The chaped cornice above two beautifully fielded panelled doors, with two candle slides below. The well patinated fall front with original three throw lock, enclosing a well fitted interior of pigeon holes, drawers and secret drawers, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on later bracket feet.
George III English Country oak standing corner cupboard.
The moulded cornice and a deep mahogany frieze above a pair of astragal glazed doors retaining most of the original glass, enclosing two straight edged shelves. The base having two shaped drawers above two panelled doors over a bowed apron, descending to bracket fee.
A fine William IV Gothic solid rosewood two door bookcase.
The shaped moulded cornice above a pair of arcaded Gothic glazed doors, flanked by graduated rectangular pilasters with well carved decoration above and below. The lower section with two drawers flanked by exceptional floral carvings above rectangular graduated pilasters, enclosing two book matched paneled doors resting on a plinth base.
Note: The doors having most of the original glass and both with the original Bramah locks. Also, all sides, tops and door frames are of solid rosewood, this is unusual,the interior shelving even the solid rosewood shelf pug supports are original. This piece belongs in a museum.
A rare early 17th Century English oak miniature livery cupboard. Having a single plank moulded top above a single left door and fixed panel, on well turned baluster supports leading to a pot board. Having a great overall patina. “a collectors piece”
An exceptional 17th Century English Oak Coffer The two plank hinged top, with exceptional strapwork carving to the framework, the front with stylised foliations. Note the secret drawer to the apron and the remains of the original knuckle hinges.
Having outstanding overall colour and patination with nearly 400 years of waxes and polishes to create this finish.
17th Century English oak beautifully carved coffer.
The hinged rectangular top with moulded front edge above a twin panelled front, each panel carved with geometric stylised leaves, with a tracery carved top rail, raised on channel moulded extended stile supports.
The beautifully grained well patinated moulded top having the original iron hinges attached by handmade nails. The front is carved with a band of arched flutting running around the original look iron plate. The sides are with a wooden brace and the other with a steel brace.
Note: Refer ‘Early English Furniture and Woodwork” by Cescinsky & Cribble, Volume II, pages 70, 71 & 73.
The hinged single plank moulded top concealing a storage area and candle box with two small drawers. Above a vase and floral inlaid frieze, then three short and two long faux drawers and four lower drawers all having most of original brass swan neck handles and eschutcheons. The drawers are flanked by two narrow vertical uprights with Tunbridgeware, ebony and boxwood inlays having fielded panelled sides, resting on ogee bracket feet.
18th Century English oak and mahogany cross banded mule chest.
Having a hinged moulded top, concealing a large interior for storage, the front having six faux drawers, most with original brass work, flanked by reeded quarter columns, resting on ogee bracket feet.
The twin plank moulded top above a panelled base, the front panels with punch decorated diamonds and stylised flowers. The floor planks are exceptional (later hinges).
Mid 18th Century English Red Walnut ‘Jersey’ Mule Chest. Having a two plank knuckle hinged top opening to a panelled storage area and a candle box with the original lock. The base having two shaped moulded fielded panels, above a long moulded drawer, also with the original brasswork and lock, resting on shaped bracket feet.
C. 1750
H: 2’ 8” – 81 cm W: 3’ 1/2” – 92.5 cm D: 1’ 8” – 51 cm
Early 18th Century English walnut mule chest. The hinged moulded top having matched quarter panelled veneers, surrounded by herringbone inlay and deep cross banding. Opening to reveal a large storage area and a removable shelf. The cross banded front having more of a burr in the grain, above a long single drawer with brass swan neck handles.
Note: The drawer having applied paper linings dating back to the Edwardian period. The sides are in figured walnut with matching cross banding and herringbone seeming to have the original bold brass handles and resting on shaped bracket feet.