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Lot 213
A George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780, bearing label to drawer 'Elizabeth Bell, London...', with reeded chamfered corners and carved outer edge to top, 80cm high, 95cm wide, 50cm deep. Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, p. 90, fig. 77). Elizabeth Bell was permitted by Guild regulations to carry on the business established in 1736 by her late husband Henry (d.1740) who took over the business of Coxed & Worster upon Worster's death in 1736. The business was based at the White Swan, St Pauls Churchyard and it is noted that Elizabeth had not served an apprenticeship. The trade label she employed is identical to that used by her husband, merely substituting "Elizabeth" for "Henry" and sometime later adding '& SON'. Elizabeth Bell retired, or died, in about 1758. At the time of publication, Gilbert noted that Elizabeth Bell's label had, so far, only been found on quality walnut and mahogany cabinet furniture. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 276
A George III mahogany and glazed display cabinet, circa 1780, 249cm high, 127cm wide, 47cm deep. Provenance: Formerly part of theÊcollection of George Demaine Haslam, a wealthyÊbusinessmanÊin the cotton tradeÊwho set about furnishing Dunham Knowle, Cheshire in the 1920's.ÊDemaine HaslamÊpurchased much ofÊhis furniture collection from Mallett, Partridge and other prominent dealers during that period. He later moved to Danehurst, Daneshill, West Sussex. Thence by family descent to the current owner. The overall form of this cabinet and its astragal glazing relate closely to a design for a 'Small Library bookcase' of Gillows illustrated in Gillow Furniture Designs. pl.164 Lindsay Boynton. The Bloomfield Press. 1995. The design, dated 1766 was produced for Mr. Thomas Park of Liverpool. According to the note for the design, provision for the lower part of the same bookcase to be a clothes press was also made. The current cabinet being sold is fitted with sliding trays in the lower section as a clothes press. For a desk with virtually identical moulding to the top of the lower section of the present cabinet see Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Vol. II, Page 128, Plate 677. Susan E. Stuart, Antique Collectors Club 2008. This particular design of gadrooned moulding can often be found on furniture by Gillows from this date to the latter part of the 19th century. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 278
A George III mahogany, marquetry and blind fretwork serpentine commode, circa 1770, 94cm high 112cm wide, 60cm deep (faults). The elegant serpentine form of this commode relates to various designs for 'French Commodes' by Thomas Chippendale,The Gentleman and Cabinet -Maker's Director , 3rd Edition, 1764, pls LXIV- LXXX. This commode has several similar attributes to an example sold from the contents of Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire by Sothebys, 28-30 May 2002, particularly in terms of proportion and the blind fretwork decorated angles. Comparable commodes have also been offered in the following previous sales: Sotheby's London 19 November 1993 Lot 68, a pair sold at Christie's London 19 April 1990 Lot 109. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 382
A mahogany museum cabinet, early 20th century, 170cm high, 310cm x 70cm. Provenance: Highclere Castle, Highclere, Newbury. This cabinet was previously used to display ancient Egyptian artefacts. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon had participated in and funded excavations in Egypt from 1907 until his death in 1923. His efforts and patronage over 15 years culminated in the famous encoded telegram sent on November 5th from Howard Carter to Lord Carnarvon relating to the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. "At last have made wonderful discovery in valley - a magnificent tomb with seals intact; recovered same for your arrival. Congratulations Carter.". Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 386
A Spanish ivory, tortoiseshell, rosewood, ebonised and gilt metal mounted cabinet on stand, late 19th century, bearing an eagle crest and inscribed 'Isabella Castilla ferrer Bobadilla P.Santeger Cristobal Columbus P. Marchena P.Boyl Cpt Margaret' and 'TANTO MONTA, GRANADA 1492', the marquetry detailing scenes from the life of Christopher Columbus, 237.5cm high, 180cm wide, 54.5cm deep. Provenance: Previously at Great House, Hambledon, Surrey. This architectual form of this Spanish cabinet with engraved narrative and pierced gilt metal gallery is reflective of the typical 17th century form known as a 'papeleira'. The eagle crest is believed to be the armorial insignia of Ferdinand II, King of Aragon (1479-1516) and his wife (married 1469) Isabella I, Queen of Castile (1474-1505) thereby uniting Castile with Aragon. The motto 'TANTA MONTA' and the crowned cyphers F and Y, and the badges of a yoke (left) and sheaf of arrows (right) all support this identification. The shield appears to have been borne on the breast of an eagle as Ferdinand was Holy Roman Emperor. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 433
A Mughal ivory inlaid coromandel and rosewood cabinet, Gujarat or Sindh, late 17th century, 69cm high, 84cm wide, 56cm deep. Towards the close of the seventeenth century two-door cabinets of this type replaced portable fall-front cabinets as the leading form produced by furniture-making workshops in western India. Their configuration and dimensions reflect changes in Europe in the design and use of cabinets, which were increasingly devised as showpieces, often richly decorated and mounted on stands in drawing rooms. The decoration of the exterior of this cabinet reflects the high Mughal style of setting rows of flowering plants in alternating patterns against a plain ground. This enchanting device is characteristic of the reign of Shah Jahan and may be found adorning buildings erected by the emperor, such as the Saman Burj, Agra Fort (c. 1637). For a very similar example see Amin Jaffer, /Luxury Goods from India, /V&A Publications, 2002, page 62. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Lot 290
An early 20th century calamander and zebrawood secretaire cabinet, probably Edinburgh, circa 1920, the canted rectangular top above a crossbanded frieze drawer, over crossbanded and rising sun veneered fall flap enclosing an interior fitted with pigeon holes and drawers in further exotic woods, the base with two crossbanded cupboard doors, on bracket feet
Lot 340
A late Victorian mahogany four piece bedroom suite, of Adam style, comprising: wardrobe, 224cm wide, 211cm high, 65cm deep; dressing table with mirror, 138cm wide; another dressing table, 127cm wide, and a bedside cabinet, 41cm wide, the wardrobe with moulded cornice above fluted and rosette carved frieze, over two bowfront cupboard doors, with demi-paterae band enclosing sliding trays and drawers, flanked on each side by a mirrored door enclosing hanging space, on fluted base with turned feet (4)
Lot 336
A French Empire rosewood and parcel gilt side cabinet, with ormolu mounts, the inverted breakfront top above a pair of doors with later painted inserts, flanked by turned columns, on a plinth base with an egg and dart moulded edge, 35.75in (90.7cm) h, 33in (83.6cm) w, 15.5in (39cm) d. Top not fixed, one door mount broken.
Lot 341
A William IV mahogany extending dining table, the moulded edge top with four extra leaves, on leaf carved turned tapering legs and brass caps and castors, stamped 'J.W. LEWTY PATENT', the frame stamped 'BULSTRODE, 50 PADDINGTON STREET, MARYLEBONE' with a mahogany cradle for the leaves, 28.25in (72cm) h, 114.5in (290.8cm) extended, 50in (127cm) d. Restoration. Charles or Christopher Bulstrode at 50 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London as cabinet maker and upholsterer 1820-39.
Lot 342
A George IV mahogany side cabinet, with a later white marble top above a later painted interior with adjustable shelves, enclosed by a pair of bevel glazed panel doors with silk backs flanked by leaf carved scroll volutes on knurled feet, 39in (99cm) h, 41.25in (101.5cm) w, 18.5in (47cm) d. The top previously with a superstructure.
Lot 549
A fine mid Victorian harewood writing table attributed to Holland and Sons, the rectangular top with a central tooled leather surface to tulipwood banding and an egg and dart gilt brass edge above two frieze drawers banded with purple heart and inlaid a diaper motif, with conforming sides and a dummy reverse, on square tapering supports headed by ormolu paterae and mounted with tassellated drapes, terminating in acanthus and on ball feet, 29.25in (74.2cm) h, 42in (106.6cm) w, 24.25in (61.5cm) d. We believe this table to be a fine example of the work of the leading Victorian cabinet makers Holland & Sons. The business started in 1803 by Stephen Taprell and William Holland (who was certainly related to the architect Henry Holland), became Holland & Sons in 1843. During the next thirty years the firm established its reputation at various international exhibitions including Paris in 1855. Commissions from various members of the Royal family included work at Buckingham Palace, Osborne House, Balmoral and Marlborough House. This present lot is typical of the fashion for French influenced furniture at the time and is very similar to a marquetry inlaid writing table with the inventory stamp of Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII (1901-10) which was with the Alexander Gallery, 1976.
Lot 550
A mahogany bookcase cabinet, with chequer stringing, the moulded cornice above adjustable shelves enclosed by a pair of glazed tracery doors, the the base with divided interior and shelves enclosed by a pair of rectangular panel doors, on bracket feet, 19th century and later, 80.25in (203.5cm) h, 56.25in (143cm) w, 23in (58.5cm) d.
Lot 583
Holland & Sons. A late Victorian carved walnut hanging corner cabinet, the cornice with swags of ribbon tied fruit above an open gallery and a pair of glazed doors enclosing a shaped shelf, to a leaf carved base, the top and back stamped, 'HOLLAND & SONS, MOUNT STREET, LONDON', 47.75in (121.2cm) h, 21.75in (55.5cm) w, 14in (35.5cm) d. Two sections of moulding off but present.
Lot 88
A selection of 19th century cabinet cups and saucers, to include Ridgway, Coalport and Davenport, all with foliate and gilt decoration, together with a selection of Coalport miniature Indian Tree porcelain tea set, two Crown Staffordshire floral decorated comports, a Coalport slop bowl, a Minton blue and white three section o'dovre dish, a Royal Worcester coffee pot with floral decoration, (a Lot).
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