Mid 19th Century English Country Oak Low Boy, in George II Style AA2195

Mid 19th Century English Country Oak Low Boy, in George II Style AA2195

Mid 19th Century English Country Oak Low Boy, in George II Style

The rectangular moulded two-plank top, above two short, then one long cock-beaded drawers, retaining the original brass-work.

Resting on long cabriole legs, terminating on a round pad foot.

C.1860 In style of 1740

H.70cm

W.81cm

D.50cm

Table in workshop waiting on a good clean and re-waxing.

A rare 18th Century English mahogany Chippendale carved triple tier games table

A rare 18th Century English mahogany Chippendale carved triple tier games table

Stock CRC700

A rare 18th Century English mahogany Chippendale carved triple tier games table.

This rare example opens to become four tables. First of all a rectangular side table, secondly opening to a mahogany tea table, next to be a baize toped card table and again opening to a backgammon/chess table, then a lifting lid for cards and other playing equipment.

Note: The triple fork hinges to the tops and the exceptional original carving over all. This rare example should be a museum piece.

C. 1770

H: 2′ 7″ – 78 cm

W: 2′ 9″ – 84 cm

D: 1′ 5″ – 43 cm

A 19th Century French Oak Desk or Side Table - AA1253

A 19th Century French Oak Desk or Side Table – AA1253

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Stock AA1253

A 19th Century French oak desk or side table.

The three plank knotted top above a plain apron, housing a front central drawer, with the original iron handle. Resting on square tapered legs.

C. 1820

H. 2′ 4″ – 71 cm

W. 3′ 10″ – 117 cm

D. 2′ 5″ – 74 cm

An Unusual 19th Century French Chestnut and Oak Dough-Bin/Farmhouse Table.

An Unusual 19th Century French Chestnut and Oak Dough-Bin/Farmhouse Table.

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AA2094

An Unusual 19th Century French Chestnut and Oak Dough-Bin/Farmhouse Table

The sliding four plank Chestnut top above a plain lined frieze, resting on square tapered legs.

The knotted grained top, sliding to reveal a shaped storage space.

The weathered finish is well faded.

To be sealed and re-waxed with a clear finish to retain the fade.

C. 1840

H. 77cm

W. 175 cm

D. 75 cm

Extremely Rare 18th Century French Solid Yew-wood Armoire

Extremely Rare 18th Century French Solid Yew-wood Armoire

Extremely rare 18th century French solid yew-wood armoire.

The unusual overall straight lines will allow this distinctive piece to be easily placed into any home.

Once we have completed a few minor repairs in the workshop, not even new waxes need be applied.

As the 250 years of wax build up, merely needs a good buff to bring up a wonderful patina.

H.230cm

W.135cm

D.60cm

A Rare Harlequin Set of Ten 18th Century English Country Hepplewhite Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Dining Chairs

A Rare Harlequin Set of Ten 18th Century English Country Hepplewhite Elm, Ash and Fruitwood Dining Chairs

One of my favourite recent customers is sizing down. The quality of her furnishings and home interior is vogue magazine worthy, stunning!

I have advised her of what she should keep and what would suit me to handle and how to disperse everything else.

This week we collected this beautiful harlequin set of 10 dining chairs. We have nearly finished, re-gluing, polishing and waxing all.

A rare harlequin set of ten 18th century English country Hepplewhite elm, ash and fruitwood dining chairs. Comprising of 8 chairs and 2 armchairs.

The camel shaped top rails, above fret-carved centre splats, having upholstered drop in seats, resting on square-block and square-tapered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers.

Good overall colour and patination.

C.1790

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Stunning

An unusually high, first half 18th Century French walnut, fruitwood and chestnut serving/centre/side table - CAC750

An unusually high, first half 18th Century French walnut, fruitwood and chestnut serving/centre/side table – CAC750

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An unusually high, first half 18th Century French walnut, fruitwood and chestnut serving/centre/side table. The thick single plank chestnut top above a walnut and fruitwood base, of a deep frieze, with two large cherrywood drawers and an applied moulding, resting on turned tapered walnut legs, joined by a plain side stretcher. Good overall faded colour and patination.

C.1740

H. 85cm W. 154.5cm D. 65cm.

18th Century English oak lamp table - AA1494

18th Century English oak lamp table – AA1494

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Stock AA1494

18th Century English oak lamp table.

The circular moulded top supported by a gun barrel turned column, resting on three downswept cabriole legs terminating in pad feet.

1760 – 1790

H: 2′ 3″ – 68 cm

Diameter: 1′ 7″ – 48 cm

An Exceptional 18th Century English Mahogany standing corner cabinet

An Exceptional 18th Century English Mahogany standing corner cabinet

The carved shaped moulded cornice having greek keywork design, above two glazed astragal doors retaining the original imperfect wavey glass and a brushing slide.

The base having one long triangular drawer with decorative brass swan-neck handles then two moulded panelled doors with a carved cartouche to each corner.

Resting on shaped bracket feet.

Good overall colour and patination.

Note: The interior lined in a moire taffeta and matching painted shaped shelving.

C.1770

H.206cm

W.116cm

D.48cm

This fabulous peice has been in my home for the past 30 years.

Having sized down I am slowly selling off some of my private collection.

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table

The plain ‘well faded’ four plank tilt top above a bold turned column, resting on elegant outswept cabriole legs.

Recently arrived from England and still to be cleaned, glued and waxed.

Circa 1790

H. 69cm Dia. 79cm

Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire

Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire

Stock AA06641

Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire

The shaped cornice above a slight floral inlaid top rail, with two book-matched chestnut cleated doors retaining the original escutcheons, lock and key. Having a shaped skirt, resting on plain cabriole shaped legs with triple panelled sides.

Note the matched inlay continues from the skirt through to the top rail.

Good overall colour and patination.

The interior houses two brass rails and can be readjusted to having one hanging rail and a center shelf below if preferred.

1780 – 1800

H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm

Insectes Coleopetres - AA1875

Insectes Coleopetres – AA1875

Natural History – Dumond D’ Urville

Insectes Coleopetres by C.E. Blanchard

Hand coloured steel engravings of beetle specimens from Ambon (Moluccas), New Zealand and Tonga. Single folio sheet, plate size 400 x 270 mm, drawn by Blanchard, engraved by Mme Egasse, printed by Gide; being Plate 9 from the Atlas volume of Dumont d’Urville’s Voyage au Pole Sud et dans I’Oceanie sur les Corvettes I’Astrolabe et la Zelee, pendant les annees, 1837-40 (Paris’ Hombron et Jacquinot, 1842).

Mild water stain to upper left margin, not affecting the plate, which is in fine condition.

Unframed 31.5 cm x 51 cm