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

Late 18th Century French walnut and fruitwood jardinier

Late 18th Century French walnut and fruitwood jardinier

Late 18th Century French walnut and fruitwood jardinier.

The five plank canted bin having a center vase carving with wheat and grape vines protruding with a carved beaded edge.

Resting on a decorative base with profuse floral carving to the top frieze raised by turned graduated supports on leaf carved cabriole legs joined by shaped carved stretchers with a floral leaf and ribbon carved decoration having an arrow pierced hung heart to the center.

Note: Having a fitted steel box to hold flowers or to fill with ice and display your champagnes, wines or softdrinks.

1770 – 1800

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

19th Century Continental blue painted dresser CJZ500

19th Century Continental blue painted dresser CJZ500

19th Century Continental display dresser/sideboard

The moulded cornice above two framed doors, the central fixed. The base having a domed hinged fall-front, opening to reveal a narrow storage compartment, above two rectangular drawers, then two paneled doors, all having steel ringed handles. Resting on plain bracket feet. The well worn blue rustic painted finish has been applied for many years and should be retained.

C.1880

H.203cm W.124cm D.49cm

A Beautifully Faded 18th Century French Fruitwood Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps

A Beautifully Faded 18th Century French Fruitwood Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps

CDF500

An impressive piece for your entrance, living area or kitchen.

A beautifully faded 18th Century French fruitwood Louis XV buffet a deux corps

The well moulded cornice, above a figured fruitwood top-rail, With two long panelled doors, attached by long stylish hinges.

The base having two slender moulded drawers, above two panelled doors and a well suited shaped apron, resting on attractive cabriole legs.

Having all the original steel work, handles, escutcheons and hinges.

The overall faded patina is exceptional, and brings this piece to the top of its market, as NOT over restored.

Exceptional.

$9,800

C.1770

Note: No GST as consignment.

An exceptional last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard - AA0626

An exceptional last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard – AA0626

Stock AA0626

Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard.

The original shaped black marble top above three moulded drawers then four shaped carved panelled doors, having a shaped apron, the dividing corners having leaf and floral carved corners having leaf and floral carved corbel terminating to a short shaped carved cabriole leg.

The overall fading to the book-matched rosewood veneers has produced an exceptional tone.

Note: the interior is veneered with polished figured mahogany and has shaped shelving to match and a lined wine drawer. The carcass is in four sections all bolt firmly together for clever transporting and reconstruction.

H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 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

19th Century Continental blue painted dresser CJZ500

19th Century Continental blue painted dresser CJZ500

19th Century Continental display dresser/sideboard

The moulded cornice above two framed doors, the central fixed. The base having a domed hinged fall-front, opening to reveal a narrow storage compartment, above two rectangular drawers, then two paneled doors, all having steel ringed handles. Resting on plain bracket feet. The well worn blue rustic painted finish has been applied for many years and should be retained.

C.1880

H.203cm W.124cm D.49cm

Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire - AA1011

Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire – AA1011

Stock AA1011

Late 18th Century French oak armoire.

Having the original moulded cornice above the carved top rail. Two well carved panelled doors above a carved shaped apron.

Note: The decorative overall metal work and lock are original.

C. 1780

H. 7′ 11″ – 241 cm

W. 5′ 3″ – 160 cm

D. 2′ 4″ – 70 cm

144 cm x 63 cm (without cornice)

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.

Stunning late 19th Century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode - AA1942

Stunning late 19th Century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode – AA1942

Stunning late 19th Century French book-matched figured walnut and beautifully inlaid commode. Having the most beautiful original moulded marble top, above the slight bombe shaped drawer front. Having beautifully book-matched rich figured walnut veneers with flowing satinwood floral shaped inlays overall.

Note: matching sides.

The shaped lower frieze flowing into the high splayed legs, having narrow kingwood cross, banded to all outer edges. Having all of the original ormolu brass-work.

1880 and later.

18th Century French Walnut Coffer

18th Century French Walnut Coffer

The hinged tapered top opening to reveal open storage space above a deep framed rectangular mould, housing three geometric shaped panels. The central a bold X, flanked by two bold horizontal diamonds. Good overall colour and patination.

C. 1720.

H. 54cm W. 161cm D. 35cm