Pair of 80s retro world globe book ends.

Pair of 80s retro world globe book ends.

Burr walnut and ebonised bases, with rotating word globes.
In 17th century style including sailing ships, sea monsters and unicorns.
One side faded (window facing) the other richer in colour.
Italy
H.17cm W.15cm D.11cm each.
Rare 19th century French solid kingwood 'whatnot'

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’

This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).

It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.

The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.

H.98cm
W.69cm
D.40cm

Orthoceras Fossil

Orthoceras Fossil

Dating back to the Ordovician period.
Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod that lived about 370 million years ago.

The name means straight horn, referring to the characteristic long, straight, conical shell.

The preserved shell is all that remains of this ancestor of our modern-day squid.

20 x 32cm

Approx 370 million years old.

Many attractive items new in stock today.

Many attractive items new in stock today.

A blanc de chine ‘Guanyin” Chinese porcelain. H.20cm
Three oriental china vases.
Two cloisonne oriental floral vases.
A most beautifully green Italian jug.
And a very happy Buddha.
A rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

A rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.