A George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1770, manner of Thomas Chippendale, the shaped top with moulded edge, above a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet carved with bell flowers and foliate scrolls, 80.5cm high, 113cm wide, 60cm deep For a chest of similar form but without carved feet see, Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture, 9th April 2003, Lot 59 ($9,560). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Of polished/restored appearance. Three cracks running across the top (see images for extent). Some small sections of replacement veneer.Some filler used to a small area of the top and to the splits of the top. No key present, all locks are open. Metalware appears original. Old blue paper lining to drawers with the expected tears and discolourations. Some evidence of old worm to back, underside and backs of feet. Some old repairs to sides timber elements between drawers. Some of the joins of the underlying construction of the front feet are opening slightly (more so to the other foot). Red wash to backboards and the supporting blocks of the feet are of laminated construction. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A George III mahogany clothes press, circa 1765, the dentil moulded, fluted and anthemion moulded cornice, above a pair of oval panel doors, opening to three sliding trays, the lower section with two short and three long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet, 193cm high, 118cm wide, 62cm deep
A George II walnut, burr walnut and feather banded secretaire chest on chest, circa 1740, the cavetto moulded cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers, the lower section with a hinged fall front secretaire drawer opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and small drawers around a central cupboard door, above two long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 185cm high, 107cm wide, 56cm deep Provenance: A deceased estate, OxfordshireFor a closely related example see Christie's, New York, The British Interior, 25th and 26th January 2000, lot 403 ($19, 550).
Y A Continental carved walnut, rosewood, ebony and ivory parquetry centre table, 17th century and later, the rectangular top with twin star motifs, above the foliate scroll carved frieze, on lion monopodia supports, joined by a moulded H-shaped stretcher, on claw on ball feet, 86cm high, 137cm wide, 83cm deep Provenance: Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke, 10th Baronet (21 June 1872 - 11 June 1964) of Wheatley Hall, Doncaster. By direct descent to the current owner From family accounts it is said that Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke moved from Wheatley Hall to Upper Hall in Ledbury, Herefordshire in 1907, then to Ranby Hall in Lincolnshire in 1910. Cooke finally settled at Wyld Court in Berkshire where his interests in animals and horticulture were pursued. Condition Report: Marks scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and useOld splits and chips, some old losses. some old repairs. Some losses to the parquetry of the top (see images) The main structure of the table is of solid structure.The top may be associated to the base and is removable. There are various cracks to the top and losses. There is seperation between underlying joints, particularly in one line parallel to one edge (see images) Old worm damage to the base but not extensive. One 'ear' bracket to one leg is detached but present. Some old wear. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III 'red' walnut chest on chest, circa 1770, the dentil moulded cornice above two short and four long graduated drawers to the upper section, flanked by pierced fretwork quarter columns, the lower section with three long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet, 192cm high, 115cm wide, 62cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. some minor old repairs. The drawer fronts of the two top drawers have warped so appear curved in shape. Old splits and some division to some drawer linings as a result of warping/ shrinkage. Some other warping of drawers may require some adjustment. Some causes some gaps around edges of drawer fronts. Please refer to additional images. To the rear uppermost corner of the right side panel, the rear corner of the cornice has been crudely cut/ shaved (see image) This looks old and may even be original. A corresponding section of adjacent moulding appears to have been cut and removed, but then put back into place again with use of small nails. (see image) Handles, escutcheons and locks appear original. Lacking keys. The fittings to the interior of the drawer fronts have been papered over previously and torn away so only glued down fragments remain. One key escutcheon lacking on nail. The pierced pilasters are an unusual feature. Some replacement blocks and drawer runner to interior of carcass. Two slender later associated 19th century elements to the rear panels otherwise they are original throughout, as are the feet and drawer linings. Attractive original colour and patina. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III solid walnut chest on chest, circa 1770, the moulded cornice above two short and four long graduated drawers, flanked by fluted quarter columns, the lower section with three long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet, 177cm high, 113cm wide, 56cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Victorian newspaper stuck to the back. Evidence of old worm. Later supporting blocks to the backs of the feet and underside. Metalware appears original. No key present, all locks are open. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II figured walnut and crossbanded kneehole desk, circa 1740, the caddy moulded rectangular top, above a frieze draw, the central recessed cupboard door flanked by two banks of three drawers to each side, on shaped bracket feet, 75cm high, 84cm wide, 54cm deep For a remarkably closely related example of desk see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 7th June 2007, Lot 72 (£18,000).
A George III mahogany concave fronted chest of drawers, circa 1800, in the manner of John Linnell, the shaped top above three long graduated drawers, outswept tapering bracket feet terminating in sabots, 78.5cm high, 106.5cm wide, 48.5cm deep Provenance: Sotheby's, 6th December 1968Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. One front sabot is slightly loose. One rear sabot with lower element lacking. No key present, all locks are open. Some small sections of replacement to mouldings of drawer fronts. The edge of the top with some sections of veneer re-stuck and some small repairs. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1770, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on ogee shaped bracket feet, 74cm high, 93cm wide, 53cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. some very minor old repairs but generally of very tidy appearance. A very nice looking and compact chest of its type All timber elements including rear panels appear original. Handles and escutcheons all appear original, there are no alternate holes. Some of the nuts securing handles to the inside of drawer fronts are associated replacements. some glued down thin strips of material applied to small gaps between rear panels (cause by shrinkage) Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780, the rectangular caddie top with moulded edge, above a brushing slide and four long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 80cm high, 80cm wide, 49cm deep Provenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, LondonCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some additional old scratches to the top as often seen. Some old splits and chips. some small losses. some very minor old repairs but generally of tidy appearance. A very nice looking and compact chest of its typeAll timber elements including rear panels appear original. Some additional natural fading to the brushing slide. Handles and escutcheons all appear original, there are no alternate holes except to one handle fixture where it may have been moved slightly to secure. Some of the nuts securing handles to the inside of drawer fronts are associated replacements. In a small number of positions, the areas to the reverse of the fixtures of handles have been 'dug out' further in order to ensure secure fixture (see additional images). Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare South German steel and brass mounted table top book press, 17th or early 18th century, the arched frame mounted with faceted and gadrooned finials, above twin Solomonic column supports, descending to a rectangular base raised on bracket feet, 33cm high, the base 28 x 16cmThe present book press shares some stylistic similarities with examples in oak that have recently appeared on the market. See for example Christie's New York, 27 October 2015, lot 172 ($6,250), for a press with twin baluster uprights and a similarly architectural design. The use of metal instead of timber, and the fine engraving of the brass elements, point to the South German cities of Augsburg or perhaps Nuremberg as the item's potential origins.Condition Report: The mechanism to lower the central thread is in functioning order.The press is sold with two loose elements.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1740, the cavetto moulded cornice above a moulded panel door opening to a shelved interior, the lower section with a hinged fall opening to a tooled leather inset writing surface, and an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes around a central cupboard door, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 202cm high, 81cm wide, 47cm deep Provenance: purchased from Stow Antiques, 17th July 1992, £8,180Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Some later tape applied to the back panels of the top. Leather inset surface to the fall is later. some old repairs. Supporting block to back of one front foot is detached but present. Some evidence of old worm. Some alteration to the positioning of the escutcheons and handles. Handles and escutcheons appear original. Locks have been replaced and vary from one another. Key present and operates the lock to the fall and door. Fall has moved or warped slightly resulting in the 'teeth' of the lock not not meeting the catch. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1780, in the manner of Ince & Mayhew, the shaped top with moulded edge, above four long graduated drawers, the top drawer with a slide and fitted interior incorporating an arrangement of lidded compartments around a central hinged mirror, flanked by fluted canted angles, on shaped bracket feet, 87.5cm high, 100cm wide, 58cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Some fading. Lock to top drawer is a period replacement. No key present, all locks are open. Side handles possibly associated. Some old repairs to moulding of drawer fronts. Baize to interior slide is a later replacement. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A fine Vizagapatam ivory veneered, lac-engraved and sandalwood work box, circa 1780-90, of rectangular section, the hinged cover engraved with a residence with turrets, within broad lotus borders, above conforming sides with further architectural scenes, 9cm high, 28.5cm wide, 21cm deep; and another Anglo-Indian casket, mid-19th century, of lobed square form, the gadrooned cover and sides engraved with interlaced strapwork and vine leaves; the interior with ebony banding, 7cm high, 13cm squareThe use of architectural decorative motifs is typical of later 18th century Vizagapatam engraved works. See for example Christie's South Kensington, 1 April 2014, lot 207 (£10,000) for a similar box raised on bracket feet. It is possible that the central architectural scene, with its distinctive gates and turrets, is based on print sources from England or even the Netherlands. For a cabinet which features scenes after Vitruvius Brittanicus as well as views of Harlem, please see A. Jaffer, Luxury Goods from India, V&A, 2002, pp.80-1Further literature: A. Jaffer, Furniture From British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, pp. 204, fig. 48
A George III satinwood and tulipwood crossbanded clothes press, circa 1800, manner of Thomas Sheraton, the arcade moulded cornice above a pair of oval inlaid doors, opening to six sliding trays, the lower section with two short and two long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 217cm high, 141cm wide, 63cm deepProvenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, London
Y A George III satinwood and rosewood crossbanded chest of drawers, circa 1800, the rectangular top above three long graduated drawers and a shaped apron, on outswept tapering bracket feet, 104cm high, 108.5cm wide, 58cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. No key present, all locks are open.Some additional hairline splits to the top, with one running horizontally across the back to the top. Handle fixtures vary from one another - the handles to the central drawer have wire fixtures. Some later supporting blocks where the backboards meet the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
An unusual Dutch walnut and marquetry serpentine fronted chest, late 18th century, decorated with floral marquetry to the drawers and flowering baskets to the top and sides, the shaped top with moulded edge, above three graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 75cm high, 51cm wide, 41cm deep Provenance: Private Collection from a Grade II listed Country House, OxfordshireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Later drawer runners. Key present and operates all locks. Various old repairs with filler used to help disguise in places. Metalware appears to be original. the wire fixtures to the handles vary from one another. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II walnut and crossbanded chest on chest, circa 1740, the cavetto shaped cornice above three short and three long graduated drawers, flanked by reeded canted angles, the lower section with three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 190cm high, 107cm wide, 56cm deep For a remarkably similar chest on chest see, Christie's, New York, The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: English & European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part I, 9th May 2018, Lot 304 ($32,500). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old chips, splits and small losses. Handles and escutcheons are replaced. Filled holes visible to drawer fronts from previous fixtures. Lock plates vary from one another. No key is present, all locks are open. Evidence of old worm. Larger sections of moulding lacking to slide, corner of one drawer front and top corner of lower section. Various old repairs with sections of veneer and moulding re-stuck. Handles to slide have moved leaving behind vacant holes from their old position. One escutcheon is lacking, one handle is lacking its loop and another escutcheon is lacking a securing nail. Some later elements to feet. Later tape applied to backboard to help secure. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, circa 1800, the shaped top with moulded edge, above a brushing slide, three long graduated drawers and a shaped apron, on outswept tapering bracket feet, 87cm high, 100cm wide, 59cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Some additional scratches and dark marks to top. Metalware replaced. Some plugged holes and replacement veneer to drawer fronts. Larger scratch top centre of top with filler used to help disguise. Some small old repairs to edge of top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of George II walnut side chairs, circa 1750, the shaped backs centred by a pierced and scrolling vase shaped splat, above the padded and upholstered drop in seat, on tapering cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, each 105cm high, 55cm wide, 53cm deepClosely delated designs of chair can be seen in William De La Cour's First Book of Ornament, 1741, 'Designs for Chairs'. A copy is held at the V&A museum in London.Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use. some minor old repairs. The seat covers are in clean presentable condition. Good original surface, colour and patina throughout with some fading. All timber elements including seat rails are original. The chairs are of solid useable structure. One split to the corner of one seat rail is worthwhile simple re-gluing in order to prevent further splitting. One 'ear' bracket the top of one leg may be an old replacement. No old breaks or splicing to the legs or feet. There are additional old surface knocks to the legs as expected for age and use. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I walnut secretaire cabinet bookcase, circa 1720, the moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors, opening to three adjustable shelves, flanked by oyster veneered sides, the lower sections with a drawer incorporating a tooled leather inset slide, above a pair of feather banded doors, opening to a shelved interior, on bracket feet, 186cm high, 102cm wide, 48cm deep
A George III mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1780, the rectangular top with tooled leather inset writing surface and moulded edge, both sides with three frieze drawers and two banks of three drawers either side of the central knee hole, flanked by brass side carrying handles, on shaped bracket feet, 76cm high, 148cm wide, 97cm deep
A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, circa 1800, the shaped top with moulded edge, above four long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 87cm high, 93cm wide, 53cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Minor old splits and chips. Oak and cedar lined drawers. Locks and handles appear original. Lacking key, all locks are open. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II walnut, crossbanded and pine chest of drawers, circa 1730, the rectangular caddy top and moulded edge, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 89cm high, 92cm wide, 47cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Various later supporting blocks and runners to interior of carcase. Later elements to feet. Evidence of old worm resulting in some losses. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William IV mahogany collector's cabinet, circa 1835, the rectangular top above a pair of arched panel doors, opening to two banks of fifteen drawers, on shaped bracket feet, 141cm high, 72cm wide, 52.5cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. The depth of the interior of the drawers is The door lock is associated. The key is present to operate itone handle is lacking. The hinges to one door all have six screw apertures, the hinges to the other door have four screw apertures, therefore the hinges to one door have likely been changed. One hinge is lacking some screws. The top element of the cabinet has been cleaned/ polished perhaps a little more than adjacent sections, but appears to be original. The top left hand interior drawer is 'sticky' and may need some minor adjustment to operate easily. Some other drawers may need similar attention. The rear panel of the lining of the top left hand drawer appears associated. This drawer may have been adapted in part. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Each tray measures 55cm deep. Each drawer measures 57cm deep. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II walnut and crossbanded chest of drawers, circa 1740, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above two short and three long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 95cm high, 91cm wide, 51cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Some additional dark marks to top. Side of one drawer replaced. Later supporting blocks and rear board to the feet. Some old repairs to moulding of edge of top, with old wax/filler used in places. Handles and locks later replacements. No key present, all locks are open. Section of replacement veneer to tone side of the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Klassizistische Stutzuhr mit selbstauslösendem Spielwerk Deutsch, Ende 18. Jahrhundert 81x47x26 cm "Pyramidenförmiges, messingbeschlagenes Mahagonigehäuse mit massivem Tragegriff als Abschluß. Im unteren Bereich verglaste Reserve. Bombiertes, weißes Emaillezifferblatt mit römischen Ziffern, arabischer Minuterie und verzierten Zeigern. Großes Ankerwerk mit Viertelstundenschlag auf zwei Glocken, Federaufhängung des Pendels und selbstauslösendem, großen Musikspielwerk mit Holzwalze, 6 verschiedenen Melodien und 12 Glocken. Alterssch.; rest., erg. Funktionsfähigkeit nicht geprüft." A RARE CLASSICAL BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKED CLOCK WITH SELF-RELEASING CYLINDER MUSIC WORK, German, late 19th century. Pyramid shaped, front cartouche with gilt pattern glass. White enamel dial, big anchor work with 4/4 striking on two bells, spring bracket, self-releasing music mechanism with wooden cylinder drum, 6 melodies and 12 bells. Minor damages due to age, rest., add. Functionality not examined.
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