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Lot 29
A Victorian Tunbridge ware mercury desk thermometer Thomas Barton, Tunbridge Wells, late 19th century The rectangular tablet applied with ivory Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer signed T. BARTON, TUNBRIDGE WELLS to upper margin, flanked by vertical bands of parquetry floral trail decoration on a ground of macassar ebony, on stepped base with repeating rosette decoration to upper tier and conforming floral band to lower tier, 13.5 (5.25ins) high. Thomas Barton is perhaps one of the best known makers of Tunbridge ware parquetry objects and worked for 86 Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells 1845-1903.
Lot 2166
A late 19th century Walnut kneehole Desk by JAS Shoolbred & Co. Having moulded top, central wide frieze drawer with moulded front flanked by moulded front shorter drawers. The pedestals having flight of three graduated drawers. The nine drawers having mahogany linings and pierced plate brass handles. Standing on twin plinth bases. 48'' wide x 23 1/2'' high x 23'' deep.
Lot 25
BARNARD FAMILY A VICTORIAN SILVER DESK STAND of generous proportions, the casket centre top and flank garlanded reservoirs together with the base all fully hall marked as are the drip pans to the flames, London 1862, the flame finials are un-marked but presumed original by precedent, the taper stick and sconce are marked Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1846, the made up holder into which the taper stick sits, is un-marked but tests silver, and is clearly a later replacement. The pattern origin ally had an elaborate spirit lamp on top. 25cm x 36cm overall, total silver 1918g
Lot 337
A Victorian mahogany partner`s` desk, stamped HOLLAND & SONS, rectangular top with tooled leather inset, above an arrangement of seven drawers on each side, one drawer with maker`s stamp, reeded turned tapering legs, brass caps and castors, 80cm high, 186cm wide, 96cm deep Holland and Sons were among the most distinguished furniture producers of the Victorian period. Founded in 1803 by William Holland, they became Holland and Sons in 1843 and were granted the Royal Warrant early in Victoria`s reign. By 1851, the firm employed 351 men, working on commissions for Osborne House, Balmoral, Sandringham and Windsor as well as for London clubs and the British Museum. The firm remained under family control until 1942 when it ceased trading; their archives are preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Lot 340
A rosewood and satinwood marquetry partners` desk, late 19th/early 20th century, in the manner of Whytock, Reid & Co., rectangular top with gilt tooled leather inset, an arrangement of twelve drawers and twelve drawers to the opposing side, each mitre moulded side panel with central monogram, stylised cabriole legs, shaped stretchers, tapering square section feet, 77cm high, 153cm wide, 85cm deep The Edinburgh firm began in 1807 under the ownership of Richard Whytock, in 1876 a partnership was formed between John Reid and Richard`s son Alexander forming Whytock, Reid & Co. From the end of the 19th century to the 1930s the firm flourished, under the guidance of Murray Reid (grandson of John), William Simpson, an excellent draughtsman and John Murray a designer and skilled carver. It is though the company collaboration with the leading Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer (1864-1929) for which they are often remembered. This partnership was particularly successful and the fruits of it included important commissions at Earls Hall, Fife, Marchmont, Berwickshire, and Monzie Castle, Perthshire. Lorimer was concerned with unifying his interiors with the buildings he designed. Lorimer frequently executed designs on paper, which were then almost exclusively executed by Whytock and Reid. He insisted upon an exacting standard of craftsmanship, as well as timber.
Lot 387
A mahogany partners` pedestal desk, first quarter 19th century and later, the rectangular top with gilt tooled leather inset, patera carved and moulded edge, an arrangement of nine drawers around the kneehole, the opposing side with three frieze drawers above a pair of cupboards, plinth bases, 77cm high, 153cm wide, 97cm deep
Lot 438
A George III mahogany writing desk, circa 1800, rectangular top and tambour slide, opening to small drawers, pigeon holes and sliding section with ratchet adjustable writing surface, on square tapered supports, pair of frieze drawers, square section tapering legs, 98cm high, 91cm wide, 65cm deep
Lot 120
A George III mahogany and kingwood crossbanded writing desk, circa 1800, rectangular top above the sliding tambour section, opening to an arrangement of small drawers, pigeon holes and a ratchet adjustable leather inset rest, two frieze drawers, square section tapering legs, brass caps and castors, 101cm high, 100cm wide, 66cm deep
Lot 221
A William IV or early Victorian ebonised wood and brass marquetry inset desk stand, circa 1835, of rectangular form, with central foliate cast handle above a lidded recess and flanked by further recesses for inkwells, with concave pen trays to each side, above a drawer to the front, on four bun feet, 14.5cm high, 28cm wide; and a Regency rosewood and parquetry writing box, circa 1815, the hinged cover with applied print depicting a figural shoreline scene, within cavetto edging, the pine interior with writing surface and various compartments, 12cm high, 27cm wide
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