John Hoppner RA (1758-1810)Portrait of William, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1757-1844), head and shoulders, in a black coat and white stockOil on canvas74 x 62cmProvenance: Sworders, 25 February 2011, Lot 625, where acquired by the vendor;Wood Hall, Arkesden, Essex.Lowther was briefly Member of Parliament for Appleby in 1780, for Carlisle from 1780 to 1784 and for Cumberland from 1784 to 1790. In 1796, he was returned as Member of Parliament for Rutland, holding the seat until 1802. In that year, he inherited by special remainder the titles of Viscount Lowther and Baron Lowther from his third cousin once removed, the Earl of Lonsdale of the first creation, as well as his immense estates. He was also appointed to the northern Lord Lieutenancies of Cumberland and Westmorland. In 1807 Lowther was himself created Earl of Lonsdale and appointed a Knight of the Garter.A coal magnate, he spent £200,000 on the Lowther estate and built a new Lowther Castle. A Tory in politics, he seems to have been tolerant and well-liked, disdaining sabbatarianism and serving as patron for a number of painters and authors, including William Wordsworth. Lonsdale died at York House, Twickenham in 1844. Lowther also enjoyed hunting, serving as Master of the Cottesmore Hunt from 1788 to 1802 and 1806 to 1842.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas is in plane and the tension is stiff. The paint layer is in a stable condition overall. There are extensive passages of retouching in the background which have darkened and as well as in the sitter's face. The varnish is clear and even with a light layer of surface dirt.
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A large composite King's pattern silver cutlery set,principally London 1820, comprising: 44 dinner forks, of which 32 by George Turner and Thomas William Biddell, London 1820, 12 by Robert Peppin (probably) London 1820,24 dinner knives, by Peppin (probably), London 1820, (re-bladed), (unweighed),25 dessert spoons, of which 18 by Turner and Biddell, 6 by Peppin (probably), 16 dessert forks, of which 11 by Turner and Biddell, London 1820, 5 by William Collins, London 1830, 30 serving spoons, of which 14 by Turner and Biddell, 16 by Peppin (probably), 9 small knives, with silver blades, by John Rodgers & Co., Sheffield 1831 (unweighed),5 smaller knives, (unweighed),12 teaspoons, by Turner and Biddell, London 1820,a soup ladle, indistinct maker, London 1849, 3 sauce ladles, by John Wright, Newcastle 1807, Chawner & Co., London 1854, and Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1910,2 basting spoons, by William Collins, London 1832, 1833, a fish slice, by William Knight (probably), London 1820,2 butter knives, indistinct maker, London 1830,2 mustard spoons, marks rubbed, weighable silver 376ozt (176)This set was probably purchased by Sir John Trollope, who became 7th Baronet Trollope of Casewick, on the death of his father in 1820. He later became Ist Baronet Kesteven in 1868. The stag with oakleaf in its mouth was a Kesteven crest. The family seat was Casewick Hall, Uffington, Lincolnshire.
A Swedish painted frame hall seat,19th century, with Vitruvian scroll border decoration, slide-out leather seat and box base, on tapering square legs,180cm wide65cm deep120cm highCondition report: The seat has been recovered, the frame is sound with no obvious signs of restoration. Please note, the top of the right-hand side of the arm has been erroneously cut off in the photograph, but it in fact is all complete.
A neoclassical painted dining chair, late 18th century, decorated with en grisaille tablet, ribbon, cornucopia and wild roses to the back panel, further stiff leaves and bellflower swags in green to the arms and legs, to a cane seat, on turned legs,34cm wide49cm deep81cm highCondition report: Wear comensurate with age, with strong paint colours remaining. The frame and seat are relatively sturdy, but it appears quite delicate and unsuitable to be sat in for any extended period of time. Splits, losses and repair. Cane sunken in one area.
A George III-style mahogany settee, 20th century, with a serpentine back and blind fret carved decoration to the frame, the loose cushion seat, back and arms upholstered in charcoal grey fabric decorated with animals amongst scrolling foliage, on stretchered legs,226cm wide85cm deep80cm highCondition report: Dust and some dirt to upholstery – would benefit from a clean. Some fading, knocks and marks to frame, relatively sturdy.Front of frame misshapen.Please view additional images.
A George III mahogany wingback armchair,on stretchered square chamfered legs and brass castors,84cm wide61cm deep113cm highCondition report: Knocks, wear and losses. Back two castors lost. Interior seat frame joints are crude and may indicate replacement or repair. Some movement in the frame. Upholstery could do with a clean but appears free from tears. Height to top of seat 41cm.
An harlequin set of eight ash and elm Windsor chairs,19th century and later, probably North-East Midlands, including two taller back examples, each with a pierced splat and a crinoline stretcher (8)Condition report: Some have slightly loose frames and will need tightening up. One seat has cracked area where top of leg has pushed through and one of the taller back chairs has speckled surface to back.
An Italian double-backed settee, mid to late 19th century, the shaped top rail flanked with scrolling foliate and painted open arms over a bench seat, with a gilt fluted edge over a pierced rococo scroll apron on gilt scrolling and anthemion carved front legs and stretcher,153cm wide62cm deep130cm highCondition report: Dimensions as catalogued. Splits, knocks, losses and repair. Losses to gilt. Some wobble in the frame.
A primitive fruitwood stick back armchair,late 18th/early 19th century, probably West Country or Welsh, with a block seat on stick legs, 70cm wide55cm deep80cm highCondition report: Slightly rickety in places. Some repairs.Knocks, scuffs and gouges as expected. Does not sit perfectly flat. Has been scrubbed.General wear.See further images.
An ash and elm comb back Windsor armchair,late 18th/early 19th century, West Country, with a three-part arm, a saddle seat and traces of blue paint, on turned legs united by an 'H' stretcher,70cm wide52cm deep103cm highCondition report: Knocks, scratches and general wear. Some splits. One foot cut down. One or more supports replaced.The joint between back left leg and stretcher loose. Traces of worm.Large chunk missing to seat.General wear throughout.Relatively sturdy.
A pair of Victorian walnut love seats:, of shaped outline, one upholstered in a pastel green fabric, the other in a cream stripe and floral foliate fabric, each with a serpentine padded top rail and spirally turned uprights, having a serpentine fronted stuff over seat, on spirally turned tapered legs, terminating in brass cappings and castors., stamped with number 42866, 109cm (3ft 7in) long.
A Victorian carved walnut settee:, the upholstered ribbed back of curved outline with moulded top rail and shell and ribbon cresting, the arm supports with moulded and foliate scroll terminals, having an upholstered stuff over seat on turned and fluted tapered legs, terminating in castors, 161cm (5ft 3 1/4in) long.
A George III elm elbow chair in the Chippendale taste:, the back with a serpentine top rail with reeded central cresting, having a pierced interlaced scroll central splat, outswept arm supports with scroll terminals and upholstered stuff over floral tapestry seat, on square chamfered legs, united by stretchers.
Harlequin set of seven (five plus two) 18th / 19th Century mahogany dining chairs with pink damask seats together with a George III mahogany rectangular stool with drop-in seat, a George III mahogany side chair, a reproduction mahogany open armchair and a reproduction mahogany Regency style stool
Regency mahogany rectangular breakfast table, the moulded tilt top above a spiral turned column support and quadruped base with brass caps and casters, together with a set of four Regency mahogany rope back dining chairs with sabre legsChairs - Height to seat is 19ins, in ok condition but joints are loose and slight veneer repairs are needed. Also need polishing and the seats need re-covering.Table - some losses to polish from water damage, join in top has dried out otherwise in ok condition, need polishing.
18th Century mahogany Gainsborough type elbow chair with woolwork upholstered back seat and arms raised on square moulded supports with stretchers (with alterations)28.5ins wide x 32ins deep x 36ins high.Casters later added and has been re-upholstered. Shows wear to woodwork from age / use, joints slightly loose to frame but overall ok condition
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