A rare first half 18th century English oak clothes press.

A rare first half 18th century English oak clothes press.

The classic lined cavetto shaped frieze above an unusual groove moulded central support, flanked by matching double fielded panelled doors. The base having three fixed rectangular fielded panels, above two panelled drawers, retaining the original brass drop handles. This early example resting on stump-feet.
(Soon after becoming bracket-feet)

Note: the interior floor lifting to reveal a hidden storage space.
(In the 18th century, secret drawers and compartments within bookcases, bureaus and chests of drawers was more common than not)

Exceptional colour and patination.

1725-1750

H.207cm
W.138cm
D.51cm

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Screen

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Screen

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Four fold Screen

Beautifully decorated with peacocks, swans, grape vine and lotus flowers.

Having a decorative peacock border

Retaining some of the original gilt patination

Still to be clean and restored

C.1880

H.183cm
W.162cm

18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions

18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions

18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions

The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a tapered, turned central column

Resting on three out-swept cabriole legs

This table has never been restored, I will not restore this table until sold, and will only be waxed.

C.1780

H 73cm
Dia 79cm

A delightful first quarter 18th century George I, English country oak side chair.

A delightful first quarter 18th century George I, English country oak side chair.

One probably remaining from a larger set.

The ogee-shaped top rail above a vase-shaped centre splat, secured by a lower shoe, flanked by two tapered side supports, the newly upholstered seat (C.W.Howell Upholstery)
on moulded seat rails, resting on beautifully shaped cabriole-legs, terminating on a round
pad-foot. Notice the
out-swept rear legs, complimenting the front.

C.1720

A rare early 19th Century Dutch/Flemish Bronze two tier Electrolier of large proportions

A rare early 19th Century Dutch/Flemish Bronze two tier Electrolier of large proportions

This was originally made to house candles.

Each shaped branch lifts out to place the lit candle into. (Note: even though now wired, they still are removable, slightly)

The top having soldiers playing flutes, above the first row of smaller branches, having individually carved maidens watching over the room.

The second row having large Sunflower heads carved to the top and dolphins to the centre, as above.

All slotted into the bold turned central support, terminating in a detailed finial.

Cleaned and completely rewired to Australian standards.

Now cleverly wired to house electric globes.

1890 – 1910

H: 1m Diameter: 95 cm excluding cup and chain.

All chandeliers can be extended and hung to desired height.

An unusually high, early 19th century French oak dough bin/petrin.

An unusually high, early 19th century French oak dough bin/petrin.

The cleated three plank sliding top, above a canted bin, the front panel having a central sun carving, flanked by matching reversed shaped fielded panels.
The base with sunflower carved panel, flanked by rectangular fielded paneled doors.
Resting on short square tapered legs.
Good overall well faded colour.

C.1800

H.84cm
W.148cm
D.56cm

19th century English oak and mahogany x-banded dresser base.

19th century English oak and mahogany x-banded dresser base.

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

The well patinated moulded top, above four graduated x-banded drawers, retaining the original Hepplewhite style oval brass plate handles.
Flanked by two panelled doors, resting on slight shaped bracket feet.

C.1880

H.89cm
W.210cm
D.50cm

Three early 17th century Basileus Besler First editions 1613

Three early 17th century Basileus Besler First editions 1613

First editions 1613. Hand coloured copper engravings. 408 years old!

I’ve always wanted to group frame Beslers, but have never had a group so well matched.

I’m very excited to have this to offer my customers.

Certainly something you won’t see anywhere else.

Prints by Basil Besler from Hortus Eystettensis.

Engravings with expert hand colouring.
With typical text showing through and minor spots.
Exceptional condition.

Cartophyllus syluestris

Melilotus Germanica

Bistorta Maior

Frame 88cm x 170cm

Resting above a superb 18th century English oak dresser.

Approx. 240 years old ❤️

A George I English figured walnut cross and feather-banded chest of drawers - UK11880

A George I English figured walnut cross and feather-banded chest of drawers – UK11880

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

The eight panelled figured walnut, cross-banded covello moulded top, above two short over three long graduated drawers having feather banded inlays within cushion-moulded rails, resting on bun feet. Having good overall well faded patination. With stylish brass drop-handles and escutcheons.

Great overall colour and patination.

C.1720

H: 93cm W: 95cm D: 52cm

This chest can ba placed into any room in your home or apartment. Stunning entrance/hall chest. Perfect for a decorative, functional piece in your bedroom or place into your formal living room or family room to ad some classic lined style…

An unusual 18th Century English oak chest of drawers

An unusual 18th Century English oak chest of drawers

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An unusual 18th Century English oak chest of drawers.

The well patinated two plank moulded top above two short then three long moulded graduated drawers, having later decorative English brass-work.

The sides having long fielded panels. Resting on short bracket feet.

H. 100cm

W. 98cm

D. 54cm

Lower Drawer depth: 22cm

C. 1770