A George I walnut and feather banded cabinet on chest, circa 1720, the mirror panel doors opening to two banks of six drawers, 196cm high, 109cm wide, 48cm deep For a related example of cabinet on chest but without mirrored doors, see Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture, 13th April 2000, Lot 176 ($11,163).Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits, chips and losses. Mirror plates have some age but are later replacements. They bear some depletion and grey spots. Various losses, splits and lifting to the mouldings, with some sections re-stuck. Evidence of old worm. Some minor bubbling/lifting to veneers.Escutcheon to door lacking. Lock to door is a replacement. Handles and escutcheons are old replacements. 'Shadow' and plugged holes visible to drawer fronts from previous fixtures. No key present. All drawers are open. The lock to the doors is in the locked position but the doors can still be opened. Handles to the interior drawers vary from one another. Some possible later blocks to construction of feet. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie decorated cabinet, late 18th/early 19th century, the door opening to an arrangement of eleven drawers, on a carved giltwood stand, in early 18th century style, late 19th/early 20th century, 158cm high, 100.5cm wide, 52cm deep overallCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Lacquer surface with some craquelure and additional scratches. Some rubbing and losses to chinoiserie decoration. One door with two splits running down centre. Rear corner brackets with elements of loss. Lock is lacking. The gilt surface of the stand with some chips, losses and rubbing. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I mulberry, tulipwood crossbanded and brass inlaid cabinet on chest, circa 1720, the doors opening to a shelf, one long and three short drawers, 166cm high, 125cm wide, 48cm deepFor a related cabinet incorporating mulberry see, Sotheby's, New York, 22nd April 2020, Style: Silver, Furniture, Ceramics, Lot 236 (£6,875). A well known firm of cabinet makers of the period know for using mulberry were Coxed and Woster operating from their premises at the White Swan in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London. For related examples of cabinet by Coxed and Woster see, Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, The Furniture History Society, 1996, page 158. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some minor old repairs. some small losses. One section of moulding from the upper frieze/ pediment is detached but present. Some old losses have been disguised by filler, some veneer replacements are with veneer that does not match with the original timber used. Door lock is lacking some screws so needs resecuring to operate properly. The door lock is a likely mid 18th century replacement. The key is present to operate it. door hinges are probably 18th century replacements The escutcheons and handles are replacements (first half 18th century) and there are plugged holes from previous alternate/ original positioning of handles. One handle loop is detached and broken in one place. Will need repair or replacement. Some fading.There is a vertical split to towards the centre of the right hand door running through the central panel and is a slightly open split caused by shrinkage/ warping of the panel. There is a similar but straight split where the veneers of the panel meet on the left side panel of the lower chest section. The feet are likely later replacements but faithful to period style. The feet appear to be of solid burr timber, likely walnut or mulberryThe interior of the cabinet section appears original. The handles to the interior drawers are likely original. Evidence of old worm damage (holes) in some areas as expected for age. This is mainly to rear panels, underside and top. Rear boards have been later black stained/ painted but appear to have significant age. Shrinkage has caused some gaps and splits to the boards. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany bachelor's chest of drawers, circa 1780, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, 76cm high, 79.5cm wide, 41cm deep The use of laminated stacked blocks of timber behind the bracket feet on this piece is technique used by Thomas Chippendale and features on case furniture supplied by him for Nostell Priory, Yorkshire. A red wash has been applied to the chest, which is a feature of many documented pieces by Chippendale. Although Chippendale was not the only cabinet maker to use these refinements, their presence suggest that this chest was the work of one of the foremost English cabinetmakers of the period, likely in the St. Paul's Church Yard area of London. Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, OxfordshireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasion commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some small old veneer repairs. Section of moulding to one side of the top appears to have been re-glued to secure. Handles appear original. The nuts securing them vary from one another. Locks are replaced and vary from one another. There are some sections of replacement veneer to tops of drawers adjacent to lock plates. Lozenge of replacement veneer surrounding one escutcheon. Others with some small amounts of filler to areas around them. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
An Anglo-Indian lacquer cabinet on stand, 19th century, Bareilly region, North East India, 98cm high, 76cm wide, 53.5cm deepProvenance: Collection of a Titled Gentleman, LondonCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Some rubbing and losses to surface. Edges with the expected scuffs. No key present, lock is open. Three of the legs with old glued repairs to splits through the lower sections - see images. Movement within the stand. Glued repair to section of the lip at the edge of the top of the stand. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William and Mary walnut and marquetry cabinet on stand, the cabinet circa 1690, the stand incorporating 17th century elements, with a cushion moulded drawer above a pair of inlaid panel doors opening to an arrangement of eleven drawers, centred by a cupboard door itself opening to three further drawers, 162cm high, 111cm wide, 49cm deep For a related example of inlaid cabinet on stand see, Christie's, London, 13th November 2003, Fine European Furniture,Sculpture,Tapestries and Carpets, Lot 63 (£10,158). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and losses. As catalogued, the stand is constructed from period and later elements. The drawer and legs appear to be 17th century, the construction of the upper section of the base, the stretchers and the feet appear to be later. Metalware replaced but in period style. Key present and operates lock. Lockplate to lower drawer has been removed and a section of replacement timber inset. Some filler and old repairs to veneers. Some sections of veneer and moulding re-stuck. Some fading to surface. Areas of minor lifting to veneers. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II mahogany and pine collector's cabinet, circa 1740, of narrow proportions, 183cm high, 54cm wide, 49.5cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Hinges are old replacements. Escutcheon and lock to door are old replacements. All other metalware appears original. Keys present and operate all locks. Some ink stains to shelves. Of cleaned/polished appearance. A few minor old veneer repairs. Some splits to sides with filler applied to help disguise. Later blocks to backs of feet. The side panels, 'roof' panels of the top are pine. The colouring of the side panels in particular is good and these panels certainly appear original. The rear panels are pine and original as is the main carcass. The drawer linings are oak. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany breakfront secretaire library bookcase, circa 1780, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the dentil moulded arched pediment, above a pair of glazed doors and a glazed door to each side, all opening to adjustable shelves, the lower section with a secretaire drawer flanked by a drawer on each side, above pair of panel doors and a panel door on each side, all opening to a shelved interiors, on a moulded plinth base, 272cm high, 203cm wide, 56cm deep For a related design of bookcase, see Chippendale: Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, plate No XCF, 'Library Bookcase'. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Old chips and splits. Two larger splits, one to the side of the upper section and one to the surface beneath the central doors (see images) Some small losses (see additional images for visual reference). The lock the lower cupboard door is a period replacement. Later metal catch to central glazed doors. The lock plate to central doors is detached but present. No key is present. One side door to the upper section and one side door to the lower section are locked, all others are open. Some small amounts of filler to surface in places. Water marks to the plinth base. Some of the 'teeth' to the dentil moulding of the cornice lacking. Section of moulding to one side of the lower section detached but present. A smaller section of moulding to the other side is lacking. Glass appears original. Some later putty securing. As often seen with library bookcases, there are areas of indentation / scratching where two adjacent doors are opened and the key or engaged lock of one knocks into the frame of the other door (see images). The baize to the slide of the fitted drawer is later. It has some wear and small losses. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of French marquetry bookcases, in Louis XVI style, late 18th century, one premiere-partie, the other contre-partie, each 194cm high, 109cm wide, 43cm deep Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some old repairs. some small losses. Various old veneer repairs (see images for examples) . To the lower section of one side panel there is a noticeable area of lifting and splitting to veneer (see additional images) . Areas of filler repair to disguise untidiness/ loss. Some evidence of surface/ grain filler in some areasIn respect of the Premier and Contre Partie marquetry, this refers to the detailed marquetry of one cabinet basically having used the 'negative' cut out marquetry that was cut out of the other example in order to achieve that marquetry. Looking carefully again at the marquetry fo the two, this approach has not been adopted strictly, therefore the detailed marquetry of one is not the complete 'negative' of the other. Please refer to the additional images for a visual guide. The locks appear original and an original key is present for each. Evidence of old worm damage (holes) in various areas throughout and some areas have been previously filled to disguise. (please refer to all additional images. The exterior of the bookcases appear cleaned/ restored and have likely been applied with later varnish. There is no glass to the doors but the wire mesh fronts are present The feet are solid in position/ secure but are likely later associated feet. They have some age and suit the bookcases well but are unlikely to be original. Some later thin pieces of timber have been secured to the underside of the bookcases to assist in securing the feet. The rear feet of one bookcase have been cut straight at the rear edge (see image) The interiors of the bookcases and the shelves (apart from the veneered front edges of the shelves) have been later red painted. Please refer to the images for reference to the form of the shelf supports. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany cabinet on stand, circa 1760, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the pair of hinged doors opening to a shelved interior, 161cm high, 113cm wide, 45cm deepCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. some old chips and splits. lock later replaced. key is present. The glass of the right hand door panel appears original. The remaining glass appears later replaced. There is overall very littl untidiness to the putty securing the glass (to the interior edges) The cabinet section is constructed seperately from the stand and can be removed for moving. The stand is original. Wear, staining, sign of use, indentation from objects and fading to the interior lining as expected from use. The lining requires replacement or removal. It is currently glued down. A refined, attractive and practical example of its type. Very good original surface, colour and patina overall. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany kettle stand, circa 1770, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, 71cm high, the top 41 x 41cm For a related design of 'Teakettle Stand', see The Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, 1939, page No LV. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips and splits. The bottoms of two legs with old spliced repairs and screws to the backs. Filler has been applied to help disguise screws. Removable metal liner is later and bear some expected oxidisation. Some water marks to the interior. Some very minor opening to join lines. The underside around the central hole there is a rectangular 'shadow' and old nail holes. Some small losses to carved rocaille elements. Sections of moulding to one side panel has been broken off and re-stuck. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany Gothic side chair, circa 1760, in the manner of William Hallett, 117cm high, 57.5cm wide, 55cm deep Provenance: The Hon. Mrs Daisy Fellowes of Donnington Grove, Berkshire, thence by family decent. Donnington Grove, Berkshire, was built in 1763 for the historian and antiquarian James Pettit Andrews. The mansion was constructed in "Strawberry Hill Gothic" a style named after the house created for Horace Walpole at Strawberry Hill in London.For a near identical example of chair see, Christie's, London, The English Collector, 19th November 2015, Lot 542 (£5,625). The chair bears many similarities with the Strawberry Hill chairs, currently held at the Victoria & Albert museum in London (W.29:1 to 3-1979). Designed by Richard Bentley and made by the London cabinet-maker William Hallett. These chairs are some of the most celebrated examples of Gothic Revival furniture and furnished Great Parlour or Refectory at Horace Walpole's 'Gothick' villa at Twickenham. For a pair of related 'Strawberry Hill' chairs see, Christie's, London, The Earls of Macclesfield at Shirburn Castle, 4th June 2009, Lot 137 (£32,450). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits throughout , some old losses. some old repairs, some old glued breaks, detached elements glued back into position and lifting to laminated elements of fretwork of back. One section is detached but present. One 'section to the reverse of the back of the outermost 'layer' of the laminate appears likely to be an old replacement. (see images) Some minor movement in the joints of the frame, joints may need tightening. There are various old losses to the detailing of the finials, particularly to one finial (see images) The finial elements on the left and right corners of the back are loose and the finial on the right is detachable. They are possibly old replacements. Both have previously been glued into position. There are old splits to the top of the uprights adjacent to where the finials enter them, some have previously been glued. All seat upholstery elements are worn, faded, torn and distressed. They require replacement. Two pendant finial sections lacking elements from the seat rail. There are old chips, minor repairs, some losses and some small replacements to elements of the fretwork. At the base of one rear leg an angled section has been cleanly broken off but fairly crudely screwed back into position. This does not appear to be a later spliced in section of replacement. (see images) The blocks to the interior corners of the seat rail are old additions/ replacements. The seat rails themselves appear original and the carved elements of the seat rails/ frieze are integral to them. There are old worm holes to the rear seat rail. (see images) There may be worm holes in other areas but they are not immediately detectable. Some evidence of coloured varnish, likely used to assist in matching replaced elements to the existing. Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany occasional table, third quarter 18th century, 69cm high, 68cm wide, 45cm deepProvenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireFor fretwork of related design see, The Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, 1939, pages No CXCII and No CXCIII. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some fading. It is possible that the pierced fretwork frieze is later. The timber is a lighter colour, has sharp edges, and there is some unevenness to the execution of the pattern. Some dark wax or filler applied to splits in the top (see images). Later supporting blocks to the underside. Old glued repair to scroll element of one spandrel. Some darker marks and ring marks to top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A pair of George III carved giltwood and gesso wall mirrors, late 18th/early 19th century, framed as stylised architectural ruins, each 89cm high, 36cm wideProvenance: Property from a Private Collection, HerefordshireGirandole mirrors of closely related form can be seen in designs by Thomas Chippendale. See The Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director by Thomas Chippendale, Third Edition [1762], Tiranti's Reprint, 1939, pages No CLXXVII and CLXXVIII, 'Girandoles'. Condition Report: Both with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The gilt and gesso with some rubbing and chips of loss - see images. One mirror with foliate scroll to one side detached and re-glued. The other mirror with a crack through the 'roof' element and some smaller cracks to the frame at one side. One floral finial to the staircase area of one mirror is lacking. Mirror plates appear to be replaced. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency figured mahogany and ebony inlaid secretaire cabinet, circa 1815, in the manner of George Bullock, 195cm high, 114cm wide, 50cm wideCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. The scroll shaped finial to the centre of the cresting detached and re-glued. The baize the the writing slope is a replacement and has wear and some holes. The fabric handle to the writing slope is lacking. No keys present, all locks are open. Section of moulding to lower edge of one side of the drawer front is lacking. Section of veneer loss to one corner of the lower section. Some knocks and wear to handles. some areas of lifting to ebony stringing. Old glue repair to the moulding at one side of the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A carved giltwood chaise longue, second quarter 19th century, 95cm high at the highest point, 76cm wide, 217cm long overallThe current upholstery is by Cabinet Pinto.Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. some old chips and splits, some minor losses.The upholstery is in very good clean condition overall. There are very few very minor 'faults' including very minor lifting to areas of the braiding. The gilding refreshed throughout but treated to appear antique where underlying red 'bole' shows through (see images) The seat rails all appear original. There are screwing in thin iron cross stretchers between the underlying seat rails that may be original. The side rest is removable and there are holes to both sides of the frame in order to accomadate the movement of the rest. This may possibly be a later adaption, otherwise, the bolt fitting to secure the rest section in place are likely later additions/ replacements. To the frame where the rest is not located, some or all holes can be visible. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany secretaire cabinet, circa 1785, attributed to Gillows, the interior of the secretaire drawer being shaped and incorporating small drawers, a cupboard and twin compartments fronted by false book bindings, 222cm high, 120cm wide, 59cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits, chips and some losses. Upper doors open to three adjustable shelves. Lower doors open to three sliding trays. Splits to the moulding of the upper doors. Section of moulding to the fall front and to the right upper door lacking (see images). The upper doors do not close flush and the lock catch is lacking. The strips of moulding between both pairs of doors are possibly later and are lighter in colour. There is a patch of replacement veneer to the back of the fall where the fixtures of one handle secure. However, the handles appear original. Later blocks to the backs of feet and some repaired splits to feet. Old plugged hole to one lower door. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Regency rosewood and simulated marble side cabinet, circa 1820, of break-bowfront outline, the galleried top above a pair of panel doors enclosing a shelf and flanked by open shelves, 92cm high, 161cm wide, 52cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Craquelure and a some losses to surface of the top. Key present and operates lock. Small old repair to the top at one side - this has been neatly disguised. some small screws to the edge of the top are lacking. Silk panels are replacement and have some 'pulls'. Gilt metal grilles with some wear to surface. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A William IV rosewood side cabinet, circa 1835, 107cm high, 187cm wide, 45cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some minor old chips and splits. Some fading to top. Of cleaned/polished appearance. Silk panels are replacements and have some 'pulls' and wear. Key present and operates both doors. One lock plate is loose. Escutcheons lacking. Simulated rosewood shelves with some rubbing and wear to surface. The lower back corners/edges have been shaped to fit over a skirting board. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A George IV rosewood and glazed hanging collectors cabinet, circa 1825, 87cm high, 66cm wide, 10.5cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome small splashes of cream and white paint to top and sides. Lock plate to door is detached but present. No key present. Handle sits loosely in place, it is lacking its brass plate. Some old screw holes to back from previous hanging fixtures. The rear panel is solid rosewood, a good sign of quality. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A French satinwood, harewood and gilt-bronze mounted vitrine, in Louis XVI style, late 19th/early 20th century, the rectangular top with heart-pierced gallery above two opposing glazed doors enclosing shelves lined in crimson velvet, 106cm high, 65cm wide, 37cm deepProvenance: Christie's Important European Furniture, Sculpture & Tapestries, 6th December 2007, Lot 170Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use.Very few very minor chips of loss to veneer. Original locks but lacking keys. The cabinet locks are unlocked so the doors can be opened. The mounts are all present and cast and chased to a high standard.Some wear, sign of use, indentation from objects and some fading to the interior lining as expected from use. A very high quality, attractive and practical example of its type. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y An Indo-Portuguese rosewood and bone inlaid table cabinet, early 18th century, 40cm high, 46.5cm wide, 30cm deep For a related example of cabinet featuring similar inlay see, Christie's, London, An Iberian Collection Part II, 9th December 2011, Lot 292 (£3,500). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate. Some old chips and splits. some minor old repairs. Glued down later modern paper to the floors of the drawers.Lacking one small drawer handle. The metalware appears original. The feet are likely later additions/ replacements. Please refer to the original images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Napoleon III ebonised and gilt metal mounted serpentine fronted side cabinet, mid 19th century, 108cm high, 100cm wide, 47cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Marble top with some small chips and nibbles to edge. Old splits and chips. Stringing lifting in areas and with some sections lacking. Section of stringing, approx. 20cm, detached but present. Gilt metal elements with the expected rubbing, tarnishing and spotting. Very few old worm holes to underside of top. Key present and operates locks. Dark filler used to surface in places -one side with larger area of filler (approx. 6x5cms). the edge of the top with some chips of loss and and old glued chip to one of the rounded corners. Two gilt metal roundels to the upper frieze lacking. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Napoleon III ebonised, pietra dura and gilt metal mounted side cabinet, circa 1870, 117cm high, 217cm wide, 44.5cm deepA cabinet of related design attributed to Adam Weisweiler is held at the The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, California (76.DA.9.1). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. old splits and chips. Some additional marks and indentation to areas of the top. All mounts are present. Key is present to operate locks. Some old losses to the pietra dura are disguised by careful black painting to the vacant areas. There is a crack to the central door panel decorated with pietra dura. The cabinet will be inspected again upon its arrival at the galleries at Donnington Priory. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Queen Anne walnut and feather banded cabinet on chest, circa 1710, the pair of cupboard doors opening to an arrangement of drawers and a central small cupboard opening to four further small drawers, 167cm high, 115cm wide, 52cm deepFor a related cabinet with comparable interior arrangement see, Christie's, London, 23rd November 2006, Important English Furniture and Carpets, Lot 111 (£24,000). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some minor old repairs. some small losses. Some areas of lifting and splitting to veneers. Various old veneer repairs. The most noticeable replacements are shaped sections to the doors. Some of these may be original, some of various age. The door lock is a likely mid 18th century replacement. The key is present to operate it. door hinges are probably 18th century replacements. Some hinges have later screws. The key to the interior door may be original and there is a key to operate it. The escutcheons and handles of the drawers are replacements faithful to the period style and use the same holes as the originals. One drawer lock of the lower chest section is lacking. One other to the bottom drawer has been replaced with a timber fillet. Some fading but generally good colour . The front is more faded than the remainder. There are vertical splits to the doors that have been disguised by slender fillets of timber and some staining/ coloured varnish. The feet are possibly original or very old replacements. They are faithful to period style and are positioned in the original holes in the base of the carcass. The handles to the interior drawers are likely replacements in period style. Evidence of old worm damage (holes) and some fragmentary loss in some areas as expected for age. This is mainly visible to the top. The rear panels appear original. Shrinkage has caused some gaps and splits to the boards. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I walnut and feather banded bureau bookcase, circa 1720, the shaped mirror panel doors opening to an adjustable shelf above an arrangement of short drawers and pigeon holes, the lower section with a hinged fall opening to a tooled leather inset writing surface, a well section with sliding cover and an arrangement of pigeon holes and short drawers, 208cm high, 102cm wide, 58cm deepCondition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and some minor old repairs. some small losses including a short section of moulding from the top front edge of the bureau section . The appearance would be possible to improve relatively easily be an experienced and qualified restorer.Some later screws to hinges, leather inset to interior is later. The escutcheons and handles are replacements (largely 18th century) and there are plugged holes from previous alternate/ original positioning of handles. The locks of the two short drawers of the bureau section have been neatly filled with timber fillets and disguised by filler. The remaining long drawers beneath have later 18th century locks. The key is present to the later 18th century lock of the cabinet doors but keys are lacking to all other locks. The key escutcheon to the cabinet door has been cut down slightly to fit. There is an unusual 'secret' compartment to the interior of the well section concealing three small removable drawer type compartments. The handle to the slide of the well section is lacking. Some evidence of later varnish. Some fading to colour. This is more noticeable to the left side overall from sun fading. One small 'arch' element to the pigeon holes of the interior of the bureau is lacking, one is detached but present. The feet are later replacements. The original holes for the turned bun feet are visible to the interior floor of the carcass. The interior of the cabinet section is well fitted and this appears original. The handles to the interior of the cabinet and the interior of the bureau section are good quality but are of later 18th or 19th century date. The mirror plates of the doors are likely original but we cannot guarantee this. The plates bear the expected depletion (see images)Evidence of old worm damage (holes) in some areas as expected for age. Please request additional images if required for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
An extraordinary, profusely inlaid, mahogany cabinet,19th century, North Italian, the top section with three doors, each with a Renaissance figure within an arched panel surrounded by ebony, ivory and boxwood geometric and flared inlay, the central door with two figures and a mother-of-pearl hawk, flanked by grotesque animal monopedia, the base with two similar doors with similar monopedia columns,135m wide54cm deep186cm highCondition report: Basically ready to be placed in a country house.Top left door with old veneer split along top of figural panel.Bottom left door with repaired verticle split to right-hand side, full length and similar quarter length on left.Small piece of moulding missing to base of top right monopedia.Appears to be missing a gallery or finials to the top. No key present, and the left and central upper doors are locked, but the right-hand example is open, enclosing shelves. Splits to right-hand door inside and out. Knocks, scratches, losses, wear and repair. Appears to have had some professional attention. Some lifting and losses to inlay. Some moulding lost. Traces of worm. Splits, scratches, knocks, fading and some repairs to base doors. Left backboard split. General wear throughout. Please see photos.
An opposing pair of carved giltwood dragon finials,19th century, each with a curled tail and one claw raised,62cm wide13cm deep42cm high (2)Condition report: Knocks, chips and losses. Marks, blemishes and overpainting. Dirt and dust. Traces of woodworm. Please see images. Probably from a cabinet or picture frame.
Oleg Osin (Russian, b.1939)Lilac bouquet with fox terriersigned in Cyrillic l.r., inscribed and dated 1967 verso, oil on canvas80 x 90cmCondition report: Two light cracks across the dog's neck. A small dark spot at extreme edge top right. A few of the strokes of thick paint are a little fluffy and squashed. A hair has been painted into the picture on the cabinet. A couple of strands of the canvas are coming through in two places, barely noticeable.
A George III rosewood tea caddy,with brass stringing and a recessed handle, the interior with two lidded compartments flanking an aperture for a mixing bowl, each compartment with a paper label to the base reading 'J. George, Cabinet Maker, Portable Writing Desks & Dressing Tables, Manufacturer, 13 Grove Street, Lisson Grove, Marylebone',30.5cm wide15cm deep15.5cm highCondition report: Damage to veneer on one side of hinged top.Mixing bowl missing.
An Indo-Portuguese ebony, tortoiseshell and kingwood cabinet on stand,late 17th century and later, the rectangular top set with a high pierced brass gallery, above an arrangement of seven moulded drawers, the sides geometrically veneered and crossbanded with rosewood, raised on a later ebonised stand, painted with corresponding faux tortoiseshell decoration, the square supports united by an undertier, 93cm wide34cm deep133cm highCondition report: Gallery loose and broken in places. Losses to veneer. Traces of ivory stringing to edge, although a great deal of this is now lost. Escutcheon missing to the top drawer, and there is one piece of tortoiseshell missing which has been replaced with wood. Some locks missing - one is off but present. Knocks, wear, scratches, scuffs and losses to stand. Joints solid. General wear throughout and would benefit from professional attention.
An Ottoman tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid table cabinet,18th century, fitted with seven drawers and with an oval swing handle to either side,40cm wide26cm deep26cm highCondition report: Extensively damaged, with inumerable losses, originally fitted with a front cover panel, now lost, extensive restoration required.
CABINET OF LILLIPPUT; two miniature vols., 1) “Arthur”, & “George”, ii) “Patty” & “Janet”, both publ. 1802 for J. Harris, successor to E. Newbery; & a chap-book: “Tom Thumb’s Folio-or A New Penny Play-Thing For Little Giants…”, printed & sold wholesale by S. Jewkes, London (n.d.); together with two miniature vols. “Publius Virgilius Maro”, 1821; & two vols. “Quintus Horatius Flaccus”, 1820 & 1826 (one of each inscribed: (Horace) Annesley Powys, St. John’s College, Oxford); & two other small volumes.
A George III Sheraton period mahogany lacewood combination reading/work table, with adjustable parquetry top on easel support, a pull-out slide either end, a work basket slide to the right & frieze drawer to the left, a rise-&-fall screen inset pleated silk to the back, with all-over satinwood inlay, & on slender square tapered legs with brass castors; 18¾” wide x 29” high x 14¾” deep. (Note: For examples of similar work tables, see “Cabinet Makers & Furniture Designers” by Hugh Honor, (p.190). & “Sheraton Furniture Designs from the Cabinet-Makers and Upholsterers Drawing Book 1791-94” (pl.24).
A Victorian inlaid rosewood upright side cabinet, with raised back set bevelled mirror with ebonised border & on turned supports, fitted frieze drawer above a part-glazed panel door inset four further mirror plates, & on square tapered legs with ceramic castors; (front left leg castor requires attention); 22¼” wide x 55” high x 15” deep.
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