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The Nancy Hall Collection; Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)

Auction House:Bonhams & Goodman (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:336
Sale Title:The Nancy Hall Collection; Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:327
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:185
Date:10-Nov-2008
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A 19th century Australian cedar and huon pine stool, Circa 1845, Tasmania, the later needlepoint upholstered seat above a moulded edge and raised on conforming X-frame end supports joined by a turned stretcher, 57 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 43 cm high.
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A silver plated trowel of Australian interest, by Thomas Wilkinson & Sons, Birmingham, circa 1900, the blade with shaped shoulders engraved with foliation and within a border inscribed 'Presented by J.M. Wendt / to / Miss Colton / on the Occasion of Laying / the Foundation Stone / of the Y.W.C.A. / Lady Colton / Memorial Institute / July 12th 1900', with a carved ivory handle (split), 33 cm long
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A Doulton Burslem jardiniere, commemorating the Australian Federation decorated with portrait panels of Queen Victoria, King George V and Queen Mary, Sir Henry Parkes and Edmund Barton with figures of soldiers of the Australian and British armies, with swags and bouquets of waratahs and English roses in Federation green, printed mark. Height 23 cm.
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A pair of Doulton Burslem jardinieres, commemorating the Australian Federation of 1901 in Federation green with alternating panels of Queen Victoria flanked by soldiers of the British and Australian armies and paired portrait panels of Hm King George V and Queen Mary to one side and Henry Parkes and Edmund Barton to the other, some damage to one, 12.3 and. Height 12.5 cm (2)
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An early Australian portrait watercolour of a lady attributed to Charles Henry Theodore Costantini (1803-1860), in a huon pine frame, 30 x 22 cm. Provenance: Christies Melbourne, 26 November 1996, lot 107. Private collection, Nsw.
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A fine rare Australian colonial sampler depicting the 19th century Australian Coat of arms, worked in silk and metallic thread in various stitches, of a central shield featuring the emblems of the four states beneath a rising sun and flanked by an emu to the left and kangaroo to the right above an embroidered banner proclaiming 'Advance Australia', the whole within a shield shaped mount, complete with plaque 'Worked by Miss Susie Collins St. Josephs Convent School Yass 1888', in a gilded frame, 62 cm wide,…
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An Australian Colonial gold mounted walking stick, the stick in turned hardwood terminating in a brass mounted tip, the mount inscribed in uppercase 'Made from a pile / on which the first house in Sydney N.S.W was built / and given by Sir George Dibbs K.C.M.G. / Premier of N.S.W. / to Admiral Sir Cyprian A.G. Bridge G.G.', 90 cm long.
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A sterling silver Victorian presentation trowel of Australian interest, by Kilpatrick & Co, London 1869, the elongated diamond shaped blade with an engraved bead border and cartouche inscribed 'Presented / to the / Hon'ble James Balfour Mlc / on the / occasion of laying / the / memorial stone / of the / congregational church / Brighton / 15th June / 1875', with a plain 'torpedo shaped' ivory handle, in a fitted hinged lid case bearing both internally and externally the retail stickers for Kilpatrick…
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An Australian colonial mystery clock, featuring a bronzed kangaroo supporting the pendulum clock in gilt metal with enamelled dial and Arabic numerals, the whole mounted on an ebonised wooden pedestal base, 31 cm high.
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An Australian silver brandy flask, by Brunkhorst, Adelaide Circa 1895, shaped as an oval section canister gently tapering to the base, on top a swing handle and with a short screw capped spout, a pull off beaker to the base, the body engraved 'J F' and the beaker 'Remembrance / of a pleasant trip to Busselton / 3rd Nov 1896', 12 cm wide, 8 cm high, 322gms. Provenance: The Estate of the late Lord John Forrest. Lord John Forrest, Baron Forrest of Bunbury (1847-1918) was a famous West Australian explorer and…
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The Secretary of State for the Colonies ivory carriage pass issued by the Metropolitan Police, Circa 1869-1880, of oval form with central hole engraved 'Metropolitan Police / Carriage Pass / The Secretary of State for the Colonies / E.Y.W. Henderson / Chief Commissioner', 7.5 cm wide, 5 cm high. Note: Sir Edmund Yeamans Walcott Henderson (1821-1896) was an officer in the British Army who was Comptroller General of Convicts in Western Australia from 1850-1863, Home Office Surveyor-General of Prisons from…
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An Australian silver trophy cup, by Wendt of Adelaide, Circa 1868, the vase shaped body embossed with floral and foliate work, two vacant cartouches, leaf-capped and foliate looped handles and on a pedestal stem with embossed circular lightly domed foot, on an ebonised wooden plinth with applied oval plaque engraved '1868', the cup 31 cm high, overall height 41 cm, 230 gms.
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An Australian silver wine ewer, by A.L. Brunkhorst, Adelaide, circa 1890, the plain tapering tubular body on a shallow pedestal spreading foot, a short neck rising to an elongated rim spout and leaf capped handle with a flange and foliate junction at the base, with a gilt interior, the body engraved 'Adelaide Hunt Club Cup / 1892 / Presented by the / President / A.G.Downer Esq / Won by / Brownlock / Ridden by A.E.Braund / Owner / P.F Bonnin'. Height 44.5 cm, 1,370 gms.
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A stone china port spirit barrel, by Anthony Shaw, Burslem, of flattened ovoid form decorated with a moulded and glazed panel of an unofficial Australian coat of arms beneath a banner proclaiming 'Advance Australia' and labelled 'Port' between banded maroon borders, complete with cream painted cover, 35 cm high.
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Nelson William Illingworth (1862-1916) A plaster bust of Dr Denis Francis O'Haran (1854-1931), incised verso Nelson Illingworth Sc / 1901 / Reg. 1163, 35 cm high. Note: Dr Denis Francis O'Haran (1854-1931) was a loyal associate of Cardinal Moran and instrumental in raising '55,000 for the completion of St. Mary's Cathedral and who commissioned the bronze statue of Cardinal Moran which stands in front of St. Mary's.
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A 19th century cedar table display cabinet, the rectangular top with a cavetto moulded edge above a glazed single door enclosing two shelves, with glass side panels, raised on a plinth base, 34 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 43 cm high
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An Australian silver claret jug, by Fischer, Geelong, circa 1880, the ovoid body on a shallow trumpet foot with girdled neck and moulded rim spout, hinged lid and scrolled looped handle, the foot plain with a band of Greek key engraving, the body profusely engraved with foliate work around two cartouches and below a Greek key border, the handle and lid with engraved decoration, one cartouche vacant and one engraved 'Presented / to / Dr W.B.Wilkie / by the Members of / Court Waradgery A.O.F / in…
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Thomas Woolner (British, 1825-92) A bronze portrait medallion of Alexander A. Knox, within a carved circular wood frame, signed, titled and dated T. Woolner. Sc / Alex: A Knox. 1859 (lower centre), 37 cm dia (including frame). Note: Thomas Woolner (1825-1892) joined the Royal Academy School in 1842 and in 1845 he won the silver medal from the Society of Arts for a bas-relief entitled 'Affection'. Two years later he met Rossetti and through him became one of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which he joined…
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A George III oak dresser base, the rectangular top above three short drawers with moulded edges, raised on square stils, lacking back boards, 150 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 77 cm high.
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A George I oak dresser base, Circa 1710, the rectangular top above three deep drawers with moulded edges, above a moulded edge and raised on turned baluster legs, 162 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 90 cm high.
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A Charles II oak chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and four long graduated drawers, raised on later bracket feet, 103.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 113 cm high
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A fine William & Mary olivewood and satinwood oyster veneered cabinet, Circa 1690, the rectangular top with later leather insert and faux grain decoration to the cross banded edge above an ogee moulded frieze drawer with foliate cast brass handles and a pair of oyster veneered doors with satinwood banding enclosing an arrangement of ten oyster veneered drawers and a central cupboard all with foliate cast iron brass drop handles, raised on a platform base and bun feet, 120 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 98 cm…
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A George III mahogany single chair, circa 1770, the shaped top rail above a pierced vase and scrolled splat with waved supports and a drop in seat above a plain rail raised on square legs with moulded corner, joined by an H-stretcher
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A George II walnut low boy, the rectangular top with a moulded edge above a single long drawer with feather banded decoration above three further short drawers, above a shaped apron and raised on slender tapering legs terminating in pad feet, back panel replaced, 78 cm wide, 48 cm high, 73 cm high. Provenance: Part of the Sinclair Gillies Bequest to the National Art Gallery of Nsw. No 8780. Private collection, Sydney.
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A George III mahogany chest on chest, the moulded cornice above two short and six long drawers, raised on bracket feet, 104 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 177 cm high
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A fine early 19th century satinwood pedestal desk in the Sheraton taste, the rectangular cross banded top with tooled brown leather insert above a central long drawer and two short drawers, raised on three drawer pedestals with oval flame panels to sides and back, raised on bracket feet with castors, a number of locks marked 'J.T. Needs 100 New Bond Street / J Bramah, 124 Piccadilly', 132 cm wide, 71 cm deep, 76 cm high
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A George III mahogany tilt top tripod table, the circular top supported on a fluted and twisted column raised on three out swept legs terminating in pad feet, 79 cm Diameter. 73 cm high
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A harlequin set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs, the pierced top rail with a central line inlaid tablet above a smaller cross rail, raised on reeded supports, above over stuffed seats and raised on square tapering legs with spade feet (5 & 3)
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A George III mahogany and giltwood mirror, the rectangular plate within a carved gilt foliate slip and a moulded frame with pierced gilt eagle surmount, 45 cm wide, 78.5 cm high
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A George III style ten branch cut glass chandelier, the central moulded glass stem with three dishes with pendent drops above a large circular bowl issuing ten S-scroll arm supports half with lights and half with obelisks, all with drip pans with pendent drops above a faceted ball, wired for electricity, 80 cm dia, 123 cm high
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A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice with inlaid decoration above a pair of geometrically astragal glazed doors enclosing three adjustable shelves over a secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes above three graduated drawers, raised on later bracket feet, 121 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 216 cm high.
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A rare Regency teak twin pedestal campaign dining table with two leaves, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge on ring turned column supports raised on four out swept reeded legs terminating in brass castors, with later supporting rails, 225 cm long (extended). Width 137 cm. Height 71 cm. Note: This table is made from teak instead of mahogany as it is far better suited to the tropical temperatures and humidity of the Indian climate. In design it is almost identical to what had been…
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A good set of six George III mahogany dining chairs, together with a pair of later matching armchairs in the Chippendale manner, the shaped top rail with over scrolled ends above a pierced splat, drop in needlepoint seats, a plain rail and raised on cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees and claw and ball feet (8).
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A good Regency mahogany, chestnut and brass inlaid corner cupboard, Circa 1820, the moulded cornice above a line inlaid frieze above a pair of panelled doors with brass moulding enclosing two shelves with reeded fronts above a central short drawer and two false drawers over a further pair of panelled doors enclosing a single shelf raised on bracket feet, 111 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 201 cm high
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A Regency style mahogany twin pedestal dining table with one extra leaf, the rectangular top with rounded ends and line inlaid borders on turned columns and raised on three out splayed legs terminating in brass castors, 237 cm long (extended), 114 cm wide, 72 cm high
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A fine George III mahogany serpentine sideboard in the Hepplewhite design, Circa 1780, the serpentine shaped top with a satinwood inlaid edge above a central bowed drawer and flanked by two short drawers and one deep drawer, raised on square tapering fluted legs with spade feet, 151 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 90 cm high.
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A 19th century mahogany and burr walnut breakfast table, the round top with burr walnut banding and a moulded edge above a spiral reeded column and four outswept legs terminating in brass hairy paw castors, alterations, 163 cm diameter, 75 cm high
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A George III mahogany tilt top table, the circular top with pie crust edge supported on a tapering column with twisted lobed decoration, raised on three down swept legs with acanthus leaf carved knees and terminating in claw and ball feet, restoration to top, 87 cm dia. Height 74 cm
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A George III mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular top with moulded edge above a single long hinged drawer above a shaped drawer and a central recessed cupboard flanked by conforming three drawer pedestals, raised on bracket feet with recessed castors, the top drawer has been converted into a fold out writing slope, 93 cm wide, 39 cm deep, 83 cm high.
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A late Regency satinwood bowfront chest of drawers, the cross banded top above two short and two long drawers above a shaped apron and splayed feet, 89 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 79 cm high
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A George III mahogany octagonal cellaret on stand, Circa 1800, the octagonal brass bound hinged top enclosing a lead sectional divider with plug above tapering sides with lion's head handles on a moulded base raised on tapering legs with brass feet, 46 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 61 cm high
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A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the circular convex plate within a reeded ebonised slip and a moulded ball decorated frame, 57.5 cm dia
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A George IV walnut and satinwood console table, Circa 1840, the white and grey veined marble top above a flamed frieze with carved moulded decoration raised on a single S-scrolled leg with acanthus leaf decoration, 76 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A William IV mahogany, cane and leather upholstered bergère, Circa 1830, the rolled top rail above a caned back with button backed cushion above caned arms with leather pads and over scrolled supports, a caned seat with button back cushion, over a rounded rail and raised on reeded tapering legs terminating in brass castors, minor restorations to back legs.
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A large Regency mahogany serving table, circa 1820, probably Scottish, the large single plank rectangular top above a plain frieze with patera decoration supported on four acanthus leaf carved scrolled legs terminating in lion's paws, raised on platform bases. Width 242 cm. Depth 70 cm. Height 96 cm
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A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the circular convex plate within a reeded ebonised slip and a moulded ball decorated frame, surmounted by an eagle with a sun burst crest below. Width 69 cm. Height 91 cm
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A fine George IV giltwood, rosewood and marble console table, Circa 1825, the rectangular white marble top above an egg and dart carved edge, plain frieze and raised on lotus leaf carved supports to the front and plain pilasters to the back with a mirror plate, raised on a rosewood plinth, 113 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 97 cm high
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An unusual early 19th century Chinese export black and gold lacquer cabinet on stand, the cabinet with a pair of raised panel cupboard doors decorated with Chinese garden scenes, with engraved brass hinges and escutcheon enclosing two shelves, with gilt floral decoration to either side, raised on elaborate stand with conforming floral decoration and raised on out swept legs with gilt floral decoration terminating in lion's paw and ball feet. Width 98 cm. Depth 52 cm. Height 130 cm
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A fine William IV oak and pollard oak breakfast table, in the manner of George Smith, the circular pollard oak veneered top with a plain frieze on a lobed and ring turned oak column supported on three acanthus leaf carved scrolled legs raised on lion's paw feet, 124 cm diameter, 76 cm high. Note: For comparable design features seen on this table see 'Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th century Furniture Design', Antiques Collector's Club, 1998, p.482 and p.496.
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A William IV carved oak and marble topped console table, circa 1830, the rectangular white and grey veined inserted marble top with a gadrooned edge above a plain frieze on foliate carved S-scroll supports and acanthus caped pilasters, raised on a concave plate form base on over scrolled acanthus feet. Width 66 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 86 cm
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A William IV rosewood and upholstered double ended sofa, circa 1835-40, the elaborately carved back with scrolled decoration and central palmette above over scrolled arms with acanthus leaf decoration, upholstered in a contemporary yellow moire fabric, above an ogee moulded rail with flower heads, raised on bulbous acanthus leaf carved legs with recessed castors. Width 222 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 106 cm
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An elegant early 19th century Anglo-Indian ebony and caned conversation/love seat, the conforming backs with thistle carved top rail and down swept arms, with C-scroll and foliate carved back splats, above a caned seat, leaf carved rail and raised on four turned and carved legs. Width 148 cm. Depth 68 cm. Height 76 cm
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A pair of George IV mahogany hall chairs, the shield shaped backs with over scrolled acanthus leaf tops and foliate sides with central empty raised shields above solid seats and raised on turned tapering legs (2). Provenance: David Jones Art gallery
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A George IV mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, the moulded cornice above four arched glazed doors enclosing four shelves above a central secretaire drawer enclosing an arrangement of satinwood veneered drawers and pigeon holes flanked by a pair of deep drawers and above four short cupboard doors with arched panels, raised on a plinth base, 238 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 239 cm high. Note: This piece displays a number unusual and unique locks. There is an early, un-numbered Bramah lock in the upper centre…
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A William IV mahogany extension dining table with five and a half extra leaves, by A. Hotton, the rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edge above a plain frieze and raised on turned lobed tapering legs terminating in brass castors, stamped A. Hotton to the underside, minor restoration, 399 cm long (extended), 125 cm wide, 79 cm high.
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A set of twelve William IV mahogany dining chairs, together with four later by Macedo, by H. Hotton, Circa 1830, the curved shaped top rail above an S-scrolled back rail, drop in seats and raised on lobed legs, stamped A. Hotton on the underside of the front rail and back rail (16)
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A William IV flame mahogany pedestal sideboard, circa 1835, the central panelled back flanked by scrolling vines issuing grapes above an inverted breakfront top above an acanthus leaf edge and three frieze drawer, raised on conforming pedestals, one enclosing shelves the other a cellarette drawer flanked with scrolled pilasters, raised on a plinth base. Width 227 cm. Depth 68 cm. Height 125 cm
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A George IV walnut centre table, in the manner of Gillows, Circa 1830, the square quarter veneered top with canted corners, on an acanthus leaf carved column and platform base raised on turned feet with recessed castors, 91.5 cm squ, 73 cm high
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A 19th century mahogany corner cabinet in the Hepplewhite design, the dentil cornice above a pair of astragal glazed doors enclosing a painted architectural shelved interior above a pair of cupboard doors enclosing a further shelf, raised on a plinth base, 129 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 222 cm high
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A large early Victorian mahogany longcase clock, with a painted 10 inch dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials for minutes and seconds and an arched moon and sun with an eight day weight driven movement striking on a bell, the case with a broken swan neck pediment above a pair of turned columns, a short door flanked by conforming columns above a boxed base, decorated overall with cross banding and raised on short bracket feet. Width 63 cm. Depth 25 cm. Height 235 cm .
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A pair of William IV rosewood card tables, Circa 1830, the rectangular hinged top with rounded corners enclosing a green baize above a plain panelled frieze flanked by scrolling floral mounts, supported on a turned and acanthus leaf carved column on a quatrefoil platform base, raised on turned feet with recessed castors, 92 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 77 cm high (2)
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A William IV rosewood and upholstered armchair, Circa 1830, the buttoned curved back upholstered in silk damask with exposed timber to either side above an over stuffed seat, the arms with exposed supports decorated with acanthus leaves and spiral reeding above a conforming front rail and raised on tapering reeded legs terminating in brass castors
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A pair of George IV mahogany side cabinets, circa 1835-40, the rectangular top above a bead and reel moulded frieze above three silk lined doors each with a needlepoint panel flanked by a pair of columns with carved capitals, raised on a plinth base. Width 157 cm. Depth 27 cm. Height 85 cm (2)
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A 19th century mahogany and line inlaid lady's writing desk, in the Sheraton style, circa 1840, the upper section with a three-quarter gallery with central shell inlay above an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers and a pair of faux book spine drawers, over a cross banded writing surface and a long drawer, raised on square tapering legs joined by single stretches, 54.5 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 99 cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in 1975 at the Antiques Exhibition at Hobart city hall as…
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A late Victorian inlaid satinwood and mahogany metamorphic cheval mirror, by Thornhills, patent No 4586, the broken pediment surmounted by urns with central inlaid ram's head issuing a floral garland above a rectangular bevelled mirror plate within a floral inlaid border flanked by brass fluted columns with a pair of sconces to either side below turned buttons with internal release mechanism which causes the mirror to fall forward and become a writing surface supported on the brass columns, with leather…
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A mahogany triple pedestal dining table, some elements 19th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, on octagonal tapering columns with quatrefoil bases, raised on paw feet with recessed castors, matched leaves, 309 cm long (extended), 132 cm deep. Height 73 cm
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An early Victorian rosewood centre table, Circa 1840, the rectangular top with rounded corners above a plain frieze raised on conforming octagonal tapering end supports with over scrolled legs and recessed castors, 122 cm wide, 58 cm deep, 75.5 cm high
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A mid Victorian carved walnut duet music stand, in the manner of Henry Eyles of Bath, each music stand with burr walnut veneers with central inlaid lyre decoration, on an adjustable column above a circular shelf with carved border above a carved bulbous column on three scroll carved legs, restoration to leg. Width 44 cm. Height 134 cm
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A George IV mahogany telescopic occasional table, by James Winter, circa 1835, the circular top with moulded frieze separating when raised into three circular tiers, on a hexagonal tapering column supported on a triform base with turned bun feet with recessed castors, signed James Winter, 101 Wardour Street, 60 cm Diameter. 74 cm high and 99 cm high (extended)
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A mid Victorian ebonised and walnut marquetry credenza in the Aesthetic taste, Circa 1860, the rectangular top with curved and stepped ends with beaded brass decoration above an inlaid frieze and a central door with burr walnut banding and a central door with burr walnut banding and a central scrolling arabesque cartouche with an urn issuing flowers, flanked by inlaid columns and enclosing a shelf, with a pair of convex glazed doors to either side enclosing shelves, above a plinth base and raised on bun…
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A set of six Gothic Revival dining chairs, including one armchair and together with a later matching centre table, of architectural form with panelled uprights surmounted by crocheted spires, the pierced trefoiled multi arched back above a drop in seat raised on conforming square panelled legs with trefoil spandrels, terminating in block feet, the table of hexagonal form with a circular glass top, the table 150 cm diameter, 75 cm high (7)
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A 17th century Flemish carved oak cupboard, the rectangular top with moulded cornice above a convex frieze above a pair of geometrically panelled doors with stylised carved tulips and birds enclosing a later fitted interior, flanked by geometric pilasters within an egg moulded frame, above three plain panels each divided by carved panels raised on reeded scrolled feet, 163 cm wide, 66 cm deep, 171 cm high
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A pair of early 18th century Spanish walnut armchairs, the carved stiles protruding above the upholstered back above square arms on turned supports, over an upholstered seat, with pierced front rail raised on square legs joined by stretchers, minor restoration (2)
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A Louis XV period carved giltwood console table, the serpentine travertine top with a moulded edge above a rocaille and coquillage carved apron continuing to C-scroll foliate carved cabriole legs joined by a scrolled stretcher, 106 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 99 cm high
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A late 18th century Dutch walnut bombe commode, the serpentine rectangular line inlaid top with moulded edge above four graduated drawers, and line inlaid sides, raised on claw and ball feet. Width 94 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 84 cm
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A fine set of eight Italian neo-classical walnut and upholstered dining chairs, Circa 1790, the rectangular upholstered back within moulded frames over drop in seats and a plain rail, raised on turned and stop fluted tapering legs (8). Provenance: A private collection, Northern Italy.
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A large early 18th century north Italian inlaid walnut commode, the rectangular top with moulded edge above four long drawers with raised geometric panels each with line inlay and banding, the sides with large raised panels with satinwood star decoration, raised on carved bracket feet. Width 149 cm. Depth 67 cm. Height 112 cm. Provenance: A private Collection, Northern Italy.
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A set of four late 18th century Italian walnut and leather upholstered dining chairs, the curved ladder back with pierced rails above an over stuffed leather seat, raised on fluted square tapering legs (4). Provenance: A private collection, Northern Italy.
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18th century oil on canvas of the Madonna and Child, relined, within a period carved giltwood frame. Provenance: From a private Collection in Northern
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A fine pair of early 19th century Italian walnut console tables of neo-classical design, the rectangular tops, one of which is hinged and contains a mirror and a number of compartments, above a plain frieze with a moulded edge, raised on cornucopia shaped supports on a concaved platform base with shaped rounded feet. Width 101 cm. Depth 51 cm. Height 80 cm (2). Provenance: A private Collection, Northern Italy.
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A late 18th century Italian walnut and marquetry centre table, the top with a central slate panel within a marquetry inlaid border above scroll carved supports and raised on barley twist end columns joined by a conforming cross stretcher and S-shaped carved legs, 110 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 81 cm high. Provenance: A private collection, Northern Italy.
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A Louis XVI walnut and marble topped commode, the white and grey veined marble top with rounded corners and moulded edge above three long drawers with recessed panels with brass decoration, flanked by rounded fluted corners, with recessed panelled sides, raised on short fluted legs, 110 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 85 cm high.
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An early 19th century Continental carved giltwood wall mirror, the later rectangular plate within a moulded slip and an acanthus leaf decorated frame, 91 cm wide, 115 cm high
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A pair of 19th century French cast iron andirons of Medieval design, the three balls divided by ring turned decoration, mounted on a hexagonal platform raised by three S-scroll supports. Width 16 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 68 cm (2)
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A fine pair of late 18th/early 19th century Anglo-Portuguese rosewood armchairs, the cartouche shaped back with pierced splat and C-scroll carved top rail above reeded shaped down swept arms with over scrolled hand rests on shaped supports, over a drop in seat, carved front rail and raised on cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and scrolled leaf feet (2). Note: Although of Portuguese construction, the present armchairs are of markedly English design, providing a reminder of the close cultural ties…
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A fine pair of late 18th/early 19th century Anglo-Portuguese rosewood armchairs, the cartouche shaped back with pierced splat and C-scroll carved top rail above reeded shaped down swept arms with over scrolled hand rests on shaped supports, over a drop in seat, carved front rail and raised on cabriole legs with foliate carved knees and scrolled leaf feet (2)
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An Empire period provincial oak buffet de corp, the concave moulded cornice with stepped corners above a foliate carved frieze, above a pair of panelled doors with central fluting enclosing a shelf and flanked by ebonised pilasters with pressed bronze mounts, the lower section with a pair of panelled doors and conforming pilasters over a carved panel with central floral basket, raised on square feet, 161 cm wide, 64 cm deep, 236 cm high
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A pair of scagliola Sienna marble pedestals, of circular form with holes to top, raised on a white marble plinth base, 30 cm wide, 123 cm high (2)
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A serpentine scagliola pedestal, of circular form raised on a white plinth base, 30 cm dia. Height 106 cm
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A fine pair of Restauration period Cuban mahogany library chairs, French, Circa 1825, the over scrolled top rail above a padded upholstered back, down swept over scrolled arms, above an overstuffed carved seat, raised on scroll carved tapering legs (2)
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A pair of 19th century painted cast iron urns, the egg and dart moulded edge above a cylindrical body with foliate scrolled mounts and central female masks raised on a moulded stem and square plinth base, 36 cm diameter, 45 cm high (2)
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A pair of Louis XV style gilt and composition console tables with marble tops, French, circa 1860, the white and grey veined serpentine top above a ribbon and bead pieced frieze with central shell crest with floral swags, raised on S-scroll foliate decorated legs. Width 140 cm. Depth 47 cm. Height 93 cm (2)
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A fine Louis XV style walnut, kingwood and marquetry inlaid bonheur de jour, in the manner of Giroux, French, third quarter of the 19th century, the upper section with a pierced gilt metal three-quarter gallery and mounted with a pair of putti above a pair of cupboard doors with oval marquetry panels depicting urns overflowing with flowers above a pair of short drawers with caryatids to either side, the lower section with a serpentine shaped edge above a drawer with secret release and enclosing a tooled…
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A Louis XV style birdcage ten light gilt metal and cut glass chandelier, the waved birdcage decorated with strings of beads and pendent drops to the mid section and pendent and faceted drops to the lower section, wired for electricity, 112 cm dia, 120 cm high
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A pair of Napoleon III boulle cabinets, French, circa 1860, the rectangular tops above an egg and dart gilt bronze frieze above a mirrored door enclosing two shelves flanked by caryatids above a shaped plinth base with gilt bronze mounts, decorated over all with brass and tortoiseshell inlaid scrolled arabesques. Width 78 cm. Depth 34 cm. Height 103 cm (2)
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A pair of 19th century gilt and composition pelmettes in the Louis XV style, with scrolled floral decoration to the top edge above a concave frieze of acanthus leaves and dart motifs above foliate scrolled spandrels, 187 cm wide, 29 cm deep, 51 cm high (2)
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A 19th century giltwood pier mirror, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with a running floral vine scrolled decoration with a central grape crest, 50 cm wide, 83 cm high
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A Louis XVI style giltwood and upholstered settee, mid 19th century, the padded back with bead carved top rail with a central floral crest, with padded arms and over scrolled ends on fluted supports above a cushion seat and floral carved front rail, raised on tapering fluted legs, 200 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 113 cm high
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A pair of Moroccan pottery urns with covers, 20th century, of baluster form with silvered wire and painted decoration, 83 cm and 88.5 cm high (2)
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A Louis XV style walnut, tulipwood and gilt bronze mounted desk, French, 19th century, the shaped rectangular top with tooled red leather insert and moulded brass edge above a pair of pull out writing slides over one central and two side drawers each with pressed acanthus cast bronze mounts and Rococo style handles, raised on slender cabriole legs with foliate scroll cast mounts, 135 cm wide, 69 cm deep, 80 cm high
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