A MATCHED SET OF EIGHT MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRSCOMPRISING LATE 18TH CENTURY AND LATER EXAMPLESEach with a shield back Condition Report: As catalogued these are of various dates, the 'set' comprisesfive that appear to be late 18th century, two probably early 20th century, and one late 19th century. They are well matched together, they have all been upholstered to match. One of the early 20th century chairs has the most distressing to the seat coveringsAll the chairs with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some old repairsSigns of old woodworm to some rails, One of the chairs with a metal bracket to the undersideAll with a polished appearance fairly uniform across the chairs despite the differences in datingPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SOFA CIRCA 180090cm high, 184cm in length, 72cm deepProvenance: Property from Plas Llangatock, Crickhowell, WalesCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses,Overall solid and stableThe frame appears to be solid and stable overall, the rails can be seen and these are clean, some old tack holes, one rear stretcher bracket is missingThe present upholstery is a loose cover and it is frayed and distressed including burn holes and damage, underneath this is a green fabric which is in more presentable condition, to the rear this layer too has rips, through this it is possible to see further old fabric to the frame. Overall this will require a reupholsterPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A George V twin-handled sweetmeat basket Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1911, of oval outline, pierced sides with cast shell and foliate borders, vacant cartouches to either side of body, raised on four shell bracket feet; together with two bon bon dishes, various makers and dates, all with pierced sides and one marked EPNSDimensions:Width (across handles); weighable silver: 19.2oz
Early to mid 20thC bracket style clock. The gong striking movement by Garrard in three-glass case with brass-mounted handle and finials, brass dial with roman numerals (33cm high)Condition ReportSurface scratches, scuffs and knocks to the wooden case. Some splits and areas of loss to the veneer on the sides. Split to door near top hinge, front two finials are detached but present. Accretions and polish residue. Hands move when wound but it appears the striking movement is not working. Unable to say whether in full working order. Some fading and discolouration. Some scratches, accretions and tarnishing to dial. General wear and tear.
An elm and bamboo screen,late 19th/early 20th century, Chinese, the panelled central section decorated to one side with Immortals, the other with lines of script, on stylised bracket feet,129cm wide68cm deep191cm highCondition ReportSplits, knocks and wear. Rubbing and loss to paint. Some chips and losses. Joints generally sound. One lower bracket split.
A George III-style mahogany twin-pedestal desk,first half of the 20th century, of curved shape, the top with an inset gilt-tooled leather skiver, above an arrangement of nine short drawers, with two further drawers and cupboard doors to the back, raised on ogee bracket feet,212cm wide121cm deep76cm highCondition ReportMarks, grazes, fading and wear to leather. Some splits, scratches and knocks to mahogany edge. Some chips and knocks to edges and corners. General surface wear to front, back and sided. Some knocks, damage and areas of repair to feet. Drawers and doors functional. Grazes, rubbing to inner edges of kneehole. Joints tight, solid and the whole is sound, sturdy and perfectly usable. Overall in fair order, with marks and wear commensurate with age and use. Please see additional photos.
A pair of large gilt-metal and porcelain candelabra in the Chinese style, late 20th century, each in the form of a blossoming bonsai in a rectangular pot, raised on bracket feet,74cm wide48cm deep98cm high (2)Condition ReportSome minute chips and losses to flowers. Minimal crazing to some birds and other porcelain elements. General light surface wear. Overall in good order.
A George III ebonised and brass-mounted bracket clock,late 18th century, by William Bull of Stratford, Essex, the domed case with a carry handle, enclosing a four-pillar eight-day movement striking on a bell, with pull repeat, the backplate with foliate engraving, the front door concealing strike/silent, the whole raised on brass ogee bracket feet, the bracket with a moulded edge and stepped base, complete with two keys,clock 37.5cm high59cm high overall A similar example can be seen in Cescinsky & Webster, 'English Domestic Clocks', p.306, a copy of which is included, in addition to a previous insurance valuation.Condition ReportHas been serviced by a professional clockmaker in 2002 and Summer 2022. Some very small old spits to the domed top of the case. Some wear to the ebonised finish. There is a chip to the corner of the bracket, with other knocks and marks.Additional measurements Width 27.5cm Depth 18.5cm the clockWidth 31.5cm Depth 20cm overallfrom the limited view of the movement, it appears to be a verge escapement.
A Directoire-style Baltic mahogany vitrine, 19th century, Russian, with all-over brass mounts, the panelled glass doors enclosing shelves, raised on bracket feet,123cm wide41cm deep188cm highCondition ReportCrack to one small pane of glass. Splits, knocks, wear and repair to veneer. Key lacking and doors don't stay closed of their own vallition. Joints a little wobbly. Knocks, dings, dents and scratches to brass, with some tarnish and discolouration. Could do with a little cosmetic attention, but generally in fair structural condition.
An ebonised musical bracket clock,late 19th century, with an urn finial over an arching brass dial with silvered chapter ring below two subsidiary dials, the movement striking on a series of gongs, raised on short cast feet,41cm wide29cm deep72cm highCondition ReportKeys and winders present. Ticks when wound, although this is no guarantee of full working order. The strike and chime functions don't appear to be working at present. Pull repeat string is broken. There is a level of dirt, dust and some minor oxidisation to metal components within the movement, suggesting that the clock may not have been serviced for quite some time. We would recommend inspection by a professional. Small splits, knocks, tiny chips and wear to case. Please see additional photos.
Set of four books:-ROBERTS, D., The bracket clock. David & Charles, 1982.-LOOMES, B., Complete British Clocks. Newton Abbot, London & North Pomfret: David & Charles, 1978.-THOMPSON, D., Clocks. Ed British Museum publications LDT.-MERCER, V., John Arnold & Son, chronometer makers, 1762-1843. Ed. Antiquarian Horological Society, 1972.Measurements: 25 x 20 x 20 x 3 cm; 25 x 20 x 1.5 cm; 24.5 x 16.5 x 2 cm; 24 x 17 x 2.5 cm. Set of four books specialising in watches. The books belong to the personal collection of Don Juan José Ontalva (Chinchón, 1930- Madrid, 2019), a famous watchmaker from Madrid, descendant of several family generations dedicated to the world of watches. During his career he achieved a high degree of precision and skill, becoming the master of other watchmakers. He is currently recognised for numerous works, including the commissioning and restoration of the Billeter astronomical clock, located in the Congress of Deputies.
Set of four books:- ROBINSON, T., The longcaseclock. Antique Collector's Club, Woodbridge, 1985.- BANDER, R., The Georgian Bracket Clock, 1714-1830. Antique Collector's Club, Woodbridge, 1985.- AA.VV, Early English Clocks, Antique Collector's Club, Woodbridge, 1982.- GOODISON, N., Barometer 1680 -1860 a history of domestic barometer and their makers, Cassell, London, 1969.Sizes: 28 x 22 x 22.5 x 3 cm; 28 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm; 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm; 28 x 22 x 22 x 3.5 cm.Set of four books specialising in watches. The books belong to the personal collection of Don Juan José Ontalva (Chinchón, 1930- Madrid, 2019), a famous watchmaker from Madrid, descendant of several family generations dedicated to the world of watches. During his career he achieved a high degree of precision and skill, becoming the master of other watchmakers. He is currently recognised for numerous works, including the commissioning and restoration of the Billeter astronomical clock, located in the Congress of Deputies.
Boulle style clock; France, late 19th century.Gilt bronze, ebonised wood and brass marquetry. Similar to tortoiseshell.Measurements: 51 x 30 x 18 cm.The clock has a gilt dial, with Roman numerals enamelled in cobalt blue on porcelain, and stands on a bracket decorated to match, also with marquetry. The set consists of a clock and bracket, modelled on André Charles Boulle's designs, made around 1800. The design follows the models created by André Charles Boulle (1642-1732) during the reign of Louis XIV. It is decorated with the artist's own marquetry, in ebony and metal, and important motifs in relief and rounded bulge, including figurative elements, which in the case of Boulle's furniture were carved pieces in wood, here already applied bronzes more typical of the style of the period. The decoration is completely Baroque, in the style of the French decorative arts of the last period of Louis XIV's reign. This is because this period was key in the development of the decorative arts in the period of Louis XVI, as designers and artists turned their gaze to the Regency style, the transition from Baroque (classical) to Rococo (anti-classical), in search of formulas for the transition from the Rococo style to the new Neoclassical. Thus, we see a great importance of classicist figuration, with allegorical figures adorning the front and the finial, as well as fantastic figuration derived from baroque chinoiserie, an architectural structure that is also baroque, chromatic contrast typical of Boulle and a profusion of motifs such as turnstones, leaves, masks and classical vases that seem to have been taken directly from the ornamental background of French classicist baroque. Even the basic material, ebony wood, can be related to that period, as it was the most popular wood in Baroque furniture. However, the profusion of gilding speaks of a different period, somewhere between the neoclassical and the Empire.
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