MACKINNON fine furniture and works of art
A Collection of Fine and Unusual Objects from the 18th and 19th Centuries
A VIZAGAPATAM IVORY SEWING BOX India, circa 1800 A very fine and charming rare early 19th century Vizagapatam ivory and penwork sewing box in the form of a colonial house. The roof opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with sewing accessories, a small drawer concealed in the base. The exterior decorated as a house with fenced garden and plants, the tiled roof with chimney and a cartouche for an armorial or initials. Width: 6¼ in (16 cm) Height: 6¼ in (16 cm) Depth: 4¼ in (10.5 cm) AD.20
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A PAIR OF MOTHER-OFPEARL BOXES AND COVERS China, circa 1860 An exceptional pair of mid 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty mother-of-pearl and ivory inlaid boxes and covers in the form of chickens, each with an internally fitted tray, with superbly detailed carving and of magnificent quality, resting on their own carved and fitted hardwood bases. The beak, comb and feet modelled in ivory. Of good size. Literature A related pair of quail was exhibited and published in Mother of Pearl: A Tradition in Asian Lacquer, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2 December 2006 - 1 April 2007, p. 69, no. 29 – 30. Width: 6 in (15.5 cm) Height: 4 in (10 cm) Depth: 4Ÿ in (10 cm) AD.28 4
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TWO CHIPPENDALE PERIOD TEA CHESTS The following two tea chests reflect the influence of Thomas Chippendale. In his 1764 publication, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director, Chippendale produced a plate CLIX entitled ‘Six Designs for Tea Chests.’ Taking tea in the 18th century was a ritual and social occasion – both tea and sugar, imported into England, were very expensive and so deserved to be kept not only under lock and key, but also in highly decorative caskets which could be produced at tea, and from which the tea could be dispensed. Tea chests often housed two different types of tea, and also either a container for sugar, or a cut-glass mixing bowl with which to mix the tea varieties before serving. The plainer chests were simply fitted with lead-lined caddy-boxes, the more luxurious with elaborate and extremely costly engraved silver caddies. Tea chests were made in all sorts of precious materials including ivory, shagreen, porcelain and tortoiseshell. Tea chests in either plain or carved mahogany, in particular in casket form, would have been typical of Thomas Chippendale’s work in providing fashionable high quality accessories to his clients. He is believed to have supplied a fine pair of tea-caddies to Lord Dumfries for Dumfries House. In both of the following tea caddies, inspiration for the handle on can be clearly seen in the Director plate CXCIV–and also in ‘Designs of Handles for Brass Work’ (plate CXCIX). 6
A CHIPPENDALE PERIOD TEA CHEST England, circa 1760 A fine George III period mahogany casket-form tea caddy, with lid opening to reveal a typical fitted interior, standing on shaped ogee feet, with foliate and rocaille-decorated gilt brass carrying handle and escutcheon. Width: 10 in (25 cm) Height: 6¼ in (16 cm) Depth: 5½ in (14 cm) AD.31
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A CHIPPENDALE PERIOD TEA CHEST England, circa 1760 A fine George III period mahogany casket-form tea caddy, with lid opening to reveal a typical compartmentalised interior, standing on bracket feet, with carved detail framing both the lid and the plinth, with foliate and rocaille-decorated gilt brass carrying handle and escutcheon. Width: 10Ÿ in (26 cm) Height: 7½ in (19 cm) Depth: 6 in (15 cm) AD.32
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A CHINOISERIE WIG OR GLOVE BOX England or France, circa 1800 A charming early 19th century century wig box, the domed top and sides extremely finely decorated with gilt chinoiseries of figures, landscapes and buildings on a black ground, with good craquellure throughout, opening to reveal a red interior. This piece features exceptionally fine painted decoration in superb condition. Width: 11½ in (29 cm) Height: 4¼ in (10.5 cm) Depth: 8½ in (22 cm) E02.29
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A CHINESE PEWTER TUREEN IN THE FORM OF A DUCK China, circa 1860 A wonderful mid 19th century Qing dynasty Chinese brass-mounted pewter tureen or serving dish in the form a duck, the whole with beautiful engraved decoration. Inside can be found a removable dish. Both this dish and the base with the maker's mark which translates to read: Wang Can Hai. Width: 11 in (28 cm) Height: 9½ in (24 cm) Depth: 7 in (18 cm) AD.17
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TWO TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDIES England, circa 1820 Two very similar George III blonde tortoiseshell and silver mounted tea-caddies, the lids each opening to reveal two compartments with tortoiseshell covers. On the left: 6¾ in wide, 6¾ in high, 3½ in deep (17 cm wide, 17 high, 9 cm deep) On the right: 5¾ in wide, 6 in high, 3¼ in deep (14.5 cm wide, 15 cm high, 8 cm deep) AD.18
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A GEORGE III MARQUETRY INLAID OCTAGONAL TEA CADDY England, circa 1790 A fine George III satinwood, sycamore and marquetry octagonal tea caddy with panels of floral inlay, with rosewood cross banding, with ivory escutcheon. The hinged lid opening to reveal the remains of the metallic lining. Width: 5¾ in (14.5 cm) Height: 4½ in (11.5 cm) Depth: 3 in (7.5 cm) AD.33
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA CADDY England, circa 1765 A fine George III Chippendale period mahogany tea caddy, of casket form with domed lid fitted with a swan-neck handle, brass escutcheon and key, with boxwood and holly inlaid stringing. The mahogany of particularly fine colour and patina. The hinged lid opening to reveal three compartments. Width: 9½ in (24 cm) Height: 5½ in (14 cm) Depth: 5 in (13 cm) AD.35
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A GEORGE III SATINWOOD TEA CADDY England, circa 1780 A superb and very rare George III satinwood tea caddy or chest of rectangular shape with four canted corners and oval panels of rosewood on the top and sides, with kingwood stringing throughout. The top lifts open to reveal the original velvet covering and the original two glass bottle with silver tops. With a silver handle and original key. Width: 7½ in (19 cm) Height: 6 in (15 cm) Depth: 4ž in (12 cm) AD.34
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA CADDY England, circa 1765 A particularly fine large George III Chippendale period tea caddy, of bombé casket form, the shaped lid with brass swanneck handle and inlaid star motif and strung decoration, the bombé base similarly inlaid with a star motif, stringing and a fruitwood escutcheon, standing on four delicate bracket feet. The lid opening to reveal an interior fitted with its three original canisters. Of exceptional colour and patina. Width: 10¼ in (26 cm) Height: 6½ in (16.5 cm) Depth: 6 in (15 cm) AD.36
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY APOTHECARY BOX England, circa 1760 A good George III Chippendale period mahogany apothecary box of square form, the hinged lid fitted a brass axe-head handle, opening to reveal an interior fitted with its original individual glass bottle with stoppers (one bottle missing). The mahogany of good colour. Provenance Previously with Charles Lumb, Harrogate (1992) Width: 6 in (15.5 cm) Height: 5ž in (14.5 cm) Depth: 6ž in (16 cm) AD.38
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A PAIR OF REGENCY CUT GLASS CANDELABRA In the manner of John Blades England, circa 1810 An exceptionally fine pair of Regency twinlight cut glass and ormolu-mounted candelabra in the neo-classical taste. John Blades was a celebrated craftsman who established his chandelier and glass show room at Ludgate Hill in 1783. Blades achieved much acclaim for his work, and he became the cut-glass maker to King George III. One of the defining aspects of Blades chandeliers are his distinctive drops described as being ‘full of prismatic beauty.’ Width: 14 in (35.5 cm) Height: 18 in (45.7 cm) Depth: 4½ in (11.4 cm) AD.09
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A PAIR OF JAPANNED BOXES Germany, circa 1860 A superb pair of German mid 19th century japanned scroll or document boxes, imitating Japanese lacquer. Of domed form, with carrying handles, escutcheon plate and lock and each with an internal tray, profusely decorated with gilded phoenix birds and stylised flowers on a black ground. Width: 25½ in (65 cm) Height: 7 in (18 cm) Depth: 7ž in (20 cm) AD.19
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A TERRACOTTA BUST Circle of Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) French, circa 1800 A fine terracotta bust of a noblewoman, on a veined mauve marble socle. Augustin Pajou was a celebrated French sculptor working in Paris who achieved acclaim when he won the Prix de Rome at the young age of eighteen. Provenance Previously with Frank Partridge & Sons Ltd, November 1968 Private Collection, London Width: 29 in (51 cm) Height: 20 in (74 cm) I12.129
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A PAIR OF COCKERELS China, circa 1900 A charming pair of Chinese early 20th century turquoise glazed cockerels with purple combs and white beaks and legs, standing on purple rocky outcrops. Height: 30 in (76.2 cm) I03.13
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH China, circa 1780 A fine late 18th century Chinese period Qianlong period oval dish, depicting an Oriental lakeside garden landscape, decorated in tones of deep blue on a white ground. Width: 15.75 in (40 cm) Height: 12.5 in (31.8 cm) I03.26
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A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL DISHES China, circa 1870 A fine and very charming pair of Chinese Canton enamel rectangular dishes, each central panels decorated with courtly scenes, the raised borders decorated with typical motifs included flowers, fish, instruments and foliage. The border decoration on each dish different. With gilt highlights. Beautifully painted and in lovely condition. A very useful pair of dishes. Width: 8¾ in (22 cm) Height: 1½ in (4 cm) Depth: 6¾ in (17 cm) L01.02
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A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER China, circa 1780 A very large late 18th century Chinese Qianlong blue and white octagonal charger very finely painted with a large central scene depicting a village scene with houses on the backs of a meandering river with figures on the riverbanks and aboard the numerous boats on the river including a ceremonial barge in the foreground. The borders of the charger decorated with a beautiful trellis motif together with large sprigs of flowers and foliage. The whole charger beautifully painted with very fine attention to detail. The eight sides slightly rounded. A superb piece. Diameter:17Âź in (43.8 cm) L01.04
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A CHANTILLY BOWL France, circa 1740 A fine and rare Chantilly fluted bowl, decorated in the Kakiemon style. Kakiemon is a style of Japanese enameled ceramics that shares a number of similarities with the Chinese famille verte style. This type of decoration typically includes birds, small animals, and floral motifs depicted against a fine white porcelain background. Height: 3 in (7.5 cm) Diameter: 7ž in (20 cm) H07.71
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A DOG DOORSTOP England, circa 1800 A very charming 19th century brass doorstop in the form a seated dog, finely detailed in a naturalistic pose, sitting on a moulded plinth. Of a good weight and very useful. Height: 13 in (33 cm) AD.22
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A GEORGIAN BRASS DOORSTOP England, circa 1800 A fine and rare George III early 19th century brass half round door stop or porter, in the form a bell, with a long shaft and carrying handle. Height: 19¼ in (49 cm) J06.86
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A PAIR OF GILTWOOD WALL BRACKETS France, circa 1720 A fine pair of French giltwood wall brackets of large scale, the rectangular tops with fluted and stiff leaf moulded edges centering on scrolling foliage, the pierced scrolling console supports carved with bell flowers and centred by a large scrolling acanthus, the cross-hatched backs with pierced acanthus leaf carved surrounds. One Regence period early 18th century, the other 19th century. Width: 18½ in (47 cm) Height: 17 in (43 cm) Depth: 11 in (28 cm) H07.55
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A PAIR OF HALL LANTERNS French, circa 1900 A magnificent pair of large hall hanging lanterns, ready for electrical use, decorated in red with gold highlights. Width: 19ž in (50 cm) Height: 34½ in (88 cm) H07.75
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A CHINESE DUCK China, circa 1930 A very charming Chinese white ceramic duck on a rocky base. Height: 12½ in (32 cm) I03.16
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A SET OF SIX BERLIN PORCELAIN PLATES Berlin, circa 1820 A fine set of six hand painted Berlin porcelain plates decorated with floral sprigs to the centre and surmounted by a coat of arms that of the family Holstein-Gottorp, blue sceptre marks to the base. Provenance The Holstein-Gottorp family. C07.85
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A BRONZE GREYHOUND By Pierre Jules Mêne France, circa 1860 A charming bronze sculpture of a greyhound playing with a ball on a carpet. The greyhound in this model is known as Gisele, and was sculpted by Pierre Jules Mene in his workshop for the first time in 1846, and quickly became one of his most popular works. Signed P.J.Mêne to the base. Literature Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, Pierre.Jules Mêne: Catalogue Raisonne, Paris, 2007, p. 131, fig. 56. Width: 6 in (15 cm) Height: 4¼ in (11 cm) Depth: 3¾ in (9.5 cm) J03.32
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AN ORMOLU AND MARBLE DESK SET By Thomas Weeks England, circa 1810 A very fine and charming Regency period ormolu and marble inkstand, with a seated dog, a lidded inkwell and a ewer standing on bronze tree stump, on a stepped white marble plinth. Thomas Weeks, a well-regarded designer of the time, had a 'museum' or curiosity shop at 3/4 Tichbourne Street, Westminster, which he started in 1803 and closed at his death in 1833. The bronze tree trunk inscribed: 'Weeks Museum, Tichbourne Street.’ Width: 6 in (15 cm) Height: 5 in (13 cm) Depth: 3½ in (9 cm) K04.26
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A PAIR OF EBONY ELEPHANTS India, circa 1900 A superb pair of late 19th century carved ebony and ivory elephants of large scale. Width: 11 in (28 cm) Height: 9½ in (24 cm) Depth: 6 in (15 cm) K06.50
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A BLUE JOHN BOWL England, circa 1810 An exceptional large circular Derbyshire blue john bowl, with gently rounded sides standing on a low foot. Fantastic colour and natural figuring. Height: 2Âź in (5.5 cm) Diameter: 9 in (22.5cm) K12.113
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A PAIR OF NEEDLEWORK CUSHIONS French, circa 1750 A fine pair of 18th century French floral needlework panels retaining particularly strong fresh colouring, now mounted as cushions. Width: 20 in (51 cm) Height: 15 in (38 cm) K01.03
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A NEEDLEPOINT CUSHION England, circa 1750 A superb quality English mid 18th century needlepoint panel in excellent condition, and retaining strong original colours, depicting a gentleman and lady with a picnic in the grounds of a country house, with a charming brown and white-spotted dog seated at their feet, the central cartouche panel surrounded by stylised flowers and foliage, now mounted as a cushion with an ivory silk back panel. Width: 18½ in (47 cm) Height: 11½ in (29 cm) AD.30
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AN EXCEPTIONAL BOULLE CLOCK By Jean-Jacques Straubhar of Strasbourg France, circa 1755 A superb very large mid 18th century 'Boullework' tortoiseshell, brass-inlaid and ormolu mounted clock and stand, signed by Jean-Jacques Straubhar of Strasbourg of impressive scale. The early 19th century movement by Sigismund Rentsch, London. Signed by Jean-Jacques Straubhar of Strasbourg. Provenance Of Royal Provenance Width: 21 in (53.3 cm) Height: 33.25 in (84.4 cm) Depth: 14 in (35.6 cm) AD.15
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A RED JAPANNED EIGHT DAY CLOCK By Robert Wood England, circa 1790 The case beautifully decorated with red japanning and gilt chinoiseries in the manner according to the designs of Stalker and Parker (1688), with a brass carrying handle and pineapple finials to the inverted bell top, the sides with elaborate silk lined pierced sound frets. The dial with foliate spandrels to a silvered chapter ring with a silvered centre and concentric date ring and signed ‘Rob.t Wood/London’, with blued steel hands to indicate the time and the date, with strike/ silent ring in the arch. The movement is in excellent working order with five pillars, twin line fuses and verge escapement, strike and trip repeat on bell, the back plate engraved with foliate scrolls. With a case key and a winding key. Inscribed 'Rob.t Wood/London' Width: 12½ in (32 cm) Height: 21¼ in (54 cm) Depth: 7¾ in (20 cm) G10.109
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A WALNUT MANTEL CLOCK By John Ellicott of London England, circa 1750 A very fine George II burr walnut mantel clock with pull quarter repeat, by the celebrated leading clockmaker John Ellicott. The case with foliate cast brass handle to the inverted bell top, glazed sides, fluted canted angles, the moulded double-footed base on block feet, break arch dial signed Jno: Ellicott London on a silvered oval disc above the mock pendulum aperture in the matted centre, silvered chapter ring with lozenge half-hour markers and pierced blued steel hands, mask-and-foliate spandrels. silvered calendar ring in the arch, the movement with five substantial pillars, single chain fusee and spring barrel, knife-edge verge escapement, pull quarter repeat on six bells with hour strike on a further larger bell, the foliate engraved backplate signed John Ellicott London in the centre within a foliate cartouche surmounted by flowers. The superb burr walnut case of exceptional colour. Signed Jno: Ellicott London Width: 12½ in (32cm) Height: 19 in (48 cm) Depth: 8Ÿ in (21 cm) J06.88
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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1910 A really beautiful pair of Chinese cloisonnĂŠ enamel vases, now mounted as lamps, decorated throughout with magnolia flowers and cherry blossom on a kingfisher-blue ground. Fitted with hand-gilded turned bases Height of vases: 16 in (41 cm) K09.81
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A PAIR OF CHINESE BLACK LACQUER LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1880 A pair of Chinese gilt and polychrome decorated black lacquer bottle vases, now mounted as lamps. Height of vases: 18¼ in (47 cm) K09.93
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A PAIR OF CANTON LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1880 A fine pair of Chinese late 18th century Canton vases, now mounted as lamps, decorated throughout with courtly scenes amidst borders of flowers and foliage, all on a white ground, with stylised dragons and dogs of Fo adorning the necks. Fitted with hand-gilded turned bases. Height of vases: 14½ in (37 cm) K09.87
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A PAIR OF CANTON LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1880 A fine pair of 19th century Chinese Canton vases in tones of blue and pink, decorated with small and large panels of figures, flowers and foliage, with stylised dragons on the neck of each vase. Now mounted as lamps with hand-gilded turned bases. Height of vases excluding electrical fitment: 14½ in (36 cm) J03.27
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A PAIR OF CANTON LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1880 A fine pair of large Chinese late 19th century Canton enamel vases, now mounted as lamps. The vases decorated with panels finely painted with courtly scenes surrounded by flowers and foliage on a white ground, and with gilt highlights. The necks mounted with stylised gilded dragons and dogs of Fo. With hand-gilded turned bases. Height of vases excluding electrical fitment: 18 in (46 cm) K07.76
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A PAIR OF CANTON LAMPS The vases Chinese, circa 1880 A very fine pair of large Chinese mid 19th century Canton enamel vases, each beautifully painted in the typical fashion, with panels depicting scenes of courtly and domestic life, and further panels with birds, butterflies and flowers - each on a white ground. Each panel surrounded by a profusion of green and gilt decoration with further stylised flowers and decorative motifs. The rim of each vase beautifully shaped with a lobed detail. The necks mounted with gilded dogs of Fo and dragons. The vases with gilt highlights throughout. Height of each vase: 18½ in ( 47 cm) K07.77
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