A French mahogany wardrobe, circa 1860 and later, the moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing a hanging space, raised on a plinth base, 242cm high, 145cm wide, 67cm deepProvenance: Property from a Private CollectionCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The rear third appears to have been joined on, it is fabric covered and appears to be pine beneath - it appears to be designed to fit into an alcove with the mahogany front exposed to be viewed in the room, the interior is similarly lined, there is a hanging rail and a covered shelf, Old chips and losses to some areas of moulding, there are scuffs and marks to the sides, these would benefit from a polishThe doors are slightly bowed, there is an old lock but no key is present, the lock is unlocked at time of reportThe wire work to the doors is later, to one door in particular there are losses and breaks Condition Report Disclaimer
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A George III mahogany mercury stick barometer, Charles Aiano, London, circa 1810, with open triangular pediment above line-edged glazed door enclosing rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right opposing Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the left, the upper margin signed C. Aianno, the caddy moulded trunk with visible tube flanked by figured mahogany veneers within chevron line border over rounded base with hemispherical cistern cover and level adjustment screw to underside, 97cm (38ins approx.) high. Charles Aiano is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in London circa 1790-1820; he is believed to have moved to Canterbury in around 1825.Condition Report: Dreweatts cannot guarantee the mechanism as working, we recommend getting it cleaned and overhauled by a professional restorer, There is mercury in the cistern and showing in the tube, The hinge holding the door closed at time of report, the internal slide is working and adjustable, Some old splits and cracks to the timber, this is mainly near the 'throat'Please refer to additional image for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
An oak longcase clock case, circa 1780, containing an associated later eight-day clock movement with 13inch painted dial inscribed John Hayes, Wrexham, with Roman numerals and Arabic five minutes applied to a false plate inscribed WILSON, the case with quarter pilasters to the angles, 222cm high overallJohn Hayes is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Wrexham 1747-1822 Condition Report: The case with Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, there are old splits and cracks, some chips and losses, the glass to the door appears originalThe case door with label to the interior stating the clockmakers dates and a short biography, it is Dreweatts opinion that the case and movement are associated, the case appearing an earlier style than the movement, previously with a finial, this is not present with the lot With one weight, a pendulum and a winding key, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the movement as working or make any comments as to accuracy of timekeeping - Dreweatts recommends that purchaser gets the clock seen by a professional restorer.The dial with some wear and crazing and craquelure, the gilt areas to the date aperture has been refreshed Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian bird's-eye maple cabinet, circa 1860, in the manner of Holland & Sons, of small proportions, the doors opening to a fitted interior incorporating four mahogany lined drawers, 115cm high, 51cm wide, 31cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, inclusing some deeper old scratches and gouges,No lock present to the cabinet doors and no key obviously, these are just open - there is a lock to the drawer but there is no key presentThe interiors of the cabinet doors with recesses where the handles meet, the doors are a little ajar at time of report, the left hand one will shut tight with the catch - the right door untested, some moudling to the interior of the doors is looseGilt metal with discolouration and some signs of wearPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A Continental walnut and 'star burst' marquetry commode, incorporating some late 18th century elements and later adapted, with grey marble top, 94cm high, 120cm wide, 54cm deep Condition Report: Please note, this lot should be dated as 'incorporating some late 18th century elements and later adapted'. It appear the at the doors are adapted from one larger door from a period piece. The rest of the cabinet has been constructed from later elements. Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age an use. Old splits and chips. Marble top with some additional scratches and chips to edges. It has a small glued repair to one corner. Marble is later associated. Some additional splits across doors. Filler used in various places. No key present, lock is open. Later floral paper lining stuck to interior. Section of replacement timber added to the backs of the doors to areas where previous hinges and lock plate sat. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian figured walnut and parcel ebonised wardrobe, circa 1880, one lower drawer stamped Lamb, Manchester, the doors centred by a relief plaque of a classical maiden, 234cm high, 281cm wide, 66cm deep Provenance: Property from a Private CollectionCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The two side cupboard are full length, one with a hanging rail present, the other with the brackets only, there are additional hooks, the handles opperating the door catches,The central door the handle is damaged and there is glue holding the pin - there is old glue here, the catch is not presently operating due to the weakness to the pin, this has since been opened and there is an arrnagement of slides and drawers in this area. The mirror with mercury spotting, it is almost certainly original Some old chips and losses, wear and losses to some ebonised areas in particular, one section of moulded decoration missing to the door surroundPolished appearance overall Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A good quality early 20th century Arts and Crafts oak Mirrored Back Sideboard, possibly by Maple & Co., flat canted moulded edge cornice above a pierced and mirrored back supported by a pair of tapering columns, the lower portion with a plain rectangular top above an offset drawer flanked to one side by a full height door enclosing a shelf and a zinc four-bottle cellarette above another door enclosing shelves, black painted organic devices to superstructure and base, copper organic shape door hinges, copper and brass handles and escutcheon plates, all raised on four square taper legs and spade feet, 166cm high by 153cm wide by 54cm deep
Charles Dickens: 'A Tale of Two Cities', illustrated H.K.Browne, London, Chapman and Hall, 1859, 1st edition in book form, 2nd issue, page 213 correctly numbered, without the signature "b" on the list of plates, but with the misspelling "affetcionately" for, "affectionately" p.134, 14 (of 16) engraved plates (lacks "The Knock at the Door" p.196 & "The Double Recognition" p.197), title and dedication pages with repaired closed tears at head (not affecting text) , original blind stamped olive green publishers cloth, end papers and pastedowns possibly later replenished? Sadly lacking two plates, but else plates clean/VGC and scarce in the original publishers cloth, one of Dickens's best known and most widely read works
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