Attributed to Nicholas Sageot (1666-1731) an important red Boule and engraved brass contre partie marquetry bureau Mazarin, Louis XIV late 17th early 18th century. Decorated with whimsical scenes in the style of Jean Berain with sphinx and other fantastic creatures, monkies and a colourful figure below a lambrequin canopy inlaid with mother of pearl, stained ivory, hardstone and copper foil. Fitted a central kneehole with three shaped drawers flanked on each side by three bow-fronted pedestal drawers and canted carcass. Supported on similarly inlaid Vitruvian or "S" scroll legs united by shaped under stretchers and gilt turned feet. 148 cm long x 77.5 cm deep x 86 cm overall heightProvenance: Lot 24, Sotheby’s Ariane Dandois sale, New York, 25 October 2007.Footnote: Nicolas Sageot (1666-1731), received Master 1706: He was born in Samaize-les Bains and appears to have become active around 1690 and is first recorded as working in Grande rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine in 1698 where, before being accepted by the cabinet-makers guild, he had worked as an ouvrier libre. He married, in 1711, Marie Brigitte Roussel, the daughter of the ébéniste Jacques Roussel and his workshop appeared to prosper until around 1720, when he stopped working and sold his stock. His production seems to have principally consisted of important armoires, commodes and bureaux. He entered into a commercial arrangement with Léonard Prieur, `Marchand Mercier Grossier joaillier Priviligié suivant la Cour', on 26th July 1720. As a result of this, he sold furniture and various materials to him for 16000 livres; the armoires, priced from 400 to 1000 livres were the most expensive pieces (see Grand op. cit.,). Upon the death of his wife, in 1729, the inventory of their workshop records an important stock of brass and tortoiseshell.For similar examples of bureaus attributed to Nicholas Sageot see lot 810, Lempertz, sale 17/05 2019 (sale 1131)Condition report: Please note this lot is 307 The top has some old tortoiseshell repairs in the form of infilled red lead shellac also some signs of old repairs to the tortoiseshell at the borders where small pieces have come away from the ground and have been glued back in position The condition is generally good but shows signs of old polish/ varnish applied to the interior linings of the drawers.All of the drawers are lined in French walnut and the six pedestal and top frieze drawers are veneered on brown oak the two recessed drawers below the central frieze drawer are veneered on a contemporary pine ground. No key is present and the right-hand top drawer is locked shut.To sum up, the desk is in good order both structurally and cosmetically but could do with a revision of some of the old cosmetic restoration to bring up to current standards of conservation but the existing work could be improved with a little workViewing of this collection is available by prior appointmentJRL 24/03/2022
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Giuseppe Valadier, 1762 Rom - 1839, zug.SELTENES EMPIRE-SCHREIBZEUG IN PORPHYR UND VERGOLDETER BRONZEHöhe: 18,5 cm. Länge: 33,5 cm. Tiefe: 17 cm.Der rote, rosa gesprenkelte Porphyrstein in Form einer rechteckigen Basis geschnitten, poliert, und auf große vergoldete Spindelfüße gestellt. Der Oberrand umziehend leicht eingestuft, besetzt mit einem vergoldeten Hängeblattfries. Auf der glatten Oberseite mittig ein Zierbrunnen in Form eines Pokals, kanneliert, mit eingezogenem Fuß. Am Brunnenrand drei Tauben, dazwischen die Wasserstrahlen in Silber, jedoch bereits dunkel oxidiert. Seitlich in den Sockel vertieft eingesetzt die Federhalterungen, Tintenfass und die große perforierte Streusandschale. Die schlichte Einfachheit und Eleganz weisen auf einen namhaften Entwerfer, den römischen Architekten, Städteplaner, Designer und Goldschmied Giuseppe Valadier. Er wurde weltweit bekannt durch seine Uhr mit Statuen am Petersdom, das Theatro Valle (1819), die Instandsetzung des Kolosseums, des Titusbogens und weiterer antiker Monumente, sowie die Gestaltung der Piazza del Popolo in Rom. Die unangefochtene Eleganz seiner Arbeiten lässt sich auch an dem hier präsentierten Objekt erkennen, das als herausragendes Beispiel des italienischen Neoklassizismus zu würdigen ist. A. R.Literatur: Vgl. Susanne Kunz-Saponaro, Rom und seine Künstler, Darmstadt 2008. (12918132) (11)Giuseppe Valadier,1762 Rome – 1839, attributedRARE PORPHYRY AND GILT-BRONZE EMPIRE DESK SETHeight: 18.5 cm.Length: 33.5 cm.Depth: 17 cm.The stark simplicity and elegance point to a well-known designer, the Roman architect, town planner, designer and goldsmith Giuseppe Valadier. He became known worldwide for his clock featuring statues on Saint Peter's Basilica, the Theatro Valle (1819), the restoration of the Colosseum, the Arch of Titus and other ancient monuments, as well as the design of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. The undisputed elegance of his work can also be seen in the object on offer for sale in this lot, which is to be appreciated as an outstanding example of Italian neoclassicism.Literature:cf. Susanne Kunz-Saponaro, Rom und seine Künstler, Darmstadt 2008.
Seltenes museales Régence-DoppelschreibzeugHöhe: 36 cm. Länge: 39 cm. Tiefe: 22,5 cm. Frankreich, Restauration, um 1830.Gestaltet für die Nutzung von zwei Seiten an einem Doppelschreibtisch. Dementsprechend sind Tintengefäß, Streusanddose und Federschale an beiden Längsseiten zu bedienen. Der Aufbau zeigt einen ebonisierten, umseitig gekehlten Holzsockel auf vergoldeten Kugelfüßen, an den Ecken besetzt mit Delfinköpfen, die sich zu Füllhörnern wandeln, darüber von Lotusblättern eingefasste Fruchtgefäße mit hohen Deckeln, darauf die Früchte aufgeschichtet. Jeweils an jeder Seite einer dieser Deckel mit Öffnungen zum Eintauchen der Feder. Die Federschalen dazwischen ziehen an beiden Fronten längs des Sockelaufbaus. Bekrönung durch einen mittig stehenden zweiflammigen Leuchter mit Löschhut in besonderer Gestaltung: Im Unterteil faszienartig gebündelt, darüber zwei janusköpfige Halbfiguren der Aphrodite von Ephesus, hier als Karyatide, die einen Korb trägt. Seitlich des Leuchters zwei Muschelschalen. A. R. (12918145) (11)Rare Régence double desk set of museum-qualityHeight: 36 cm.Length: 39 cm.Depth: 22.5 cm.France, Restoration period, ca. 1830.
Exzeptionelles Empire-Schreibmöbel73 x 86,5 x 54 cm. Gestempelt: Jacob Frères Rue Meslée. Nummerierung „251“ und Etikett „Gard Meubles Public Maison Armand“. Paris, 1796-1803.Das hier angebotene Möbel enstand in Zusammenarbeit von Georges II Jacob und seinem Bruder François-Honoré-Georges Jacob. Über stark gedrückten Kugelfüßen die würfelartigen Füße, deren Kanten mit floralen Ormolu-Bronzen dekoriert werden. Der Korpus in Mahagoni furniert und zentral durch geschweiftes Stegkreuz zusammengeführt und am Kreuzungspunkt von vergoldeter Vase überfangen. Auf den Füßen in vergoldeter und ziselierter Bronze gearbeitete antikisierende weibliche Hermenfiguren, die Hänge empor gerichtet und an einen Korb anliegend, dem der zweischübige Tischkorpus aufliegt mit schräg aufstellbarer Schreibplatte und reicher fein ziselierter vegetabiler Ormolu-Zier.Provenienz: Sammlung Segoura, Paris. Literatur: Das hier angebotene Möbel ist abgebildet in: Michel Beurdeley, Georges Jacob et son Temps, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau 2002, S. 83, noch als in der Sammlung Segoura befindlich. (1300157) (13)Exceptional Empire writing desk73 x 86.5 x 54 cm.Stamped: Jacob Frères Rue Meslée. No. “251” and label “Gard Meubles Public Maison Armand”.Paris, 1796-1803.The present desk was created in collaboration between Georges II Jacob and his brother François-Honoré-Georges Jacob.Provenance:Segoura collection, Paris.Literature: The desk on offer for sale in this lot is illustrated in: Michel Beurdeley, Georges Jacob et son Temps, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau 2002, p. 83, listed as still being part of the Segoura Collection.
Louis XIV-Bureau plat85 x 163 x 78 cm. Paris, um 1720.Dieses von den „Bureaux Mazarins“ übernommene Bureau plat verfügt über zwei seitliche Sockel mit je zwei Schubladen und über eine zentrale, vertiefte Schublade, während die Beine in vergoldeten Bronzesabots in Hufenform stehen. Furniert in Ebenholz und mit einer Intarsienarbeit aus Schnecken, Lambrequins, Akanthus und Messingvoluten verziert, wobei die Ornamente auf Jean Bérain zurückgehen dürften. Die Ormolu-Elemente beschränken sich auf die Schlüssellöcher, die Beine, sowie die von einem Profil umgebene Platte. Dieses Tischmodell hält Einzug in die Pariser Möbeltischlerei nach dem Vorbild des „Mazarin“-Typus. Die beiden Schubladenkörper wurden erhöht, die Frontplatte ist verschwunden, ebenso die mittigen Streben. Der sehr weite Abstand der geschwungenen Beine sorgt für die Stabilität des Tisches. Dieser seltene Schreibtisch ist ein schönes Beispiel für die von André-Charles Boulle zu Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts entwickelte Intarsienarbeit. Es zeigt auch die Entwicklung der ästhetischen Formen, die für diesen Möbeltyp in der zweiten Hälfte des 17. Jahrhunderts festgelegt wurden, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die eckigen Formen. Die vier Beine sind ebenfalls eine Neuerung und verweisen auf die Kommode, die am Ende der Herrschaft Ludwigs XIV entwickelt wurde.Anmerkung: Bezüglich des Dekors lässt sich gut ein Schreibtisch vergleichen, der im Victoria and Albert Museum verwahrt wird und auch ca. 1715-25 datiert wird (Inv.Nr. 1014:1, 2-1882), hier noch als Übergangsmöbel vom Bureau Mazarin gut zu erkennen. Ein weiteres sehr ähnliches Bureau plat von ca. 1724 befindet sich im Château de La Roche-Guyon. (12818139) (13)Louis XIV bureau plat85 x 163 x 78 cm.Paris, ca. 1720.This rare desk is a fine example of the marquetry developed by André-Charles Boulle at the beginning of the 18th century. It also shows the evolution of the aesthetic shapes established for this type of furniture in the second half of the 17th century, particularly with regards to the angular shapes. The four legs are also a novelty and refer to the chest of drawers, which was developed at the end of the reign of Louis XIV.Notes:In terms of décor, a comparable desk that is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum and is also dated around 1715-1725 (Inv. no. 1014: 1, 2-1882) can be easily recognized here as a transitional piece of furniture from the Bureau Mazarin. Another very similar bureau plat dating ca. 1724 is in the Château de La Roche-Guyon.
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK CIRCA 1750With tooled leather inset top79cm high, 136cm wide, 89cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and some small losses. Tooled leather inset top appears to be a 19th century replacement. It bears the expected wear, marks, creases and discolourations. Old veneer and moulding repairs - see images. Fading to timber in areas. Handles and escutcheons are old replacements and suit the piece well. The handle use the same holes as original examples. Locks are possibly original. A key is present and operates all locks. Feet appear to have had approximately an inch added to the bottoms in order for later porcelain castors to be added to the blocks at the backs of the feet. The veneer of the additional elements is well matched and is only visible upon close inspection. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY DESK OR WRITING TABLEIN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825Veneered to all sides, the front panel enclosing recesses and drawers, the frieze drawer with a writing slope and fittings125cm high, 110cm wide, 58cm deepSee Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Volume I, 2008, Plate 6, for the design of this writing table, first published in the Lancaster firm's General Sketch Book 1810 and then reproduced in A C Loudon's Cottage, Farm and Villa Furniture published in 1833.A drawing by Gillows for a closely related 'secretaire-cabinet' or desk from 1818 is held in the Westminster City Archives. Please note: the handles of this item are ivory and therefore this lot should be marked for CITES and may be subject to CITES regulations.Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and useSome old repairs, some minor old losses. Old splits and chips. Some additional indented marks. There is a partial dark ring mark to the top surface. Careful polishing by a restorer could likely improve the appearance of this. Some of the pigeon holes to the interior bear old ink inscriptions (see images) probably of 19th century date. The leather insets with marks, abrasions and some discoloration. The main central leather panel with some untidiness and losses at the edges and some lifting (see images) Some staining to drawers interiors including some old ink stains(see images) The main writing drawer with evidence of a split to the floor of the drawer. (see image)Some fairly straightforward attention appears likely to be required (by a restorer) to the fitting/ fixture of the sliding top above the writing surface and the section of timber above it. None are damaged or broken but may need simple adjustment/ re-fixing in order to operate entirely satisfactorily. The drawer handles to the interior all appear to match and be original. They are generally in fair original condition. They are ivory. Lacking keys but the lock is open. The lock appears original. The desk/ writing table is finished very well on all sides so can be a free-standing piece of furniture if required. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE IV OAK AND POLLARD OAK LIBRARY TABLEATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825With two concealed frieze drawers and recessed brass casters recessed to the feet74cm high, 120cm wide, 68cm deepFor a writing desk attributed to Gillows with a closely related base, see Christie's, London, Furniture, 13th September 2007, Lot 1162 (£4,750). Condition Report: There are some marks, stains, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.The top is clean with slightly open grain with some pitting from knocks and some filler.There are some small fillets to cracks on the moulded edge border, a small patch of veneer to one platform base, some small veneer chips including to the corners of the platform bases.The locks are original. There is no key, the locks are open.The drawer linings are mahogany. One drawer is slightly stiff to operate.The feet with chips to the edges of the recesses.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A TORTOISESHELL, BRASS 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY AND GILT METAL MOUNTED BUREAU PLATFIRST HALF 19TH CENTURYThe frieze contra partie, the legs premiere partie marquetry, the masks to the central drawers with shell cast tops each with a hinged section to cover the keyhole, incorporating ebonised elements throughout 77cm high, 176cm wide, 120cm deepProvenance: North Mymms Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire For a closely related bureau plat, see the Royal Collection, inventory number RCIN 35830. The Royal Collection example bears remarkable similarity to this desk. See Hugh Roberts, For The King's Pleasure, The Furnishing and Decoration of George IV's Apartments at Windsor Castle, The Royal Collection, 2001; p.186, Fig. 218, 'French, in the style of A.-C. Boulle, Bureau plat, c.1700 and later (RCIN 35830)'. The Royal Collection bureau plat was part of the group of furniture and furnishings restored between 1827 and 1829 for George IV by the partnership of Morel & Seddon for The Secretary's Room, room 208, Windsor Castle.Nicholas Morel had formerly worked for the Prince of Wales, later George IV, on Carlton House and the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. Subsequently, Morel was commissioned to design and furnish Wyatville's newly built apartments for the Kind at Windsor Castle. In order to fulfil the contract Morel entered into partnership with George Seddon III whose family had large and long established furniture workshops in Aldersgate Street in the City of London.See pp. 180-181 for Morel & Seddon colour room designs. There were furniture changes from the original room drawings, the furniture variously supplied by Morel & Seddon, or from other royal residences including Brighton and Carlton House, although no record can be found for the Royal Collection bureau plat on Carlton House inventories. The Morel & Seddon 1829 account book lists the work to the Royal Collection bureau plat 'To thoroughly repairing a large Buhl and tortoiseshell writing table, adding sundry new parts to the Buhl work, relaying, cleaning and highly polishing the whole, restoring the ormoulu (sic) edges, feet etc'.The design for this bureau plat derives from an original pen, black ink and brown wash drawing attributed to André-Charles Boulle, now in the Museé des arts décoratifs, Paris, inv. 723 B2.See Wilson, Bremer-David, Considine, Weaver and Heginbotham, French Furniture & Gilt Bronzes: Baroque and Regence: Catalogue of the J. Paul Getty Museum, p.141, pl.12-h for a related bureau plat attributed to André-Charles Boulle. Also p.138, pl.12-a for related corner mounts of bearded satyrs with pointed ears and horns, and pl. 12-d for a related mount of a bearded satyr crowned with vine leaves and bundles of reeds and backed by a shell.For bureaux of related form, date and gilt metal mounts see:Christie's, Paris, Le gout Francais, 23 April 2013, lot 215 (€49,500)Christies, Paris, Le gout Francais, 4 May 2016, lot 158 (€37,500)Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use.Old splits and chips, various old wear and some small losses. Some old repairs, replacements and restorations. Some scratching and indentation to the mounts. Some cracking/ splitting to veneer. The bureau plat has previously been cleaned overall. The ebonised surfaces also appears to have been refreshed throughout. All metal mounts and metalware are present. Some of the small nails or screws are lacking from the mounts, some or all are likely replacements. Some of the mounts are slightly loose (mainly the corner mounts of the top) and have caused some abrasion to adjacent surfaces from movement. Some possible minor casting faults to the mounts (The Additional images illustrate some of these areas but are not exahaustive)The hinged catch (covering the key hole) to the male mask mount has previously been broken/ detached and is now secured by crudely applied wire. Some replacements to the tortoiseshell elements (some of which are a different tone of colour (see additional images) some old losses also. The leather inset surface is a later replacement. There are some minor faults/ untidiness in a small number of positions. The drawer locks appear original. Some screws are lacking to secure them. Lacking keysThe floor elements of some drawers with minor seperation to the elements due to shrinkage. (see images) The fittings of the castors may have been mishapen over time to a degree (due to use/ weight being applied to the top of the bureau plat) Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE I WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESKCIRCA 172075cm high, 82cm wide, 49cm deepCondition Report: Desk with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use. Old chips, splits and some losses. Old veneer and moulding repairs. Some sections of replacement veneer and filler used in places - see images for details. The central board to the back is a replacement. The handle to the door appears to be later and one handle to the upper drawer has a replacement wire fixture - All other metalware appears original. Lock plate to the cupboard doors is lacking. No key present, all locks are open. Evidence of old worm with filler/dark wax used to disguise in places. Bun feet have some age but are later replacements. Later runners to the undersides of the drawers. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Star Trek, René Auberjonois signed 10x8 vintage black and white promo photograph pictured during his role as Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999). He first achieved fame as a stage actor, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 1970 for his portrayal of Sebastian Baye opposite Katharine Hepburn in the André Previn-Alan Jay Lerner musical Coco. He went on to earn three more Tony nominations for performances in Neil Simon's The Good Doctor (1973), Roger Miller's Big River (1985), and Cy Coleman's City of Angels (1989); he won a Drama Desk Award for Big River. Good condition Est.
Actor, Tara Fitzgerald signed 10x8 colour photograph. Fitzgerald (born 18 September 1967) is an English actress who has appeared in feature films, television, radio and the stage. She won the New York Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play in 1995 as Ophelia in Hamlet. She won the Best Actress Award at The Reims International Television Festival in 1999 for her role of Lady Dona St Columb in Frenchman's Creek. Fitzgerald has appeared in the West End production of The Misanthrope at the Comedy Theatre, and in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Donmar Warehouse. Since 2007, Fitzgerald has appeared in more than 30 episodes of the BBC television series Waking the Dead and played the role of Selyse Baratheon in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Good condition Est.
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER'S DESK MID-19TH CENTURY the moulded edge top inset with a later gilt tooled writing surface, the front with an arrangement of nine drawers, the back with three frieze drawers and a pair of cupboards, each enclosing a shelf 76.5cm high, 154cm wide, 101cm deep
A SATINWOOD CARLTON HOUSE DESK IN GEORGE III STYLE LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY inlaid with stringing, the brass pierced gallery above an arrangement of drawers and curved cupboards, with a leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers, on brass castors 98.3cm high, 114cm wide, 61.2cm deep
An interesting selection of vintage product advertising related items, including a 1950's Fry's Chocolate Bar poster 42 x 27.5cm - with Fry's News for retailers printed on the reverse, a 1960's cardboard hanging sign for the 'Robin' comic, a 1935 Crawford's Biscuits desk set which incorporates a diary and a blotter with the latter containing a number of unused sheets of Crawford's illustrated headed blotting paper. Also included as part of this lot are a scarce vintage Monsanto poster in Japanese, Chivers Jelly and Eclipse Tools point of sale advertising, Schweppes posters and four vintage illustrated biscuit and chocolate tins including a large, scarce 1958 Cadbury's 'Lucky Numbers' tin, 'Fry's Milk Chocolate Assorted Nuts', Huntley & Palmers and Elkes Biscuits.
A LOUIS XVI STYLE WRITING DESK OR BUREAU PLATThe green leather inset top over a gilt-metal mounted kingwood three drawer base on tapering square supports, 180cm wide; 91cm deepCondition report: In very good condition. Very minor scuffs and marks commensurate with use and age. Keys to the three frieze drawers.
W. PRIEST, BLACKFRIARS; A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED AND INLAID MAHOGANY WRITING DESKWith five drawer superstructure over fitted frieze drawer, on sabre supports, united by concave platform undertier, 73cm wide; 98cm highCondition report: The blocks to the top of the leg and legs themselves are brass inlaid (and the right hand side is not missing a mount). The mahogany around the mount is more exposed and stained varnish removed for some reason, possibly a result from a previous attempt at cleaning the inlay. Shrinkage splits and worn away covering to the writing surface, which also slides out. Other chips and losses to the veneers in areas, together with general inevitable scuffs, scrathes, dents, other small shrinkage and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Tarnishing to other areas of inlay, gallery and feet as to be expected. Please see extra images.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FRAMED TUB BACK DESK CHAIRWith swivel seat on turned supports, 65cm wide; 77cm highCondition report: 50cm from floor to seat. Wear to edges - extremities such as the feet. One leg with a visible peg mark at the top, possibly resecured. The chair is in solid order and decorative. Leather with a few cracks and scuffs, but in relatively good order. Of course the inevitable scuffs, scrathes, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Swivel mechanism is in working order.See extra images.
SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED WARES (3)Comprising; a shaped circular waiter, having a pie-crust rim, raised on three feet, Birmingham 1926, diameter 15cm and a buttershell raised on three spherical feet, London 1898, combined weight 194 gms and also a rectangular silver mounted desk calendar, Birmingham 1927
A GROUP OF FOUR INDUSTRIAL LAMPS (4)Early 20th CenturyTo include a Bakelite and painted tin desk lamp with adjustable shade, 39cm high, a brass lamp with mirrored shade, 32cm high and two brass clip-on lamps each detailed adjusto-lite (4)Provenance: Property of the Late Professor Bernard Nevill (1930-2019)
Unusual Japanese design knee hole desk of small proportions, the moulded cornice above an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes, the projecting base with pull-out writing area with an arrangement of four fitted drawers with ebonised turned handles and two doors to the pedestal. All decorated with marquetry and parquetry inlay including flowers and foliage. 98 x 45 x 128cm approximately.(B.P. 21% + VAT) Lots of scuffs and marks especially to writing area. General wear and tear with use. All knob handles remain in tact. Some splits in certain areas but overall, still in good usable condition. Some losses to sides at back and some splits and minor damage.
French design kingswood floral and foliate ladies writing desk, the shaped top with brass banding above an arrangement of five drawers, ornately decorated with gilt foliate mounts and standing on splay legs. 99 x 58 x 79cm approximately.(B.P. 21% + VAT) Noticeable watermarks and stains with some scratches to top. Key present. Gilt metal mounts appear in tact. Dressing table is also decorated with flowers and foliage and gilt mounts to reverse.
A 19th century French ebonised and rosewood lap desk, the fall front enclosing beige material, width 37cm, depth 27cm, also four cigar cases including an example with hallmarked silver mounts (5).Additional InformationThe lap desk is af with large areas of loss to the beading edges, applied pewter decoration. The cigar case is also damaged and dented, folds, creases and marks.
BARKER BROS SILVER LTD; a George VI hallmarked silver miniature trinket in the shape of William Shakespeare's desk, Birmingham 1947, height 5cm, width 5.5cm, approx weight 1.98ozt/61g.Additional InformationThe hinged cover does not close 100% true but is pretty close, light rubbing to the marks, light scratches and tarnishing.
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