First half 19th Century French fruitwood dough bin/coffee table - AA1775

First half 19th Century French fruitwood dough bin/coffee table – AA1775

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First half 19th Century French fruitwood dough bin/coffee table.

The well patinated cleated hinged top above four canted sides and a thick planked floor. The carcass having a richer patina due to less light and natural wear.

Once a dough bin, removed from stand and hinged the sliding top, clean and wax and great coffee table.

Note: can always be placed back to the base and back to original.

1790 – 1840

Early 19th Century French walnut and fruitwood coffee table - AA0858

Early 19th Century French walnut and fruitwood coffee table – AA0858

Early 19th Century French walnut and fruitwood coffee table.The beautifully grained faded cleated top, with chunky country dovetailed joints joining the canted corners, resting on bun feet.

The hinged top opening for storage of wines, blankets, rugs, newspapers etc… Good overall colour and patination.

Note: This was originally a dough bin.

1780 – 1820

H. 41 cm W. 177 cm D. 74 cm

19th Century Oak & Chestnut French Buffet

19th Century Oak & Chestnut French Buffet

This 19th Century Oak & Chestnut French Buffet Enfilade is of extraordinarily long proportions.

The rectangular moulded top above four moulded drawers, retaining their original long handles, with starburst carvings between.

Set above four beautifully carved, shaped, fielded, panelled doors.

Having original escutcheons, locks and key, resting on short cabriole legs.

1880-1920

H: 3’ 2” – 98 cm

W: 9’ 6” – 290 cm

D: 1’ 7” – 47 cm

AA1723a

An Exceptional French Gilt Rosewood Commode of small proportions

An Exceptional French Gilt Rosewood Commode of small proportions

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An exceptional and rare 19th century French fruit and rosewood, ormolu mounted, bombe-shaped commode of small proportions.

The serpentine shaped moulded marble top above the bombe-shaped base, housing two floral inlaid drawers.

The sunburst inlaid shaped side panels having central smiling faces.

The entire peice, profusely adorned by the most exceptionally decorative ormolu.

Note: every peice of ormolu is signed to the rear.

Resting on outswept tapered legs, terminating on a goats foot.

C.1870

H. 80cm W. 105cm D. 50cm

Recently restored by Shane Peter Smith at Smith & Allpress Restoration. He’s done a sterling job! Hand cleaning every piece of ormolu, then sealing, so will never tarnish again.

Late 18th Century, French Figured and Burr Elm Farmhouse/Refectory Table

Late 18th Century, French Figured and Burr Elm Farmhouse/Refectory Table

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This very special table has come into stock recently.

Late 18th Century, French figured and Burr Elm farmhouse/refectory table.

Beautifully figured, generously thick figured Elm two plank cleated top.

Above a plain narrow frieze, resting on bold square tapered legs, joined by a recessed ‘H’ stretcher.

The well patinated top shows signs of many wonderful memories created around this table.

Notice the flat grain, well worn finish. When metho rubbed over, the grain lifts. Still to be re-sealed or left as is… I’ll let the buyer decide.

Yet another table I would love to take home, to create my own memories around…

H.74cm. W.229cm. D.81cm

Late 18th Century French Walnut Louis XVIII Period Side Table - AA2194

Late 18th Century French Walnut Louis XVIII Period Side Table – AA2194

Late 18th Century French Walnut Louis XVIII Period Side Table

The well patinated rectangular central panelled cleated, moulded top, above an ogee shaped groove-moulded frieze, housing a rectangular drawer, retaining the original turned handles.

The moulded frieze, flowing though to the long slight cabriole legs, terminating to a scroll at the foot.

Great overall colour and patination.

See true colour in last photos.

C.1780

H.72cm

W.85cm

Last Quarter 19th Century English Oak Elizabethan Style Side Table AA1947a

Last Quarter 19th Century English Oak Elizabethan Style Side Table AA1947a

Last Quarter 19th Century English Oak Elizabethan Style Side Table.

The rectangular top having strong tooth mouldings to the top rail above two Elizabethan style carved drawers flanked by applied upright flat finials on turned front legs, the lower section having brick style carving (Ive never seen this before) joined by rectangular stretchers, resting on square block feet.

C.1890

H. 73cm W. 76cm D. 37cm

A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions - CSS502

A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions – CSS502

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A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions.

The cleated top above four graduated book matched figured walnut drawers with later brasses, flanked by matching veneered side supports.

Note: The matching veneers to the drawer dividers and plinth base. Having paneled sides and good overall colour and patination.

1860 – 1890

H: 2′ 7″ – 77 cm

W: 2′ 12″ – 90 cm

D: 1′ 4″ – 40.5 cm

19th Century French Walnut Serpentine Front Commode - AA0687

19th Century French Walnut Serpentine Front Commode – AA0687

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19th Century French walnut serpentine front commode, having the original marble top, with an unusual pattern. Above four long graduated drawers with the original brass work. Flanked by carved top carbels and panelled sides. Resting on cabriole legs; all with flowing carved decorations.

Note: Interesting drawer linings especially drawer three.

C. 1880

H. 3’ 5” – 104 cm

W. 3’ 11” – 118 cm

D. 1’ 7” – 49 cm

18th Century Southern German walnut serpentine shaped commode - CBO700

18th Century Southern German walnut serpentine shaped commode – CBO700

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The well patinated marquetry inlaid top from walnut, figured walnut and fruitwoods, having a central star design. Above three graduated drawers with matching inlay veneers retaining the original oval brass handles, escutcheons and locks. Flanked by quarter moulded corners, with fielded panelled sides. Resting on the original squat bun feet.

Having a good rich overall colour and patina.

H: 78 cm W: 118.5 cm D: 65 cm

Louis Philippe mahogany sleigh bed, France first half 19th Century - AA1349

Louis Philippe mahogany sleigh bed, France first half 19th Century – AA1349

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Louis Philippe flame mahogany sleigh bed

Having book matched flame and figured mahogany veneers overall, also to the rear of the head and foot ends.

The bowed head end having an applied shaped back board above a biedermeier style shaped horizontal double mould.
Note: the book matched flame mahogany veneers are continued entirely through the panels and mouldings, even the circular columns flanking the ends are matched.

The bowed foot end having a scrolled top with circular turned ends and mother of pearl matched centres. Above applied mouldings and a heart shaped centre panel, again all with flowing matching flame veneers, flanked by turned columns with ball shaped finials.

The shaped moulded side support rails concealing the fitted sprung wire mattress base with the makers stamp attached. Resting on turned fluted legs.

The space for a fitted mattress is 182 cm x 91 cm, allowing for the interior columns to the foot end that protrude about 5 cm from the rectangle.

France first half 19th Century.

19th Century French Carved Walnut Hanging Cabinet - AA0950

19th Century French Carved Walnut Hanging Cabinet – AA0950

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19th Century French carved walnut hanging or standing cabinet.

The well carved shaped cornice having seven turned removable finials above a shaped moulded key operated door retaining the original glass, above a matching carved frieze, resting on four slight cabriole legs.

Suitable for hanging or standing. Good overall colour and patination.

1860 – 1900

H: 3′ 10″ – 115 cm W: 1′ 11″ – 57 cm D: 10″ – 26 cm

A pair of Art Nouveau French walnut display cabinets - CPT600

A pair of Art Nouveau French walnut display cabinets – CPT600

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A pair of Art Nouveau French walnut display cabinets by P.Dumas. Identical to one shown at the Paris Exhibition of 1900, France.Ombelle pattern.

The Exposition Universale, Paris, 1900 was a landmark event in the history of design and decoration. The florid Art Nouveau style, being championed by Emile Galle and Louis Majorelle and the L’Ecole Nancy, caused a huge impression at this exhibition. The concept of art as a united form, blending painting with architecture and interior design,was a fundamental principal to the movement. Cabinets such as these superb examples were designed to fit in with the panelling of an interior room design so that they blended with the architecture. Extravagance of form and quality of manufacture were typical of the best pieces from the time and these extraordinary cabinets epitomise the best of the period. Not a lot is recorded about this exponent of Art Noveau – P. Dumas – but we do know that an identical cabinet was shown at this important exhibition and it may well be that this pair were commissioned by someone who saw the recorded cabinet at this exhibition (restorations) C. 1900

H: 234 cm W: 191 cm D: 56 cm