An Art Nouveau oak Sideboard, Victorian carved walnut framed Sofa, Queen Anne oak boarded Box, Queen Anne-style walnut Dining Chairs
An Art Nouveau oak Sideboard, Victorian carved walnut framed Sofa, Queen Anne oak boarded Box, Queen Anne-style walnut Dining Chairs
An Art Nouveau oak Sideboard, circa 1905, the galleried back with an embossed copper panel and pierced sides, the pair of frieze drawers above inverted tapered square legs
joined by stretchers, 126cm. high by 111cm. wide.
A William and Mary walnut and featherbanded Chest, circa 1690, now in two parts, the moulded crossbanded top above two short and three long graduated drawers, on later bracket
feet, 96cm. high by 86cm. wide.
A George III mahogany and
crossbanded bow-front Sideboard, circa 1790,
inlaid throughout with stringing, the central
frieze drawer above a pair of small panelled
doors flanked by deep drawers, the tapered
square legs on brass spade feet and castors,
90cm. high by 138cm. wide.
A matched set of eight Regency
rail-back Dining Chairs, circa 1815,
comprising: a pair of armchairs with gadrooned crestings and stuffed seats, on ring turned legs, and a set of six rail-back standard chairs, on turned legs, re-railed and
restored.
A Victorian carved walnut framed Sofa, circa 1860, covered in button upholstered gold dralon, the arched pierced back with a foliate scroll cresting, the bowed arms above scroll
facings carved with fruit, on cabriole legs, 196cm. wide.
A George III mahogany Occasional Table, circa 1770, the square moulded tilt-top with a galleried border, with a baluster turned pillar and tripod supports, altered, 61cm. wide.
A Chinese carved hardwood Armchair, circa 1900, the dragon mask cresting above a panel back carved in relief with a stylised dragon, the serpentine solid seat with dragon arms,
on cabriole legs.
A George III mahogany Pembroke Table, circa 1790, the oval top with two fall leaves and chequered inlay above one real and one dummy frieze drawers, the fronts with rosewood
crossbanding, on square tapering legs with spade feet, restored, 76cm.
A Louis XVI walnut miniature
Commode, circa 1790, the later grey marble
top above three drawers with brass mouldings,
the fluted sides on tapered square feet, 31cm.
high by 31cm. wide.
An Edwardian oak pedestal Writing Desk, the tooled leather-inset top above an arrangement of nine drawers, on tapered square feet, 153 cm. wide, bears trade label of Robson &
Sons, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
A Queen Anne oak boarded Box, with hinged cover, faults, 61cm. wide.
A George IV mahogany Tea Table, with a rectangular top, on a turned pillar.
A George IV mahogany tripod Table, the circular tilt-top above a turned column a reeded legs, faults, 56cm. diam.
A George III mahogany Chest, of two short and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 106cm.
A Victorian Chaise Longue, the scrolled; end and seat upholstered in green dralon, on turned feet, 162cm.
A pair of Queen Anne-style walnut Dining Chairs, with vase-shaped splats, the drop-in needlework seats above shell carved cabriole legs with ‘H’-shaped stretchers.
An Edwardian mahogany Armchair, the
oval cane panel back and serpentine seat above
turned legs; together with another Edwardian
mahogany Armchair, on stop-fluted turned
legs.
An Edwardian mahogany Writing Desk,
the galleried leather-inset top with two small
drawers, below is an arrangement of nine
drawers, 122cm. wide, now on plinth bases.
A George III mahogany Side Table,
fitted with two frieze drawers, on chamfered
square legs, 100cm. wide.
A George I-style walnut Card Table, the eared fold-over top with counter recesses, on shell carved cabriole legs and pad feet, 80cm. wide.
Edwardian mahogany Dressing Table Mirror, Edwardian mahogany two-seater Settee, George IV mahogany Cheval Mirror, Victorian walnut and inlaid oval Games Table
Edwardian mahogany Dressing Table Mirror, Edwardian mahogany two-seater Settee, George IV mahogany Cheval Mirror, Victorian walnut and inlaid oval Games Table
A George Ill-style mahogany Corner Armchair, with pierced splats, the drop-in seat above carved cabriole turned legs.
A George III mahogany gendeman’s Washstand, the divided hinged top revealing a rising mirror, fitted below with a drawer and a tambour door, on square legs, 46cm.
An Edwardian mahogany Dressing
Table Mirror, the triple panels on reeded
supports and splayed legs, 117cm. wide.
A Victorian walnut Davenport, inlaid with chequer banding, fitted with four real and four opposing dummy drawers, on turned supports, 54cm. ?500—800
A George IV mahogany bow-front Chest, of three drawers flanked by fluted canted corners, on bracket feet, 108cm.
A George IV mahogany Cheval Mirror,
the rectangular plate on counter-weights
flanked by a pair of adjustable brass candle
holders, on quadruple splayed supports, 80cm.
wide.
A William IV yew-wood octagonal
Occasional Table, on turned support and
platform base and quadruple feet, 52cm.
A Louis XV-style mahogany and inlaid tray-top Bedside Cupboard, with a marble inset above three drawers and cabriole legs, 45cm. wide.
A mahogany Centre Table, inlaid with stringing, the top with rounded ends, on square tapering legs joined by a shaped undertier, with applied metal paterae, some veneers
lacking, 126cm.
A Victorian oak Cabinet Bookcase, the cavetto cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, below are a pair of drawers and a pair of panel doors, on plinth
base, 220cm. high by 123cm. wide.
A George IV mahogany three-tier Shelf,
on turned brass supports, 76cm. wide.
An Edwardian mahogany two-seater Settee, inlaid with ebony stringing, the cane two-panelled back and seat above square tapering legs and spade feet, together with a green fabric
cushion.
A Victorian winged tub Armchair, upholstered in yellow silk rep.
A George III inlaid mahogany and satinwood crossbanded bow-front Corner Washstand, the hinged top opening to form a splash-guard, revealing apertures, fitted below with a
cupboard door and a drawer, on square splayed legs joined by an undertier, 67cm. wide.
A Regency mahogany rail-back Armchair, the pierced splat with oval paterae, the reeded arms and nailed stuffed hide seat above turned legs.
A George III mahogany two-tier Washstand, the top with a shaped frieze above a drawer, on tapered square legs, 42cm. wide.
A mahogany electric Floor Lamp, on a
turned and reeded column and tripod base,
formerly a pole screen, 147cm. high.
A mahogany framed three-fold Screen, each panel with a silk needlework of flowers, 164cm. wide.
A Victorian walnut and inlaid oval Games Table, the tilt-top with chessboard inlay, on turned cluster support and tripod base, 75cm.
A George III mahogany pie-crust Table, the associated tilt-top above a turned pillar and tripod base, 74cm.
A mahogany Partners’ Desk, 19th Century, with inset top and real and dummy frieze drawers, the pedestals each with three drawers and an opposing cupboard, on a plinth base,
faults, 155cm. wide.
George II mahogany Bookcase, Edwardian burr walnut veneered and inlaid Occasional Table, Victorian rosewood Centre Table, George III mahogany carver Chair
George II mahogany Bookcase, Edwardian burr walnut veneered and inlaid Occasional Table, Victorian rosewood Centre Table, George III mahogany carver Chair
A George II mahogany Bookcase, with a
pair of fielded panel doors above candle slides,
100cm. wide, formerly with a cabinet base.
Seven various Chairs, comprising: two
ash spindle-back rush-seat chairs, early 19th
Century, including an armchair, an ash
ladder-back rush-seat chair, a Regency
rail-back solid-seat armchair, on sabre legs, a
pair of Victorian balloon-back occasional
chairs, and a simulated bamboo armchair.
A Victorian quarter-veneered oval
pedestal Table, with central inlaid panel, on
five column supports with four carved scroll
legs, 117cm, wide.
An Edwardian burr walnut veneered
and inlaid Occasional Table, the rectangular
fold-over swivel top of crossbanded kingwood,
the undershelf with four sliding trays, on
square tapering legs joined by further concave
sided undershelf, 54cm. wide.
A Louis XV-style giltwood Fauteuil, the
rectangular back with foliate scroll cresting, the
back, arms and seat upholstered with tapestry
panels, on cabriole legs with scroll feet.
A mahogany Occasional Table, the
circular tilt-top on a turned tapering pillar with
triple splayed legs, 76cm. diam.
A mahogany Card Table, the serpentine fold-over top with green baize inset above fluted frieze, on square tapered moulded legs with block feet, 81cm. wide.
A Victorian rosewood Centre Table, the serpentine top above plain frieze, on cabriole legs and scrolled ball feet, 106cm. wide.
A Regency-style giltwood and cobalt
glass mounted rectangular Wall Mirror,
110cm. high.
A Victorian oak extending Dining Table, the chamfered rectangular top on turned pillar legs, with two leaves and a winder. 172cm. extended.
A George III mahogany Washstand, v»iih twin opening top and sliding mirror above a door, a drawer and a sliding commode base, with twin brass handles, faults, 90cm. high
A George III oak Chest, of two short
and three long drawers, on bracket feet, brass
handles.
A George III mahogany carver Chair,
the reeded square back with pierced rails, with
drop-in seat, on square legs with plain
stretchers, some repair.
A part set of Georgian elm Country
Chairs, including four dining chairs and a
carver, the square back with reeded vertical
splats, oak fixed seats, on square legs with
plain stretchers.
An oak free-standing Bookcase, with
pierced gallery above four shelves, 134cm. high.
A George III oak Chest, of two short and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, brass handles, 92cm. wide.
A George III oak Chest, of three short and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, with shaped apron and brass handles, 97cm. wide.
A carved oak Chest, of two short and three long graduated drawers, each carved with swirled foliage designs flanked by quarter pilaster columns, on stub feet, brass handles,
99cm. wide.
A George III mahogany Chest, of two short and three long graduated drawers, on compressed feet, replacement handles, faults, 102cm. wide.
A gilt-gesso pier glass Mirror, 19th
Century, with elaborate cast foliate and boss
decoration flanked by similarly decorated and
twist columns, 122cm. high by 72cm. wide.
Louis XV-style kingwood Cartonnier, Milanese rosewood and kingwood marquetry Commode, Louis XVI-style mahogany and gilt-metal mounted Cylinder Bureau
Louis XV-style kingwood Cartonnier, Milanese rosewood and kingwood marquetry Commode, Louis XVI-style mahogany and gilt-metal mounted Cylinder Bureau
A Louis XV-style kingwood Cartonnier, circa 1900, of cartouche form, with pierced gallery and an arrangement of seven hide-covered drawers, on splayed feet, 81 cm. high by 76cm.
wide; 2ft. 8in. by 2ft. 6in.
A Dutch walnut Bureau, circa 1730, in two parts, with later inlaid satinwood medallions and chevron stringing, the fall revealing a well and later stationery compartments with
satinwood veneers, the pair of small frieze drawers above three long graduated drawers, with a fluted apron, on bracket feet, restored, 103cm. high by 98cm. wide; 3ft. 41/2in.
by 3ft. 21/2in.
A Louis XV-style kingwood and
marquetry Jardiniere, circa 1870, with
gilt-metal mounts throughout, the oval
top with a brass liner within a cavetto
border, the cabriole legs headed by swag
mounts and ending in sabots, 78cm. high
by 80cm. wide; 3ft. 7in. by 2ft. 7l/2in.
A pair of Dutch walnut and
floral marquetry Armchairs, circa 1880,
with solid vase-shaped splats, decorated with armorial shields, the serpentined drop-in seats above cabriole legs (2)
A Milanese rosewood and
kingwood marquetry Commode, circa
1790, the quarter veneered top with a
foliate roundel within multiple banded
borders, the foliate scroll inlaid frieze
drawer above two long drawers inlaid
sans traverse, on tapered square legs,
faults, 88cm. high by 118cm. wide;
2ft. 10′/2in. by 3ft. Whin.
A Louis XV giltwood Fauteuil,
circa 1760, with cartouche-shaped back
and serpentined seat covered in floral
striped brocade, the moulded frame with
flowerhead cresting and centre to the
seat-rail, on cabriole legs.
A Louis XV-style carved giltwood Bergere, circa 1900, the
panelled upholstered back and seat
covered in floral brocade, on cabriole
legs.
A Louis XVI-style mahogany and gilt-metal mounted Cylinder Bureau, circa 1880, the galleried marble top with three frieze drawers, the fall revealing a pull-out writing surface
and stationery compartments, the kneehole surrounded by five short drawers, on fluted turned legs, 110cm. high by 73cm. wide; 3ft. 7in. by 2ft. 5in.
A pair of mahogany and brass oval Basin Stands, circa 1880, the
galleried tops with circular apertures above two open tiers, on tubular supports, 86cm. high by 70cm. wide; 2ft. 1 Oin. by 2ft.
A Louis XVI-style mahogany and gilt-metal mounted Cylinder Bureau, circa 1890, the galleried marbled top with three small frieze drawers painted with ribbon-tied swags, the fall
with a Vernis Martin-style painted panel of a Watteauesque scene, the interior with a pull-out writing surface and stationery compartments, the swag painted frieze drawer above
fluted turned legs, 114cm. high by 80cm. wide; 3ft. 9in. by 2ft. 7V2in.
A Dutch satinwood and rosewood
oval Table, circa 1790, the top centred
by a shell medallion within multiple
chequer bandings, the conformingly
inlaid frieze above tapered square legs,
75cm. high by 90cm. wide; 2ft. 5V2in. by
2ft. HV2in.
A set of six Spanish cherry wood
ladder-back Chairs, 19th Century, the
ornate fretwork splats with turned
supports, the upholstered seats on
turned legs joined by conforming front
stretchers.
A Louis XV-style carved
beechwood Duchesse Brise, circa 1920,
upholstered in beige velvet, on cabriole
legs, 190cm. long; 6ft. 2in.
A Louis XVI-style carved
beechwood Bergere, upholstered in
striped brocade, on fluted turned legs
A Louis XVI-style carved
beechwood framed Chaise Longue,
upholstered in yellow fabric, on fluted turned legs, 119cm. long; 3ft. llin.
A Louis XV-style amboyna and
gilt-metal mounted Card Table, circa
1870, the serpentine rosewood
crossbanded top centred by a floral
marquetry panel, on cabriole legs, 92cm.
wide; 3ft.
An Italian walnut and Certosina
Cabinet, circa 1870, the pair of panel
doors inlaid with classical figures, the
sides with fluted turned pilasters, on
turned feet, 121cm. high by 94cm. wide;
3ft. 11 ‘/2in. by 3ft. 1 in.
A Dutch walnut and floral marquetry drum-top Table, circa 1830,
the circular top with alternating real and
dummy frieze drawers, the baluster
turned chamfered stem on quadruple
splayed legs ending in brass cappings,
111cm. diam.; 3ft. 8in.
A Louis XV-style kingwood
parquetry Table a Rognon, circa 1900,
with gilt-metal mounts, the galleried
marble top above two frieze drawers, on
cabriole legs joined by an undertier,
74cm. high by58cm. wide; 2ft. 5in. by
lft. llin.
A mahogany Work Table, circa
1840, the rectangular hinged tray-top
above a frieze drawer and a solid well,
on bobbin turned and splayed supports
joined by a stretcher, 53cm. wide; lft. 9in.,
possibly German.
A Louis XV-style parquetry
Commode, 20th Century, with a
serpentine marble top and gilt-metal
mounts, the three long graduated
drawers above splayed legs, 85cm. wide;
2ft. 91/2in.
A pair of Louis XVI-style kingwood and marquetry Card Tables,
the folding top with interlaced and leaf spandrels centred by a shaped oval floral panel, with applied gilt-metal borders and projecting rounded corners above an inlaid frieze,
on fluted tapering supports joined by ‘X’-shaped stretchers with a gilt-metal floral boss, 78 by 70cm.; 2ft. 6Win. by 2ft. 3Wm.
Louis XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, BRONZE HANGING LANTERN, LOUIS XV CANED BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL, Louis XV PAINTED WINDOW SEAT, PORCELAIN-MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
Louis XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, BRONZE HANGING LANTERN, LOUIS XV CANED BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL, Louis XV PAINTED WINDOW SEAT, PORCELAIN-MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
A GILT BRONZE HANGING LANTERN, the pentagonal body with five serpentine
glass panels surmounted by urns and swags of berried foliage, with five leaf-cast scroll
supports, 2ft. Hin. high (90cm.) 19th Century
A Louis XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK, the (cracked) 7V2in. enamel dial with blue
numerals and pierced gilt hands, the later movement contained in a case surmounted by
a cherub holding a flaming torch and with shellwork, scrolls, sprays of flowers and an
engraved floral fret below the dial, 32in. high (81.5cm.) circa 1760
A LOUIS XV GREEN-PAINTED BRACKET CLOCK with a convex enamel dial, the movement with chamfered corners to the plates and outside count wheel, in a waisted case outlined with
rococo mounts and decorated on an apple-green ground with sprays of flowers, 3ft. 5in. high (74cm.) circa 1760, with restoration
A LOUIS XV CANED BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL, the moulded frame carved with leaves and flame motifs, with arched back, padded arms and cabriole legs, circa 1740
A VENETIAN LACQUER POVERA MINIATURE BUREAU, the flap above a projecting
serpentine drawer, on bracket feet, the whole decorated with flowers and landscapes,
lft. 3V2in. high by lft. 8in. wide (39cm. by 50cm.) circa 1750, restored
A Louis XV FRUITWOOD TABLE stamped Delorme, the hinged serpentine top
opening to reveal a well, the front with a leather-lined slide, with a drawer at one side, raised
on cabriole legs, joined by stretchers, and ending in ormolu sabots, 2ft. 6in. high by lft. 6in.
wide (76cm. by 46cm.) circa 1760
Adrien Delorme, received Master in 1768
A PAIR OF Louis XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED PARQUETRY CORNER CUPBOARDS with red and white mottled marble tops, each arch-shaped front containing two doors, raised on shaped feet, 2ft. 11
in. high by 2ft. 6in. wide (88.5cm. by 76cm.) circa 1740
A Louis XV SMALL KINGWOOD PARQUETRY SECRETAIRE EN PENTE, indistinctly
stamped, possibly Lave, the bombe body inlaid with a chevron design, the serpentine flap
enclosing a writing surface, three short drawers and a double-sided well inlaid with leafy
stems, on cabriole legs, the whole applied with small leaf-cast gilt-bronze mounts,
2ft. 83Uin. high by lft. l’Mn. wide (83cm. by 60cm.) mid-18th Century
Sold in these rooms, 26th June 1964, lot 119
A LOUIS XV PARQUETRY TABLE EN CHIFFONIERE in tulipwood and kingwood, and of slightly bombe form, the hinged top with three-quarters brass gallery inset with a panel of Sevres
porcelain painted with pheasants on a turquoise trellis enclosing flower-heads, the front, back and sides with a diamond trellis and the front with a leather-lined slide above a
drawer, with a drawer in the right, on slender cabriole legs, 2ft. 3V2in. high by lft. 4V2in. wide (70cm. by 43cm.) circa 1770, porcelain panel 19th Century
A LATE Louis XV PARQUETRY COMMODE with an associated moulded brescia
marble top, the serpentine front and shaped sides with a diamond cube parquetry in
ebony, kingwood and tulipwood within Greek key borders, the front with two drawers each
with three panels, with a shaped apron and splayed legs, 2ft. Whin, high by 3ft. 6in. wide
(68cm. by 106cm.) circa 1760
A Louis XV PAINTED WINDOW SEAT with arched scrolled ends, moulded leaf-
carved frame and cabriole legs, 3ft. 4in. wide (102cm.) circa 1760
A Louis XV SECRETAIRE A RIDEAUX stamped Reizell, with moulded grey fossil marble top, veneered in quarter-veneered kingwood, with slightly bowed front and serpen¬tine sides, the
frieze inlaid with a Greek key in purple heart and with a drawer above a pair of tambour cupboards, faced with two “shelves” of tooled calf book-spines, and enclosing shelves,
pigeon-holes and drawers, with a drawer below matching the frieze and revealing a leather-lined slide with a drawer on the left and a fitted writing drawer on the right, above
another pair of tambour cupboards matching the upper pair, the apron with an ormolu applique, and the short feet with ormolu sabots, the sides inlaid with a diamond cube
parquetry, 4ft. 6V2in. high by 3ft. 2in. zvide (139cm. by 97cm.) circa 1765
A FINE SUITE OF PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT STOOLS comprising two small stools
and a banquette, the stuffed seats covered in contemporary painted Chinese silk, the
cabriole legs and serpentine friezes carved with scrolls and flowers painted in green and
red, stools lft. 8lhin. wide (52cm.) banquette 3ft. 6in. zvide (107cm.) mid 18th Century,
Austrian or South German
A VENETIAN CARVED GILTWOOD BARGE OR CARRIAGE ARMCHAIR, with arched
upholstered back and seat of currule form with a box cupboard below, the frame boldly
carved with leaves and scrolls and surmounted by a cherub wearing a crown, the waisted
supports with painted panels, with splayed legs, covered in 18th Century silk brocade
partly woven in silver thread, mid-18th Century, restored
A PORCELAIN-MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, the 23/4in. enamel dial signed
Crosnier Her. du Roi A Paris, the movement with circular plates, the case framed in sprays
of polychrome flowers and the pierced base mounted with a group of two laughing
figures dressed in green and yellow, 17Vzin. high (44.5cm.) circa 1760 and later, pendulum
lacking
A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE CANDLESTICKS, with rococo cast nozzles,
baluster stems and domed bases, 1 lin. high (28cm.) mid-18th Century
A Louis XV WALNUT CAUSEUSE, stamped Nogaret a Lyon, with moulded frame, cartouche-shaped back, serpentine-fronted seatrail and cabriole legs, circa 1750
Nogaret, who always signed without his initiais, was received Master circa 1740 Jean Nicolay’s L’Art et la Maniere des Maitres Ebenistes Francais au XVille Siecle, figure A,
illustrates a similar chair
A RARE ITALIAN MARQUETRY PRIE-DIEU attributed to Pietro Piffetti, in quarter-
veneered kingwood and with kingwood quarter-banding and inlaid in engraved ivory and
mother-of-pearl; the top with a panel of the Annunciation enclosed by scrollwork and
fiowers, the concave front similarly inlaid to the sides with ribbon panels and containing
a drawer with secret compartments behind, on cabriole legs joined by a conforming
platform with a drawer pulling forward with part of the front feet as a kneeler, the back
inlaid in ivory with the Flight into Egypt, 2ft. Whin. high by 2ft. 3in. wide (88cm. by
69cm.) circa 1740, restored
Elio Quaglino, Mobiii Regionali Italiani, Il Piemonte illustrates, page 125, a prie-dieu by Piffetti with similar inlay. Hugh Honour, Cabinet Makers and Furniture Designers,
pages 96-101 also illustrates and discusses wbrks by Piffetti with similar decoration to this prie-dieu.
Pietro Piffetti {circa 1700-1777), having previously worked in Rome moved to Turin in 1730 and was designated by Royal patent ebanista nostro to the King on the 13th July of
that year. He continued working for the Royal Household until his deathin 1777
A LOMBARD PARQUETRY COMMODE, of serpentine bombe form, the front con-taining three drawers inlaid similarly to the sides with scroll and strapwork borders and central lobed
cartouches, 3ft. 3in. high by 4ft. wide (100cm. by 122cm.) mid-18th Century
A SET OF EIGHT VENETIAN PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT ARMCHAIRS, each with a
moulded rococo frame carved with flame motifs, the cartouche-shaped backs with inset
stuffed panels, with scroll arms, stuffed drop-in serpentine-fronted seats and cabriole
legs, mid-18th Century
A Louis XVI PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT SUITE comprising six fauteuils and a
canape, the oval backs headed by bows, with padded arms and stuffed seats on stop-fluted
tapering legs, the Aubusson upholstery delicately woven with tasselled drapery enclosing
flowers, canape 6ft. wide (185.5cm.) circa 1780, possibly Belgian
LOMBARD WALNUT COMMODES, Louis XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH COMMODE, LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, Louis XVI SIDE CHAIRS
LOMBARD WALNUT COMMODES, Louis XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH COMMODE, LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, Louis XVI SIDE CHAIRS
AN UNUSUAL SUITE OF GERMAN GROTTO SEAT FURNITURE comprising a three-seat
settee, six armchairs and a rocking chair, the tall carved silvered backs and seats with gilt-
wood dolphin arms on rockwork legs, the rocking chair on scroll dolphin supports and
the rockers with dolphin heads, 18th/19th Century
Provenance: Schloss Rheinsberg
A similar armchair, thought to have been made about 1760/70, is in the Kunst¬gewerbe Museum, Berlin, Schloss Kopenick, and is illustrated by Heinrich Kreisel, Die Kunst des
Deutschen Mobels, vol. II, figure 1111
A PAIR OF LOMBARD WALNUT COMMODES, each with a rectangular top, a drawer in the concave frieze, one also with a slide, with two further drawers in the concave lower part, on
cabriole legs, 2ft. 8in. high by 3ft. 5in. wide (81cm. by 104cm.) circa 1760
A Louis XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL TABLE signed Dusautoy and stamped JME, and with silvered mounts, the oval white marble top with a three-quarter gallery, the frieze inlaid with
flowerhead trellis and with a fitted drawer on one side raised on cabriole legs inlaid with chains of husks and ending in scroll sabots, and joined by a kidney-shaped stretcher
inlaid with a panel of flowers flanked by flowerhead trellis, circa 1780
Jean-Pierre Dusautoy, 1719-1800, was received Master in 1799
A LATE LOUIS XV GILTWOOD VOYEUSE, indistinctly stamped, probably Chevigny, with padded toprail, stufied lyre-shaped back, stufied saddle-shape seat and ^fluted tapering legs,
circa 1765
Tean Nicolay L’Art et la Maniere des Maitres Ebenistes Francais au XVIIIe Siecle, page 102, fig. C, illustrates a very simUar chair by Claude Chevigny, received Master in 1768
A Louis XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH
COMMODE stamped J. C. Stumpf/, with mottled grey and white marble top, the front
with a gently swelling centre section and containing three small and two long drawers, the
rounded corners inlaid to simulate fluting, on cabriole legs, 2ft. Hin. high by 4ft. 4V2in.
wide (89cm. by 134cm.) circa 1775
Jean-Chrysostome StumpfT, 1731-1806, received Master in 1766
A FINE AND RARE MAHOGANY BUREAU attributed to Abraham Roentgen, the top
and shaped fall-front inlaid with a chequer banding, the interior fitted with an arrangement
of shaped rosewood-veneered drawers above a plain frieze drawer and shaped kneehole flanked
to each side by a deep drawer with tambour lid and hinged opening to reveal tulipwood-
veneered drawers, on cabriole legs with brass mounts, 3ft. high by 3ft. 3?2in. wide (91.5cm. by
100.5cm.) circa 1765, Neuwied
Hans Huth, Roentgen Furniture, London 1974, illustrates a very similar bureau, plate 18, in the Neues Schloss at Baden Baden
A Louis XV ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, the (later) enamel dial and movement signed Balthazard A Paris, in a waisted case with a reclining cherub cresting, the whole profusely chased
with shellwork, scrolls and leaves, 20in. high (51cm.) circa 1760
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK with a 9in. (cracked) enamel dial and pierced
gilt hands, the movement with rectangular plates and outside count wheel, the case sur-
mounted by an urn and with pineapple finials, acanthus flanking the dial and a female
mask below, 37in. high (94cm.) circa 1780
A LOUIS XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL BOIS SATINE COMMODE, the shaped moulded
brown and green mottled marble top above an ormolu-mounted frieze divided as two
drawers above two drawers inlaid with ribbon tied musical instruments, sheet music and
flowers with a moulded ormolu mount flanked by an ormolu moulded panel inlaid with
drapes and above an ormolu-mounted frieze on ormolu moulded cabriole legs, 2ft. lO’Mn.
high by 4ft. 2in. wide (87cm. by 127cm.) circa 1775
AN EARLY LOUIS XVI MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT with a mottled grey
marble top and a drawer in the frieze, the fall-front inlaid with a spray of flowers and
leaves and enclosing a fitted interior, with a pair of doors below, 4ft. 6in. high by 2ft. 7in.
wide (138cm. by 79cm.) circa 1775
A SMALL LOUIS XVI QUARTER-REPEATING ORMOLU CARTEL TIMEPIECE, the (chipped) 4V2in. enamel dial signed Olin a Paris, the similarly signed movement with circular plates and
repeating on one bell Struck by two hammers, the case surmounted by an um and decorated with scrolls, acanthus and swags of bay, 18in. high (46cm.) ?800-1200
A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, the case stamped St. Germain, the enamel dial signed Charles Le Roy A Paris and with pierced gilt hands, the similarly signed
movement with later escapement and outside numbered count wheel, the case surmounted by a lamp and resting on a fluted column, a cockerel at one side and a bronze seated female
figure at the other, the base with a band of fret hung with swags of leaves, on ebony-veneered base mounted with trefoils, 22in. high (56cm.) circa 1770
Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain is mentioned in L’Almanach General des Marchands in 1747 and 1772, with his address, rue Saint Nicolas in the Faubourg Saint Antoine
AN EARLY LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLEU-TURQUIN MARBLE VASE of navette shape, the lid surmounted by a pomegranate finial with leaves below, the pierced vitruvian scroll frieze
centred at each side by a mask with swags of oak branches, the leaf-cast fluted handles supported by leafy moustachioed masks, the gadrooned body raised on a waisted socle and
fluted and bead-moulded plinth, Whin. high (31.5cm.) circa 1775
AN UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD BAROMETER with an oval paper register
plate signed Par Sormanif Rue de L’Arbre sec No. 17 a Paris, with a thermometer in the
centre, the frame with swags of flowers and leaves, an um cresting and a sunburst mask
below, 43V2in. high (110cm.) circa 1780
A Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY REGULATOR of long duration, the
dished 13in. enamel dial signed Lepaute A Paris and with pierced engraved gilt hands,
steel centre seconds hand and an enamel calendar ring below VI mounted on a wheel
revolving once a year, the weight-driven movement with shaped plates, piain pillars, four
wheel train with delicate wheelwork and incomplete pin-wheel escapement, the massive
compensation gridiron pendulum with knife-edge suspension from a bracket attached to
the backboard, temperature indication and lenticular bob, the case with a moulded rec-
tangular hood and mounted with bands of petal moulding, flowerheads and a female mask
in the waist door, 7ft. Hin. high (240cm.) circa 1785, plinth lacking
A Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD MARQUETRY CONSOLE DESSERTE, stamped J. Stockei JME, bow-fronted and with a white marble top, the frieze inlaid with an
interlaced geometric strapwork design and containing a central drawer flanked by pivoted segment-shaped drawers, the Supports inlaid to simulate fluting, and with a panelled
back, conforming shelf stretcher, and turned tapering legs also inlaid to simulate fluting, 2ft. Hin. high by 3ft. 4in. wide (88cm. by 102cm.) circa 1775
Joseph Stockei, 1743-1802, was received Master in 1775
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS, one stamped G. Jacob, each arched
top-rail centred by flowers and with stuffed backs, padded arms with scroll terminais and
stuffed seats on stop-fluted tapering legs, circa 1780
Georges Jacob, 1739-1814, received Master in 1765
A SET OF FOUR Louis XVI PAINTED ARMCHAIRS with rectangular moulded backs,
downswept moulded panelied arms with scroll handles on stop-fluted supports, the stuffed
seats on moulded seatrails and turned tapering fluted and stop-fluted legs headed by
flowerheads, circa 1780, one pair decorated in off-white, the other in off-white and beige,
one reduced in height
A PAIR OF Louis XVI SIDE CHAIRS, similar, but with rounded front corners,
circa 1780
A Louis XVI CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO CONSOLE with fleur de peche marble
top, the frieze carved with leafy wave motif and hung with garlands of flowers, raised on
fluted tapering legs, the guilloche-carved stretcher centred by a flower-draped um, 2ft. 9in.
high by 2ft. 11 in. wide (84cm. by 89cm.) circa 1780
LOUIS XVI MARBLE, BRONZE AND ORMOLU PENDULE, DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SIDE CABINET, ORMOLU AND BRONZE WALL CLOCK
LOUIS XVI MARBLE, BRONZE AND ORMOLU PENDULE, DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SIDE CABINET, ORMOLU AND BRONZE WALL CLOCK
A RARE AND VERY IMPORTANT LOUIS XVI MARBLE, BRONZE AND ORMOLU PENDULE
A CERCLES TOURNANTS attributed to Thomire, the enamel hour and minute rings decorated in the manner of Coteau with exceptionally finely drawn gilt and polychrome scrollwork, the
pointer at the end of a spray of roses, the movement with inverted anchor escapement and numbered count wheel, the case in the form of a drum-shaped altar faced with a
pro¬cession of well-modelled figures bearing offerings to the sacrifice, one leading a bull, and with a ram’s mask at either side, on the right a priestess stands before a
smoking tripod making libation over the flame, her acolyte kneeling before her between a red marble urn and a bunch of summer flowers spilling from a basket, the base mounted
with a leafy mask between two gryphons and acanthus scrolls enclosing trophies, the curved ends with garlands of fruit and flowers, 2V/2in. high by 24in. wide (54cm. by 61cm.)
circa 1785
Design for Lot 99 attributed to Thomire, published by kind permission oj the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris
An almost identical clock is shown in a design attributed to Thomire in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris. The design, which shows alternative arrangements for a chimney
piece, is probably part of a bronzier’s catalogue rather than an actual project for decoration
A similar clock was exhibited The Age of Neo-Classicism, London 1972, catalogue number 1620, it was also attributed to Thomire
Another version is at Longleat House in the Collection of the Marquess of Bath and is illustrated in the guidebook
A third version was sold from the Collection of the Countess Bismarck, Sotheby Monte Carlo, 26th May 1980, lot 656
A Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, the enamel dial signed Blanc l’aine et Compe. a Paris and with pierced gilt hands, the movement with silk suspension and outside
count wheel, the case surmounted by an urn and supported between two shaped columns headed by porcelain plaques, the base faced with mounts composed of eagles’ masks and
flowering scrolls, 20V2in. high (52cm.) circa 1790
A GOOD ORMOLU, BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, the enamel
dial signed Polin Vaine A Paris and with pierced engraved gilt hands and calendar
dial with red numerals, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel, the
case surmounted by a bacchante and in the form of a litter borne on the Shoulders of two
putti astride seated goats, the breakfront base mounted with infant musicians among
clouds, 20in. high (51cm.), late 18th/early 19th Century ?2500-3500
For another example of the same model see Tardy, La Pendule Francaise, Volume 2, page 122. A similar clock was exhibited in the 1968 Antique Dealers’ Fair at Grosvenor House
A Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED GREY MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, the enamel
dial signed Martinet London and with pierced gilt hands and steel calendar hand, the
movement with outside count wheel and altered suspension, the arched base surmounted
by a fiaming torch and quiver and with fluted pilasters flanked by fruit and flowers below
the dial, the inverted breakfront base faced with foliate mounts, Whin. high (47cm.) circa
1785
Presumably made for the English market
A DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, the (chipped) enamel
dial signed Le Cour a Paris, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel,
the case surmounted by an um and supported between two verde antico columns of rec-
tangular section headed by vases of flowers, on a stepped rectangular base, 20in. high (51cm.)
circa 1795
A LATE Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SMALL COMMODE, with
Belgian fossil marble top, three long drawers, fluted rounded corners and fluted tapering
legs, 2ft. Hin. high by 2ft. lOin. wide (89cm. by 86.5cm.) circa 1785
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY CONSOLES DESSERTES, the wedge-shaped white marble tops with pierced three-quarter galleries, each with a drawer in the panelled
frieze, raised on fluted supports joined by conforming shelf stretchers, with turned tapering legs, 2ft. 9in. high by 2ft. 7in. wide (84cm. by 79cm.) circa 1785
A Louis XVI GILTWOOD ARMCHAIR stamped P. Gerard, the rectangular back
with a bead moulded frame, the vase-shaped splat hung with laurel swags and trumpets,
the padded arms on downcurved moulded supports, with stuffed seat, on turned fluted
tapering legs headed by paterae, circa 1780
Ponce Gerard received Master 13 May 1778
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY SIDE CABINETS, the mottled grey marble tops with three-quarter galleries, the friezes with ormolu bead and petal mouldings, the doors each with
three mirrored panels enclosing shelves, flanked by reeded pilasters, on toupie feet, 3ft. 6in. high by 2ft. 9V4in. wide (107cm. by 84cm.) circa 1785, mirror panels later
A DIRECTOIRE BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY COMMODE, the breche violette marble
top with a pierced three-quarters brass gallery and with three long brass-panelled drawers,
the top one with three small panels and with original rectangular loop handles, the pro-
jecting rounded corners inlaid with brass fluting, raised on toupie feet, 2ft. Whin. high
by 4ft. 1 ‘Mn. zoide (88cm. by 126cm.) circa 1790
A A PAIR OF ORMOLU CHENETS, each in the form of a cherub, issuing from boldly
cast leafy scrollwork and warming his hands at a flaming brazier, on fluted and bead-cast
bases, W/nn. high by 15in. wide (34cm. by 38.5cm.) 19th Century
A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED GREY MARBLE VASES in Louis XVI style, with
pomegranate fmials, lion mask handles, leafy socles and square bases, 18in. high (64cm.)
19th Century
A Louis XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SIDE CABINET with white marble
top, the panelled frieze with beaded borders above three glazed doors also with beaded
borders and fianked by fluted and stop-fluted pilasters, on fluted tapering legs, the back
with interlaced double V mark, 2ft. Hin. high by 6ft. V2in. wide (89cm. by 185cm.) circa
1785
The double V inventory mark is traditionally associated with Versailles, though it is also recorded as being the mark of the Chateau de Wideville
AN ORMOLU AND BRONZE WALL CLOCK, the circular white enamel dial and
movement signed Planchon a Paris, the case in the form of a drum suspended from ribbons
with an eagle and laurel leaves below, 21 in. high (55cm.) the back stamped MP and
numbered 9572,19th Century
A LOUIS XVI PAINTED HALF-TESTER BED, with waved moulded cornice
supported on two fluted posts, with arched stuffed ends faced by fluted and leaf-carved
columns, raised on fluted tapering feet, 4ft. 9in. wide by 7ft. long (145cm. by 213cm.) circa
1780
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI BRONZE AND ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS, each with a leafy nozzle held in the arms of a winged bronze cherub who balances on one foot on a cloud, on cylindrical white
marble pillar with square base, 103Ain. high (27cm.) circa 1790
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY VASES of urn shape with
satyr mask handles supporting swags of flowers, the gadrooned leaf-cast socles on rec-
tangular bases, Hin. high (28cm.) circa 1780, on later rectangular ormolu-mounted blocks,
WMn. high overall (39cm.)
A PAIR OF Louis XVI BRONZE, GILT-BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE CANDELABRA,
each in the form of a cherub with scant drapery holding a flaming torch in each hand
forming the candie nozzles, standing on drum-shaped marble plinths with rectangular
bases, Whin. (42cm.) circa 1780
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK,
the enamel dial signed Piolaine a Paris, and with pierced gilt hands and Arabie chapters,
the movement with outside count wheel and altered suspension, the case surmounted
by an eagle and with fluted columns backed by corbels faced with chains of flowers, ail
headed by urns of flowers, the base mounted with floral scrolls, 21 ‘hin. high (54.5cm.)
excluding later feet, circa 1785
A DIRECTOIRE MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, the moulded comice above a frieze set with a brass band, above a drawer and a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior, with three
further drawers and a drawer in the base flanked by fiuted columns, on turned feet, 4ft. IVhin. high by2ft. 6in. wide (151cm. by 76cm.) late 18th Century
EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, Louis XVI MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, EMPIRE BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, MILANESE MARQUETRY COMMODE
EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, Louis XVI MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, EMPIRE BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, MILANESE MARQUETRY COMMODE
A Louis XVI MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, the rectangular marble top
above a frieze drawer outlined with brass mouldings, the brass moulded fall front enclos-
ing a fitted interior of drawers and pigeon-holes above three long drawers brass-moulded
and flanked by brass-fluted pilasters, on turned tapered brass-mounted feet, 4ft. 9in. high
by 2ft. 8in. wide (145cm. by 81cm.) circa 1785
AN EMPIRE BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with an enamel dial and
pierced hands, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel, the case
in the form of a vase of rectangular section with pineapple finials and square base, 13in.
high (33cm.) finial lacking, circa 1815
A GOOD EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED LAPIS-LAZULI VENEERED JARDINIERE, the rectangular body with an Egyptian term at each corner, the front with a wreath of flowers, raised on paw feet,
Whin. high by 14in. wide (27cm. by 36cm.) early 19th Century
A GOOD BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with an enamel dial and pierced gilt hands, the movement with circular plates, silk suspension and outside count wheel the case surmounted
by a river God reclining against a gushing urn and with a waterfali and dojphin supports below the dial, the base faced with a shell motif, 21m. high (53.5cm.)
A RARE ORMOLU, TOLE AND MAHOGANY WALL TIMEPIECE with a 4in. enamel
dial signed Bentley & Beck, Royal Exchange, London 781 and with pendulum adjustment
at XII, the similarly signed movement with circular plates and anchor escapement, in an
octagonal case with a moulded mahogany border and inner frame composed of sprays of
bay, the centre of black-japanned tin and inscribed Hiems aestas Longe et prope Mors et
Vita, the dial held by well-modelled figures of Venus and Cupid, 27>/2in. high (70cm.) early
19th Century, probably French
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with a (chipped) enamel dial, the movement
with silk suspension and outside count wheel, the backplate bearing the signature Breguet
et fils No. 973, in a rectangular case inscribed Homere Virgile and mounted with a winged
horse above the word Hippocrene, a figure of a Muse holding a pencil at one side, on a rec-
tangular base and turned feet, 17in. high (43cm.) circa 1810
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with an engine-turned gilt dial, the move-
ment with silk suspension and outside count wheel, the case surmounted by an urn and
with the figure of a youth standing at one side catching a moving pearl and with scallop-
shells at his feet, the base with a reclining putto and a swag of flowers held by’two
butterflies, lVhin. high (39.5cm.) circa 1810
A PAIR OF PIEDMONTESE CARVED GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS, the stuffed shield-
shaped backs with eagles’-head terminais, the beaded and leaf-carved arms with lions’-head
terminais, with stuffed bow-fronted seats and fluted sabre legs with carved roundels, circa
1800
A PAIR OF VIENNESE CARVED GILTWOOD AND GESSO STANDS, the circular tops with
anthemion borders, raised on tripod supports hung with chains of flowers and centred
by urns, the tripod feet carved with leaves and husks, 3ft. 21hin. high (97.5cm.) 19th
Century, tops now with mirror panels
A FINE PAIR OF PlEDMONTESE GRAINED WALNUT, PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT
COMMODES, the semi-circular simulated black marble tops above a shallow frieze drawer decorated with trailing leaves within a beaded border and above a deep drawer similarly
decorated on a blue ground, with a shallow drawer beneath flanked on each side by a door similarly decorated, the square tapering legs headed by carved paterae and decorated
with vases and husks, 2ft. Hin. high by 3ft. lOWn. wide (89.5cm. by 119cm.) circa 1790
ALCIBIADES LEAVING FOR THE WARS. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ORMOLU MANTEL
CLOCK with an enamel dial and pierced hands, the movement with silk suspension and
outside count wheel, the case with the figure of the Athenian warrior, the base faced with
a classical scene, on paw feet, 26in. high (66cm.) circa 1825
A RESTAURATION BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with gilt dial framed by a ring of flowers, the movement with silk suspension and outside count wheel, the case surmounted by an
urn and flanked by a figure of a maiden holding a cornucopia, the base mounted with a trophy of leaves and flowers, 20lhin. high (52cm.) circa 1820
A PURPLEHEART- AND TULIPWOOD-VENEERED BUREAU A CYLINDRE in quarter-
veneered wood with green-stained bandings with outset corners on a harewood ground, with a cylinder opening in conjunction with a leather-lined slide and enclosing drawers,
pigeon-holes and an unusually fitted drawer, with two frieze drawers veneered to match the top, cylinder and sides, on circular tapering fluted legs, 3ft. l’hin. high by 3ft.
2in. wide (111cm. by 96cm.) circa 1785, North Italian or South German, drawers re-lined
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with an engine-turned gilt dial, the move-
ment with circular plates, silk suspension and outside count wheel, the case in the form
of a chariot driven by a putto and drawn by two poodles, the base mounted with a trophy
of arrows, Whin. high (34.5cm.) circa 1815, pendulum lacking
AN UNUSUAL BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK with an engine-turned gilt
dial signed Galle Paris, the movement with silk Suspension and outside count wheel, the
case in the form of an Egyptian pylon supported by four winged lionesses, on a rectangular
base, Whin. high (34cm.) early 19th Century
AN EMPIRE BRONZE, ORMOLU AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK with an enamel dial signed Le Sieur a Paris and well-modelled gilt hands, the movement with silk suspension and outside count
wheel, the case faced with two putti and with a maiden led by Cupid at one side, on a rectangular green marble base, 23V2in. high (60cm.) circa 1805
BRONZE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, the circular white enamel dial con-
tained within a bronze plinth with winged figures at the front corners and a scene of a
sacrifice below, Whin. high (29cm.) early 19th Century
A FINE MILANESE MARQUETRY COMMODE in the manner of Guiseppe Maggiolini, with mottled apricot marble top, the frieze inlaid with an anthemion band and a drawer and canted
corners, the front with three long drawers slightly recessed and veneered sens travers on a quartered tulipwood ground with a giant foliate roundel enclosing vases and musical
trophies, the canted corners with oval portrait scale medallions and scrollwork, on short square tapering legs, 3ft. high by 4ft. 61hin. wide (91cm. by 139cm.) circa 1785
A PAIR OF EMPIRE BRONZE, ORMOLU AND MARBLE CANDELABRA, each in the
form of an Egyptian term figure supporting three candle nozzles, standing on a rec-
tangular marble plinth, lft. Wiin. high (55cm.) early 19th Century
A LOUIS XVI FAUTEUIL FRAME stamped /. B. Lelarge, the armrest signed by
the upholsterer FAIT PAR LEVESQUE, TAPIR 1778 A PARIS, with moulded frame,
oval back, bow-fronted seat and fluted tapering legs, circa 1780
Jean Baptiste Lelarge, 1743-1802, received Master in 1775
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU AND BRONZE BRULE PARFUM, the pierced lid with anthemion
border raised on three ram’s head monopodia joined by a ring, on ball feet and circular
base, 8Vt in. high (21cm.) early 19th Century
AN ORMOLU-MOUNTED PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY TOILET AND WRITING TABLE in the manner of David Roentgen, the rectangular top opening in conjunction with the frieze drawer which
contains a rising rectangular toilet glass flanked by wells with tambour lids and with a subsidiary drawer below with a leather-lined slide and ink drawer on one side, the
panelled front with drapery handles and fluting at the corners and raised on square tapering legs, 2ft. 7in. high by 2ft. Hin. wide (80cm. by 89cm.) late 18th Century
A GOOD PAIR OF EMPIRE BRONZE AND ORMOLU CANDELABRA, each in the form of
a winged Female figure who holds aloft a classical lamp with four branches issuing from
masks and with a central nozzle concealed as a cloud of smoke, she stands on a sphere
faced with a cockerel, the rectangular plinth applied with female figures and arabesques
incorporating grifiins, the moulded rectangular bases cast with vines, 34V2in. high (86cm.)
circa 1810
WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CABINET, MECHANICAL DUMB WAITER, PAINTED AND PORCELAIN SIDE CABINET, MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK, WALNUT ROLL TOP DESK
WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CABINET, MECHANICAL DUMB WAITER, PAINTED AND PORCELAIN SIDE CABINET, MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK, WALNUT ROLL TOP DESK
A GOOD PAIR OF EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT CARVED WOOD EGYPTO-BLACKAMOOR STANDING FIGURES, of a male and a female, each with а dish upon their head and wearing a loin cloth, on a
column carved with palmettos and flanked by kneeling figures, 83in (210cm), late 19th century.
A GOOD WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CABINET, the slightly raised serpentine top above two frieze drawers and a pair of paneled doors of con-forming outline, outset molded corners carved
with cartouches and foliate scrolls, the paneled sides of conforming outline above a shaped apron and finely molded cabriole supports, inlaid throughout with flower filled
scrolling cartouches contained by reserves, Min (137cm) by 46in (117cm), French, third quarter 19th century.
A SPANISH PALISANDRE CHEST ON STAND, the chest of rectangular form with a fall front enclosing six drawers about a central cupboard, inlaid throughout with ivory lines, on an
ebonized stand with square supports, 44in (112cm) by 20in (51cm), 19th century.
A BLACK PAINTED AND PORCELAIN SIDE CABINET, the upper part with а fall-front inset with a blue and white ceramic plaque enclosing а birch veneered fitted interior, flanked by
Flemish style free standing columns, the lower part with a cupboard door applied with a roundel ceramic plaque flanked by architectural fluted columns, 57in (145cm) by 32in
(8iem), third quarter 19th century.
A GEORGE III STYLE CORNER WALL CUPBOARD, the glazed door with concave shaped and boxwood strung glazing bars enclosing two shelves, 42in (107cm) by 28in (72cm), on a shaped
mahogany stand.
A LATE WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MECHANICAL DUMB WAITER, with а rectangular tier with molded edge rising above two further tiers on standard supports, with scroll feet, 44in (112cm)
by 43in (109cm) extended.
AN EBONISED AND WALNUT BONHEUR DU JOUR, with a cupboard door flanked by mirrored cupboards, above two drawers, on fluted tapering supports joined by a concave platform
stretcher, on turned feet and castors, the whole applied with gilt metal bead moldings and incised with gilt lines, 50in (127cm) by 46in (117cm), third quarter of the 19th
century).
a mahogany standing corner cupboard, the upper part with an astragal glazed door enclosing shelves, the lower part with a pair of panel doors on bracket feet, 84in (214cm) by
35in (89cm), third quarter 19th century).
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY SEMANIER with a dentil cornice, blind fret carved frieze and seven cock beaded drawers, on bracket feet, 67in (170cm) by 29in (74cm), made up out of
some 18th century pieces.
A GOOD AMBOYNA, EBONY, GILT BRONZE AND “SEVRES” BONHEUR DU JOUR, the superstructure with а mirrored recess flanked on either side by a cupboard, all interposed by outset free
standing columns, the outset lower part with three frieze drawers one fitted with an inset leather writing surface and applied with continuous gilt
bronze and porcelain guilloche, above an open section fitted with two shelves, on toupee feet, 61in (155cm) by 53in (135cm), mid 19th century.
A MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK, the
rectangular top with a red inset leather writing surface and molded edge, above a kneehole drawer and four drawers in each pedestal, 30in (76cm) by 48in (122cm), second quarter
19th century with. restorations.
A MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK, the
rectangular top with a green inset leather writing surface above three drawers and with three drawers in each pedestal, 32in (81cm) by 28in (71cm) by 55in (140cm), third quarter
19th century.
A GOOD WALNUT HARLEQUIN
DAVENPORT, the spring operated superstructure fitted with three drawers above a piano fall front enclosing an inset leather pull-out writing surface fitted with pen and ink
wells above four real side drawers opposed by four dummy side drawers and flanked by fretted and molded front supports, 36in (92cm) by 21in (53cm), third quarter 19th century.
A WALNUT HARLEQUIN DAVENPORT, the pop-up superstructure with а three quarter gallery, above а piano fall-front and pull-out writing surface with fitted interior, the sides with
four real drawers opposed by four dummy drawers and with molded standard supports on turned feet, 39in (99cm) by 23in (58cm), mid 19th century.
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT SIDE BOARD with а
knee-hole drawer flanked by а cupboard and a deep drawer, each inlaid an oval reserve, on square supports and spade feet, (95cm) by 42in (107cm), reconstructed late 19thlearly
20th century.
A “BOULLE” AND EBONISED SIDE
CABINET, with a serpentine shaped top above a bow front door enclosing a plush lined interior, flanked by outset corners applied with mask capitals, on a conforming shaped
plinth, applied throughout with red tortoiseshell and cut brass panels, 45in (115cm) by 282in (73cm), third quarter 19th century, restored.
A LARGE SHANNON DESK СО. WALNUT ROLL TOP DESK, the tambour front enclosing a fitted interior above a knee hole drawer and four drawers and a slide in each pedestal, bearing a
Shannon Desk Со., Made in America plaque, 52in (132cm) by 60in (153cm), late 19th century.
AN EBONY AND GILT BRONZE WRITING TABLE, the top of continuous serpentine outline with a foliate molded edge, above a frieze drawer with a fitted interior on cabriole supports
applied with leafy mounts chutes and sabots, 29in (74cm) by 40in (102cm), mid 19th century.
A LOUIS XV GILTWOOD AND GLAZED FIRE SCREEN WITH TWO FOLDS, each with an asymmetrical beveled glazed panel above a solid panel applied with composition leafage, on shaped feet,
each panel 45in (114cm) by 20in (5iem), 20th century.
A LOUIS XV STYLE KING WOOD CENTRE TABLE, the serpentine shaped top veneered with cube parquetry, the slightly bombe sides fitted with а single drawer on cabriole supports,
applied throughout with gilt bronze mounts, chutes and sabots,(75cm) by 31in (79cm), late 19thlearly 20th century.
A MAHOGANY MARQUETRY AND PARQUETRY BOOKCASE, with а slightly shaped pediment above two pairs of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the outset lower part with a series of
four paneled doors, each inlaid with an oval reserve and a draped urn, on a plinth base, inlaid throughout with cube parquetry designs and boxwood lines, (257cm) by 87in
(201cm), the bookcase 19th century, inlaid later in the 19th century.
A DRUCE & СО. GEORGE III STYLE
MAHOG ANY SIDEBOARD with a brass rail above a bow front section with a frieze drawer and two dwarf cupboard doors flanked on either side by a pedestal with a frieze drawer above
a cupboard door, applied throughout with garret carved festoons and fluting, 63in (160cm) by (280cm); And А Pair of Mahogany Urns and Covers, each with a pineapple finial above
a foliate carved, festooned and ribbon tied ovoid body, on а square base and bracket feet, each urn 26in (66cm), bearing a Druce & Со. pale, Baker Street, Portman Square, London
W, 20th century.
a walnut breakfast table, the
oval top on a baluster stem and quadruple down swept molded supports, 29in (74cm) by 55in (140cm) by 42in (107cm), third quarter 19th century).
OAK CROSS-FRAME ARMCHAIR - MAHOGANY PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD - ROSEWOOD SETTEE - MAHOGANY OVERMANTEL MIRROR - WALNUT SIDE CHAIR - OVERMANTEL MIRROR
OAK CROSS-FRAME ARMCHAIR - MAHOGANY PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD - ROSEWOOD SETTEE - MAHOGANY OVERMANTEL MIRROR - WALNUT SIDE CHAIR - OVERMANTEL MIRROR
AN OAK CROSS-FRAME ARMCHAIR, the button-upholstered back with padded arms and sprung seat, c. 1840.
A MAHOGANY PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD, the
rectangular top with three cushion drawers above two pedestal cupboards, 33 by 60in; 84 by 152.5cm, c. 1840.
A SET OF SIX MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS,
each with a carved top-rail above a
stuffed drop-in seat on turned tapering.
AN ELIZABETHAN REVIVAL WALNUT SIDE
CABINET, the mirrored frame with strap-work cresting above a white Carrara serpentine marble top above a pair of serpentine doors applied with pierced strapwork, 69 by 77|in; 175 by 196cm, 1840’s.
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MUSIC STAND
with two adjustable lyre supports on a turned stem with a gadrooned base, on four outcurved legs with brass castors, 48|in; 123cm, restored, c. 1835.
A GILTWOOD GIRONDOLE MIRROR, the
oval plate with a moulded frame applied with bold acanthus and ‘C-scrolls, 36 by 27in; 91.5 by 68.5cm, candie sconce missing, 1840’s.
A WALNUT ARMCHAIR, the button-
upholstered back with a moulded leaf-carved top-rail, sprung seat and cabriole legs, c. 1850.
A MAHOGANY WINE COOLER of Sarco-
phagus form on leaf-carved bun feet with castors, 28in; 71cm, 1840.
A ROSEWOOD SETTEE with a padded back and overscroll sides above a sprung seat and two balusters, the moulded sides carved with scrolls and rosettes on gadrooned turned legs, 85Jin; 217cm wide, c. 1840 m.
A ‘LOUIS XV’ REVIVAL KINGWOOD AND
BURR-WALNUT CENTRE TABLE, of CrOSS-
banded serpentine form with cabriole legs and frieze drawers, 33in; 84cm wide, 1850′.
A MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE with an
oval tip-top with a moulded edge above a baluster column and four hea-vy cabriole legs carved with scrollwork, 28? by 57|in; 72 by 146cm, c. 1870.
A MAHOGANY SETTEE, the back with a solid splat inlaid with musical instru¬ments flanked by two splats inlaid with urns and ribbons above a stuffed seat on square tapering legs and castors; 108cm wide, c. 1900.
A ROSEWOOD POLE SCREEN with a circular
tapestry panel of flowers in a strapwork frame on a circular base; 153cm, c. 1840.
A MAHOGANY TEA TABLE, the rectangular top enclosing a polished interior on an octagonal stand and concave base with turned feet, 28 ? by 40in; 72 by 102cm, c. 1840.
A SET OF SIX MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS,
each with a waisted back and dipped
top-rail above a conforming crossbar
and stuffed seat on octagonal baluster
legs, mid 19th century.
AN OAK CELLARETTE
form, surmounted by a cluster of oak leaves, the sides carved with Bacchic figures enclosing a zinc lining, 23 by 8.5 by 82.5cm, c. 1850.
AN EBONISED WOOD FIRE SCREEN, the
moulded frame carved with ‘C’-scrolls and shells enclosing a petit-point panel worked with a young man in 18th century dress watching a lady at her embroidery, on scroll feet; 110 by 71cm, c. 1850.
A MAHOGANY OVERMANTEL MIRROR with
a moulded pediment applied with baubles above a frieze panel hung with swags and flanked by dancing women, the sides with fluted columns enclosing three rectangular bevelled glazed mirror plates, 35 by 54in; 90 by 137cm, mid 19th century.
A ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIR, the waisted back upholstered with petit-point and bead-work flowers and leaves above a conforming sprung serpentine seat on moulded cabriole legs, c. 1860.
AN OAK HALL SEAT with a single pew-end carved with trefoil and a mask below a roof moulding surmounted by a mythological beast, the back with a pierced panel above a padded seat and moulded feet, 49in; 125cm, mid 19th century.
A WALNUT SIDE CHAIR, the button-upholstered back with a waisted frame above a sprung seat on moulded cabriole legs, c. 1860.