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ENGLISH FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

English Furniture and Decorative Arts | Lots 1 – 225

Sunday 15 July 2012

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1* An English Tole Tea Canister, of octagonal form, having figural Chinoiserie decoration in gilt on a green ground, mounted as a lamp. Height 22 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $300-500

2* A Pair of Tole Tea Trays, of oval form, depicting figural scenes, together with an X-form stand. Width over handles 25 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $300-500

3 A Pair of English Fire Buckets, each of columnar form, the painted canvas and cork bodies with polychrome and parcel gilt armorial crests. Height 23 inches. $300-500 4 A Tortoise Shell and Cut Glass Paper Knife, having gilt metal mounts with thistle decoration, further having shield and crown mounts. Length 8 1/4 inches. $150-250

5 An English Lacquered Wall Shelf, having a pierce carved fretwork gallery over four open compartments above an arched opening with a drawer flanked by two open compartments, the sides with shaped shelves over a plinth base, having gilt Chinoiserie decoration throughout. Width 36 3/4 inches. $600-800

6 An English Burlwood Letter Stand, having a slant front opening to a fitted interior, together with an associated box. Height of first 13 3/8 inches. $400-600 7* A Pair of English Etched Blown Glass Hurricane Shades, mid 19th century, having bands of floral decoration within beaded borders ending in a folded foot rim. Height of tallest 21 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois

Provenance: Arthur Ackermann & Son, Inc., New York, December 4, 1957 $1,500-2,500

8 An English Watercolor on Paper, depicting a bird’s nest amidst flowers. Height 13 1/4 x width 10 inches. $200-400

9* A Shakespearean Illustration, late 19th/early 20th century, depicting various historical and allegorical figures painted on canvas and framed. Height 18 x width 24 inches. Property from the Estate of Ms. Ann Parker, Birmingham, Michigan $500-700

10 A Burlwood and Gilt Metal Bracket Clock, John Taylor, works London, case Hollard, the face with a moon phase dial and steel chapter ring, having Roman hours and Arabic minutes. Height 16 inches. $1,500-2,500

10A A Queen Anne Style Burlwood and Parcel Gilt Mirror, having an applied foliate and rocaille crest over the two-part beveled vertical plate. Height 39 1/4 x width 17 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000

11* A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chairs, each with shaped crest rails over the pierce carved vasiform vertical splats above the trapezoidal seats, raised on blind-fret carved legs joined by an H-form stretcher. Height 38 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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14 12* A Pair of Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Chairs, each having upholstered backs and seats within foliate carved open arms, raised on a blind-fret carved frame and legs joined by H-form stretchers. Height 37 3/4 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

13* A Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair, having a reeded domed crest over the upholstered back and seat raised on pierce carved legs. Height 41 1/4 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

14 A Pair of Adam Style Giltwood Mirrors, each having an urn form finial over the beveled oval plate, issuing two candle arms flanked by shelves, having bellflower, ribbon and bird decoration throughout. Height 66 1/2 x width 35 inches. $10,000-15,000

15 An English Burl Elm Corner Cabinet, of quarter round form, having two doors opening to three shelves. Height 38 1/2 x width 16 1/4 x depth 16 1/2 inches. $300-500

16 An English Mahogany Tall Case Clock, having a swan neck pediment centered with an urn form finial over the painted dial having Arabic hours and minutes, the conforming case flanked by engaged fluted columns and raised on bracket feet. Height 89 inches. $500-700

17 An English Lacquered Work Table, the shaped rectangular top opening to a fitted interior, raised on twin lyriform supports joined by a shaped stretcher over downswept legs with carved feet, having Chinoiserie decoration throughout. Height 27 1/2 x width 25 3/4 x depth 18 inches. $800-1,200

18 A Set of Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs, comprising two armchairs and four side chairs, each with a shaped crest rail over the upholstered back and seat, raised on cabriole legs ending in paw feet. Height of armchair 40 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

19 A George I Walnut Chest on Chest, in two parts, the superstructure with a molded cornice over three short and two graduated long drawers, the conforming base raised on bracket feet. Height 67 x width 38 x depth 21 inches. $4,000-6,000

20 A Pair of George II Style Ebonized Mahogany Side Chairs, each having a pierce carved ribbon and foliate splat over the trapezoidal upholstered seat, raised on carved cabriole legs. Height 39 inches. $2,000-4,000

21 A Georgian Mahogany Dessert Table, of shaped circular form, having eight circles around the circumference, raised on a carved tripod base ending in claw and ball feet. Height 31 x diameter 37 3/4 inches. $700-900

22* A George II Style Walnut Open Armchair, having a shaped crest rail over the solid vertical splat, above the trapezoidal needlepoint upholstered seat, raised on square legs joined by stretchers. Height 36 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

23* A George II Style Center Table, having a later rectangular top, on an adapted conforming frame, raised on cabriole legs, ending in claw and ball feet. Height 29 1/2 x width 33 x depth 22 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

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37 24 A Georgian Mahogany Sideboard, having a rectangular top with bowed front over the conforming case centered with a drawer flanked by faux drawer doors, raised on tapering square legs. Height 36 x width 72 1/2 x depth 24 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

25 A English Brass and Steel Footman, having a rectangular top over a shaped frieze, raised on cabriole legs joined by stretchers. Width 17 1/2 inches. $200-400

26* A Pair of Brass Footmen, having a rectangular marble top over the scrolled frieze set with faux drawers, raised on cabriole legs. Height 12 1/2 x width 16 x depth 14 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $300-500

27 An English Mahogany Wash Stand, having a downswept backboard over the pierced rounded top above a door and a drawer flanked by faux drawers, raised on slightly splayed legs joined by stretchers. Height 48 inches. $400-600

28 A George III Mahogany Corner Washstand, of quarter round form, the top with a backsplash, the medial shelf fitted with a drawer. Height 41 inches. $500-700

29 A George III Style Writing Cabinet, in two parts, the superstructure having a spring loaded frieze drawer above tambour doors flanking a paneled door, the base with a flip-top writing surface over two graduated drawers raised on square tapering legs. Height 46 3/8 x width 36 1/2 x depth 19 inches. $400-600

30 A George III Inlaid Satinwood Cellarette, circa 1790, set on a later mahogany stand with a drawer, above square tapered legs. Height 30 1/8 x width 13 3/4 x depth 11 inches. $800-1,200

31 A George III Mahogany and Satinwood Linen Press, in two parts, the superstructure with a molded cornice over two paneled doors opening to pullout shelves, the base having a fall front secretary drawer opening to a leather inset writing surface and a fitted interior, further set with three graduated drawers above a shaped apron, raised on bracket feet. Height 87 x width 49 1/4 x depth 22 inches. $1,000-2,000

32 A George III Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular banded top with a molded edge above four graduated drawers set with bail handles, raised on bracket feet. Height 33 1/2 x width 36 1/4 x depth 19 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

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33* A George III Style Mahogany Bookcase, in two parts, the superstructure with two glazed doors, the base with two drawers over two doors, raised on shaped bracket feet. Height 79 x width 29 inches. Property from the Estate of Harriet Cary Ross, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

34 A George III Leather Upholstered Wingback Child’s Chair, having nailhead decoration throughout, raised on tapering square legs. Height 21 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

35 An English Queen Anne Style Walnut Side Table, having a rectangular top over two drawers, raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Height 27 3/4 x width 28 x depth 19 inches. $600-800

36 A Pair of Queen Anne Style Oak Side Chairs, each having a shell carved crest and a vertical splat over the trapezoidal upholstered and shell carved seat rail, raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Height 40 inches. $200-400 37 A Pair of English Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Hall Chairs, each with an octagonal back and trapezoidal seat, raised on turned legs. Height 35 inches. $500-700

38* A Pine Welsh Cupboard, having a tapering cornice over two shelves above three open shelves flanked by two doors, raised on a shaped skirt. Height 79 x width 82 x depth 14 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $300-500

39 An English or Scottish Mahogany Linen Press, 19th century, having a flaring molded cornice over two coffered doors flanked by Ionic pilasters and opening to a series of five pullout shelves, further set with two short drawers above two long drawers, raised on turned legs. Height 82 1/2 x width 48 x depth 22 inches. $800-1,200

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41 A Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Bacon Settle, 17th/18th century and later, having a molded cornice over the relief carved cabinet back with two doors opening to a void interior, the bench seat flanked by two arms above four relief carved drawers. Height 82 3/4 x width 45 x depth 29 3/4 inches. $4,000-6,000

42* An English Oak Console Table, having a rectangular top over a long drawer, flanked by short drawers, raised on tapering legs ending in pad feet. Height 27 1/2 x width 33 x depth 18 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Harriet Cary Ross, Chicago, Illinois $700-900

43 An English Oak Tantalus, set with three cut glass decanters. Width 13 5/8 inches. $150-250

44 An English Oak Lap Desk, of rectangular form with locking fall front. Height 11 1/8 x width 16 3/8 x depth 9 1/4 inches. $100-200

45 An English Oak Tie Press, of typical form, with a painted border. Width 10 inches. $80-120

46 An English Mahogany Hanging Shelf, having a rectangular top over three tiers flanked by engaged quarter columns above three short drawers. Height 29 3/4 x width 31 1/4 x depth 6 1/2 inches. $300-500

47 A Polychrome Decorated Model of a Gothic Cathedral, having four recessed compartments beneath lancet arches, with quatrefoil forms and tracery throughout. Height 40 inches. $1,000-2,000

48 A William and Mary Style Occasional Table, having a rectangular top over two drawers and a shaped apron, raised on four turned legs ending in bun feet joined by stretchers. Height 25 1/4 x width 30 x depth 16 inches. $200-400

49 A William and Mary Style Walnut Gate-Leg Table, having a rectangular top with rounded ends over two D-shaped leaves and a single drawer, raised on a series of turned legs joined by conforming stretchers. Height 28 x width 16 x depth 31 1/2 inches (closed). $400-600

50 H. Mentzel (20th century) Through the Trees oil on canvas signed H. Mentzel (lower right) 13 1/4 x 18 inches. $100-200

51 Artist Unknown (British, 19th century) Carriage in a Landscape watercolor on paper 11 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches.

Provenance: Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, Chicago, Illinois (labeled to verso) $600-800

52 British School (19th century) Portrait of a Lady and her Children oil on canvas 44 x 34 inches. $2,000-4,000 53 William Stromyer (20th century) Man and Horse watercolor on paper signed (lower right) 36 x 27 inches. $300-500

54 A Set of Three Mahogany Side Chairs, having heavily carved backs with decoration of putti above upholstered trapezoidal seats. Height 42 inches. $300-500

55* Two Chippendale Style Mirrors, comprising a walnut example and a mahogany example, each with a carved frame having an eagle crest. Height of taller 33 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois $150-250

56 A Set of Chippendale Style Mahogany Chairs, comprising two armchairs and two side chairs. Height of first 39 inches. $200-400 57 A Chippendale Style Burlwood Side Table, having a serpentine top with a carved foliate border over the conforming cased fitted with two drawers, raised on cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. Height 29 1/2 x width 21 x depth 20 3/4 inches. $500-700

58* A Group of Four Chippendale Style Walnut Mirrors, each having a carved frame set with a vertical rectangular plate. Height of tallest 25 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois $100-200

59* A Chippendale Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Mirror, having a rectangular plate under the crest with a gilt ho-ho bird. Height 30 1/2 x width 17 inches. Property from the Estate of Harriet Cary Ross, Chicago, Illinois $500-700

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60 A Pair of Chippendale Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs, each with a stylized shell crest above the pierce carved vertical splat and upholstered seat, raised on carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. Height 42 1/2 inches. $150-250

61 An English Mahogany Slant Front Desk, the rectangular fall front opening to a fitted interior, above four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 42 x width 37 x depth 20 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

61A A Chippendale Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Mirror, having a carved foliate decorated crest over the vertical rectangular plate. Height 45 1/2 x width 24 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

62 A George II Walnut Inkstand, of rectangular handled form, fitted with four ink pots and a drawer. Width 15 inches. $200-400

63 A Collection of Three Inkwells, comprising a Victorian hoof mounted example and two glass examples, one with a sterling silver mounted lid. Height of tallest 4 3/4 inches. $200-400

64 A Pair of German Porcelain Figural Inkwells, Ma and Pa Carter’s Inx, together with a copy of Inkstands and Inkwells: A Collector’s Guide by Betty and Ted Rivera, 1973, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York. Height 3 5/8 inches. $200-400 65 A Group of Three Brass Table Articles, comprising a traveling inkwell in the form of a suitcase, a German brass stamp box impressed Ges. Gesch to the base and a glass inkwell stamped Essex to the brass lid. Width 1 7/8 inches. $100-200

66 A Cast Metal Figural Inkwell, in the form of an armor helmet opening to reveal the knight, having a porcelain reservoir. Height 6 inches. $200-400

67 A Bronze Inkstand, having two horn shaped reservoirs flanked by two figures, raised on a wooden base. Height 7 1/4 x width 13 7/8 x depth 7 7/8 inches. $200-400

68 A Collection of Three Table Articles, comprising a silverplate toast rack, a mother-of-pearl handled pen and an additional pen contained in a fitted case. Height of first 15 1/4 x width 6 5/8 inches. $60-80

69 A Continental Porcelain Figural Inkwell, depicting a seated woman reading to a young boy. Height 6 inches. $300-500

70 A Cast Metal Inkwell, in the form of a seated dog, having glass inset eyes and polychrome decoration throughout. Height 6 inches. $200-400 71 A Porcelain Inkwell, Dwight Morris, of circular form with floral decoration, having a domed lid and a pen holder, stamped Dwight Morris to the base. Height overall 3 1/4 inches. $100-200

72 A French Porcelain Figural Inkwell, attributed to Veuve Perrin of Merseilles, depicting a seated woman wearing a bonnet, having VP mark to the base. Height 5 1/2 inches. $100-200

73 A Group of Three Porcelain Inkwells, including French and English examples. Height of tallest 3 1/2 inches. $150-250

74 A Cast Metal Inkwell, in the form of a roaring lion, having a glass reservoir and polychrome decoration throughout. Height 3 1/2 inches. $100-200

75 An English Porcelain Figural Match Strike, in the form of a bull dog with a pipe in his mouth. Height 3 3/4 inches. $80-120

76 A Staffordshire Figural Inkwell, in the form of a seated man and a woman having tea, raised on an oval base with gilt highlights. Height 4 7/8 inches. $100-200

77 A Staffordshire Figural Inkwell, depicting a bird warding off a snake attempting to steal eggs from its nest. Height 2 3/4 inches. $200-400

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78* A Pair of Staffordshire Figural Groups, each depicting a girl atop a spaniel with a plumed wide brim hat at its feet, raised on a naturalistic base. Height 5 3/8 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Taylor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin $150-250

79 A Pair of Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, each depicting a horse and a colt before a tree. Height of taller 9 3/4 inches. $200-400

80 A Staffordshire Figural Pocketwatch Stand, depicting three maidens in ethnic dress. Height 11 inches. $100-200

81 Three Staffordshire Deer Bocage Groups, comprising a recumbent pair and a single standing example. Height of tallest 8 inches. $200-400

82 Three Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, each depicting a leaping deer being chased by a hound. Height of tallest 11 3/4 inches. $300-500

83 Three Staffordshire Figural Groups, each depicting a lady and a gentleman dressed in various costumes. Height of tallest 7 1/2 inches. $100-200

84 Three Staffordshire Ceramic Articles, comprising a figural group, a water mill scene and a cottage. Height of tallest 12 5/8 inches. $300-500 85 Two Staffordshire Figures, the first depicting a gentleman with a deer, the second a lady with a bird. Height of taller 8 7/8 inches. $100-200

86 Two Staffordshire Equestrian Figures, each depicting a gentleman on horseback, the first Dick Turpin and the other Tom King. Height of taller 8 inches. $150-250

87 Two Staffordshire Equestrian Groups, each depicting a gentleman and a lady on horseback, one titled Going to the Market and the other Returning Home. Height of taller 8 1/4 inches. $100-200

88 Two Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, each depicting Little Red Riding Hood and a wolf before a tree. Height of taller 10 1/4 inches. $200-400

89 Three Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, each depicting a fox with a pup before a tree. Height of tallest 7 1/2 inches. $150-250

90 Two Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, the first depicting a maiden above a swan being stalked by a fox, the second depicting a horse and a cow drinking from a fountain. Height of taller 10 inches. $150-250

91 A Pair of Staffordshire Ceramic Spill Vases, each depicting a seated spaniel before the trunk of a tree and raised on a naturalistic ground, mounted as lamps. Height of porcelain 13 1/2 inches. $150-250 92 Three Staffordshire Figural Spill Vases, each depicting a standing fox before a tree with game bird in mouth. Height of tallest 9 1/4 inches. $200-400

93 Two Staffordshire Figural Groups, the first depicting three foxes around a clock face, the second a spill vase with two foxes and birds. Height of taller 9 1/4 inches. $200-400

94 A Collection of Three English Ceramic Stirrup Cups, each in the form of a fox head, two mounted on oval plaques. Height 5 inches. $200-400

95 Three Cast Iron Fox Masks, of various form and decoration, together with a carved wood example. Length of longest 5 3/4 inches. $200-400

96 A Collection of Decorative Articles, each of fox form, comprising two inkwells, a Black Forest carved fox form coat hook, a cigar cutter and two others; 6 items total. Height of tallest 6 7/8 inches. $300-500

97 A Collection of Six Decorative Prints, of various sizes, each related to the fox. Width of widest overall 29 1/2 inches. $300-500

98 Two Majolica Articles, comprising a covered entrée with a fox and swan finial and an ewer with fox and hunting motifs. Height of taller 11 3/4 inches. $400-600

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111 99 A Continental Majolica Wall Bracket, having a rectangular top with a bowed front over an acanthus decorated frieze, the scrolling body centered with a gentleman holding a chalice and a horn above a ram mask. Height 17 3/8 inches. $400-600

100 A Collection of Majolica Leaf Form Table Articles, comprising 14 Wedgwood examples and 11 others. Width of widest 11 3/8 inches. $300-500

101 A Wedgwood Jasperware Silverplate Mounted Biscuit Barrel, having a swing handle and lid over the body decorated with a continuous band of classical figures stamped Wedgwood Made In England. Height over handle 8 1/2 inches. $100-200

102 An English Ceramic Biscuit Barrel, having a gilt metal swing handle and lid over the cylindrical body, decorated with flowering branches. Height 6 3/4 inches. $200-400

103 A Wedgwood Basalt Bust, depicting George Washington, stamped Wedgwood, Made in England. Height 13 inches. $400-600

103A A Collection of Ten Wedgwood Jasperware Medallions, each depicting classical figures, set in a velvet-lined wood frame. Height of tallest 2 1/4 inches. $200-400

104 A Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Etruscan Pitcher, circa 1920, of baluster form having classical figures within bands of repeating foliate decoration, impressed Wedgwood England with other various impressed marks. Height 7 7/8 inches. $400-600

105* A Wedgwood Dinnerware Service for Thirteen, in the Florentine pattern comprising dinner plates, salad plates, luncheon plates, bread plates (9), teacups and saucers, soup bowls and saucers (15), a creamer and a sugar. Diameter of dinner plate 10 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Babette J. Potter, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200

106 A Wedgwood Dinner Service for Twelve, in the Runnymede pattern, comprising dinner plates (18), salad plates, saucers (13), bread plates (13), a tureen, a covered sugar, a creamer, two vegetable dishes, a sauceboat with an underplate and a platter. Width of widest 14 1/8 inches. $300-500

107 An English Porcelain Partial Dinner Service, Derby, all having polychrome floral decoration and some gilt handles, comprising a lidded tureen, 3 lidded sauces, 6 serving trays, a lidded rectangular serving dish, 4 quatrefoil dishes, 10 soups and 56 dinner plates, together with 9 associated teacups and 11 associated saucers; 101 items total. Width of tureen over handles 15 inches. $3,000-5,000

108 A Set of English Porcelain Table Articles, comprising a handled and pierced compote, 2 covered sauce tureens, 3 oval trays, 4 square trays and 17 plates. Width of compote over handles 14 1/8 inches. $500-700

109 A Spode Ceramic Partial Table Service, all having glazed Chinoiserie style decoration, comprising 2 circular handled serving bowls and 12 soup bowls. Width of first over handles 11 1/2 inches. $300-500 110* A Hepplewhite Style Wingback Armchair, having a needlepoint upholstered back, arms and seat, raised on square legs joined by stretchers. Height 46 1/2 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

111 A Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Painted Armchairs, each having a shield form back with five vertical splats over the upholstered seats, painted throughout with ribbon-tied vines and bellflowers, raised on square tapering legs. Height 39 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

112* An American Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Sideboard, having a rectangular top with a serpentine front over the conforming line inlaid case fitted with four short drawers above four paneled doors, raised on square tapering legs. Height 42 1/8 x width 72 3/8 x depth 28 3/8 inches. Property from the Estate of William P. Tarzwell, Elgin, Illinois $2,000-4,000 113* A Pair of Sheridan Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs, each having spindled backs and arms over the woven trapezoidal seat, raised on turned legs joined by double stretchers. Height 34 1/4 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

114 A Set of Twelve Sheraton Style Mahogany Side Chairs, each having a shield shaped back with a vertical pierce carved splat with whet carving over the upholstered seat, raised on square tapering legs. Height 38 inches. $4,000-6,000

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115* A Sheraton Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, in two parts, the superstructure with two glazed doors, the base with a secretary drawer and a leather inset writing surface over three graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 87 1/2 x width 37 3/4 x depth 35 inches. Property from the Estate of Harriet Cary Ross, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000

116 A Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers, having a bow front top over the conforming case fitted with three graduated drawers, raised on tapering bracket feet. Height 32 x width 34 1/2 x depth 18 inches. $800-1,200

117 A Mahogany Tall Case Clock, the stepped hood with three finials over the brass face having a steel chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes. Height 100 x width 24 x depth 10 3/8 inches. $4,000-6,000 118* A Georgian Style Mahogany Accordion-Action Games Table, having a banded rectangular top with rounded front corners over the conforming frame, raised on square tapering legs. Height 31 x width 29 1/2 x depth 21 inches (closed). Property from the Estate of Helen and Joseph L. Breger, Highland Park, Illinois $400-600

119 An English Mahogany Whatnot Shelf, having turned finials over turned supports joined by three shelves. Height 35 5/8 x width 21 1/8 x depth 11 3/8 inches. $300-500

120 An English Various Woods Lap Desk, of rectangular form, the top centered with a brass plaque, having ivory escutcheons, raised on a later stand. Height overall 23 x width 16 x depth 9 1/2 inches. $500-700

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121 A Georgian Style Oak Linen Press, in two parts, the superstructure with two paneled doors, the base fitted with two short over two long drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 79 x width 51 x depth 21 inches. $500-700

122 A Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk, the superstructure fitted with a central compartment flanked by pairs of drawers with Wellington style locking mechanisms, the case having a leather inset writing surface over a frieze with three drawers and pullout leather inset slides at the sides, raised on turned legs. Height 43 1/2 x width 70 x depth 36 inches. $800-1,200

123 A Georgian Style Mahogany Cellarette, the rectangular hinged top over a conforming molded case, set on disc feet. Height 22 1/4 x width 26 x depth 22 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000 124 A Mahogany Wheel Barometer Thermometer, having a broken arch pediment over engraved dials. Height 37 1/2 inches. $400-600

125 A Group of Three Lap Desks, two with brass inset lids, one with an ivory escutcheon. Height of largest 6 x width 15 7/8 x depth 9 1/2 inches. $600-800

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127 A George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, the superstructure having a molded cornice over two short drawers and three long drawers, the base having three long drawers, raised on splayed legs. Height 75 3/8 x width 47 1/2 x depth 23 1/8 inches. Provenance:

Purchased from Ben J. Selkirk and Sons in 1963. $2,000-4,000

130 128 A Georgian Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Console Table, having a demilune marble top over the conforming frame with rosette decoration, raised on tapering fluted legs with leaf decoration. Height 35 x width 57 x depth 23 1/4 inches. $500-700

129 A Set of Georgian Style Fruitwood Library Steps, having spherical brass finials over the three gilt decorated leather steps, raised on turned supports. Height 46 1/2 inches. $500-700

130 A Georgian Style Lacquered Chest on Stand, in two parts, the superstructure with a molded cornice and a frieze drawer above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers, the base set with three drawers raised on baluster form legs joined by stretchers, having Chinoiserie and gilt decoration throughout. Height 66 x width 43 1/2 x depth 23 3/4 inches. $5,000-7,000

130A A Chippendale Style Mahogany Mirror, having a carved crest over the vertical rectangular plate, the frame with banded decoration. Height 36 x width 18 3/4 inches. $700-900

131 A Needlework Upholstered Wingback Armchair, the back, sides and seat decorated with an urn issuing flowers raised on cabriole legs joined by stretchers. Height 45 1/4 inches. $200-400

132 A Georgian Style Parquetry and Marquetry Console Table, having a demilune top over two tambour doors, raised on three tapering legs. Height 30 1/4 x width 32 x depth 16 inches. $1,000-2,000

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133 A Set of Four Continental Marquetry Side Chairs, each having scrolling foliate crests over the pierce carved backs above the trapezoidal needlepoint upholstered seats, raised on square tapering legs. Height 33 inches. $800-1,200

134 A Set of Six Dutch Oak and Marquetry Dining Chairs, comprising five side chairs and an armchair, each with a shaped crest rail and a pierced vertical splat over the upholstered slip seat, raised on cabriole legs. Height of armchair 38 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000

135 A Dutch Marquetry Dressing Mirror, having a rectangular vertical plate within twin supports over the case with canted corners, set with a single drawer. Height 24 1/2 inches. $300-500 136 A Dutch Marquetry Pocket Watch Stand, in the form of a case clock, together with a pocket watch. Height 21 5/8 inches. $300-500

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138 A Continental Carved Pine and Iron Bound Cabinet, the rectangular paneled top over a variety of doors with carved foliate decoration and horse form mounts, raised on four shaped legs. Height 34 1/2 x width 55 3/8 x depth 33 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

139 A Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers, having a rectangular top and a molded cornice above the case set with three paneled drawers, raised on carved bracket feet. Height 34 1/4 x width 28 7/8 x depth 15 3/8 inches. $2,000-4,000 140 Two Cast Stone Column Capitals, fitted with a rectangular travertine seat as a garden bench. Width 12 feet. $300-500

141 An Anglo-Indian Savonarola Chair, carved with foliage throughout, the back, open arms and seat on X-form supports. Height 36 1/2 inches. $400-600

142* An Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Sideboard, having a rectangular top with a shaped front over the conforming case set with four doors, the whole with pierce carved foliate and bird decoration throughout. Height 37 3/4 x width 57 x depth 18 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $800-1,200

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143 A Chinese Export Porcelain Animalier Figure, depicting a parrot on a naturalistic flower frog base. Height 11 1/2 inches. $200-400

144 A Chinese Export Lacquered and Mother-ofPearl Inlaid Tea Table, the circular top centered with opposing dragons within a band of figures holding various attributes and seated atop animals, raised on a hexagonal standard ending in a tripartite base. Height of base 21 3/8 x diameter of top 24 5/8 inches. $300-500

145 A Chinese Export Lacquered Trunk on Stand, having a hinged rectangular top opening to a void interior with twin bail handles on the exterior, decorated throughout with cranes and lotus blossoms, raised on a later stand. Height 11 1/2 x width 30 x depth 22 inches. $600-800 146 A Chinese Coromandel Four-Panel Floor Screen, one side depicting figures in a courtyard beneath clouds and foliage within a dragon border, the reverse with birds among flowering plants and bamboo within a leaf border. Height 72 1/4 x width of each panel 16 inches. $800-1,200

147 A Chinese Export Lacquered Étagère, the rectangular top having a scalloped three-quarter gallery above a series of tiers and a single drawer, decorated throughout with birds on flowering branches. Height 59 x width 27 7/8 x depth 8 1/8 inches. $800-1,200

148 A Chinese Export Lacquered Cabinet on Stand, having a rectangular top over two doors opening to shelves, the base with pierced brackets at the knees raised on octagonal legs, with Chinoiserie decoration throughout. Height overall 57 1/8 x width 25 7/8 x depth 18 3/8 inches. $1,500-2,500 149 A Chinese Export Lacquered Work Table, having a rectangular hinged top over the conforming case, raised on turned legs. Height 23 x width 25 x depth 22 inches. $600-800

150 A Set of Three Chinese Export Lacquered Nesting Tables, each with a rectangular top raised on twin supports. Height of largest 22 1/4 x width 19 1/2 x depth 12 inches. $600-800

151 A Chinese Hardwood Stand, having a circular marble inset top over the pierce carved foliate frieze raised on scrolling legs joined by an X-form stretcher. Height 28 x diameter 10 7/8 inches. $300-500

152 A Chinese Carved Wood Occasional Table, having a circular lobed top inset with conforming marble and further carved with leaves over the pierce carved frieze above the dragon and cloud carved standard, raised on three paw feet. Height 31 1/2 x diameter 25 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

153 A Chinese Hardwood Stand, having a marble inset top over the pierced frieze decorated with bats, raised on cabriole legs ending in dragon feet, joined by an X-form stretcher. Height 32 1/4 inches. $300-500

154 A Japanese Patinated Bronze Opium Pipe, the cover cast with a mask. Length 8 1/4 inches. $100-200

155 A Hardwood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Stool, having a circular marble inset top over the drum form base, with mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration throughout depicting birds and flowering branches, the seat inscribed VALIRAM .D.A. 1916. Height 20 1/8 x diameter 18 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

156 A William IV Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, in two parts, the superstructure with four glazed doors, the base centered with two short drawers and two long drawers flanked by paneled doors, raised on a plinth base. Height 85 1/2 x width 84 1/4 x depth 22 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

157 A Delft Porcelain Plaque, of rectangular form, depicting a scene of merchants and boats in a harbor with underglaze blue marks to the reverse. Height 11 x width 17 1/2 inches. $300-500

158 A Pair of English Pottery Vases, of handled ovoid form, with Imari style decoration. Height 10 inches. $200-400

159 A Belleek Prince of Wales Ice Pail and Cover, the lid surmounted with a putto astride a dolphin surrounded with three hippocampi over waves, the cylindrical body decorated with putti in a nautical setting, raised on a tripartite mermaid form stem over the circular foot, having green mark to base. Height 18 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

160* An English Stoneware Partial Dinner Service, Booths, in the Chinese Tree pattern, comprising 25 dinner plates, 23 luncheon plates, 22 salad plates, 15 soup bowls and 15 saucers; 100 items total. Diameter of dinner plate 10 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and C. Nicholas Johnson, Jr., Cave Creek, Arizona $150-250

161* A Set of Twelve Royal Crown Derby Dinner Plates, in the Cobalt Ban pattern, together with six Royal Crown Derby saucers in the Red Aves pattern. Diameter of first 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $200-400

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162* An English Spode Dinnerware Service for Twelve, comprising dinner plates, soups, cups, saucers, a tray, an entrée, a tureen and a gravy. Diameter of dinner plate 11 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $300-500

163 A Collection of Royal Doulton Character Mugs, larger examples include The Cardinal, The Cavaliere, The Walrus and Carpenter, Monty, Don Quixote, smaller examples include Sancho Panca, Winston Churchill and one other, together with a Royal Doulton figure of a dog, four Royal Doulton plates depicting The Parson, The Admiral and two depicting The Mayor, a Wade pitcher and bowl set and two Wade toby jugs depicting The Highwayman. Diameter of center bowl 10 inches. $400-600

164 A Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure, depicting a lion striding across a rock. Height 9 3/4 x width 16 1/4 inches. $400-600

165 A Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure, depicting a tiger striding across a rock. Height 12 1/4 x width 17 inches. $400-600

166 A Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure, depicting a leopard striding across a rock. Height 9 x width 16 1/4 inches. $400-600

167 A Beswick Porcelain Figural Group, depicting an elephant mounted by a tiger. Height 11 3/8 x width 16 inches. $200-400 168 A Goebel Porcelain Figure, depicting a striding lion with front paws mounted on a rocky base. Height 10 1/2 x width 17 1/2 inches. $200-400

169 A Set of English Mahogany and Leather Inset Library Steps, of rectangular form in three tiers, raised on inset block feet. Height 26 1/2 x width 17 x depth 30 inches. $300-500

170 A Pair of Regency Style Patinated and Parcel Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, each having an urn issuing flowers over the tripartite bird standard, raised on paw feet, electrified. Height overall 14 1/4 inches. $600-800

171 A Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy, the domed lid with a ring handle mounted on a pressed brass finial, the conforming case with a divided interior, the case raised on four ball feet. Height 5 1/2 x width 7 1/2 x depth 4 3/4 inches. $300-500

172 An English Rosewood and Brass Mounted Tea Caddy, of rectangular form opening to two lidded compartments. Height 5 x width 8 1/4 x depth 5 7/8 inches. $300-500

173 A Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, having a domed lid opening to a divided interior flanked by ring handles, raised on circular feet. Height 7 1/2 x width 12 1/4 x depth 6 1/8 inches. $200-400 174 A Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Tea Caddy, of rectangular form, having a hinged lid opening to two compartments over an ivory diamond form escutcheon. Width 8 1/8 inches. $200-400

175 A Regency Carved Mahogany Teapoy, raised on a carved baluster standard ending in a tripartite base and paw feet. Height 32 inches. $600-800

176 Four Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, each having a molded crest over the upholstered back and seat, with a shaped front, raised on molded square legs joined by H-form stretchers. Height 35 1/2 inches. $400-600

177* A Regency Style Painted Chaise Lounge, of scrolling form, raised on splayed legs. Width 47 inches. Property from the Estate of Beverly Blettner, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

178 A Regency Style Inlaid Armchair, decorated in the Moroccan taste with bone, rosewood, metal, mother-of-pearl and other materials, having a horizontal X-form splat over the trapezoidal caned seat within scrolled arms, raised on sabre legs ending in stylized hoof feet. Height 35 7/8 inches. $600-800

179 A Regency Style Mahogany Games Table, having a rectangular top centered with an inlaid checkerboard over the plain frieze, raised on faceted tapering legs ending in casters and joined by stretchers. Height 30 x width 37 1/2 x depth 19 3/8 inches closed. $1,500-2,500

180* A Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Baker, in two parts, the superstructure with four glazed doors, the base with four paneled doors. Height 86 x width 94 x depth 18 inches. Property from the Estate of Helen and Joseph L. Breger, Highland Park, Illinois $1,500-2,500

181 A Set of Four Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Side Chairs, each having a carved straight crest rail over the horizontal splat and caned trapezoidal seat, raised on twist legs. Height 32 1/2 inches. $700-900

182 A Set of Twelve Regency Style Side Chairs, having a shaped crest with carved foliate decoration above the vasiform splat over the upholstered seat, raised on splayed legs. Height 36 inches. $2,000-4,000

183 A Regency Style Steel and Gilt Bronze Jardinière, of oval pierced form, raised on a stepped base with ram masks joined by festoons. Height 19 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

184 An English Rosewood Whatnot Shelf, having turned finials and three rectangular shelves, raised on splayed legs. Height 34 1/2 x width 17 3/8 x depth 18 1/2 inches. $400-600

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185 A Victorian Style Rosewood or Calamander Server, having a scrolling acanthus leaf crest and mirrored back over three tiers joined by twist carved supports, each tier with a pierced fretwork gallery, the base having two drawers over two paneled doors flanked by engaged twist columns, raised on a plinth base. Height 81 x width 55 7/8 x depth 19 1/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

186* A Victorian Davenport Desk, of typical form, with a series of drawers and a door. Height 40 x width 31 3/4 x depth 24 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of A. Phillip Trier, Wilmette, Illinois $500-700

187 An English Victorian Rosewood Writing Desk, the superstructure with a mirror inset carved fretwork paneled door flanked by twist columns and drawers, the writing surface with galleried sides and a serpentine front over the frieze set with a pullout writing slide and a single drawer, raised on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Height 46 x width 37 x depth 25 inches. $2,000-4,000 188 A Set of Eight Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs, each with a curved crest rail over the open carved back, upholstered seat and turned tapering front legs. Height 35 inches. $800-1,200

189 A Victorian Carved Open Armchair, having an upholstered back, arms and seat within a carved frame with nailhead decoration throughout, raised on cabriole legs. Height 42 1/4 inches. $300-500

190* A Victorian Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Inset Sewing Table, having a rectangular dished top centered with a floral spray above a single drawer, raised on twin supports joined by stretchers. Height 30 x width 18 3/8 x depth 11 3/4 inches. Property from the Chicago Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois $200-400 191 A Victorian Carved Walnut Firescreen, having a bird and pine cone crest over the frame carved with flowers, leaves and scrolling decoration, raised on downswept twin supports ending in casters. Height 46 1/2 x width 29 1/4 x depth 18 3/4 inches. $500-700

192 A Victorian Walnut Server, in two parts, the superstructure having two urn form finials and a central beveled glass inset door flanked by glass shelves, the base having a marble top over two drawers above two doors. Height overall 80 1/2 inches. $600-800

193 A Victorian Parlor Suite, comprising two settees and four chairs, each having a carved crest rail over the upholstered back and seat, raised on cabriole legs. Width 54 inches. $800-1,200

194 A Victorian Bamboo Cabinet on Stand, of rectangular form, the doors with faux book spine fronts. Height 46 1/4 x width 21 x depth 15 inches. $600-800

195 A Victorian Lacquered and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tilt-Top Table, with a circular top depicting birds on flowering branches, raised on a tripod base. Height 27 1/4 x diameter 32 inches. $400-600

196 A Victorian Lacquered Jardinière on Stand, of rectangular form with Chinoiserie motifs throughout, raised on shaped supports joined by a stretcher. Height overall 32 x width 24 x depth 11 3/8 inches. $700-900

197 A Victorian Bamboo and Ceramic Inset Jardinière, of rectangular form decorated with a stag in a landscape, raised on four legs joined by stretchers. Height 33 x width 26 x depth 10 1/4 inches. $200-400

198* A Victorian Style Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror, having a foliate carved crest over the domed and sectioned plate within a carved frame. Height 59 x width 54 inches. Property from the Lucie Sable Sandler Trust, Lincolnwood, Illinois $400-600 199 A Victorian Carved Bamboo Cane Sword, having a naturalistic exterior and steel blade. Length of blade 25 1/8 inches. $100-200

200 A Victorian Burlwood, Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Travel Case, having a rectangular hinged lid opening to a fitted interior set with five jars, four bottles, two lidded boxes and other necessary articles, further set with a hidden drawer to the right lower side. Height 6 1/2 x width 12 x depth 8 3/4 inches. $300-500

201 A Victorian Ivory, Enamel Portrait Inset and Gilt Metal Mounted Box, of elliptical form, together with a Victorian lacquer, mother-of-pearl and portrait miniature inset card case. Width of first 3 1/4 inches. $300-500

202* A Victorian Brass Tantalus, having a bail handle over the rectangular stand with 3 glass decanters and 12 glass cordials, raised on scrolled feet. Height 11 1/4 x width 12 1/2 x depth 9 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Gerald E. Jacquet, Chicago, Illinois $500-700 203 A Late Victorian Bronze Oil Lamp, having a bulbous body flanked by whiplash curved handles and raised atop four scrolled squat legs, with an etched glass shade. Height 27 inches. $400-600

204 A Late Victorian Cut Glass Thirteen-Light Candelabrum, having a baluster standard supporting a central candle cup centering the S-scroll candle arms, hung with glass chains and prisms throughout. Height 35 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

205 A Victorian Giltwood Mirror, the horizontal rectangular plate set within a stepped frame with stylized foliate decoration. Height 29 x width 33 1/2 inches. $200-400

206 A Pair of Victorian Bow Front Side Chests, each rectangular top with a molded edge over a conforming paneled door with carved foliate mounts opening to reveal three graduated drawers, raised on a plinth base. Height 29 3/4 x width 17 3/4 x depth 23 1/2 inches. $500-700

207 A Victorian Painted Aluminum Hall Tree, of open leafy scrolling form, set with various hooks, a swing mirror and an umbrella stand. Height 74 inches. $400-600

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208 A Pair of Cast and Wrought Iron Carriage Lamps, each with remnants of polychrome decoration throughout, mounted as sconces. Height overall 31 inches. $800-1,200

209 A Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urns, each of campagna form with grotesque masks and swags. Height 17 3/8 inches. $500-700

210 A Pair of Cast Iron Plaques, each of oval form, depicting after the hunt scenes in relief. Height 17 1/8 inches. $300-500

211 A Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Urns, each of campagna form with festoon decoration, set on a square foot. Height 24 inches. $1,000-2,000 212 A Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Urns on Stands, each of low form with scrolling foliate handles, raised on rectangular plinth bases. Height overall 39 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

213 A Cast Iron Bench, having three arched back supports with fox hunting motifs over the cedar seat, raised on round legs. Width 61 3/4 inches. $400-600

214 A Victorian Cast Iron Urn, of baluster form, with putti and ram mask decoration. Height 25 inches. $500-700

215 A Suite of Victorian Wrought Iron Garden Furniture, in a grapevine pattern, comprising two armchairs, two side chairs and two occasional tables. Height of chair 26 1/4 inches. $500-700 216 A Pair of Victorian Wrought Iron Column Capitals, with sunflower decoration, inverted and adapted with an associated top as a two-pedestal table. Height 30 x width 93 x depth 35 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

217 A Pair of Victorian Style Cast Iron Console Tables, each having rectangular faux marble decorated slate tops over the scrolling supports with lion masks, joined by a central structure with an urn form finial. Height 30 x width 48 x depth 20 inches. $500-700

218* A Set of Three Victorian Cast Iron Side Chairs, each having a pierced foliate and medallion decorated back over a circular pierced seat, raised on cabriole foliate legs. Height 38 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Ernie Diebold, Rockford, Illinois $300-500

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219 An English Oak Chest, later carved by Charles S. Hall, 18th century and later, having a rectangular top over the conforming case, carved with gothic motifs throughout, impressed brand Hand carved by CS Hall with the inscription Designed & Carved by CS Hall Tyrone NY. Height 21 x width 43 1/4 x depth 18 inches. $1,500-2,500

220 An English Oak Chest, later carved by Charles S. Hall, 18th century, the carving circa 1930, having a rectangular top over the conforming paneled case above the base with three drawers, having impressed CS Hall signature. Height 40 1/2 x width 43 3/4 x depth 19 inches. $3,000-5,000 221 A Set of Three Edwardian Mahogany Nesting Tables, circa 1900, each of rectangular form with an inlaid border, raised on square legs joined by stretchers. Height of first 18 x width 17 x depth 13 1/4 inches. $200-400

222 An Edwardian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Desk, having a leather inset rectangular top with a bowed front over two drawers raised on twin pedestals, each with a paneled door, set on splayed legs. Height 30 x width 49 x depth 28 1/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

223 An Edwardian Satinwood Mirror, having a molded cornice over a frieze decorated with ribbon-tied swags, set with a rectangular beveled plate. Height 35 3/8 x width 25 1/4 inches. $300-500 224 An Edwardian Mahogany Carlton Desk, the superstructure centered with a door flanked by a series of drawers above the leather inset writing surface over a long drawer, raised on twin pedestals, each with three drawers, having Neoclassical inlay throughout. Height 41 x width 48 x depth 24 1/4 inches. $800-1,200

225 An Edwardian Style Console Cabinet, having a rectangular banded top with canted corners over the conforming case with a single drawer above two paneled doors, raised on square tapering legs ending in ball feet. Height 35 3/8 x width 38 3/8 x depth 19 1/2 inches. $400-600

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