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Lot 712

A retro vintage mid 20th century Formica teak veneered sideboard having a bank of three drawers to left & twin door cupboard space to right. With lip handles. Raised on tapering supports. Measures approx; 77cm x 145cm x 45cm.

Lot 715

A retro vintage 20th century teak low sideboard having straight top over a bank of four drawers & large single door cupboard space. Raised on straight supports. Measures approx; 71cm x 85cm x 43cm.

Lot 731

Lucian Ercolani - Ercol - A retro vintage mid-century beech and elm golden dawn open front library bookcase cupboard by Ercol in the Old Colonial style. The bookcase having two shelves atop a twin door cupboard with turned handles and a shelved interior inside. All raised on plinth base. Measures approx; 138cm x 101cm x 29cm.

Lot 733

Lucian Ercolani - Ercol - A retro vintage mid-century beech and elm golden dawn open front waterfall bookcase cupboard by Ercol in the Old Colonial style. The bookcase having three shelves atop a twin door cupboard with turned handles and a shelved interior inside. Measures approx; 111cm x 61cm x 34cm.

Lot 760

A retro vintage mid 20th century teak sideboard in the manner of G-Plan Fresco. The sideboard having a straight top over a double door cupboard space to left, a central tilt top cupboard, & a bank of three drawers to right. All having lipped handles. Raised on tapering supports. Measures approx; 73cm x 199cm x 45cm.

Lot 764

G-plan - Fresco Range - A retro vintage circa 1960s teak upright sideboard display unit having lipped handles with double twin door cupboard  opening to reveal spacious interior under an upright display cabinet back. All raised on a plinth base. Measures approx; 199cm x 81cm x 46cm.

Lot 804

Early 20th Century French kitchen dresser cabinet bonnetiere ( hat cupboard ). Of rectangular form with flared top, single glazed doors with shelving behind atop a single cupboard door. Raised on bun feet. Measures approx. 133cm x 61cm x 37cm.

Lot 826

Early 20th Century circa. 1920's  Jacobean revival Arts & Craft tall sideboard. Pediment flared top with beaded bordered decoration with plate rack shelves atop a twin door cupboard cabinet on barley twist legs united by stretcher. Measures approx. 195cm x 91cm x 44cm.

Lot 835

A 20th century circa 1960s Jacobean Revival oak writing bureau desk having a straight top over a tilt top opening to reveal a fully appointed interior. Below, a carved twin handled drawer over paneled double door cupboard. Raised on bracket feet. Measures approx; 107cm x 76cm x 43cm.

Lot 836

A 20th century circa. 1920's oak twin door glazed bookcase cabinet having a flared squared top over glazed double doors revealing a shelved interior. Raised on squared feet. Measures approx; 132cm x 84cm x 36cm.

Lot 842

A 20th century pine kitchen bookcase cabinet. The upright dresser having a flared pediment top over a four shelves bookcase. Raised on twin door cupboard space. Measures approx; 200cm x 85cm x 28cm.

Lot 859

A Queen Anne revival 1940s walnut veneered china display cabinet. Rectangular form with low gallery back single glazed front door with gilt detailing with glass shelves raised on stumped cabriole legs. Measures approx. 112cm x 63cm x 28cm.

Lot 862

George III revival flame mahogany waterfall bookcase cabinet. Raised on bracket feet with twin door flame mahogany cupboard having waterfall open bookcase shelves above. Measures approx; 112cm x 84cm x 26cm.

Lot 864

An early 20th century Queen Anne Revival walnut cocktail drinks cabinet having twin door cupboard opening to reveal appointed interior over cabriole supports. Measures approx; 114cm x 96cm x 48cm.

Lot 871

A vintage retro 20th century oak priory dutch style dresser. The dresser having an arched gallery back with carved apron over a series of shelves over two drawers with twin door cupboard beneath. Measures 176cm x 92cm x 43cm.

Lot 878

A Victorian 19th century walnut compactum wardrobe. Raised on a plinth base with large drawer having linen cupboard over chest of drawers flanked by a mirror door cupboard. Flared top above. Measures approx; 198cm x 138cm x 48cm.

Lot 881

An Edwardian walnut and marble top tile washstand cabinet. Raised on turned legs with twin door cupboard under marble top with decorative tile inset gallery splash back. Measures approx; 128cm x 107cm x 51cm.

Lot 893

A 19th century French oak buffet de corps sideboard. The credenza having a trio of cupboards, each with carved acanthus panels to centre and ornate brass escutcheons separated by carved pilasters over a twin door cupboard. Measures approx; 243cm x 130cm x 52cm.

Lot 899

A 19th century provincial French pine armoire wardrobe. Raised on turned bun feet with upright body having central recessed and fielded panel door and flared top above. Measures approx; 184cm x 118cm x 56cm.

Lot 902

A 19th century rustic provincial French pine armoire wardrobe. Raised on turned legs with upright body having full length door, carved embellished sides with flared top above. Measures approx; 157cm x 96cm x 51cm.

Lot 910

A 20th century Jacobean revival carved oak sideboard credenza. The sideboard  being raised on block feet with short drawers over twin door cupboard, flared oak top above. Measures approx; 92cm x 124cm x 48cm.

Lot 925

A Victorian 19th century pine wall hanging single door cupboard / cabinet with white pull handle. Measures approx; 84cm x 72cm x 42cm.

Lot 939

An early 20th century circa. 1920's oak Jacobean Revival sideboard credenza. The sideboard having gallery back with canted edges and central carved lozenge shape panel with beaded border to surround, raised over twin drawers with metal ring handles over moulded flower motives, over twin door cupboards upon turned wood supports. Measures approx. 110cm x 118cm x 52cm.

Lot 945

An early 20th Century Indian hand carved solid teak wood door. Small form with two doors with carved detail to central with brass knocker and lock circular wood detail in rows large wood border. Having large wooden slats to back. Measures approx. Measures approx; 125cm x 94cm x 9cm.

Lot 994

An early 20th Century 1930s oak Jacobean revival library bookcase bureau. Of rectangular form with twin glazed door fronting shelves. Atop a bureau with fold down drawer and bank of two drawers. With barely twist turned supports with stretcher. Measures approx; 173cm x 77cm x 42cm.

Lot 101

CARTON OF MISC CHINAWARE INCL; GINGER JARS, MUGS, GLASSWARE, CERAMIC DOOR KNOBS, BLUE & GOLD TEA POT WITH STAND

Lot 251

TEAK GLAZED SLIDING DOOR CABINET

Lot 27

BOX WITH OUT DOOR FLUSH LIGHT FITTING & A STEAM IRON, BOTH NEW IN BOXES

Lot 478

4 DOOR DISPLAY CABINET, LEADED GLASS, 56" WIDE X 41" HIGH

Lot 488

PAINTING WATERCOLOUR - TUDOR HOUSE WITH CRUCK DOOR IN CENTRE. WEAVER'S COTTAGE, DEDHAM BY BRENDA MEREDITH SEYMOUR 1955, 54"H X 65"W FRAMED, PAINTING WATERCOLOUR - MILL HOUSE, REFLECTIONS BY BRENDA MEREDITH SEYMOUR 1958, 44"H X 62.5"W FRAMED, PAINTING WATERCOLOUR - RIVER SCENE WITH WILLOWS BY BRENDA MEREDITH SEYMOUR 1965, 64"H X 55"W FRAMED, PAINTING WATERCOLOUR? - LANDSCAPE WITH FARM GATE & CORNFIELD BY BM SEYMOUR 1956, 54"H X 65"W FRAMED

Lot 138

J C VICKERY - a brass-cased carriage clock with enamel dial, Romany numerals and alarm dial, complete with key, height 11cm not including the handleNice overall order although there is a faint hairline crack running from the top right-hand corner into through the dial, front glass is chipped top right-hand corner also, the top right-hand corner of the glass panel door is also chipped, brass case lightly tarnished, ticking but needs attention

Lot 628

3 DOOR WARDROBE WITH QUARTERED VENEER'S & ARCHED TOP, HANGING SPACE & DRAWERS WITHIN, 60" WIDE X 78" HIGH

Lot 923

OAK LEADED GLASS DOOR CABINET ON BOBBIN TURNED LEGS

Lot 22

Royal Air Force Station Operations Record Book (ORB) for Middle Wallop (February 1942 - August 1945 and June 1946 - September 1948)containing RAF Form 540 Summary of Events, approximately 241 predominantly carbon-copy individual sheets, the vast majority filled out double-sided, with over half covering the Second World War. Housed in blue cloth boards marked 'Royal Air Force - Form 4003'. A fascinating record that is ripe for research, documenting many missions alongside daily life on the base and accounts from the Station's Sick Quarters.The earliest entry is for Middle Wallop Sector Station on 2nd February 1942 and reads, 'Two a/c of 118 Squadron set off to attack the distillery at Erondurlle. They were jumped by M.E.109's near the French coast and P/O Ames, Canadian, was shot down. F/Lt. Howard Williams destroyed 1 M.E. 109 and damaged two, his own aircraft was considerably battered.' An entry on the same page, 12th February, reads, 'Soon after dawn Warmwell was attacked by a Dornier, which aircraft scrambled from Warmwell and Ibsley were unable to intercept. There were simultaneous attacks further West which proved in the end to have been a smoke screen to cover the departure of three German battle ships from Brest. The Ibsley Wing was hurried over to West Malling to join the general fray in the Straits. Reports of the operation were confused by in the general upshot we lost three pilots from the Ibsley Wing.'Further entries include:1st April 1942 (Station Sick Quarters, Middle Wallop) 'This Unit has been in operation just under two years. Strength. Officers: 1 Squadron Leader (Station), 2 Flying Officers (1 Per Squadron), Flight Sergeants 1 (Station), Corporals 2 (1 per Squadron), Nursing Orderlies 3 for the Station and two for each squadron .... Housing: 1 type design. Sick quarters on the station used for sick, emergency recovery station(?) and two dental centres. The sick annexe is the latest type, air conditioned and protected... The sick annexe functions as a small department of active therapy' etc.8th April 1942, 'Shipping Reconnaissances and another attack was made by three M.E 109's on the R.A.F Station at Worth Matravers. There were 2 airmen killed, three airmen and three civilians injured. The Station was unserviceable for 35 minutes. Very rough day.'26th April 1942, 'P/O Duckett 604. Sqdn. Sgt. Atkinson and Sgt. Sanders 604 Sqdn damaged a D.O 217 during the first Baedeker raid on Bath.'3rd May 1942 'First Operational co-operational flight between Hurricane of 245 Sqdn. and Havoc, of 1458 Flight piloted by P/O Powell and F/O Poulton respectively. They had one chase but without result.'4th June 1942 - The Ibsley Wing in co-operation with the Exeter Wing escorted 6 bombers of No. 2 Group in an attack on the docks at Cherbourg. During the night of the 3rd-4th two intruder patrols to Caen carried out by 245 Squadron. P/O Reading flew to Caen but found no target to attack. P/O Powell did not return to Middle Wallop'. (later confirmed KIA)20th June 1942 - Ibsley Wing led by Wing Commander I.R. Gleed, D.S.O, D.F.C., took part in 11 Group circus operation from Redhill. Five aircraft and pilots of the wing were lost and one F.W. 190 was claimed as destroyed and another as damaged. Hurricane bombers of 175 Squadron attacked shipping off Casquettes, damaging two trawlers. The W.A.A.F Section held a Guest Night and there was a dance in the gymnasium.27th June 1942 - '2 Aircraft 501 Sqdn up from Middle Wallop at 0747 hours to intercept raid. Both dispersed when proceeding out to see and it is believed both machines were struck by lightning. F/Sgt. McDonald and F/Sgt. Shadbolt the pilots were both killed'.1st August 1942 - ... The Ibsley Wing (66, 118 and 501 Squadrons) lead by W/Cdr. Gibbs escorted 12 Bostons to attack St. Melo. Bombs fell in dock area, straddled shipping and docks, direct hit on stern of ship which burst into flames; 3 on railway station.'19th August 1942 'Dieppe. S/L. Mould 245 Sqdn had remarkable experience. Aircraft hit over Dieppe and he flew back just above sea level with no oil and eventually crashed into the shore defences near the vicinity of Little Hempton beach'.Other entries record the weather, visits, and daily events such as court-martials, reports on the ground situation, sports matches and dances. The ground situation reports appear to be mostly 1944 onwards and are particularly illuminating. Sample such entries from 1942 include 31st March, 'Fatal accident at Wallop House. A.C Bayly acting as door policeman 'B' camp accidentally shot by A.C. Jordan, fatally.' 9th May, 'Visit from Chief of Air Staff. General Officer's Mess Meeting'. 2nd May 'General Godrey arrived at 0900 hours. No operational activity during day'. 25th May 'Whitsun Monday. Very wet after lunch. F/L Crew awarded Bar to D.F.C. Operational patrols and shipping recces'. 2nd June 1942, 'Performance by 'The Wallops' at Middle Wallop Station Concert Party, which was thoroughly enjoyable, though somewhat long. Tap dancing by W.A.A.F personnel was most applauded item, though it was noticed some of the Senior Admin officers were somewhat startled. The Station Adjutant is progressing as well can be expected after the shock. Group Captain Stephen Hardy arrived to take over command over the Station'. 8th August, 'Visit of Inspector General of the R.A.F (Air Chief Marshal Sir Edgar R. Ludlow Hewitt)Notes: At the end of each calendar month, these records were completed and sent to the headquarters of the command or force. That headquarters would then forward the original and any relevant appendices to the Air Ministry. A duplicate was then kept in safe custody, which, when no longer required, may be sent for custody of the Base Personnel Staff Officer.Provenance: Private collection.ua

Lot 115

A collection of 19th century and later household metalware items, including a wire framed waste paper basket 36cm high, graduated wood and metal bound pots, a milk bottle carrier, thermometer, 34.5cm high, brass door bell etc, some items rusted, and others with wear commensurate with age and use, AF (qty)

Lot 408

An early 20th century oak cabinet, possibly from a shop, two cupboard doors enclosing five drawers, some damage a chip to the cupboard door AF, 84.5cm H x 56cm W x 14.5cm D

Lot 87

A large collection of glass paperweights,  including examples by Mdina, some millefiori, of differing sizes and styles, some heavier 'door stop examples', the green example 12cm wide (qty)

Lot 1

A mid 19th century mahogany Wellington collector's chest with a collection Of intaglio and plaster reliefsbearing a plaque to the door frame reading JANSON & SON, NATURALISTS, Gt. Russell St., London, W.C., the hinged door (lackng glass) enclosing seven drawers, each containing numerous plaster intaglios and reliefs on the subjects of antiquity, mythology and American interest, and portraits of historical figures including Napoleon, Dante, Palladius, and William Sidney Smith, approximately eighty plaster examples in total,40.5cm x 56cm x 29cm overallThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 122

A George III mahogany, satinwood, kingwood and tulipwood breakfront bookcaseCirca 1785With ebonised line-inlay and stringing, the ogee moulded cornice above a triple tablet inlaid frieze, over a large central bay comprising a pair of astragal glazed panelled doors, enclosing four adjustable shelves, with one long slide below, above a pair of doors each inlaid with a central oval within a quarter veneered tablet, enclosing one adjustable shelf, flanked to each end by a smaller bay comprising an astragal glazed panelled door, enclosing four adjustable shelves, over a slide, with a conforming oval and tablet inlaid door below, enclosing one adjustable shelf, on a plinth base, 276cm wide x 54cm deep x 261cm high, (108 1/2in wide x 21in deep x 102 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 124

A late 19th century French gilt bronze mounted ebonised 'Boulle' marquetry table clock with ting-tang striking movementthe waisted case with caddy top surmounted by a floral acanthus scrolling finial, the front with foliate scrolling mounts and dense foliate brass inlaid decoration on a red stained ground, the sides and back door plain, raised on scrolling feet, the 6.25' foliate gilt repousse dial with inset enamel Roman numerals, outer Arabic five minute track and painted pierced steel hands, the brass twin spring barrel movement with adjustable-pallet deadbeat escapement, the backplate stamped 10688 28, striking and chiming on two blued steel gongs, with pendulum and crank key, 61cms highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 183

A fine late Victorian satinwood, tulipwood, purplewood, stained sycamore and fruitwood marquetry bonheur du jour or low display cabinetCirca 1880Inlaid with griffins flanking an urn, a classical female bust within a roundel, ribbon swagged horticultural trophies, ribbon tied bellflower pendants, a large Neoclassical urn with rams mask terminals issuing husk festoons, flowers and scrolled foliage, the brass baluster galleried superstructure comprised of a central panelled door enclosing one shelf, flanked to each end by a glazed door enclosing a mirrored back and a glass shelf, above one mahogany lined frieze drawer, over a pair of panelled doors enclosing one shelf, on square tapering legs, 92cm wide x 47cm deep x 156cm high, (36in wide x 18 1/2in deep x 61in high)Footnotes:The present lot is a distinctive and high quality piece of 19th century English furniture which is redolent of much of the 'Adam revival' furniture produced by the London firm of Wright and Mansfield. This renowned cabinet making partnership is recorded as being active during the period 1861-1886, whilst the business had locations at both Great Portland Street and Oxford Street. https://bifmo.history.ac.ukThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 193

A French 19th century ebony, thuyawood and engraved ivory marquetry hauteur d'appui or pier cabinet1860-1880Inlaid with scrolled foliage, acanthus, griffin busts, ho ho birds, cartouches and rosettes, the cube parquetry inlaid top above a multiple panel moulded door with a central panel inlaid with an Arabesque of assorted scrolled foliage, flowers, a pair of exotic birds, a lambrequined and ribbon swagged classical urn surmounted by a harpie, below a vase of flowers, enclosing two adjustable shelves, flanked by ring turned fluted columns, 81cm wide x 46cm deep x 113.5cm high, (31 1/2in wide x 18in deep x 44 1/2in high)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref R2ZHW5ZGThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 196

A Napoleon III ormolu mounted walnut, figured walnut and ebonised meuble d'appuiCirca 1865, possibly by Charles Guillaume DiehlMounted with egg-and-leaf mouldings, the frieze with flowerhead mounts above a pair of re-entrant panel moulded doors, each door centred by a gilt bronze bust of a King Charles spaniel within a moulded roundel, enclosing a mirrored interior and two glass shelves, on ring turned toupie feet, 76cm wide x 36cm deep x 106cm high, (29 1/2in wide x 14in deep x 41 1/2in high)Footnotes:The idiosyncratic nature of the wonderful pair of King Charles spaniel bust mounts on the offered lot, combined with the supreme quality and distinctive appearance of the tablet inlaid reverse of the doors are characteristics redolent of the output of the major Paris-based 19th century cabinet maker, Charles-Guillaume Diehl. In fact, the latter aspect is closely comparable to the inlaid reverse of the doors on a slightly larger side cabinet or meuble d'appui, which was stamped for Diehl, that sold Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 30 March 2022, Home and Interiors, lot 400.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 211

An important Irish George I walnut and featherbanded, sycamore, cedar and marquetry 'architectural' secretaire cabinetCirca 1725, possibly by John KirkhofferThe upper section of breakfront form, with an ogee moulded cornice above a pair of ogee moulded panelled doors with re-entrant upper angles, each door inset with bevelled mirror glass, interspersed by four fluted Corinthian pilasters with acanthus and scroll-inlaid capitals, enclosing two shelves, over one deep oak-lined drawer with a facing of two half veneered surrounds flanking a pair of central vertical tablets, each tablet inlaid with a bucranium mask and scrolled foliate strapwork pendant within a stylised foliate border, with two inlaid pedestal bases below the drawer, flanked by two conforming tablets, each end with a curved shaped and scrolled bracket surmounted by a ring turned knop finial and inlaid with concentric scroll work, foliate strapwork, Green man mask and acanthus inlay, the spandrel mounted to each end with a brass scrolled candle arm, above a lower section with a hinged top and hinged front, enclosing a cedar-lined interior with three short apron drawers over a central projecting portico door flanked by eight pigeon holes and four drawers, interspersed with four Corinthian pilasters, above a brushing slide, with six short graduated oak-lined drawers below flanking the kneehole, the door to the recess enclosing one shelf, on later elongated bracket feet, with a brass handle mounted to each end, 127cm wide x 57cm deep x 219.5cm high, (50in wide x 22in deep x 86in high)Footnotes:Featured and IllustratedD. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, 2007, Yale University in New Haven and London, fig. 46, p. 51.OverviewThe present lot is one of an important group of four similar walnut and marquetry secretaire cabinets, dated circa 1720, which all appear in the above seminal work on Irish furniture produced by D. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin and James Peill. It is a widely held view that this book remains the most interesting, academically practical and intellectually insightful that has yet been published upon the subject of Irish furniture, together with carving and woodwork from the same country. In chapter three the co-authors re-affirm a previous assertion that such walnut cabinets are indeed of Irish origin.R.W. SymondsThis theory had been originally expounded by the esteemed furniture historian, decorative arts academic and author, R.W. Symonds, in his 1956 article called 'Dean Swift's Writing Cabinet and Two Others' as part of The Antique Collector, Vol. 27, No. 7, April 1956, pp.'s 60-63. Within this text, Symonds details a number of shared design elements and similar characteristics between three of these aforementioned cabinets, which includes the offered lot. He argues logically, and it would seem with the benefit of hindsight correctly, that this selection of three cabinets are in fact all very closely related.Jonathan Swift and the alleged 'Swift cabinet'However, it was the belief that one of the three discussed therein had been a possession of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), the famous author of 'Gulliver's Travels', poet, conservative 'patriot' and Anglican cleric, who eventually became the Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral (in Dublin), which led Symonds to posit that all three examples had undoubtedly been executed in either the same Dublin workshop, or at least made by similar Dublin makers. The first, which is the supposed Swift model, has been at the Victoria and Albert since being bought by the museum in 1912 from Alfred A. de Pass, Accession No. W.32: 1-1912. It appears in P. Macquoid, A History of English Furniture, The Age of Walnut, published 1904-1908, 1989, London, pl. XXX & p. 195, and is also illustrated in J. Peill and D. Fitzgerald, Knight of Glin's Irish Furniture, fig. 44, p. 50. Interestingly Macquoid is in fact the first to describe it in writing as having been the 'property of Dean Swift'. Following Macquoid, Alfred de Pass certainly believed the illustrious provenance to be true and this can be seen in a letter, dated 2 May 1912, which was sent to the Victoria and Albert by de Pass, registered file 12/2496, 12/2622. But unfortunately there is no evidence proving that this marvellous piece was ever owned by Swift. Indeed it would seem apparent that this provenance was previously based upon what is now considered to be a misreading of an inscription discovered below one of the drawers. Until fairly recently it was thought that this inscription read: 'Mrs McAndrews.... Mr Swifts House', however in 2012 infra-red photography brought to light the true hand written message which is instead rather different: 'Mr McAndrews / in Proper Lane facing / the Sugar House'. Consequently this casts serious doubt upon the early proprietary history of this specific example, www.collections.vam.ac.uk.If it had been possible to prove the opposite - that the museum cabinet had categorically belonged to Jonathan Swift - then judging from certain text published by the revered satirist and essayist in 1720 there would be further proof (if needed) that it was definitely made in Ireland, and most likely Dublin. Within this pamphlet, entitled 'A Proposal for the Universal Use of Irish Manufacture in Cloaths and Furniture of Houses... Utterly Rejecting and Renouncing Everything Wearable that Comes from England', the influential Dean laments the English mercantilist policy prevalent at that time in Ireland. In his opinion this approach had a thoroughly negative impact on Ireland, and in particular upon the wealth of the nation as a whole, D. Fitzgerald and J. Peill, Irish Furniture, p. 61.John Kirkhoffer and the Kirkhoffer modelThe second variant from the R.W. Symonds article has a pencil signature to the underside of one drawer which reads: 'John Kirckoffer / facit [sic.] / 1732' (made by John Kirckoffer in 1732). This features in Ibid, fig. 45, p.50, as well as being discussed by the same authors in an article published the following year called 'A Newly Discovered Signature on a Piece of Irish Furniture', The Magazine Antiques, October 2008, Vol. CLXXIV, No. 4, pp.'s 140-145. It is subsequently highlighted in the chapter, 'Irish Furniture' also by J. Peill, from Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840, ed. by W. Laffan and C. Monkhouse, 2015, Chicago, pp.'s 166-7. This specific model resides with the Art Institute of Chicago and is close in terms of overall design and also in a number of details to both the Victoria and Albert comparable and of course the present lot, www.collections.vam.ac.uk.John Kirkhoffer (whose name appears in numerous guises) was probably the son of a German Palatine called Franz Ludwig, who arrived in Ireland as a refugee in 1709 after escaping the Rhineland-Palatinate area, which had been subjected to many years of conflict by that date. The Kirkhoffer family of Protestant immigrants made it to the counties of Kerry and Limerick before ultimately settling in Dublin. Although this particular John Kirkhoffer was evidently a cabinet maker working in Dublin during the 1730s and someone recorded as leasing premises for this purpose in 1736, others also referred to by the same name are likewise documented as cabinet makers active in Dublin in the 18th century.

Lot 239

An unusual late 19th century Continental ebonised and blond wood miniature Vienna style regulator wall timepieceprobably French or Austrianthe case with rounded rectangular glazed door, the top with a moulded platform and knop-turned finial, the swept base with a corresponding split knop-turned terminal, the sides with narrow glazed panels, the 2.5' enamelled dial with outer Roman chapter ring and pierced hands, the brass single train movement with anchor escapement, with grid-iron type pendulum with enamelled boss and winder, 42cm high approximatelyThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 244

A mid 19th century ebonised table clock with pull repeatthe dial and movement signed Payne, 163 New Bond St.the rectangular case with rippled moulded borders, stepped hipped pad top and the sides with glazed panels, the rear door with scrolling fretted pieced sound grill, on plinth base, the 5' silvered dial with Roman numerals and pierced spade hands, the brass twin fusee movement with rectangular plates united by turned columns striking on a bell, with pendulum and case key, 28cm high, 19.5cm wide, 13.5cm deepFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 253

An early 19th Century mahogany and chequered strung stick barometerthe dial signed for Francis Pellegrino, Londonthe swans neck pediment centred by a slender ivory urn finial over an opening hood door and waisted trunk with visible tube terminating in a circular turned cistern cover, the silvered dial signed F. Pellegrino, Fecit ,with mercury thermometer and sliding vernier with seven weather predictions to the 27-31' scale, 96cm high Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref TESMEX8UThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 299

A good first half 19th century mahogany floorstanding regulatorsigned for Molyneux, London the case with architectural pediment over canted front angles and a silvered sight-ring, the long glazed trunk door flanked by canted angles to a panel base, the 12' signed silvered circular dial with Arabic outer minute track framing the large subsidiaries for running seconds and hours, with three blued steel hands, the tall rectangular movement with thick plates united by four knopped pillars, pinned to the front and screwed to the rear, the entire train with wheels of six crossings and high-count pinions, and Harrison's maintaining power to a deadbeat escapement with fine-screw adjustment, the wooden rod pendulum with very heavy lenticular brass-faced bob, driven by a small brass-covered weight, with case key and an associated winding key, 208cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 300

A late 17th century walnut and marquetry longcase clocksigned Richard Baker, Londonthe overhanging cornice on a silk-backed blind fret supported on brass mounted Doric columns, the throat inlaid with stylised bird's heads over a trunk door of three inlaid panels of symmetrical foliate scrollwork and strapwork centred by figures, on a panel base with geometric pattern, the 12' square brass dial framed by elaborate winged cherubs head spandrels, the silvered chapter ring with outer Arabic five-minutes and half-quarter marks enclosing the minute band, Roman hours, meeting arrowhead half-hour marks and inner quarter hour track, the finely matted centre with subsidiary seconds, ringed winding squares and a decorated date aperture, the eight driven movement with five knopped and ringed pillars, replaced anchor escapement and inside countwheel striking on a bell, together with a pair of brass-clad weights, pendulum, crank winding key, door bolt and the original anchor escapement, 216cm highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 301

A Victorian gilt bronze, brass, giltwood, satinwood and ebony inlaid display cabinet on standCirca 1880The beaded astragal glazed panelled upper section interspersed with flowerhead roundles, with an opposing beaded panelled door to each end, above an acanthus and stiff leaf carved projecting waist, over two long mahogany lined drawers, each with a lozenge-trail inlaid surround, flanked by Neoclassical pearled urn, drapery swag and stylised foliate tablets, on four reeded square tapering legs headed by stiff leaf collars, with a shaped H-stretcher surmounted with a central Neoclassical urn finial, terminating in foliate wrapped and peg feet, 93cm wide x 38cm deep x 184cm high, (36 1/2in wide x 14 1/2in deep x 72in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 315

A George III mahogany breakfront bookcase1765-1780The dentil moulded cornice above a pair of central geometric astragal glazed panelled doors, enclosing four adjustable shelves, flanked to each end by a twin re-entrant panelled door enclosing three shelves, over three long graduated oak lined central drawers, flanked to each end by a re-entrant panelled door enclosing one shelf, on a plinth base, 193cm wide x 56cm deep x 253cm high, (75 1/2in wide x 22in deep x 99 1/2in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe offered lot was purchased Christie's, London, 19 March 1987, Fine English Furniture, lot 81.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 162

A 20th century light oak glazed display cabinet. With two drawers and cupboard beneath, arch top door, adjustable shelves and cornice above. L128cm x D38cm x H128cm

Lot 242

An 19th century 30-hour oak long cased clock. With brass and engraved dial signed Francis Eck Northampton with subsidiary date aperture, Doric columns either side of the glass door. H200cm

Lot 243

A 19th century yellow painted pine kitchen dresser. An open back, two sliding door cabinet above a two drawer, two door base, L152cm x D53cm x H213cm Condition Report: Structurally sound. Would benefit from a clean. Some signs of heavy wear including scratches, knocks and cracks consistent with age and usage. Drawers stiff. Paint requires re-touching/ No signs of worm however possible damp marks.

Lot 247

A Victorian mahogany glazed bookcase cupboard. With two arched glazed doors with adjustable shelves, a concealed single drawer and two door cupboard beneath. L107cm x D46cm x H214cm

Lot 249

An Edwardian marble top wash stand cupboard. Grey marble with wooden gallery at the back, single door beneath on strait tapering legs with carved frieze, L91cm x D43cm x H82cm

Lot 250

A Ducal Chateau contemporary two door wardrobe on wheels. With interior shelf, rails and full length mirror. Panel effect doors and arched pediment, L94cm x D58cm x H197cm

Lot 538

A 20th century oak corner cabinet. The panelled door opening to reveal two shelves, L89cm x D55cm x H114cm

Lot 573

A 1960s G-Plan teak two-tier sideboard. With sliding cupboard door enclosing adjustable shelving, flanked by a fall front enclosing a glass shelf, above two sets of double cupboard doors enclosing shelving flanked by three drawers, on tapering supports, labelled to drawer, L187cm x D46cm x H121.5cm

Lot 577

A Nathan glazed display cabinet and CD rack. Of octagonal section, with glazed door enclosing a shelf, flanked by two integral CD racks, above panelled cupboard door, L73.5m x D45cm x H112cm Condition Report: Interior shelf is removeable. Internal dimensions of cupboard L39cm x D40.5cm x H58.5cm (approx)

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