Waugh (Evelyn) Waugh in Abyssinia, first edition, abrasion to pastedowns, original cloth, slight shelf-lean, light bumping and fraying to spine tips and corners, first issue dust-jacket, without the usual pastedown to front flap, slight toning to spine, neat repairs along joints and fore-edges, spine ends and corners a little chipped, closed tear to head of upper panel, neat repairs to front flap, rubbed, still in effect an excellent example, 8vo, 1936.⁂ A rare dust-jacket in first issue. Waugh took a keen interest in the exact presentation of this volume and was horrified to discover that the text on the front flap of the dust-jacket had been printed without his approval. In a diary entry dated 17th October 1936 he notes: ""Went to Longman Green to find they had composed a blurb giving exactly the impression of W. in A. which I had tried to supress"". After some debate with Longman's, it was agreed that a piece of card with new text would be pasted over the front flap.
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Waugh (Evelyn) Brideshead Revisited, first edition, bookplate to front free endpaper, light spotting to endpapers, original cloth, slight shelf-lean, light sunning to spine tips, dust-jacket, light browning to spine and lower panel, spine ends and corners chipped, some splitting to lower joint, a few small nicks with light creasing to head of lower panel, some light surface soiling, but a very good copy overall, 8vo, 1945.
A GEORGE II OAK, BURR OAK AND INLAID SPICE CUPBOARD OR TABLE TOP CABINETCIRCA 174065cm high, 54cm wide, 29cm deepProvenance: Property from the Phillip Lucas Collection, Spitalfields HouseCondition Report: Cabinet with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips, splits and losses. Various old veneer and moulding repairs - please see images. Hinges are of the period but are replacements. There are some filled old holes visible to the door from previous fixtures. Lock plates to door and drawer are both lacking. Handle and escutcheons are replacements but suit the piece well. Some evidence of old worm to backboards. One backboard is an old replacement. Some small drawers possibly lacking to interior. One divider/shelf to the interior lacking. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GILT AND PAINTED SIMULATED LAPIS WOOD LAMP BASES 20TH CENTURY Of twin handled swag decorated form each 28.5cm high (including fitment)Provenance: Property from the Phillip Lucas Collection, Spitalfields HouseCondition Report: These are single sided- designed to be placed on a shelf or mantelpiece not viewed in the round, both with drill holes to bases and remnants of light fitting which will need renewing for useBoth with wear from use- one shrinkage crack to plinth and urn lifting from base- the other old damage and loss to stemCondition Report Disclaimer
A large and impressive George III mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase, with stepped and inlaid cornice above four glazed astragal doors enclosing adjustable shelves, lower section with a central secretaire drawer opening to reveal a fitted interior of satinwood veneered drawers and pigeon holes, panel cupboard below with single shelf flanked by a pair of taller cupboards with two adjustable shelves, the whole on plinth base, 245 x 62 x 268cms high.Provenance: By repute, purchased from the widow of Percy Macquoid, who published the History of English Furniture in 1906.
A late Victorian inlaid mahogany pedestal desk in the Arts & Crafts taste, the rectangular top inset with a leather writing surface, above a single frieze drawer flanked by panelled cupboards, decorated with foliate scrolls, each enclosing a single shelf, on bracket feet, 123 x 56 x 73cms high.
Skovby Mobel Fabrik A/S: a Danish rosewood sideboard and matching extending dining table, the sideboard with rectangular top above a large cupboard with shelf and two doors flanked by a single cupboard with five sliding baize lined trays, 154 x 48 x 82cms; and an extending dining table, the shaped rectangular top with two spare leaves raised on rectangular section supports with stretcher and sledge feet, 165 (closed) 265 (extended) x 100.5 x 72cms high; and four associated beech wood dining chairs by Farstrup. (6)Sold with Cites Certificate number: 623198/01.
A LARGE FLOOR STANDING PITCH PINE CORNER SHELF CABINET with three shaped shelves above cupboard, 76cm wide 215cm high Condition Report : good condition, with key Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A George III provincial oak dresser, the shelf back above three crossbanded drawers, on cabriole legs, height 215cm, width 192cm, depth 46cm (faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A late Victorian walnut hanging wall shelf with turned spindle supports, height 76cm, width 65cm, depth 19cm (faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Late 50s/ 60s fashions to include a plaid shift dress, an interesting black and white guipure lace dress by Flory of Miami, an olive green Russel Stuart dress with diamond pleated shelf bust, a 1940s wrap around apron or coverall, a navy blue shantung dress, a green skirt with blouse and a classic black cocktail dress with satin bow.(8)
50s/60s fashions to include a black lace Balenciaga copy by Harrods, a shell pink silk shift with cream guipure lace overlay, a late 50s pink lace dress by Frank Usher, a navy blue guipure lace dress, a black velvet VictorJosselyn dress, a shantung maxi by Flory of Miami and a shelf bust shift (7)
Taxidermy: A Gharial Crocodile Head Mount Console (Gavialis gangeticus), circa late 19th/early 20th century, a mounted juvenile head as a small console table, with shaped hardwood shelf top, 28cm long, 19cm wide, 10cm deep approx, actual head mount size - length 26cm, max width of head 7cm, depth 4cm.
Rock and Graner Dolls House tinplate Bedroom furniture, German circa 1875, all painted in simulated wood including chest of drawers with four dummy drawers each with intricate keyhole, three drawers opening in one door to tan painted interior with single shelf, bed with turned feet and pillar supports with later mattress and bedding and a bedside cupboard with painted yellow interior and dummy drawer with keyhole and painted simulated marble top, chest of drawers 3 ¼” (8.3cm) tall, (condition: very good some minor paint loss), (3 items).
Waltershausen suite for salon, German 1880s/90s, rosewood furniture including green silk upholstered settee with gold transfer decoration, shaped back, arms and five turned legs, together with three matching balloon back chairs, wooden shelves with mirror back and green paper-lined shelves, marble top table on central turned stand, and mantle clock with paper face, together with a fine quality miniature wooden cello, soft metal bird in cage and candle in gilt holder, shelves 6” (15cm) tall, (10 items), (condition: one shelf and two mirror backs loose, expected fading/wear to green silk).
Collection of Waltershausen dolls house furniture, German circa 1880s/90s, rosewood furniture including blue silk upholstered settee, three small chairs and a large armchair, all with gold transfer decoration, together with a marble top writing desk with two cupboards, pigeon holes and on four cabriole legs, a square table, glazed cabinet with hinged door and shelf, dressing table and babies cradle, cabinet 6 ¼” (16cm) tall, (condition: some deterioration to silk, one small chair with damage to back), (10 items), contained in an oval wooden box with painted lid.
Tinplate Dolls House wash stand, German 1880s, painted wood effect stand with red lining and shaped legs, drawer below painted marble effect top and shelf above with red and white painted wood water jug, bowl and three dishes with lids, 5 ¼” (13cm) high, (condition: good a few minor paint chips).
Dining room 1/12th scale Dolls house furniture, Escutcheon Regency oval dining table, Dennis Jenvey half circle side tables and triple shelf circular table, two carvers, four chairs and an ice bucket all marked signed in gold F ‘ 96, unmarked sideboard, metal painted diner service, pair of hanging mirrors, fire grate, fender, tools and more, (lot).
A pair of Chinese black lacquered elm wood low cabinets, probably Qing Dynasty, c.1850, Shanxi Province, with panelled sides and two doors with bronzed metal disc hinges and lockplate, enclosing a single fixed shelf, on stile feet, 23¾ x 17in. (60 x 43cm.), 17¾in. (60cm.) high. (2), * Provenance: The Ashwood Gallery, Bangkok, Thailand, c.1999, with certificate of antiquity
A William IV goncalo alves chiffonier, the foliate scroll and lappet carved back with a single shelf, over two concealed frieze drawers above a pair of lancet panelled doors flanked by barley twist columns, on a moulded plinth with bun feet, 44 x 17in. (111.75 x 43.2cm.), 53½in. (136cm.) high.. *
A French painted oak glazed dresser, early 20th century, the serpentine cornice over a raised superstructure with a pair of glazed doors enclosing a single shelf, raised on slatted trestle supports with the cupboard base with two drawers over a pair of panelled doors, on a plinth base, 51½ x 20½in. (131 x 52cm.), 90½in. (230cm.) high.. *
A large George III part-glazed mahogany floorstanding corner cupboard, of imposing proportions, the flared moulded cornice over a pair of fifteen pane astragal glazed doors enclosing a green painted interior with three shaped shelves, over a cupboard base with fielded panelled doors, enclosing a conforming green interior with single shaped shelf, raised on bracket feet, 86in. (218.5cm.) high, 51¼in. (130cm.) wide.. * * Provenance: The Contents of 'Priors' Jersey, Martel Maides Auctions, 19th May 2012, Lot 419.. *
An Arthur Simpson of Kendal two tier occasional table. Height 56 cm, diameter 62.5 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The table is in extremely good original condition with no significant issues. The top is flat and not warped. There are no significant marks or stains. The same comments apply to the shelf. The supports, legs and stretchers are all in good order with no splits. There is no evidence of any woodworm.
A William IV rosewood bookcase, in two sections the top half fitted with a series of adjustable shelves, the base with moulded edge also above open shelves and raised on a plinth. Height 163.5 cm, width 228.5 cm, depth 34 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The height is actually 163.5 cm. The width at the cornice is correct at 228.5 cm and the maximum depth at the waist is correct at 34 cm. The bookcase is generally of good quality and in good structural order with only minor issues. The very top surface is very dirty and dusty. The crossbanded edge to the cornice has small sections of banding missing on the left and right-hand returns. The sides of the top both have some veneer losses to the bottom right-hand edge. The pilasters to the upper section are in good order as are the shelf fronts. The top of the base is in generally good condition. There are no splits. There are some old liquid marks and minor surface scratches but no difficult issues. The moulded edge is in good condition all round. The sides of the base are in generally good order. The right hand side has some polish issues. The base pilasters are all in good order. The plinth base has the usual marks and scuffs that one would expect. The backboards are original. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
A George III mahogany dressing table, with shallow upstand moulded edge and five frieze drawers with brass drop handles, with turned legs, low shelf and brass castors. Height excluding upstand 76.5 cm, width 91 cm, depth 49 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The table is structurally sound. The top is flat with no splits but does have old ring and liquid marks and surface scratches. The upstand is in good order all round as is the moulded edge. The sides are in good condition with no splits. The drawers all run smoothly. The handles if not original cover any old handle holes. The legs are all in good order and free from any repairs. The clusters are original. The shelf has liquid discolouration but no cracks. The backboard is original. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
An Islamic inlaid games table of typical form, the top hinging to backgammon and chess playing surfaces, the whole raised on cabriole legs with low shelf. Height 69 cm, width 62 cm, depth 32 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The table is structurally very sound. There are no loose joints. The top is in generally good condition with only minor losses to the veneers around the corners. The lowest section of the top (the stepped area) has more significant losses to the veneers as should be visible from the image. The front edge of the lowest tier also has veneer losses. The same comments apply to the sides of all tiers. The interior playing surface is in generally good order with only very minor losses to the marquetry. The interior condition is generally very good. The frieze and legs again have minor losses and loose veneers particularly around the feet area. There are substantial veneer losses to the rear bottom sections of both back legs. There is no evidence of any woodworm.
A George III mahogany bedside cabinet, with single door and drawer raised on legs of square section with shaped shelf. Height 77 cm, width 38 cm, depth 36.5 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The cabinet is structurally sound and in generally good order. There are some minor scuffs and marks to the top surface but no splits or warping. The drawer closes as it should. There is minor veneer loss to the left-hand side of the door handle. The drawer is in good order as are the sides, legs and shelf. The rear panel which is also mahogany has a full width stress fracture. There is no evidence of any woodworm.
A Victorian walnut Canterbury whatnot of two tier form, the rectangular moulded upper shelf on carved and turned supports above a base with central dividers, a frieze drawer and raised on turned feet and castors. 96 cm high, 56 cm wide, 40 cm deep. CONDITION REPORT: Please note this is walnut not rosewood. The condition is generally very good. The piece is structurally sound. The fretwork pediment is in good condition all round. The top is not split and has no lifting veneers and is of good colour. All fretwork to the base is in good condition with no issues and all turned spindles are present and in good order. The drawer runs smoothly. The legs are original as are the castors. There are no loose joints. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
A Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the upper section with two shelves and carved cresting rail above a lower section with cupboard doors and single shelf interior. Height 139 cm, width 110 cm, depth 50 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The chiffonier is structurally sound and in generally good condition. The rear scrolling pediment is a little loose. The pediment has had two breaks which have been glued together but there are no losses. The shelves are in good condition. The top is almost unmarked and has no splits. The drawers run smoothly. The doors are in generally good order. There are no significant splits to the panels. The sides are in good condition as is the plinth base. Whilst the lock is present we do not have a key. The door is not locked.
An early 19th century rosewood whatnot stand, with brass gallery moulded edge and fitted with a drawer to each tier raised on turned legs with castors. Height 76 cm, width 51 cm, depth 51 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The stand is structurally sound. It is likely to have been originally a four tier stand which has been reduced in height. The top surface has numerous ring marks and scratches to the polished surface. There are however no splits. The gallery is present all round. The half round moulding has a loss of about 10% to the right-hand side. The top drawer has losses to the cockbeading. The bottom drawer has a damaged handle. The top drawer handles are odd. The lower shelf has watermarks but is not split. The legs are all original as are the castors. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
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