350, pl. 817a/b.

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87 A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC DUMB-WAITER BY JOHNSTONE JUPE AND CO. A rare and unusual mid 19th century carved mahogany metamorphic dumb-waiter by Johnstone Jupe and Co., having a circular top which extends upwards by means of a pulley action to form a three tier circular whatnot, supported on a reeded column with lotus carved base; on a concave triform platform with turned corner paterae, terminating in bun feet with concealed castors. Note: Stamped ‘Johnstone Jupe & Co, 6577’ to the underside. English, circa 1840 Height (open): 40 in; 101.5 cm Height (closed): 29 in; 74 cm Diameter: 21 in; 53 cm

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88 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASS TEMPLE CANDLESTICKS ATTRIBUTED TO PARKER AND PERRY A rare and fine pair of late 18th century Adam period cut glass ‘temple’ candlesticks attributed to Parker and Perry, each having Vandyke drip pans and nozzles hung with cut glass drops above a cut glass egg; on an ormolu dome supported by citron coloured faceted glass pillars mounted on an ormolu stepped socle with finial centre. English, circa 1790 Height: 14 in; 35.5 cm Diameter: 5 in; 13 cm Literature: Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, p. 106, pl. 53.

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89 A PAIR OF SECOND EMPIRE CAST IRON DOGS BY HENRI-ALFRED-MARIE JACQUEMART An impressive and large pair of mid 19th century cast iron dogs by Henri-Alfred-Marie Jacquemart, from the French Val d’Osne foundry and monogrammed ‘A.J.’ One depicting a Great Dane in reclining position on a plinth base, the other a French hound in reclining position. Note: Both dogs have acquired a beautiful weathered bronze coloured patina. Jacquemart was famous for his animal sculptures in 19th century France and England. Many of his artworks are now in museums in France and private collections all over the world. French, circa 1870 Height: 24 in; 61 cm Width: 45 in; 114.5 cm Depth: 20½ in; 52 cm Literature: A. Durenne, Fonte de Fer, 19th century catalogue, Victoria and Albert Museum Archive, London. Jane Horswell, Bronze Sculpture of ‘Les Animaliers’, 1971, p. 292.

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90 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOOKCASES A most useful pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany bookcases, each having a rectangular dentil moulded cornice above two astragal doors, glazed in a striking diamond pattern and enclosing two separate compartments each with four adjustable shelves, above two panelled doors with astragal moulding and fine corner paterae, revealing one long and two short drawers retaining the original brass swan-neck handles and locks, above an open compartment; on a moulded plinth base. Note: There are minor differences in width. The plinth base at the sides was at one stage cut and fitted to a skirting board, and is now repaired. The glass shelves and yellow silk lining are of later date. The original timber shelves have been retained. English, circa 1770 Height: 8 ft 1¾ in; 248 cm Width: one, 5 ft 1¼ in; 155.5 cm; the other, 4 ft 10¾ in; 149 cm Depth: 1 ft 8½ in; 52 cm

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91 A REGENCY MAHOGANY EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT WRITING TABLE A highly important and fine quality early 19th century mahogany ebonised and parcel gilt writing table in the manner of Thomas Hope, having a rectangular crossbanded top with rounded corners and green leather insert above a frieze with two drawers to the front and dummy drawers on the reverse and at each side, retaining the original leopard head ring handles and fitted with Bramah locks to the front, the sides decorated with pendent wings; on ebonised parcel gilt crossed leopard head monopodia with gilt acanthus clasp ties, joined by a turned stretcher with central gilt block. Note: The design for a closely related stool is published in Thomas Hope’s Household Furniture and Interior Decoration of 1807. English, circa 1815 Height: 29½ in; 75 cm Width: 46 in; 117 cm Depth: 29½ in; 75 cm Provenance: Collection of Sidney Letts; Private collection, London. Illustrated: Margaret Jourdain, English Decoration and Furniture of the Later 18th Century, 1760–1820, 1922, p. 238, fig. 378. Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair handbook, 1996, p. 271. Literature: Thomas Hope, Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl. XII. Margaret Jourdain, Regency Furniture 1795–1820, 2nd revised edition, 1949, p. 124, fig. 130. Brian Reade, Regency Antiques, 1953, fig. 10. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 262, fig. 54. Major S. Whitbread, Southill – A Regency House, n.d., illus. 42.

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92 A REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS FENTHAM A fine quality early 19th century carved giltwood convex mirror of enormous proportions, attributed to Thomas Fentham and retaining the original convex mirror plate within an ebonised reeded slip and fine water leaf moulded edge followed by a concave moulding applied with giltwood balls and ribbon tied moulded edge, having a finely carved pendent acanthus leaf apron and acanthus leaf cresting topped by an ebonised spreadwinged eagle, with a chain with giltwood ball and tassels in its beak, on a gadrooned ball decorated platform, each side issuing twin candle arms with ebonised heads and cut glass nozzles with Vandyke drip pans. Note: An almost identical mirror, formerly with Hotspur Ltd., still retains Fentham’s trade label to the reverse and is illustrated in A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840. English, circa 1815 Height: 61¼ in; 156 cm Width: 41 in; 104.5 cm Depth: 12 in; 30.5 cm Provenance: High House, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. Literature: Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660–1840, 1986, p. 296. Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840, 1996, p. 204, fig. 344.

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93 A REGENCY ROSEWOOD DECANTER BOX A fine quality early 19th century rosewood and boxwood strung decanter box, having a finely veneered and crossbanded hinged lid with diamond pattern stringing to the front and sides, revealing a red velvet lined interior fitted with six diamond cut decanters with shaped pouring necks and swirling pattern cut ball stoppers individually engraved ‘RUM’,’CHERRY BRANDY’, ‘BRANDY’, ‘NOYOU’, ‘HOLLANDS’, ‘RASPBERRY’. The sides fitted with two brass lifting handles and having bulbous turned column corners; on brass ball feet. Note: One decanter is of a later date. ‘Hollands’ was an English term for Dutch gin. ‘Noyou’ is currently not identifiable, but it could be interpreted as ‘Not for you’, thereby keeping the contents of the bottle for personal use only. English, circa 1815 Height: 10¾ in; 27 cm Width: 11¾ in; 30 cm Depth: 8 in; 20 cm

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94 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS AND A WINDOW SEAT EN SUITE A pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany armchairs and a window seat en suite. The chairs with serpentine shaped upholstered backs, having padded arms on downswept supports with gothic hatched fields and upholstered seats covered in coral coloured silk damask; on square legs with gothic trefoil hatched fields joined by H-stretchers and terminating in replaced leather castors. The window seat with outscrolled sides and rectangular seat upholstered in coral coloured silk damask; on six square legs with gothic trefoil hatched fields joined by an H-stretcher and terminating in replaced leather castors. English, circa 1760 Window seat: Height: 24½ in; 62 cm Width: 53½ in; 136 cm Depth: 24½ in; 62 cm Armchairs: Height: 37 in; 94 cm Width: 26 in; 66 cm Depth: 27½ in; 70 cm

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95 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE A mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany tripod table, having a circular tip-up top with pie-crust edge of outstanding colour and patination on a birdcage action support and gun barrel column with spiral twist baluster; on three cabriole legs terminating in pointed pad feet. English, circa 1770 Height: 27¾ in; 70.5 cm Diameter: 27½ in; 70 cm

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96 A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR An important mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood rectangular mirror in the Chinese Chippendale taste, retaining the original divided mirror plates within a carved giltwood frame, having a pierced fret gallery cresting on stylised rockwork and pagoda canopy below, and further rockwork and stylised waterfall; the smaller top plate framed by C-scrolls and lozenges, and separated from the larger plate by a leaf carved strap; the large plate with cluster columns, pierced canopies and entwined leafy branches to the sides, having a shaped apron centred by a seated Chinese figure under leafy canopy on steps flanked by further stylised rockwork, steps and waterfall. Note: This mirror reflects garden features like rockwork, steps, canopies and waterfalls that were very popular with chinoiserie decoration; these elements can also be found on Chinese wallpaper of this period. English, circa 1760 Height: 6 ft 4 in; 193.5 cm Width: 3 ft 3 in; 99 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. II, p. 342, fig. 81; a mirror with very similar unusual pierced fret gallery cresting.

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97 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE A superb mid 18th century Chippendale period carved mahogany side table, retaining the original rectangular ‘Belgian Grey Saint-Anne’ marble top with moulded edge above a concave frieze with gadrooned apron; on cabriole legs with acanthus clasp to the knees, terminating in ball and claw feet. Note: This table survives in outstanding untouched condition and retains the original moulded marble top. English, circa 1750 Height: 30¾ in; 78 cm Width: 39 in; 99 cm Depth: 23¾ in; 60.5 cm Literature: Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, Identifying Marble, 2000, p. 280, no. 146.

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A mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany miniature chest of drawers of outstanding colour and patination, having a crossbanded top with canted corners above two short and three long graduated drawers retaining the original ornate brass drop handles and escutcheons, flanked by triple fluted canted corners; on ogee bracket feet.

An extremely rare late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany miniature chest on chest, having lift-up cornice section above two short and three long drawers to the upper section and a further three graduated drawers in the base; retaining the original knop handles; on splay feet, with shaped apron.

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A late 18th century Hepplewhite period bow fronted miniature chest of drawers, having a rosewood crossbanded top with double reeded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers veneered in fine fiddle back mahogany and retaining their original locks and ornate brass knob handles; on splay feet, with shaped apron. English, circa 1795 Height: 16½ in; 42 cm Width: 15¼ in; 38.5 cm Depth: 10¾ in; 27.5 cm

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102 A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILTWOOD WALL BRACKETS A large and impressive pair of mid 19th century carved giltwood wall brackets retaining the original gilding, each having a rectangular top with canted corners and gadrooned edge above a fluted frieze with central shell carving on three sides, supported by a pierced acanthus leaf scroll base hung with husk swags and joined by a carved rope band terminating in a pendent carved husk. English, circa 1860 Height: 19 in; 48.5 cm Width: 15他 in; 40 cm Depth: 9 in; 23 cm

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103 A PAIR OF GEORGE III ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS A fine and useful pair of early 19th century rosewood side cabinets in the manner of Gillows, having bow fronted tops crossbanded in satinwood, ebony and boxwood strung, above a single drawer with later brass ring handles to the frieze, and central parcel gilt tablet, and flanked by further parcel gilt fields each side, above two bow fronted doors with parcel gilding and pleated green silk panels behind later brass wire grilles, revealing a single adjustable shelf; on bulbous turned gadrooned feet. English, circa 1800 Height: 37Âž in; 95 cm Width: 30Âź in; 77 cm Depth: 16 in; 41 cm Provenance: Devenish & Company Inc., New York.

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104 A VICTORIAN OAK PILLAR BOX ATTRIBUTED TO SMITH & HAWKES A extremely rare mid 19th century carved oak pillar box attributed to Smith & Hawkes, having finely carved crown on a tasselled cushion as a finial on a domed top above an open letter slot and fluted column, with slender single door with brass collection window revealing a burgundy baize lined interior; on a moulded base with octagonal plinth below. Note: The Post Office attempted to find a pleasing design for a pillar box in its early years of postal collections. This unusual pillar box, designed by Smith & Hawkes, was developed as a result of a misunderstanding with the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Science and Art in 1856. The design changed shortly after to a more simplified model and as a result very few examples were made, making this a very rare survivor indeed. English, 1856 Height: 25 in; 63.5 cm Diameter: 10Âź in; 26 cm Literature: Martin Robinson, Old Letter Boxes, 2000, p. 6.

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105 A GEORGE II BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO FREDERICK HINTZ An extremely rare and highly important brass and mother of pearl inlaid carved mahogany tripod table attributed to Frederick Hintz, having a ten-lobed tip-up top with five-lobed centre dish divided by a shaped field finely inlaid with engraved mother of pearl and brass flowers and accentuated with fine brass line, supported on a fluted gun barrel column with spirally fluted knop; on three humanoid legs in breeches and shoes with inlaid brass buckles. Note: There is only one other known model of this unusual type of table. It is virtually identical and is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. English, circa 1750 Height: 28 in; 71.5 cm Diameter: 28½ in; 72.5 cm

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106 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III ORMOLU MOUNTED CUT GLASS AND WEDGWOOD JASPER CANDLESTICKS BY WILLIAM PARKER A most unusual set of four late 18th century ormolu mounted cut glass and Wedgwood jasper candlesticks by William Parker, having round bead edged gilt bases supported on three bun feet, and enclosing pale blue Wedgwood jasper drums with continuous classical scenes in white relief, supporting cut glass egg and Vandyke edged drip pans and urn shaped candle nozzles hung with pear shaped drops. English, circa 1790 Height: 12Â˝ in; 32 cm Diameter: 5 in; 13 cm

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107 A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY STOOLS A pair of late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany stools in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, having rectangular seats upholstered in beige suede above a veneered frieze with fine rope carved edge; on square fluted legs with inside chamfer, headed by floral paterae and with corner angles, terminating in block feet. Note: The design for the legs is a variant of Plate XXV from Thomas Chippendale’s third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, published in 1762. English, circa 1780 Height: 17½ in; 44.5 cm Width: 23¼ in; 59.5 cm Depth: 18½ in; 47 cm Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 3rd edition, 1762, Pl. XXV. Fleming and Meers, An Exhibition of 18th Century English Chairs, 1985, p. 23.

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108 A BIEDERMEIER BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY REGULATOR BY A. ULLRICH A fine quality 19th century brass mounted mahogany Laterndluhr month going wall regulator of small size by A. Ullrich of Hohenelbe, having a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, gold hour and minute hands and sweep blued steel seconds hand, set within a fine gilded engine turned bezel housed in a square mahogany hood with ornate brass spandrels and moulded cresting, above a glazed waisted and exceptionally slim mahogany body with brass pendulum and pendent apron with ornate brass decoration below. Note: This type of clock is generically known as a Viennese Regulator. It was made in the town of Hohenelbe, known in Czech as Vrachlabi, standing on the banks of the river Elbe. Hohenelbe is in the Giant Mountains and at the time when this clock was made was in the very north of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the region then known as Bohemia. A thriving textile industry appears to have made Hohenelbe wealthy enough to support bespoke clockmaking. Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1830 Height: 54Âź in; 138 cm Width: 10Â˝ in; 27 cm Depth: 5 in; 13 cm

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109 A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED ROSEWOOD CENTRE TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO MOREL & SEDDON A highly important early 19th century brass mounted rosewood centre table attributed to Morel & Seddon, having a beautifully faded figured rosewood circular top with fine nulled brass edge above a frieze with four drawers and four dummy drawers with later brass knobs above a brass line, supported by a concave fluted parcel gilt column of simulated rosewood; on a triform concave sided platform base with carved giltwood paw feet on rosewood blocks. Note: Bearing label ‘Windsor Castle Room 255 / 1886, No. 31’ to underside and having an impressed stamp ‘1886 Room 255, Windsor Castle’. English, circa 1820 Height: 29¼ in; 74 cm Diameter: 52¾ in; 134 cm Provenance: The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle; Mallett, London; Private collection, England. Illustrated: Country Life, 20 December 1930, ‘Windsor Castle – The State Apartments III’, p. 807, illus.10; The State Bedchamber. Photographed: Country Life, 1910, in the State Bedroom.

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110 A GEORGE III POLYCHROME PAINTED OVERMANTEL MIRROR A most unusual and highly decorative late 18th century Adam period polychrome painted overmantel mirror, retaining most of the original mirror plates and the original paint decoration, within a moulded arched frame beautifully decorated with entwined and ribboned leaf work on a pale yellow ground with green border and pearl edge and having floral paterae corners. Note: One centre plate is of a later date. English, circa 1780 Height: 64 in; 162.5 cm Width: 58 in; 147.5 cm

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111 A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL BENCH An unusual early 19th century mahogany hall bench in the manner of Marsh and Tatham, having a serpentine shaped back with carved scroll and anthemion decoration centred by a stylised rose patera, with turned reeded arms and boss terminals; on waisted triple fluted legs terminating in spade toes. Note: The tips of the legs have been reinstated. English, circa 1815 Height: 31 in; 79 cm Width: 57 in; 145 cm Depth: 14 in; 35.5 cm Literature: Charles Heathcote Tatham, Etchings of Ancient Ornamental Architecture, 1799, pl. 46. Christopher Gilbert, Furniture at Temple Newsam House and Lotherton Hall, 1978, vol. II, p. 308, illus. 375. Frances Collard, Regency Furniture, 1985, p. 52. Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2010 catalogue, p. 202; a bench of larger size but identical design, probably from the same workshop.

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112 A REGENCY BRASS HEXAGONAL LANTERN A large early 19th century brass hexagonal lantern, having a finely cast foliate corona with six crocketed gothic supports joined to lancet shaped sides with gothic tracery and cluster column supports incorporating a hinged door; on foliate bun feet. Note: The lantern has been wired for electricity. English, circa 1815 Height: 39½ in; 100 cm Diameter: 20½ in; 52 cm Provenance: Mallett, London. Illustrated: Lanto Synge, Mallett’s Great English Furniture, 1991, p. 243, fig. 282.

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113 A SET OF FOUR REGENCY CUT GLASS DECANTERS English, circa 1810 Height: 8½ in; 21.5 cm Diameter: 4 in; 10 cm

114 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III STERLING SILVER COASTERS BY MICHAEL PLUMMER English, hallmarked for London 1773 Height: 1½ in; 4 cm Diameter: 5½ in; 14 cm

115 A REGENCY MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER AND LONDON An unusually shallow early 19th century mahogany side table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge and mounted with a solid brass gallery to the back, above two short drawers at each side and a single long drawer to the centre, with later square swan-neck brass handles; on turned tapering reeded legs terminating in ring turned spade toes. English, circa 1815 Height: 32¼ in; 82 cm Width: 61 in; 155 cm Depth: 15½ in; 39.5 cm

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A richly decorated early 19th century rectangular papier-mâché tray of claret red ground decorated with gilt floral decoration within a border of palmettes; on a later simulated bamboo claret red painted base.

A fine quality late 18th century brass bound mahogany tray, having rounded corners and brass lifting handles; on a later leather lined mahogany table base with rounded legs joined by an H-stretcher.

English, circa 1815

English, circa 1790

Height: 21 in; 53.5 cm Width: 30½ in; 78 cm Depth: 23¼ in; 59 cm

Tray with base: Height: 21¾ in; 55.5 cm Width: 31½ in; 80 cm Depth: 22¾ in; 58 cm

117 A GEORGE III PAINTED SATINWOOD TRAY

119 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRAY

A late 18th century Sheraton period painted satinwood oval tray with two silvered handles to the rim and purpleheart banding, decorated with foliate design and bordered by tulipwood crossbanding and boxwood stringing; on a later satinwood and leather lined table base. English, circa 1790 Tray with base: Height: 21¼ in; 54 cm Width: 34½ in; 88 cm Depth: 23 in; 58.5 cm Tray: Width: 34 in; 86.5 cm Depth: 21½ in; 55 cm

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120 A SET OF TEN GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS A set of ten late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany armchairs, each having a spoon shaped upholstered back with stuffed arms on moulded outswept supports and serpentine seat upholstered in green silk fabric above a fluted frieze with central carved oval sunflower patera; on bulbous turned fluted legs with fine acanthus carving headed by further sunflower paterae and terminating in gadrooned toupee feet. Note: An identical chair is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. English, circa 1780 Height: 36Âź in; 92 cm Width: 25 in; 63.5 cm Depth: 25Â˝ in; 65 cm Provenance: Williamstrip House, Gloucestershire. Literature: Arthur S. Vernay, The Vernay Collection for the Spring of 1929, 1929, p. 14; an identical chair from the collection of William Baird, Elie House, Fifeshire. Maurice Tomlin, Catalogue of Adam Period Period Furniture in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1972, p. 142, group Q, illus. Q6. Norman Adams catalogue, 1985, pl. 20.

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121 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CABINET A most useful and fine quality mid 18th century Chippendale period mahogany side cabinet, having a shaped top with moulded edge above four bow fronted graduated drawers to the centre with later octagonal brass ring handles, flanked by doors to each side veneered in fine flame mahogany with astragal moulding, revealing a fixed shelf; on a moulded plinth base. Note: The top drawer is fitted with a central sliding compartment. English, circa 1770 Height: 2 ft 7¼ in; 79.5 cm Width: 6 ft 6½ in; 199.5 cm Depth: 1 ft 11¾ in; 60.5 cm

122 A PAIR OF GEORGE III CUT GLASS STORM LIGHTS An unusual pair of late 18th century cut glass storm lights, having square stepped and waisted bases engraved to the front with oval paterae within a shaped rectangular border, supporting lacquered brass candle mounts and plain conical glass shades. English, circa 1790 Height: 22¼ in; 56.5 cm Diameter: 6 in; 15.5 cm

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English, circa 1690 Height: 29½ in; 75 cm Width: 37 in; 94 cm Depth: 18¾ in; 47.5 cm 124 A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE Chairs: English, circa 1770 Needlework: English, circa 1780

128 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CARD TABLE English, circa 1750 Height: 29½ in; 75 cm Width: 38½ in; 98 cm Depth: 19¼ in; 49 cm Provenance: Eric Moller, Thorncombe Park, Surrey; Private collection, New York.

Height: 36¾ in; 93.5 cm Width: 26 in; 66 cm Depth: 24½ in; 62.5 cm

Illustrated: R. W. Symonds, Furniture Making in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century England, 1955, p. 137, pls. 172–3.

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A QUEEN ANNE TORTOISESHELL BRACKET CLOCK BY PETER GARON For details, see page 132.

English, circa 1815 Height: 35½ in; 90 cm Width: 59½ in; 151 cm Depth: 25 in; 63.5 cm Provenance: Windsor Castle. Illustrated: Hugh Roberts, For the King’s Pleasure: The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV’s Apartments at Windsor Castle, 2001, p. 349, fig. 434.

129 A CHARLES II EBONY BRACKET CLOCK BY JOHN WISE English, circa 1675 Height: 17¾ in; 45 cm Width: 14 in; 36 cm Depth: 7½ in; 19 cm Literature: Cf. Percy G. Dawson, C. B. Drover and D. W. Parkes, Early English Clocks, 2003: pls 458, 463, 475, 477, 599 & 602.

126 A PAIR OF REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRRORS English, circa 1815 Height: 45 in; 114.5 cm Width: 27 in; 68.5 cm Depth: 11 in; 28 cm 127 A FINE REGENCY GLASS COLZA DISH LIGHT BY JOHNSTONE BROOKES & CO. English, circa 1815 Height: 48 in; 122 cm Diameter: 23 in; 58.5 cm

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131 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS A mid 18th century carved mahogany chest of drawers of outstanding colour and patination, having a serpentine shaped top with finely carved gadrooned edge above four graduated drawers retaining their original ornate brass handles, flanked by carved corner angles; on shaped ogee bracket feet. Note: The top drawer at one stage fitted with compartments. English, circa 1750 Height: 38 in; 96.5 cm Width: 46Âź in; 117.5 cm Depth: 23 in; 58.5 cm Provenance: Charles Lumb & Sons, Harrogate; Private collection, Yorkshire. 00

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132 A GEORGE III GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR An impressive mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood overmantel mirror, retaining the original gilding and having an 18th century replaced arched centre plate with palm frond carved surround and mostly original shaped border plates, divided by foliate scrolls and floral garlands with scroll carved sides, and having a foliate carved broken pediment cresting and a rocaille enriched straight base. English, circa 1765 Height: 6 ft Âž in; 185 cm Width: 5 ft 2Â˝ in; 159 cm

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133 A GEORGE II BLACK JAPANNED COPPER WINE COOLER A rare mid 18th century small black japanned copper wine cooler of oval shape, having a removable liner within a wide rolled-over rim and a bombé gadrooned body finely decorated in gold with floral sprays and leaf work, having ornate brass lion mask lifting handles at each end and four brass cabriole legs with acanthus decoration, terminating in claw and ball feet. Note: The distinctive lifting handles of this rare survivor relate to mahogany wine coolers of this period, and in particular to one formerly in the H. J. Joel Collection attributed to Samuel Norman. English, circa 1750 Height: 10½ in; 26.5 cm Width: 20 in; 51 cm Depth: 14½ in; 37 cm Literature: Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. III, p. 372, fig. 1; a related wine cistern, also japanned on copper. Rupert Gentle, Domestic Metal Work 1640–1820, 1994, p. 45, pl. 18, and p. 318, fig. 3. F. Lewis Hinckley, The More Significant Regency Furniture, 1991, illustration opposite title page; an almost identical model of slightly larger size.

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134 A PAIR OF GEORGE III SATINWOOD SIDE TABLES A fine quality pair of late 18th century Sheraton period polychrome decorated satinwood side tables, each having a rectangular top with stepped D-ends crossbanded in tulipwood and banded in rosewood with polychrome decoration of floral garlands above a crossbanded frieze; on six square tapering banded legs headed by lyre decorated panels and terminating in block feet. English, circa 1795 Height: 35 in; 89 cm Width: 57 in; 144.5 cm Depth: 19 in; 48.5 cm

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135 A GEORGE II WALNUT ARMCHAIR An extremely rare early 18th century carved walnut armchair of outstanding colour and patination, having a spoon back with lobed corners and outswept arms with elegant scroll ends on inverted cabriole support, the seat upholstered in close-nailed French gros-point needlework of the Bizarre pattern in bright colours on a black ground; on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet at the front and pad feet at the back. Chair: English, circa 1730 Needlework: French, circa 1750 Height: 35 in; 89 cm Width: 29 in; 74 cm Depth: 23 in; 58.5 cm Provenance: Ronald Phillips Ltd.; Private collection, USA. Literature: R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 148, figs. 93 & 94. M. Harris & Sons, The English Chair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Its History and Evolution, 1937, p. 97, pl. XXVII. Lanto Synge, Chairs, 1978, illus. 15.

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136 A TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY MOUNTED JEWELLERY CASKET ATTRIBUTED TO STEPHANY & DRESCH An important late 18th century tortoiseshell and ivory mounted jewellery casket, by repute made for George III, attributed to Stephany & Dresch and later presented to the Right Honourable George Nathaniel Lord Curzon, having a rectangular hinged top veneered in tortoiseshell and mounted with finely carved ivory borders and leaf guilloche, centred by a relief carving of the emblem of the Order of the Garter depicting St. George on horseback slaying a dragon, within a wreath with the French motto ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE’ (‘Evil be to him who evil thinks’) and crested by the Royal crown, opening to reveal a blue silk interior with silver presentation plaque to Lord Curzon and a compartment with finely pierced ivory and tortoiseshell lid, the front of the casket similarly finely executed, having a single drawer fitted, and each side depicting pastoral scenes in the finest filigree ivory decoration. Note: Stephany & Dresch were prolific carvers of the finest filigree ivory in 18th century England and supplied fine pieces of filigree ivory like this outstanding casket to George III and his queen. The addition of a crown to the emblem of the Order of the Garter suggests that it did indeed belong to a Royal member of this ancient order. The pieces by Stephany & Dresch remaining in the Royal Collection are similarly high in quality and it is very possible that the casket was commissioned by the King, but few bills and accounts from his reign have survived in the Royal Archives, and a Royal provenance therefore cannot be definitely confirmed. We thank Mrs. Julie Crocker from the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle for her kind help in researching this casket. English, circa 1780 Height: 6¾ in; 17 cm Width: 12¾ in; 32.5 cm Depth: 8¾ in; 22 cm Provenance: By repute made for King George III; Presented to The Right Honourable George Nathaniel Lord Curzon on his admission to the Merchant Taylors’ Company, 3 July 1907; Private collection, England. Literature: Jane Roberts, George III and Queen Charlotte: Patronage Collection and Court Taste, 2004, pp. 352–4.

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137 A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED ROSEWOOD WRITING TABLE A fine quality early 19th century brass mounted rosewood writing table, having a rectangular top with re-entrant corners, retaining the original gold tooled red morocco leather insert, with a crossbanded edge and brass trim above one long and two short brass strung drawers with later lion mask handles to the front and conforming dummies to the reverse, and the sides supported by waisted end supports and joined by a turned stretcher; on square splay legs terminating in brass cap castors. Note: The drawer linings are constructed of aromatic cedarwood, a sign of superior quality. English, circa 1815 Height: 30 in; 76.5 cm Width: 48Â˝ in; 123 cm Depth: 31Âž in; 81 cm Provenance: Norman Adams Ltd., London; Private collection, London.

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138 AN ANGLO-INDIAN GEORGE III ROSEWOOD AND IVORY CHEVAL TOILET MIRROR A rare late 18th century Anglo-Indian rosewood and ivory cheval toilet mirror retaining the original mirror plate, within a rosewood cheval frame finely inlaid with entwined ivory leaves and flowers and having turned ivory finials; on shaped feet. Anglo-Indian, circa 1780 Height: 24¼ in; 61.5 cm Width: 19¼ in; 49 cm Depth: 9 in; 23 cm

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139 A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD WINDOW SEATS An impressive pair of mid 18th century Chippendale period carved giltwood window seats of generous proportions, each having a serpentine fronted seat upholstered in green silk gaufrage velvet, upright outscrolled arm supports faced with carved giltwood paterae resembling a sunflower, and moulded downswept front with floral carving, and having a moulded front rail with central floral motif; on moulded cabriole legs terminating in a French toe. English, circa 1770 Height: 27½ in; 70 cm Width: 51 in; 130 cm Depth: 15¾ in; 40 cm

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140 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARET A late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany cellaret, having a lockable breakfront lift-up lid with rosewood crossbanding and boxwood line, opening to reveal the original lead lined interior fitted out for bottles above a conformingly shaped body similarly veneered and fitted with ornate brass carrying handles each side; on four turned tapering legs terminating in brass castors. English, circa 1790 Height: 25¾ in; 65.5 cm Width: 24½ in; 62 cm Depth: 16¼ in; 41 cm

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141 A PAIR OF REGENCY 21-INCH LIBRARY GLOBES BY J. & W. CARY A pair of early 19th century 21-inch library globes by J. & W. Cary, each supported by a mahogany stand with papered horizon ring above four curved supports joined to a bulbous turned column; on three splay legs joined by moulded stretchers supporting a turned compass, and terminating in block toes with brass castors. The celestial globe having tinted figures of the zodiac and bearing maker’s cartouche dated 1799 inscribed ‘Cary’s New and Improved Celestial Globe, on which is carefully laid down the whole of the stars and nebulae … Compiled from the Authorities of Flamsteed … the whole is adapted to the year 1800 … made and sold by J. W. Cary, No. 181 Strand, March 1, 1799.’ The terrestrial globe with maker’s cartouche dated 1815 inscribed ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe, Exhibiting the Tracks and Discoveries Made by Captain Cook … together with every improvement collected from various navigators to the present time. Made and sold by J. & W. Cary, Strand, March 1, 1815.’ Note: The compass papers and needles are of later date. English, 1815 Height: 47 in; 119.5 cm Diameter: 27½ in; 70 cm Literature: Elly Decker, Globes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Globes and Armillary Spheres in the National Maritime Museum, 1999, p. 51, fig. 5.6.

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142 A PAIR OF REGENCY SATINWOOD AND PURPLEHEART SIDE CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO MARSH AND TATHAM An unusual pair of early 19th century satinwood side chairs attributed to the Royal cabinetmakers Marsh and Tatham, each having an outwards curved upholstered back between lotus carved stiles with purpleheart paterae and a seat upholstered in green silk above a moulded frieze with purpleheart trim; on sabre legs similarly carved with lotus decoration and satinwood and purpleheart paterae. Note: Chairs of very similar design were supplied by Marsh and Tatham for the salon at Brighton Pavilion in 1823. These chairs were subsequently moved to Buckingham Palace, where they were photographed by Country Life magazine in the 1920s. English, circa 1820 Height: 33 in; 84 cm Width: 18¾ in; 48 cm Depth: 22¼ in; 56.5 cm Literature: Harold Clifford Smith, Buckingham Palace: Its Furniture, Decoration and History, 1931, p. 230.

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143 A NORTH EUROPEAN QUEEN ANNE PERIOD GILTWOOD MIRROR An early 18th century carved giltwood mirror, retaining most of the original gilding and having a replaced 18th century rectangular mirror plate within a moulded frame of boldly carved acanthus leaf with winged putti at the top and base, and fine scroll relief carved return corners flanked by basket carrying figures to each side of the frame; the shaped apron hung with floral garlands and centred by a large open shell, the cresting with corner finials and seated putti supporting a central cartouche with floral spray top. North European, circa 1705 Height: 53Â˝ in; 136 cm Width: 39Â˝ in; 100.5 cm

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144 A GEORGE II LIBRARY TABLE BY OTHO CHANNON A highly important and outstanding quality mid 18th century carved mahogany library table by Otho Channon, having a rectangular top with gadrooned edge and later faded green leather insert above a frieze with Greek key pattern decoration concealing two drawers at each end with a moulding below; on four boldly carved cabriole legs with acanthus clasps to the knees, terminating in enormous hairy paw and ball feet and leather castors. Note: This magnificent table is recorded twice in the inventories at Powderham Castle, where a bill from Otho Channon, dated 1751, survives. Otho Channon was the elder brother of the celebrated John Channon. Both brothers supplied furniture to Powderham Castle. English, 1751 Height: 2 ft 4¼ in; 72 cm Width: 7 ft 4 in; 224 cm Depth: 4 ft 3¼ in; 130.5 cm Provenance: Powderham Castle, Devon, Sir William Courtenay, 3rd Bt. and later Viscount Courtenay (1710–1762). Illustrated: Country Life, 11 July 1963, Mark Girouard, ‘Powderham Castle, Devon II’, p. 81; in situ at Powderham Castle. Literature: Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660–1840, 1986, p. 156.

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145 A VICTORIAN BOULLE WASTE PAPER BIN A late 19th century octagonal rosewood and brass inlaid waste paper bin, having brass moulding on top and bottom lip, each side panel veneered in very fine boulle work of brass and tortoiseshell, using première-partie and contre-partie alternately. The top lip veneered in the same manner. The inside of the container veneered in exotic rosewood and stamped ‘J C Vickery, Regent Street’ with the registration number 340695 below. English, circa 1880 Height: 11¾ in; 30 cm Diameter: 11½ in; 29.5 cm

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146 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE A fine mid 18th century Chippendale period satinwood inlaid mahogany tripod table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, having a hexagonal top with moulded edge and central circular satinwood inlay, supported on a triple cluster column; on three cabriole legs with satinwood inlaid sides, terminating in pad feet. English, circa 1770 Height: 28¾ in; 73 cm Diameter: 22¾ in; 58 cm Literature: Christopher Gilbert, Furniture at Temple Newsam and Lotherton Hall, 1978, vol. II, p. 365, illus. 459. Christopher Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, vol. II, pp. 256–7, illus. 469–70.

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148 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III CUT GLASS DECANTERS A rare set of four late 18th century cut glass decanters of Prussian shape, each having a bull’s-eye stopper within a wide rim with three flat cut neck-rings and facet cut body below, terminating in a finely fluted base. Note: One stopper is an 18th century replacement. English, circa 1785 Height: 11¼ in; 29 cm Diameter: 4½ in; 11.5 cm

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147 A PAIR OF GEORGE III STERLING SILVER DOUBLE COASTERS BY ROBERT HENNELL A good quality pair of late 18th century sterling silver double coasters by Robert Hennell, each having turned mahogany centres and pearl bead decorated bodies joined by pearl beaded rings for the decanter stoppers and having lift-up pearl beaded ring handles at either end. English, hallmarked for London 1791 Height: 2¼ in; 5.5 cm Width: 11½ in; 29 cm Depth: 5½ in; 14 cm

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149 AN EDWARDIAN BRASS MOUNTED COCOBOLO PEDESTAL DESK An exceptionally fine quality early 19th century brass mounted cocobolo pedestal desk, having a rectangular top with brass gallery to three sides and retaining the original green morocco leather lining above a diagonally veneered frieze mounted with brass mouldings, with one long and two short drawers with brass knob handles, above two doors with crossbanded frames and diagonally veneered panels with ornate brass mouldings, each concealing four slides, the sides and the reverse veneered similarly and mounted with brass mouldings; on moulded plinth bases. Note: Retaining virtually all the original brass mounts. The brass knob handles are of a later date. English, circa 1910 Height: 30Â˝ in; 77.5 cm Width: 54 in; 137.5 cm Depth: 32 in; 81 cm

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150 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHILD’S CHAIR ON STAND A late 18th century Hepplewhite period mahogany child’s chair on stand in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, having a diamond slatted back within moulded uprights and crest rail, and downswept arms with retaining bar on baluster turned supports, the caned seat with squab cushion upholstered in gold textured silk fabric; on square tapering legs with adjustable foot rest to the front and joined by an H-stretcher bolted to the stand with shaped front; on square tapering legs. Note: Once unbolted, the stand serves as a low table in conjunction with the chair. English, circa 1790 Height: 36¼ in; 92 cm Width: 15½ in; 39.5 cm Depth: 18½ in; 47 cm Literature: Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book, 1791, pl. XXV. Percy Macquoid, A History of English Furniture, vol. IV, ‘The Age of Satinwood’, 1908, p. 244, fig. 233. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 304, fig. 254. R. A. Woods, English Furniture in the Bank of England, 1972, pl. 47. Ronald Phillips Ltd., 2003 catalogue, p. 118. Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730–1840, 2008, vol. I, p. 188, pl. 157; p. 195, pl. 166.

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151 A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT VERTE-IMARI SQUARE BOTTLES WITH FRENCH ORMOLU BASES A rare pair of Kangxi period verte-Imari square bottles retaining their original lids, each side decorated with chrysanthemums emerging from behind a garden fence, surrounded by stylised floral sprays on an iron-red ground; mounted on slightly later French ormolu plinth bases with square bracket feet. Note: The bottles have been sympathetically converted into lamps, preserving the original bottles and covers. Bottles: Chinese, Kangxi period, circa 1700 Base mounts: French, circa 1780 Height: 21Â˝ in; 54.5 cm Width: 12 in; 30.5 cm Depth: 12 in; 30.5 cm

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152 A GEORGE I GILT GESSO MIRROR An unusual early 18th century gilt gesso mirror retaining the original re-silvered shaped and bevelled mirror plate, within conforming moulded frame finely carved with strapwork and surmounted by opposing eagles on pediments at each side, having two replaced glass candle arms fitted below. Note: The feature of opposing eagle crestings at either side is possibly unique. English, circa 1720 Height: 47½ in; 121 cm Width: 29¾ in; 75.5 cm Depth: 8¼ in; 21 cm Provenance: Private collection, London.

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153 A GEORGE II WALNUT ARMCHAIR ATTRIBUTED TO GILES GRENDEY An important early 18th century carved walnut armchair attributed to Giles Grendey, having spoon shaped back with shell and acanthus carved crest rail and vase shaped splat, veneered in fine and well patinated burr walnut, having outswept arms with carved lion mask terminals on downswept supports joined to the side of the shaped seat frame with drop-in seat upholstered in very fine English floral needlework on a blue ground; on cabriole legs with shell and husk carving to the knees, terminating in claw and ball feet. Note: This extraordinary chair belongs to a group of identical chairs, possibly a set, some of which are in distinguished collections and museums around the world. Chair: English, circa 1730 Needlework: English, circa 1730 Height: 40 in; 101.5 cm Width: 29¾ in; 75.5 cm Depth: 24¼ in; 61.5 cm Provenance: Private collection, New York. Literature: R. W. Symonds, English Furniture from Charles II to George II, 1929, p. 149, fig. 95. Percy Macquoid and Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, revised edition, 1954, vol. I, p. 263, fig.117. Yvonne Hackenbroch, English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the Irwin Untermyer Collection, 1958, pl. 77, fig. 101. Peter Brown, The Noel Terry Collection of Furniture and Clocks, 1987, p. 49. Christopher Gilbert, A Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700–1840, 1996, p. 242, illus. 435. Mallett, Chairs – Seated in Splendour, 2001, p.17. Partridge Fine Arts, English Furniture and Works of Art, 2001, pp. 26–7.

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154 AN ENSEMBLE OF A RÉGENCE EBONY, IVORY AND BRASS INLAID BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER ATTRIBUTED TO CLERET A rare ensemble of an early 18th century ebony, ivory and brass inlaid barometer and thermometer both attributed to Cleret, each having a panelled back with brass finials, veneered in ivory with a moulded arched ebony surround above and a faceted stepped plinth conformingly veneered and with brass inlay; on turned brass feet. The barometer with a shaped and engraved vernier scale inscribed ‘25 decembre 1721 a Rouen’. The spirit filled thermometer with engraved brass temperature scale and manual vernier scale. French, 1721 Height: 42½ in; 108 cm Width: 7 in; 18 cm Depth: 5¼ in; 13.5 cm

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155 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CELLARET A beautifully faded and patinated late 18th century Adam period mahogany cellaret, having a hinged caddy top veneered with figured mahogany and with Dutch axe handle, revealing a fitted interior for nine bottles, and having fielded sides similarly veneered, retaining the original brass swan-neck lifting handles and with triple fluted canted corners; on a fixed stand with fluted frieze and turned paterae, and four square tapering fluted legs with corner angles, terminating in leather castors. English, circa 1780 Height: 30¾ in; 78 cm Width: 17¾ in; 45 cm Depth: 17¼ in; 44 cm Provenance: Hotspur Ltd., London; Private collection, Northamptonshire. Illustrated: Robin Butler and Gillian Walkling, The Book of Wine Antiques, 1986, p.113, pl. 103.

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156 A VICTORIAN PINE MODEL OF A DOG A charming late 19th century white painted carved pine model of a dog retaining the original paint surface; the dog is raised on its hind legs with the front paws facing downwards. Note: A virtually identical model, but in giltwood, was formerly in the collection of the Comtesse Mona Bismarck. English, circa 1880 Height: 46½ in; 118.5 cm Width: 11¾ in; 30 cm Depth: 17 in; 43.5 cm Literature: Sothebys Monaco, 30 November–2 December 1986, item 740.

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157 A GEORGE II WALNUT STOOL A fine early 18th century carved walnut stool of good colour, having a rectangular seat upholstered in close nailed burgundy gaufrage silk velvet; on cabriole legs with acanthus carving to the knees, terminating in ball and claw feet. English, circa 1735 Height: 18½ in; 47 cm Width: 22¾ in; 58 cm Depth: 17¼ in; 44 cm

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158 A GEORGE III STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMEL THREE CANISTER TEA CADDY A rare mid 18th century Staffordshire enamel three canister tea caddy of rectangular shape, retaining the original ornate brass lifting handles to the sides and having hinged lid with rounded corners and gilt metal mounts, revealing a velvet lined interior and three removable canisters, two with circular lids for tea and one with a hinged top for sugar, all decorated in exquisitely executed pastoral scenes on a pink ground bordered by gold leaf decoration. Note: This extraordinary tea caddy is connected to a group of Staffordshire enamel wares, all sharing similar high quality decoration and probably originating from the same workshop. Comparable tea caddies are in the Royal Collection in London, the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the latter as part of the Untermyer bequest. English, circa 1770 Height: 4¾ in; 12.5 cm Width: 9¼ in; 23.5 cm Depth: 4½ in; 11.5 cm Literature: Bernard and Therle Hughes, English Painted Enamels, 1951, pp. 94 & 138, illus. 53 & 73. Yvonne Hackenbroch, Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection, 1957, pl. 132, fig. 336. Phillips, ‘The Collection of the late Calvert Wardley’, 27 November 1984, lot 215. Gillian Walkling, Tea Caddies, 1985, pl. 4. Witney Antiques Ltd., An Invitation to Tea, 1991, pl. XXXIV. Tania M. Buckell Pos, Tea and Taste – The Visual Language of Tea, 2004, p. 122.

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159 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY WINE COOLER ON A STAND An important and very rare carved mahogany oval wine cooler on a stand of outstanding colour and patination, having a cross veneered rim with outscrolled acanthus carved handles, fitted to a stand with moulded and shaped apron; on cabriole legs with fine acanthus carving to the knees, terminating in exceptional undercut claw and ball feet. Note: Now fitted with a brass liner. English, circa 1750 Height: 20¼ in; 51 cm Width: 26¾ in; 68 cm Depth: 17½ in; 44.5 cm Provenance: Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., Harrogate, 1954; Jeremy Ltd., London, 1967; Ronald Phillips Ltd., London, 1967; Hotspur Ltd., London, 1973; Samuel Messer Collection, Sussex, formed under the guidance of R. W. Symonds, until 1991; Private collection, London. Exhibited: The Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition, London, 1954, with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd. Fanfare for Europe: The British Art Market, London, 1973, with Hotspur Ltd. Illustrated: The Antique Dealers’ Fair and Exhibition handbook, 1954, p. 50; with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd. Antique Collector, June 1954, p. 14; trade advertisement with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd. The Connoisseur, June 1954, p. xxxii, trade advertisement with Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd. Antique Collector, June 1967; trade advertisement with Hotspur Ltd. ‘Fanfare for Europe’, the British Art Market handbook, 1973, p. 144; with Hotspur Ltd. Christie’s, ‘The Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks and Barometers’, 5 December 1991, p. 135. Nicholas Goodison and Robin Kern, Hotspur – Eighty Years of Antiques Dealing, 2004, p. 62, illus. 11.

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160 A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR An important and fine quality mid 18th century carved giltwood border glass mirror from a drawing by Thomas Chippendale, having a divided upright rectangular 18th century replaced mirror plate and border glasses divided by stylised columns and C-scrolls, with leafy branches with birds at either side, and crested by an open pagoda with acanthus leaf cresting, with a shaped apron with cabochon ruffles and a pierced pendent cartouche centre. Note: This extraordinary mirror has very close similarities to Plate CXLIII in Chippendale’s Director. English, circa 1765 Height 7 ft; 213.5 cm Width 3 ft 8¼ in; 112.5 cm Provenance: The collection of Cynthia Phipps, Old Westbury, New York. Photographed: In situ, Old Westbury, New York. Literature: Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker’s Director, 1754, Pl. CXLIII.

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161 A GEORGE II PARCEL GILT MAHOGANY SETTEE An important, extremely rare and extensively documented mid 18th century exceptionally well carved parcel gilt mahogany settee, having a cartouche shaped back with serpentine crest rail elaborately carved with acanthus leaf and cabochon ruffles, and padded arms with outswept and downswept supports finely carved with acanthus leaf clasp. The seat with shaped apron profusely carved with C-scrolls and acanthus leaf; on eight cabriole legs with cabochon to the knees and leaf carved inwardly scrolled toes to the front and similarly shaped back legs, upholstered in red damask. This settee forms part of a suite of seat furniture comprising six armchairs and two settees originally commissioned by the 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven for his seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Today the other settee and four armchairs form part of the English furniture collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst the remaining two armchairs are in a private collection in the USA. Note: The back has been extended by 3 inches to the original height. The cabochon ruffles to the lower back have been reinstated. English, circa 1751 Height: 4 ft 1½ in; 126 cm Width: 6 ft 10 in; 209.5 cm Depth: 3 ft 5¼ in; 105 cm Provenance: Grimsthorpe Castle. Lincolnshire; Commissioned by Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven; Thence by descent to his son Robert Bertie, 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven; The Earls of Chesterfield; Sold by Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd., 22–24 November 1950; Private collection, New York. Literature: Yvonne Hackenbroch, English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in The Irwin Untermyer Collection, 1958, p. 31, figs. 143–7, pls. 116–20. Nicholas Goodison and Robin Kern, Hotspur – Eighty Years of Antiques Dealing, 2004, pp.134–5, no. 7. Daniëlle O. Kisluk-Grosheide, Wolfram Koeppe and William Rieder, European Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2006, pp.124–7, no. 48, figs. 75 & 76.

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162 A GEORGE III DERBY BISCUIT PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU EIGHT DAY TIMEPIECE BY BENJAMIN VULLIAMY, No. 228 A highly important late 18th century neoclassical period Derby biscuit porcelain, ormolu and jasperware mounted eight-day timepiece with revolving chapter ring by Benjamin Vulliamy, having a finely modelled white biscuit porcelain figure of Andromache in classical dress on an ormolu mounted white marble platform beside a blue and white Wedgwood jasper mounted ormolu square plinth signed ‘Vulliamy, London, No. 228’ and decorated with ram’s head corners and husk swags draped around two lift-up jasper oval plaques impressed ‘Wedgwood’ on the reverse, depicting the Three Graces to the side and Apollo at the front, concealing the movement and the winding and setting squares, the reverse fitted with a hinged glazed door; surmounted by a classical urn with flame finial and entwined snake handle, having an enamelled horizontal revolving chapter ring indicating the time. The movement with a single chain fusee and half dead beat escapement, having a backplate with floral engraving signed ‘Vulliamy, London, No. 228’. Note: Similar timepieces are in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, Syon House, Twickenham, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. English, circa 1790 Height: 17 in; 43 cm Width: 11 in; 28 cm Depth: 7¼ in; 18.5 cm Provenance: Hotspur Ltd., London; Asprey & Co., London; Private collection, England. Illustrated: Sothebys, The Ivory Hammer, London, 1972, p. 380. Connoisseur, May 1972, trade advertisement with Asprey & Co. Ltd., London.

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INDEX

BUREAUX/BOOKCASES/CABINETS A George I walnut bureau cabinet A George II mahogany cabinet

LIGHTING 80 114

A George III mahogany breakfront library bookcase attributed to Thomas Chippendale

A pair of Chinese export verte-Imari square bottles with French ormolu bases A George III eight light ormolu mounted cut glass chandelier

A pair of George III cut glass storm lights

A George III mahogany secrétaire bookcase

A pair of George III cut glass ‘temple’ candlesticks attributed

A George III mahogany secrétaire cabinet

A George III satinwood marquetry secrétaire à abattant

to Parker and Perry A pair of George III giltwood three light candelabra

attributed to Thomas Chippendale

A pair of George III mahogany bookcases

184

276 64 232 180 138

A pair of George III giltwood wall lights

120

A pair of cut glass candelabra by William Parker

124

A set of four George III ormolu mounted cut glass and Wedgwood jasper candlesticks by William Parker

CHESTS/COMMODES

A Regency glass colza dish light by Johnstone Brookes & Co.

A George II mahogany chest of drawers with carved bracket feet

A George II mahogany chest of drawers

236

A pair of George III mahogany bedside cupboards

126

A pair of George III period Chinese export black lacquer commodes attributed to Pierre Langlois

212 234

A pair of Regency ormolu and bronze hexagonal lanterns attributed to Dominique Jean An Empire 24 light ormolu and cut glass chandelier

26 84

A Regency brass hexagonal lantern

224

A Victorian decalcomania vase mounted as a lamp

146

MINIATURE FURNITURE

CLOCKS/BAROMETERS A Charles II ebony bracket clock by John Wise

234

A Queen Anne rosewood miniature gate-leg table

144

A Queen Anne tortoiseshell bracket clock by Peter Garon

132

A George II elm miniature lowboy

144

A George II walnut barometer by John Hallifax of Barnsley

234

A George II mahogany miniature chest of drawers

202

A George III mahogany child’s chair on stand

274

An ensemble of a Régence ebony, ivory and brass inlaid barometer and thermometer attributed to Cleret

282

A George III mahogany miniature bow fronted chest

300

A George III mahogany miniature chest of drawers

202

216

A George III mahogany miniature chest on chest

202

A George III mahogany miniature tripod table

144

of drawers

A George III Derby biscuit porcelain and ormolu eight day timepiece by Benjamin Vulliamy, No. 228 A Biedermeier brass mounted mahogany regulator by A. Ullrich GLASS A George II cut glass sweetmeat tree

202

A Regency mahogany child’s armchair

144

A Regency mahogany miniature sideboard

144

A pair of George III cut glass urns with covers

170

A set of three George III engraved glass decanters

170

MIRRORS/GIRANDOLES

A set of four George III cut glass decanters

271

Single

A Regency rosewood decanter box with six decanters

192

A William and Mary marquetry cushion mirror

134

A pair of Regency claret jugs

170

A North European Queen Anne period giltwood mirror

260

A set of four Regency cut glass decanters

226

A George I gilt gesso mirror

278

A set of three Victorian engraved claret jugs

170

A George II giltwood mirror

172

An Irish George II giltwood mirror attributed to John and Francis Booker

GLOBES A pair of Regency 21-inch library globes by J. & W. Cary

256

Thomas Malby

A George III carton pierre oval mirror attributed to William and John Linnell

A Victorian 36-inch terrestrial ‘Colossus’ globe by

82 160

146

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A George III carved giltwood chimneypiece attributed to

A pair of Regency brass bound mahogany buckets

140

A Regency papier-mâché tray

228

A George III giltwood overmantel mirror

A Regency rosewood decanter box with six decanters

192

A George III giltwood overmantel mirror

238

A George III giltwood mirror

198

A George III giltwood mirror

294

A George III polychrome painted overmantel mirror

220

Matthias Lock

An Anglo-Indian George III rosewood and ivory cheval toilet mirror

250 190

154

A pair of George II giltwood mirrors attributed to Benjamin Goodison A pair of George III giltwood girandoles

Jacquemart frame A Victorian boulle waste paper bin

Pairs A pair of George I gesso mirrors

Barr & Barr

A pair of Second Empire cast iron dogs by Henri-Alfed-Marie 182

An Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell photograph

A Regency giltwood convex mirror attributed to Thomas Fentham

A George IV Worcester part dinner service by Flight,

76 20

A pair of George III carved giltwood oval mirrors

146

A pair of Regency giltwood convex mirrors

234

98 266

A Victorian oak pillar box attributed to Smith & Hawkes

208

A Victorian pine model of a dog

286

Wall brackets A pair of Victorian giltwood wall brackets

204

SEATING Chairs (single) A George II mahogany library armchair

156

Chinese mirror paintings

A George II walnut armchair

244

A pair of George III period Chinese export reverse mirror

A George II walnut armchair attributed to Giles Grendey

280

A George III mahogany armchair

100

A George III mahogany child’s chair on stand

274

A Regency mahogany child’s armchair

144

paintings in rococo frames

A pair of George III period Chinese export reverse mirror paintings

176

Chairs (pairs)

MISCELLANEOUS

A pair of George II walnut side chairs

Furniture

A pair of George III cream painted armchairs

A William and Mary brass bound ebonised strongbox on a giltwood stand

A George III satinwood Canterbury by Gillows of Lancaster

158

A Regency mahogany portfolio Canterbury

158

A William IV rosewood four-tier whatnot

170

Objects A George II cut glass sweetmeat tree

A pair of George III carved giltwood armchairs attributed to John Gordon, to a design by James ‘Athenian’ Stuart Chippendale A pair of George III mahogany armchairs Dorset A pair of George III mahogany needlework library armchairs

A George III mahogany tray

228

A pair of Regency satinwood and purpleheart side chairs

A George III painted satinwood tray

228

A George III Staffordshire enamel three canister tea caddy

290

A tortoiseshell and ivory mounted jewellery casket attributed 246 106

A pair of George III period Chinese export decorated clay nodding figures

112

A pair of George III sterling silver double coasters by Robert Hennell

270

A set of four George III sterling silver coasters by Michael Plummer

226

A Regency blue john urn

310

234 66

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs from St. Giles House, 50 228

A pair of George III ormolu cassolettes

A pair of George III giltwood armchairs attributed to Thomas

A George III brass bound mahogany tray

to Stephany & Dresch

78 116

attributed to Marsh and Tatham

146 14 258

Chairs (sets) A pair of George II walnut side chairs and stool attributed to Giles Grendey A set of ten George II mahogany dining chairs

54 88

A pair of George III mahogany armchairs and a window seat en suite

A set of eight George III mahogany open armchairs

166

A set of ten George III mahogany armchairs

230

Settees A George II parcel gilt mahogany settee

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Window seats/stools

A pair of George II giltwood tables

150

288

A George III mahogany serpentine fronted side table

110

A pair of George III giltwood window seats

252

A George III mahogany side table

174

A pair of George III mahogany stools

214

A pair of George III ormolu mounted satinwood marquetry

A George II walnut stool

A pair of George III mahogany window seats A Regency mahogany hall bench

72 222

and giltwood side tables attributed to Mayhew and Ince A pair of George III satinwood side tables

40 242

A pair of Irish George III sycamore, satinwood and marquetry side tables by William Moore of Dublin

SIDEBOARDS/SIDE CABINETS A Charles II cream japanned cabinet on stand

102

A George III mahogany and satinwood dressing table

142

A George III mahogany sideboard

A George III mahogany side cabinet

232

A near pair of George III mahogany sideboards

168

A pair of George III rosewood side cabinets

206

A pair of Regency ormolu mounted mahogany side cabinets attributed to Tatham, Bailey & Saunders

234

TABLES Card A George II mahogany card table

A George II mahogany card table (The Moller card table)

234

A George III mahogany serpentine fronted card table

104

A Regency mahogany side table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London

226

Tripod A George II brass inlaid mahogany tripod table attributed to Frederick Hintz

210

A George II mahogany kettle-stand

118

A George II mahogany tripod table

A George III mahogany octagonal tripod table

A George III mahogany tripod table

196

A George III mahogany and satinwood tripod table

268

WINE COOLERS/CELLARETS A Louis XV marble wine cistern

128

A George II black japanned copper wine cooler

240

A George II mahogany wine cooler on a stand

292

A George II library table by Otho Channon

264

A George III Adam period mahogany cellaret

284

A George III mahogany silver table

146

A George III Sheraton period mahogany cellaret

254

Centre

A Regency brass mounted rosewood centre table attributed to Morel & Seddon A Regency rosewood centre table

218 84

Desks/writing A George III mahogany serpentine partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desk

A Regency brass mounted rosewood writing table

248

A Regency mahogany ebonised and parcel gilt writing table

188

An Edwardian brass mounted cocobolo pedestal desk

272

An Edwardian mahogany oval pedestal desk

122

Dining A George III mahogany breakfast table A George III mahogany three pedestal dining table

162 86

Occasional tables/stands A George III sycamore circular work table

130

A Victorian mahogany metamorphic dumb-waiter by Johnstone Jupe & Co.

178

Side A William and Mary gilt gesso side table

234

A pair of George I gilt gesso side tables attributed to James Moore the Elder A George II giltwood side table A George II mahogany side table

10 70 200

311

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