An early 20th Century mahogany Lepidoptery cabinet, single door enclosing ten fitted numbered drawers, ebony turned handles with glazed tops, detachable cover and plinth, with cabinet key, species examples include: Wall Brown, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Ringlet, Red Admiral, Camberell Beauty, Greasy Fritillary, Queen of Spain, Small Pearl Bordered, Purple Emperor, White Admiral, Peacock, Large Tortoiseshell, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady, Red Sword Grass, Clouded Brindle, Light Emerald, Black Veined White, Large White, Adonis Blue, Brown Argus, Common Blue, Wood White, Pale Clouded Yellow, Large Skipper, Orange Tip, Brimstone Butterfly, Swallow Tail, Privet Hawk, Six-Spot Burnet, Convolvulus Hawk, Bee Hawk, Death's Head Hawk, Gipsy, Pale Tussock, Spurge Hawk, Leopard Moth, Ghost Moth, Tiger, Wood Tiger, December Moth, Water Ermine, White Ermine, Scarlet Tiger, Cinnebar, Buff Arches, Drinker. Dark Dagger, Grey Dagger, Iron Prominent, Knot Grass; the lot also includes Butterfly collecting pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, vintage nets (2)
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An unusual Victorian Circassian walnut corner display cabinet (adapted) with single glazed serpentine door Iliad with tinted floral marquetry with gilt bronze mounts throughout over a shaped plinth base. 77 cm wide x 46 cm deep x 119 cm overall height.Adapted from a large Credenza.Good structural and decorative order.
A Napoleon III style ebonized and red Boule worked pier cabinet the single door with a decorative brass oval panel flanked by a pair of caryatid corbels on a plinth base. 83.5 cm wide x 32 cm deep x 108 cm overall height.Private estateVeneer loses to the top, extensive brass inlay missing,old shellac repairs to some of the missing shell, back right hand foot lower portion missing half section of cast brass moulding missing from door, section of brass moulding missing above on frieze.
An extremely unusual Venetian cut and etched mirror-covered reliquary cabinet (?), 19th/20th century, with barbed parapet and single door, 76 cm wide x 58 cm deep x 104 cm overall height, together with a large Venetian mirror-covered pier mirror and corresponding serpentine console table off similarly etched mirror-clad form, early 20th century. (Serpentine top later) 241 cm height of mirror x 76 cm width of the mirror, 76 cm width of console table x 73 cm overall height of console table.A private estateSome losses to the mirror panels of the cabinet and the rear door is missing and will require some restoration
Höfischer AufsatzsekretärHöhe: 206 cm.Breite: 115 cm.Tiefe: 67 cm.Dresden/ Sachsen, um 1740/50.Dreischübiger Aufbau in Eiche mit Wurzel- und unterschiedlichem weiteren Furnier. Schreibkompartiment mit schräger Schreibklappe und mit dahinter liegenden Kompartiments zu einer unter der Schreibplatte liegenden Schublade und sieben weiteren Schüben, welche symmetrisch angeordnet sind sowie ein Regalfach in Weichholz, furniert, mit Ormolubeschlägen. Der obere Part des Möbels mit zwei Türen und zwölf dahinter liegenden Schüben und Mittelfach, jeweils mit fein ziselierten Ormolubeschlägen und Schlüsselschildern. Symmetrisches Furnierbild, partiell lose. Beschläge eventuell neu vergoldet. Literatur:Gisela Haase, Dresdener Möbel des 18. Jahrhunderts, Leipzig 1986, S. 299, Abbildung 109.Das dort abgebildete Möbel aus Schloss Reichstätt bei Dippoldiswalde mit variierendem unteren und oberem Abschluss sowie früheren Beschlägen. Scheint insgesamt ca. zehn bis zwanzig Jahre vor dem hier angebotenen Möbel entstanden zu sein. (1322002) (13) (†)Courtly bureau cabinetHeight: 206 cm.Width: 115 cm.Depth: 67 cm.Dresden/ Saxony, ca. 1740/ 50.Three-drawer oak structure with veneer in burr and other types of wood. Symmetrical veneer image, loose in parts. Fittings possibly with new gilding. Literature:Gisela Haase, Dresdener Möbel des 18. Jahrhunderts, Leipzig 1986, p. 299, ill. 109.
Bureau Mazarin77 x 153 x 84 cm.Frankreich, um 1880.Über acht vergoldeten Löwentatzenfüßen der Korpus über rechteckigem Grund mit zentralem Schub und darunterliegendem Kompartiment mit Schwingtür und rahmenden drei Schüben zu jeder Seite mit gebogter Front. Diese von plastischem Rollwerk begleitet, die Beine kreuzförmig zusammengeführt. Deckplatte mit vergoldetem Profil. Allseits mit in Messing, Zinn und Schildpatt gesägten Arbeiten im Stil des André Charles Boulle mit symmetrischem Bandelwerkdekor, Vögeln und figürlichen Szenen unter Baldachinen.Die Form des Bureau Mazarin tauchte erstmals Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts auf und war zunächst mit floralen Holzeinlegearbeiten dekoriert (etwa von Pierre Gole, 1620-1684) und erst darauffolgend mit wundervollen Intarsienarbeiten aus Schildpatt, Kupfer und Zinn (etwa von André Charles Boulle, 1642-1732), ganz so wie es exemplarisch an dem hier angebotenen Möbel nachgewiesen werden kann. Diese Möbel wurden meist allansichtig gearbeitet, sodass sie in offiziellen Empfangsräumen auch Verwendung fanden. Auch im 19. Jahrhundert wurde das Bureau Mazarin im historischen Rückgriff geschätzt und von Ebenisten wie Befort Jeune (1813-1880), Joseph Cremer (1811-1878) und Monbro Aîné (1807-1884) gefertigt. Unser Möbel verfügt über eine Deckplatte, die nach Jean Berain d. Ä. (dessinateur de la chambre et du cabinet du roi, 1640-1711) dekoriert ist. Vier Schlüssel vorhanden. (1350436) (1) (13)Bureau Mazarin77 x 153 x 84 cm.France, ca. 1880.The Bureau Mazarin shape first appeared in the late 17th century, decorated first with floral inlaid wood (say by Pierre Gole, ca. 1620-1685) and later with beautiful inlaid work in tortoiseshell, copper, and tin (such as by André Charles Boulle, 1642-1732), as is obvious in the present piece of furniture. The Bureau Mazarin was valued in historical recourse during the 19th century as well and was manufactured by ebonists such as Befort Jeune (1813-1880), Joseph Cremer (1811-1878) and Monbro Aîné (1807-1884). Our piece of furniture features a top panel decorated after Jean Bérain the Elder (designer of the chamber and cabinet of the king, 1640-1711). With four keys.CITES export restrictions – sale in the EU only.
Henri II-KabinettmöbelHöhe: 151,5 cm.Breite: 92 cm.Tiefe: 44,5 cm.Frankreich, erste Hälfte 16. Jahrhundert.Profilierte Basis mit wandseitigem kassettiertem Abschluss. Schauseitig mit kannelierten ionischen Säulen. Darüber zweigeschossiger Korpus, unten mit einer zentralen Tür und oben mit zwei Schwingtüren, jeweils durch Balustersäulen bzw. zwei korinthischen Säulen gegliedert und mit Löwenkopfmaskaronreliefs beschnitzt. Zwei Schlüssel vorhanden. Überkragendes gestuftes Gesims. Erg.Provenienz:Sammlung Chabrieres, Arles.Anmerkung:Henri II (1547-1559) war von 1547 bis 1559 König von Frankreich. (1351171) (1) (13)Henri II cabinetHeight: 151.5 cm. Width: 92 cm. Depth: 44.5 cm.France, first half of the 16th century.Provenance:Chabrières collection, Arles.Notes:Henri II (1547-1559) was King of France from 1547 until 1559.
Bedeutendes LackkabinettHöhe: 172 cm.Breite: 119 cm.Tiefe: 57 cm.Wohl England, spätes 17./ frühes 18. Jahrhundert, Epoche Queen Mary II und King William III.Holz, geschnitzt, vergoldet bzw. lackiert. Auf barockem sekundären Unterbau, welcher konsolartig nach hinten flach abschließt und dessen Beine durch Voluten mit Akanthusblattdekor gekennzeichnet sind, die durch eine stark durchbrochene, tief herabhängende, teils figürlich beschnitzte Zarge verbunden werden. Der separate Lackkorpus kastenförmig mit zwei Fronttüren und zehntüriger Inneneinrichtung. Allseitig schwarz lackiert und mit teils reliefartig erhabenem Goldlack-Dekor in verschiedenen tonalen Abstufungen, partiell figürlich oder mit Tieren in einer Landschaft dekoriert. Die Beschläge in feiner geschnittener Messingarbeit mit floraler dichter Gravur. Besonders aufwendig sind die Türen von außen dekoriert, welche eine chinesisch anmutende Palastanlage inmitten einer von Chrysanthemen und Prunus dominierten Landschaft zeigen. Ein Schlüssel vorhanden. (13013219) (13)Important lacquer cabinetHeight: 172 cm.Width: 119 cm.Depth: 57 cm.Probably England, late 17th/ early 18th century,Queen Mary II and King William III period.Wood; carved, gilt and lacquered. With one key.
RASHLEIGH (PHILIP)Specimens of British Minerals Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh, FIRST EDITION, OWNED BY THE RASHLEIGH FAMILY, 2 vol. bound in 1, 54 engraved aquatint plates, most hand-coloured, a few uncoloured as usual, separate title-pages, title of volume one neatly repaired at upper margin, title of volume two with text abraded and imprint date supplied in pencil [May 1802], ink inscription to title ('Uncle to Wm. Pooley of Truro') and early ownership ink inscription in upper margin of Introduction, extensive pencil annotations in margins of volume one possibly in the hand of William Rashleigh or another family member, light toning, occasional foxing mostly to second part, later quarter morocco gilt, minor wear, 4to, W. Bulmer & Co. for G. & W. Nicol and J. White, 1797-1802Footnotes:Philip Rashleigh (1729-1811), of Menabilly in Cornwall, was one of the most celebrated mineralogists in England. He assembled one of the finest collections of minerals in Cornwall, and the present work is devoted to the most important specimens in his possession. The collection is now in the Natural History Museum in London.Provenance: Mrs William Rashleigh of Menabilly, Cornwall; Mrs William Pooley [previously Donovan, née Hannah of Tortola] given to her son [D...] Donovan of Gargrave in November 1827, ink inscription on upper margin of introduction ('Mrs William Pooley, a gift from Mrs W. Rashleigh, November 1827. D. [D...] Donovan Gargrave'); Wayne L. Leicht, Laguna Beach, CA, bill of sale from 1991 loosely inserted.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
CHURCHILL (WINSTON)An unsmoked cigar, in custom-made oak presentation box with glass top and lined in purple cloth, with handwritten label 'Sir Winston Churchill, K.G., Chequers 14/11/53. LHN', cigar 180mm. long, box 235 x 75 x 40mm.; with signature ('Winston S. Churchill') on a note reading '11th December 1951/ Calculation made for Mr. Churchill!' next to some arithmetic in pencil, on 10 Downing Street notepaper, one page, 8vo (162 x 104mm.), and typed letter signed from Churchill's private secretary ('P.G. Oates') to Mr Norman, returning the aforementioned document ('...The Prime Minister has autographed it as you wished and I now return it to you...'), one page, 4to (187 x 187mm.), 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, 25 November 1953, mounted in one frame, unexamined out of frame, altogether 463 x 272mm.; together with reminiscences of meetings with Attlee and Churchill written by L. H. Norman, nineteen pages in blue biro, and other papers pertaining to the Chequers Trustees Meetings including a typed list of attendees (quantity)Footnotes:A CIGAR FROM CHEQUERS AND A NOTE FROM DOWNING STREET: SOUVENIRS AND PERSONAL REMINISCENCES FROM CHURCHILL'S AUDITOR.The recipient of the cigar and signed note was Leonard Herbert Norman of Price Waterhouse & Co. who acted as Auditor of the Chequers Trust from 1949 to 1957 and was thus required to attend their regular meetings, chaired by the incumbent Prime Minister. The Trust had been set up in 1917 when the estate was donated to the state for the Prime Minister's use by the then owner Sir Arthur Lee. Norman's memoirs, included in the lot, describe his first meeting with Attlee and subsequent meetings with Churchill, Eden and Macmillan. He appears most in awe of Churchill and was much impressed by his attention to detail and his extreme courtesy, despite increasing deafness and a propensity to leave cigars burning in an ash tray during meetings. On 14 November 1953 he attended a lavish lunch hosted by the Churchills at Chequers and describes in entertaining detail how the cigar came into his possession. After attempting (and failing) to keep up with the PM 'drink for drink' during lunch and enjoying wide-ranging conversation '...the cigar box was circulated for the second time I didn't feel equal to smoking another... but I did take one and hastily put it unseen (I think) into an inner pocket and still have it today...'.At the same lunch Norman left a note with Churchill's private secretary which was duly returned a week later signed by Churchill. The Downing Street headed paper had been used by Norman at a Trustees Meeting on 11 December 1951 to make some swift pencil calculations. Under discussion had been the number of weekends spent at Chequers by the previous Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, who was entitled to receive the sum of £15 per visit from the Trust: '...Churchill turned to the secretary and said... 'And how many week-ends is that?' (David Eccles grinned at me & said sotto voce 'Every bloody one I should think')... I was too flustered to be sure of doing a sum of simple division with Churchill looking on so I seized a sheet of 10 Downing Street notepaper lying on a table... at a later date one of the private secretaries obtained Churchill's autograph... (it was 48 weekends)...'.A typed memo recording a conversation with Lord Goddard in 1966 also included in the lot gives a further insight into the generous hospitality on offer at Chequers. After a long dinner, he writes, '...the table was littered with empty magnums of champagne... Sir Winston had drunk about a bottle of brandy and had regaled them the whole time, he rang the bell and demanded whisky and soda. They retired to bed at 4am.... At 9.30am... he had to get up to Downing Street for a cabinet meeting... so he had a light breakfast of a piece of toast and a whisky and soda...'.Provenance: Leonard Herbert Norman; thence by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Georgian mahogany gentleman's cabinet with unusual top drawer formed of two sections opening to an adjustable baize cupboard, writing slope over a section with six small storage compartments inlaid with letters of the alphabet, over two panelled doors with oval inlay raised on short swept legs 26" x 50" x 39 "
18th Century walnut veneered secretaire cabinet, the top section with moulded cornice over a single drawer and a drop down front opening to an interior with central door, various small drawers and pigeon holes and a leather writing surface, set on a base section with turned legs and shaped apron, 155cm high, 105cm wide, 45cm deep
George III mahogany and marquetry secretaire cabinet attributed to Gillows, the top section with moulded arched cornice over two glazed doors opening to a shelved interior, the base section with secretaire drawer enclosing four smaller drawers, pigeon holes, centre inlaid door and a tooled green leather writing surface over two base doors with oval inlaid decoration raised on later (ogee) feet 123cm x 254cm x 59cm
A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL CARVED GILTWOOD PIER MIRRORS19TH CENTURY255cm high, 150cm wideThe combination of Chinese Ho-Ho birds and the Rocco scrolls and rocaille seen in these mirrors is a style popularised by Thomas Chippendale in his The Gentleman and Cabinet-maker's Director (1754-1762). This 'Chinese Chippendale' style was adopted by many other top London makers of the mid 18th century including Ince & Mayhew, Thomas Johnson and Matthias Lock. For a design for a 'Pier Glass Frame' by Chippendale incorporating these two design sources see, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director, The Third Edition (1762), Reprint by John Tiranti Ltd, 1939, plate CLXIX. Designs for related 'Pier Glasses' by Ince & Mayhew see The Universal System of Household Furniture, 1759, Reprint by Alec Tiranti, 1960, plate LXXX & LXXXII. For a pair of carved giltwood mirrors of of related form but slightly smaller scale, see Christie's, New York, 500 Years: Decorative Art Europe, 15th April 2011, Lot 497 (£242,500).For examples of similar mid-18th century mirrors incorporating multiple plates and elaborately carved frames, see page 112 and 115.Provenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House Antiques Condition Report: Both with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits and chips. Frame have had the gilding refreshed, this appears to have been executed using gold leaf. The gilt surface with the expected wear, chips, losses and deposits. Mirror plates with some depletion, grey spots and bloom. Some plates appear to be old replacements but have depletion to match the others.Various old glued repairs to carved elements. These including repairs to the neck of one Ho-ho bird and to both pierced surmounts. Some minor gaps between mirror plates and the frame. The expected shrinkage cracks/gaps along the lines of underling construction. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHARLES II CARVED PINE CABINET STANDCIRCA 1680With an associated slate top80.5cm high, 93cm wide, 50cm deep overallCondition Report: The recess measures 70.5cm x 43cm. The depth of the recess is approximately 1cm. Please note the width of the recess tapers slightly: it is 70.5cm at the front, but increases to 71cm towards the back.Old marks, scratches and abrasions, some old chips and splits as expected for age and use.Some old repairs and replacements. Some old losses. Evidence of old worm throughout as expected for age. Some increased signs of old worm holes/ damage to the feet/ base of legs (see additional images) One rear feet has a later spliced in element, the other feet have been treated with filler (most visible from the underside) and a later thin pad of timber to secure/ level. One section of the lower part of the front frieze is a later replacement and carved well to match (see images) There are likely some other smaller later replaced elements. The thin rear stretcher of the top is a replacement. Some use of shaped/ carved timber and filler to disguise old losses. Some use of filler/ composition material disguises slightly larger old losses such as at the side ear/ hair of one of the corner 'term' figures. At this position the material is a 'pink colour. Some other areas are of other tones/ colour. Later thin blocks of timber applied with glue/ small nails to the reverse of the friezes/ joints to secure. Some old nails of various date put into the larger rear frieze to secure position and to a lesser extent in some other positions. No obvious breaks through legs. The remnants of gesso to the surface suggest the table/ base was previously covered in gesso prior to gilding/ painting. There is also evidence that the table/ base was previously cream painted at a later date and since cleaned away mainly. (See additional images)As catalogued, this table will have formerly the base for a cabinet. The current inset top is a later addition. The table/ stand is of solid structure overall. Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY PAINTED BOOKCASECIRCA 1815164cm high, 74cm wide, 38cm deepCondition Report: The surface with marks, knocks, scratches, chips and losses, marks, rubbing, wear. Various indentations and marks to the top of the glazed cabinet sectionThe interior shelves with dirt and discolourationThe super structure top with cracks through and later supporting timber to the rearThere is a key operating the cabinet doors, the drawer has no key by design Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CLOTHES PRESSBY GEORGE SIMSON, CIRCA 1810One interior tray bearing makers label titled 'GEORGE SIMSON, UPHOLDER, CABINETMAKER & UNDERTAKER NO19 SOUTH SIDE OF ST PAULS CHURCH YARD....',Solid mahogany drawer and slide linings throughout172cm high, 131.5cm wide, 56.5cm deep George Simson (d1839), was apprenticed to Noah Chivers in 1772 and became free of the Upholders' Company in 1780. By 1787 he was in business at the St Pauls Church Yard where he continued to trade until 1840. Simson subscribed to Thomas Sheraton's Drawing Book and Cabinet Dictionary. For other examples of George Simson furniture and an identical label see Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, Furniture History Society, Leeds, 1996, pl 845, this label was used by Simson after about 1800, Simson ceased to use paper labels in about 1825 when the firm used an impressed mark.Condition Report: Press with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and and losses - see images for details. Key present and operates lock to door. No key present for drawers but all are open. The timber with some expected sun fading. There are some additional dark marks and water marks to the timber in places - see images. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE I WALNUT BUREAU CABINETCIRCA 1720The upper cabinet section opening to a fitted interior, the fall of the bureau opening to an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes 111cm high, 72cm wide, 54cm deepProvenance: The property of the Stanley Clarke family removed from Trematon Castle, Saltash, CornwallCondition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The expected old chips, splits and losses - see images for details. Various old veneer and moulding repairs. The interior of the upper section is lacking shelves, only one adjustable shelf is present. Mirror plate has age but is an old replacement.One key present and operates the lock to the fall. No key is present for the door or drawers but all locks are open. Handles and escutcheons are replacements but suit the piece well. There are old plugged holes visible to drawer fronts where previous fixtures sat. Hinges to the fall and lock plates are also old replacements. Backbaords with strips of later timber applied to them. Feet are old replacements and match the piece extremely well. Some evidence of old worm. Inset fabric surface to the interior of the fall is a later replacement. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD AND BRASS MARQUETRY BREAKFRONT SIDE CABINETATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825The grille doors enclosing adjustable shelves89.5cm high, 153cm wide, 44cm deepFor a rosewood side cabinet of related form by Gillows, but of smaller proportions, see Christie's, London, The English Collector & Tapestries - 500 Years Decorative Arts Europe, 31st October 2012, Lot 330 (£22,500). For another closely related side cabinet, incorporating near identical grille doors to the ones on this piece, see Christie's, London, European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries and carpets, 15th May 2007, Lot 177 (£18,000)
A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD AND NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRSIN THE 'FRENCH' HEPPLEWHITE MANNER, CIRCA 1775each 94cm high, 66cm wide, 61cm deep overallProvenance:By repute- Sir Lionel Faudel-Phillips, Balls Park Hertford and thence by family descentFor chairs of related design see Christopher Claxton Stevens and Stewart Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, pp61-64. The chairs share similar 'fan' detail, moulded cabriole legs and scroll feet showing the influence of 'French lightness'. Variations on chairs with similar treatment of legs, were common at this period and were made by Hepplewhite, Chippendale, Cobb and other fashionable makers following the practice in Paris of rococo-style chairs being placed in strictly neo-classical interiors. These scrolled 'French' feet are referred to by Hepplewhite in his Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide as a 'desirable' terminal.Condition Report: Both chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. Frames have been re-gilded. The gilt surface has the expected cracking, chips, losses and wear. These losses expose the underlying gesso and timber in places throughout. Shrinkage cracks and some opening to joints. Please note, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality of elements beneath upholstery. Needlework and the chair frames are associated. The needlework to both chairs with wear, tears, small holes, some old repairs and sections re-woven - see images. The velvet elements also have significant wear, fading, tears, and water marks. The piping to the seats and backs is untidy with various sections lost or loose. One chair with movement within the joints of the front legs. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM III WALNUT OYSTER VENEERED AND HOLLY INLAID ESCRITOIRE CIRCA 1700The cushion drawer above the fall enclosing drawers and recesses around a central door159cm high, 105.5cm wide, 51cm deep Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: some staining including to the top, some drawer linings, the underside and the back; cracks including to the fall, the sides and the interior door; some loose and replaced sections; there are two keys to operate the lock on the fall and the interior central door, all the locks are open; brass escutcheons are later with shadows and filled holes from previous fixings visible in some places; some later staining and painting to simulate wood; the internal key with a handwritten label '... secretaire desk H.W. KEIL BROADWAY'; there is also an ink written label to the carcase under the lower of three drawers behind the internal central door 'Property of Lt. Col. G. ?L. Sopbases, Charles Dickens cabinet, H.L.P.'; there is variable evidence of worm ranging from no visible holes, to visible holes and some disintergration of one corner area; some cracks to the drawer linings with some tape; the turned feet are probably later.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BLACK LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED CABINET ON STANDPROBABLY ENGLISH, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURYThe underside of one drawer inscribed in black paint '1827' 149cm high, 90cm wide, 49cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, cracks and chips - see images. Some larger splits, including two running down the doors. Some old repairs - see images. No key present, lock is open. The lower brass corner mount to one door is lacking two securing nails and is loose. The lacquer surface with craquelure, chips, flaking and losses. Some minor evidence of old worm. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY TABLE TOP CABINETIN WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE, INCORPORATING SOME PERIOD ELEMENTSThe top with a concealed marbled paper lined compartment and a cushion drawer, the fall enclosing marquetry drawers64cm high, 54cm wide, 36cm deepPlease note the description is not as originally stated in the catalogue, please see our website for the full amended description.Condition Report: Please note the description is not as originally stated in the catalogue, the catalogue description should read:A walnut and marquetry table top cabinet in William & Mary style, incorporating some period elements ConditionThere are losses, observations and restorations including: there is evidence of worm including to the cushion drawer front; the elements of various dates including some period elements; there are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions; there is evidence of worm.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE IV FIGURED MAHOGANY AND GILT METAL MOUNTED CABINET OR BOOKCASECIRCA 1825The column mounts with finely cast decoration 95cm high, 91.5cm wide, 37cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. A key is present and operates lock. The metal gallery with the expected knock resulting in it being slightly misshapen in places. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD AND PARCEL GILT BREAKFRONT SIDE CABINET IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825 The central grille doors opening to two adjustable shelves96cm high, 188.5cm wide, 46cm deep Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: there is a visible veneer join to the construction joint area of the breakfront; the moulding under the top stands proud to the back of the cabinet; veneer chips and knocks including to the corners; some flecked filler faded from old repolishing; there is a key that operates the lock; the central frieze drawer previously with divisions as indicated from the shadowing; some pitting to the interior of one of the short frieze drawers; the interior and panelled back ebonised; the fabric to the grille doors is aged with some stains; the interior of the doors with some cracks to the backboards, that have been removed and replaced for the fitting of the later fabric; there might be some worm but no signs seem visible from this inspection and photographs.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM & MARY KINGWOOD BUREAU CABINETIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS PISTOR, CIRCA 1690 The mirror panel doors opening to a shelved interior, the fall opening to an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes above a slide covered well and a tooled leather inset writing surface205cm high, 97cm wide, 57cm deep See Geoffrey Beard and Christopher Gilbert, Dictionary of English Furniture, Thomas Pistor (1694-d by 1711) is recorded as 'The Cabinet', Ludgate Hill, London, joiner and cabinet maker'. Pistor was a member of the Joiners' Company. On his death by 1711, his stock to be sold included 'three fine japan'd and walnut cabinets, five walnut, one India scrutore'. A kingwood fall-front cabinet formerly in the collection of the Hon Basil Ionides is inscribed 'Mr Thomos Pistor, Ludgate Hill, London'. See also Furniture History, 2016, Vol 36, 2000, pages 43-60, Adriana Turpin, Thomas Pistor, Father and Son, and Levens Hall, Cumbria.Condition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.This is a highly sophisticated and impressive piece of furniture of the period.The expected old chips, splits and losses - see images for details.Various old veneer and moulding repairs.Mirror plates have bloomed throughout (see images).Key is present for the upper door and operates lock.Other keys lacking, all locks openLock to the fall is lacking.Handles and escutcheons are replacements but suit the piece well. There are old plugged holes visible to drawer fronts where previous fixtures sat, these have been highly skillfully disguised.Feet are old replacements and match the piece extremely well. One foot detached.Some evidence of old worm.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND PAINTED WALL CABINET OR BOOKCASE LATE 18TH CENTURY93cm high, 108cm wide, 21.5cm deepCondition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: the doors are slightly bowed so that they do not sit flush with the cabinet; there is no key and the lock is open; one pane of glass is cracked; the backboards are painted and of panelled construction with various vacant holes from previous wall fixings and a split; there is some evidence of worm.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY BROWN OAK LIBRARY CABINETATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER, CIRCA 1820With brass trellis inset glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves96.5cm high, 122cm wide, 46.5cm deepCondition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and us. The expected old chips and splits. Metalware is original. A key is present and operates lock. Feet with some additional abrasions and minor evidence of old worm. Some minor water and ring marks to top. Cabinet in overall good presentable order. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CONCERTINA ACTION FOLDING CARD TABLEIN THE MANNER OF PAUL SAUNDERS, CIRCA 1765 73.5cm high, 92cm wide, 46cm deep (when closed) Paul Saunders (1722-1771) was recorded in 1761 as 'Cabinet maker, Upholder & Tapestry Worker at the corner of Charlotte and Streatham streets, Bloomsbury'. Throughout his career, Paul Saunders had important clientele, perhaps from his early contacts made in William Bradshaw's workshops, with identifiable commissions to Petworth, Holkham and Uppark.Saunders' cabinet making work has been somewhat overlooked in favour of his tapestry making, he was Tapestry Maker to HM the King from 1757 and his Soho workshop was known as the 'The Royal Tapestry Workshop'.The design of this table shows the influence of the French taste on English furniture in the mid-18th century, the marked curvature of the legs, and the carving to the knee. Saunders, and his then business partner Bradshaw were both subscribers to Thomas Chippendale's The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1754, which first popularised the French style.
A PAINTED AND DECORATED 'COUNTRY HOUSE' GLASS CABINET OR CUPBOARDIN WILLIAM & MARY STYLE, 19TH CENTURYThe decoration including; the Clan Douglas coat of arms and motto 'Jamais Arrière' (Never behind), portraits, and 18th century horse racing scenes139cm high, 138cm wide, 53cm deepCondition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Shrinkage to the top- otherwise generally good- the aging effect is purposeful to suggest greater age. Both drawers protrude slightly- slightly dirtyPlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEDESTAL CUPBOARDSIN THE MANNER OF INCE & MAYHEW, CIRCA 1790The left hand cupboard opening to a lead lined drawer fitted with a brass tap, above a lead lined tray fronted by a sliding panel, divided cellaret drawer beneath, the right hand cupboard opening to a metal lined interior throughout incorporating open shelveseach 109cm high, 59cm wide, 45cm deepProvenance: Private Collection, LondonPlease note, terracotta busts (Lot 619) for illustration only with this lot. Condition Report: Both cupboards with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Small section of moulding lacking to base of one cabinet - see images. The other cabinet with larger splits running down the sides. Both cabinets with moulding repairs to the back corners of the tops - see images. Lead linings to interiors with the expected wear, marks and discolourations. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ESCRITOIRE CABINETIN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM VILE, CIRCA 1780The fall front finished to simulate a pair of doors, but enclosing a leather inset writing surface, drawers and recesses164cm high, 64cm wide, 32cm deep Condition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Old repairs with filler and small sections of replacement timber used. Tooled leather surface to the inside of the fall appears original and bears the expected significant wear, cracks, marks, and losses. The upper section of the interior is lacking its dividers. Metalware appears original. A key is present but doesn't operate the locks. All locks are open. Section of loss where the lock bar of the fall meets the cabinet - see image. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND GILT METAL MOUNTED SIDE CABINETCIRCA 181587cm high, 91cm wide, 23.5cm deepCondition Report: This is stamped to the top of the right door by the retailer 'WILKINSON LUDGATE HILL 5580'.There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: broken wood dowels inset to the underside of the marble top, with corresponding holes to the top of the cabinet; the back and base are of panelled construction and is ebonised; traces of glue to the top of one ring turned foot; some staining to the hinge area of one door; some cracks; staining shadows around the gilt metal mounts to the frieze; some vacant holes to the interior of the doors; there is small evidence of worm.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM & MARY ROSEWOOD, KINGWOOD AND OLIVEWOOD OYSTER VENEERED CABINET ON STANDCIRCA 1690With some rosewood elements, the doors opening to an arrangement of drawers around a central cupboard door168cm high, 108cm wide, 50cm deep Provenance:By family descentPrivate Collection, LancashireCondition Report: Old marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use. Some small losses. Some detached elements of moulding are present in the drawer. Some old repairs. Some old worm damage as expected for age but relatively minor overall. Some natural fading in some areas as expected for age however a very high percentage of the items retains very good rich colour and depth of patina. (see images) . The surface appears polished and may possibly have a very thin old layer of varnish.Seven of the short drawers to the interior have a later removable shallow tray element that sits in the upper half of the drawer interior. Simple glued in corner blocks support the trays in position. Some of them are not easy to remove so if are to stay in position may need some adjustment. The handles to the interior drawers are replacements but in period taste/ style. The three 'Royal Arms' escutcheons are of the period and match each other. They may be original. The lock to the doors may be original but has likely been adjusted/ adapted to a degree. The lock to the drawer of the stand is an 18th century replacement. Lacking keys. Screws to locks are possibly replacements. The floors of the drawer linings and of the trays have later glued down velvet. The top of the cabinet and the reverse of the cabinet and the frieze of the stand aswell as the top edges of drawers are later dark/ black stained but has some age/ wear in areas. The interior of the central cupboard of the interior may have previously been fitted but now is not. There is no clear evidence that it was fitted but t he rear panel is mahogany or well stained beech. The lock to the interior cupboard door appears original but lacking a key. The stand is later re-constructed using some old elements. The drawer to the stand is likely the original drawer. The handles have been replaced but have age and are in period style. Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y AN OAK, BONE AND MOTHER OF PEARL MARQUETRY INLAID SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1660 AND LATER The deep drawer now with hinged fall front opening to an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes 128cm high, 118cm wide, 65.5cm deepProvenance: Borde Hill House, West SussexCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useOld splits and cracks, some chips and losses, some losses to mouldings and mother of pearl inlay.Adaptations and alterations including observations to the upper section which has been adapted to a secretaire front which opens to reveal an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers. Some ink staining to timber within.Evidence of previous hinges to the interior, possibly suggesting adaptation or alteration.Evidence of old worm.Later metal brackets applied to the lower cabinet doors.Some shrinkage to panelled timber construction, tape applied to underside of top to provide stability Key is present and operates locks for upper drawer and secretaire front.The lower cabinet lock is seized open, no key present.Later interior runners to the drawers.The locks are 18th century replacements.The bracket feet are 18th century replacements.Overall solid and stable.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A QUEEN ANNE FIGURED WALNUT DOUBLE DOME BUREAU CABINETCIRCA 1710The hinged fall opening to a fitted interior incorporating small drawers, pigeon holes, and a well section covered by a slide221cm high, 101cm wide, 64cm deepCondition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions overall consistent with age and use. Various old chips, splits and losses. Old veneer and moulding repairs in places throughout. Mirror panels to doors and their backboards are later replacements. Lock plate and catch to doors is lacking. Metalware is replaced but is in period taste. There are old plugged holes visible to drawer fronts from previous fixtures. Lacks are old replacements and vary from one another. A key is present and operates the lock to the fall and two of the drawers. No key is present for the other drawers but both are open. Leather inset surface to the interior of the fall is a replacement. Bun feet have some age but a well matched replacements. Backboards are old replacements and have various strips of later tape to help secure. Some minor evidence of old worm. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY CALAMANDER, BRASS MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SIDE CABINET ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE OAKLEY, CIRCA 1815 146cm high, 160cm wide, 46cm deep This fine side cabinet is of the highest quality, its geometric brass ornament and exotic calamander veneers relates to the work of George Oakley (d.1841), who produced furniture in the Grecian style for the Prince Regent among other distinguished patrons during his long career which lasted from 1789 to 1819. The firm was granted a royal warrant in 1799 after receiving a visit from Queen Charlotte and other members of the royal family upon which '...her MAJESTY, the Duke and Duchess of YORK, and the PRINCESSES, &c., highly approved of the splendid variety which has justly attracted the notice of the fashionable world' (Morning Chronicle, May 1799). The design closely relates to a suite of furniture probably supplied by Oakley for Sir Arthur Grey Hazlerigg, 11th Baronet, upon his succession in 1817, at which time he refurbished his estate Noseley Hall in Leicestershire employing many fashionable suppliers of the day (see Noseley Hall, Sotheby's house sale, 28-29 September 1998, lots 146 and 147). Another well-known commission supplied to Charles Madryll Cheere for Papworth Hall includes a variety of furniture forms executed in calamander with stylized star brass-inlaid borders (a card table from this commission is illustrated in R. Edwards, ed., The Dictionary of English Furniture, rev. edn., vol.III, 1954, p. 202, fig.42). An almost identical cabinet was sold, Christies Important English Furniture, New York, 23rd October 2002, lot 17 $35,850 and another, 19 October 2000, lot 245 ($37,600).
Victorian carved mahogany display cabinet, in the Rococo Revival style, circa 1890, having acanthus carved crest of a central shaped bevelled glass mirror, and a cupboard door fronted with carved floral garlands, flanked on either side with a pillar cabinet opening to reveal three velvet covered shelves, an open platform shelf beneath, all raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, width 153cm, height 235cm, depth 39cm
Victorian burr walnut display cabinet, circa 1875, having three-quarter gallery back over two glazed doors opening to shelves, above a single long drawer, the base fitted with two recessed panel cupboard doors enclosing door pockets, all flanked with fluted and wrythen moulded columns over a plinth base, width 92cm, height 146cm, depth 47cm
Modern silver No. 10 Downing Street blotter, Birmingham 1997, inscribed, the handle with royal arms, 10cm x 6.5cm; also a No. 10 Downing Street glass paperweight; sold together with an official No. 10 Cabinet photograph, July 1996, centred with then Prime Minister, John Major, with the Cabinet's signatures to the margin, framed, 50cm x 58cm (3)
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