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Click here to subscribeA George III burr yew and marquetry serpentine side table, circa 1780, in the manner of John Cobb, the shallow three quarter gallery and retractable rear fire screen above a frieze with leather inset slide at the front and drawer to the right side, the square section cabriole shaped tapering legs joined by an inverted bowfront undertier and terminating in gilt brass caps and casters
A George III mahogany Pembroke table, circa 1760, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the rectangular twin flap top with moulded edge, above a frieze drawer to one end and a false frieze drawer to the other, on moulded tapering rectangular legs, headed by pierced spandrels and joined by a pierced X-shaped stretcher, terminating in leather castors, 70cm high, 95cm wide (when open), 67cm deep For two very closely related examples of table see, Christie's, London, Scone Palace and Blairquhan, The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses, 24th May 2007, Lot 250 (£18,000), and Christie's, London, Wilton Crescent: A Robert Kime Interior, 23rd July 2020, Lot 156 (£11,250).
A mahogany, ebonised and brass inlaid centre table, probably Baltic, circa 1815, the circular top with repeating lozenge inlaid edge, above the hexagonal stem, on a concave sided tri-form base and carved lion paw feet, 78cm high, the top 139cm daimeterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Later supporting blocks and stretchers to underside of the top. some of these are in position to ensure the two elements of the top don't open. Later surface to ebonised elements. Feet with vacant holes to the undersides from where castors previously sat. Solid mahogany top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1760, the hinged 'pie crust' top, above a turned tapering baluster stem incorporating a spirally reeded terminal, on acanthus and bell flower carved tapering cabriole legs, 69cm high, the top 59cm diameter Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Catch appears original. Of cleaned polished/appearance. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry card table, circa 1820, with foliate brass inlay throughout, the hinged rectangular top with rounded corners, rotating and opening to a baize inset playing surface, above a tapering rectangular stem, on a concave sided rectangular base and four outswept tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 75cm high, 91cm wide, 45cm deep
Y A Regency rosewood, inlaid and brass mounted sofa table, circa 1815, in the manner of John McLean, the rectangular twin flap top with rounded corners, above a two frieze drawers and two opposing false drawers, on squared trestle supports framing pierced trellis, on outswept tapering rectangular legs, terminating in brass lion paw caps and castors, 71cm high, 145cm wide (when open), 71cm deep For a closely related example of table incorporating similar brass pierced trellis ends see, Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture including a selection of Irish, 19th April 2001, Lot 38 ($23,500). For another sofa table of similar form and in the manner of Mclean see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 27th November 2003, Lot 114 (£21,510). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. Some additional dark scratches and splits across top with filler used in places to help disguise. One handle detached but present. Some evidence of old worm to underside of top. Some section of veneer replaced and re-stuck. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Spanish Colonial walnut, ebony and iron mounted table cabinet, early 18th century, with concentric inlay throughout, the hinged rectangular top and hinged fall front opening to a velvet lined compartment above two short and one long foliate marquetry decorated drawers, the inside of the fall with an applied engraving after the painter Peter Monamy's (1681-1749), Evening or Sun Setting (Le Soir; ou Soleil), printed for John Bowles & Son, at the Black Horse in Cornhil & Carington Bowles in St Paul's Church Yard, London, 22cm high, 39cm wide, 28cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and small losses. Later velvet applied to underside of top, upper compartment and insides of drawers. It bear the expected wear, fading and pulls. Paper applied to the inside of the fall front with some discolourations and small losses. The fall front and interior drawers are possible a historic adaption, this might of originally been a box. If adapted, these adaption do have significant age. Hinges to the fall front are replacements but are of the period. All other metalware appears original. One handle to the interior drawers is lacking a drop. No key present. Later metal fixtures/loops to underside of top and interior of upper compartment from where a catch once was. When the fall opens the lower edge catches on the surface belowPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William IV carved mahogany side table, circa 1835, the rectangular top with egg and dart moulding, above a foliate scroll carved frieze, on acanthus carved scroll legs headed by patera terminals and terminating in carved lion paw feet, on a concave fronted plinth base, 78cm high, 130.5cm wide, 53cm deep
A George II mahogany side table, circa 1750, the rectangular top above three drawers, on turned tapering legs surmounted by stylised lappet terminals and terminating in pad feet, 69cm high, 75cm wide, 46cm deepProvenance: Private Collection from a Grade II listed Country House, OxfordshirePurchased by the current vendor from Woolcomber House Antiques, Stow on the Wold, 3rd November 1990 (£5,800). A photograph of the original receipt is available with this lot.
Y A Regency rosewood and partridgewood crossbanded sofa table, circa 1815, in manner John Mclean, attributed to Gillows, with gilt metal bead moulding throughout, the rectangular twin flap top with rounded corners, above two frieze drawers, and two opposing false drawer fronts, on rectangular end supports and tapering outswept rectangular legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 70.5cm high, 158cm wide (when open), 71cm deep Provenance: Purchased Apter Fredericks (retailers titled key envelope is present in the drawer) For a similar sofa table, see Christie's Important English Furniture, 27 November 2003, lot 114 (£21,510).
A Regency octagonal library drum table, circa 1815, the tooled leather inset top above four drawers and four alternate false drawers, above a turned 'beehive' stem and downswept legs terminating in brass caps and casters, 86cm high, the top 111 x 111cm Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Old splits and chips. Tooled leather inset surface appears original and has wear, marks and various losses. Metalware appears original. No key present, all locks are open. Some old veneer repairs. Some filler used in places. One drawer front with large old glued split across it. One later baton of timber applied to underside of top. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William III carved oak metamorphic chair table, dated 1699, the hinged and arch moulded rectangular back decorated with fruiting vines, tulips carving and initials A and L and date 1699, above the downswept open arms on turned supports, the solid seat with loose seat cushion, on a solid seat flanked by shaped arms, above a channel moulded frieze incorporating a drawer at the front, on turned legs joined by a rectangular peripheral stretcher, the hinged top closing to form a table, 170cm high, 80cm wideProvenance: Private Collection from a Grade II listed Country House, OxfordshirePurchased by the current vendor from Lucy Johnson Antiques, 14th November 1996 (£15,400). A photograph of the original receipt is available with this lot. For related example see Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, Antique Collectors Club, figures 3.68, 3.69 and 3.70.
A George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1770, the hinged circular 'pie crust' top, above the turned tapering stem incorporating a spirally fluted terminal, on acanthus carved tapering outswept cabriole legs, on claw on egg feet, 61cm high, the top 45.5cm diameterProvenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, London
A George III mahogany and bronze mounted tambour top writing desk, attributed to John Cobb, circa 1790, the domed tambour top released with a concealed catch, to reveal a tooled leather inset writing surface and four pigeon holes, above an arrangement of five frieze drawers around a central kneehole, with an opposing arrangement of false drawer fronts, on rectangular tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 91cm high, 118cm wide, 69cm deep Provenance: A deceased estate, OxfordshireBy family repute purchased from a London retailer during the 1960'sFor a very closely related example see Christie's, London, The English Collector, 19th May 2016, Lot 55 (£30,000). The Christie's example was part of a collection formed by R.W. Symonds for Mr & Mrs Jack Steinberg. A design for a closely related 'cylinder fall desk, with legs' is featured in Thomas Shearer's Cabinet-makers' London Book of Prices, plate 13, 1788. A related design for a 'Tambour Writing Table', 'a very convenient piece of furniture', was included in the third edition of Hepplewhite's The Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer's guide, 1794, pl. 61; an example of the latter was in the collection of Norman Adams (C. Claxton Stevens, S. Whittington, 18th Century English Furniture: the Norman Adams Collection, Woodbridge, 1983, p. 115).Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some minor old splits and chips consistent with age. Handles, escutcheons and locks appear original. The key is present to to operate the central drawer lock only. very minor fragment of metal from one lock lacking adjacent to lever/locking element. The drawer linings are solid mahogany throughout. The drawers all run very well. The tambour sections runs well, locks well into position when closed and when closed is released by the original catch located above the lock of the central drawer. Attractive original surface, colour and patina. Some additional old marks and discoloration as expected to leather surface. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Regency mahogany and kingwood crossbanded dressing table, circa 1815, in the manner of Gillows, the rectangular top with outset rounded corners, above an arrangement of five frieze drawers and a central arched apron, on reeded turned tapering legs, terminating in arrow feet, brass caps and castors, 79cm high, 109cm wide, 50cm deep Please note: the estimate for this lot should read £1,500 - 2,000 and not as printed in the catalogue
A George II mahogany folding card table, circa 1750, the hinged rectangular top opening to baize inset playing surface, above a plain frieze, on foliate carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in claw on ball feet, 73cm high, 86cm wide, 43cm deep (when closed) For a remarkably similar example of card table see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture and Carpets, 24th November 2005, Lot 21 (£7,200). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Baize inset playing surface is later replaced. It has the expected wear, some discolouartions and is cut along the line of the fold. Some old veneer repairs to frieze. Sections of loss to veneer at 'teeth' of hinged rear frieze. Some later blocks to underside. Glue reside visible to underside at some of the joins. Old glued split to one foot. One leg with neatly executed and disguised spliced repair. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency mahogany library table, circa 1820, the rectangular top with tooled leather inset surface, above two bead moulded frieze drawers, the twin turned supports joined by a turned stretcher, on roundel and lappet moulded tapering outswept rectangular legs, terminating in reeded feet and castors, 74cm high, 92cm wide, 62cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. One drawer with plaque for 'G. E. LAWSON, DEALER IN ANTIQUES, TONBRIDGE'. Some small losses and some section of veneer re-stuck. The expected wear, abrasions and fading to inset leather surface.No key present, both drawers open. Slight movement between the uprights and the top. Some evidence of old worm. Some old small filled holes to panels at each end of table (see images). One of the turned mounds to underside corners of the top is a later replacement to match. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Chinese hardwood console table, second half 18th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above scroll pierced frieze and shaped apron, on tapering cabriole legs, terminating in faceted pad feet, 83cm high, 79cm wide, 50cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits and chips. Some old glued repairs to pierced scroll elements. Evidence of old worm to underside, back and legs. Later supporting blocks and glue residue to underside. Old glued split to one side frieze. Old neatly plugged holes to the upper sides of each leg (see images). Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Charles I oak refectory table, circa 1630, the rectangular twin plank top with rounded corners, above a fruiting vine carved frieze, on bobbin turned legs joined by arch and foliate carved peripheral stretchers, on square feet, 74cm high, 75.5cm wide, 232cm longFor a table of related form and with similar carving to the frieze see, Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture The British Tradition, Antique Collectors Club, 1979, page 289, figure 3:163a.
A Regency oak and pollard oak centre table, circa 1815, after a design by Thomas Hope, the hinged circular top with gadrooned edge, above the turned and tapering tri-form base, decorated with scrolling foliage, on lion paw feet, 73cm high, the top 76cm diameter The form of this table is closely related to examples of the period by Thomas Hope, an example of which is currently held at the V&M museum in London (W.13-1936). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Fading and some darker marks to top. Various old chips and splits. Small filled holes to top. Old replacement block to top of stem. One stretcher to underside of top has moved to accommodate this leaving behind old vacant screw holes. The catch has also moved position leaving behind old screw holes. Some evidence of old worm. some small losses to carved elements of base. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare South German steel and brass mounted table top book press, 17th or early 18th century, the arched frame mounted with faceted and gadrooned finials, above twin Solomonic column supports, descending to a rectangular base raised on bracket feet, 33cm high, the base 28 x 16cmThe present book press shares some stylistic similarities with examples in oak that have recently appeared on the market. See for example Christie's New York, 27 October 2015, lot 172 ($6,250), for a press with twin baluster uprights and a similarly architectural design. The use of metal instead of timber, and the fine engraving of the brass elements, point to the South German cities of Augsburg or perhaps Nuremberg as the item's potential origins.Condition Report: The mechanism to lower the central thread is in functioning order.The press is sold with two loose elements.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Louis XV giltwood console table, mid 18th century, the serpentine shaped variegated marble top with moulded edge, above a foliate scroll and pierced frieze, on scroll and floral carved tapering cabriole legs, joined by a pierced rocaille terminal, 84cm high, 143cm wide, 61cm deep
A Regency mahogany, Derbyshire slate and pietra dura mounted centre table, the base circa 1815, the top mid 19th century, the circular top inlaid with floral foliage, above the reeded turned tapering stem, on three reeded tapering rectangular legs, terminating in shell cast brass caps and castors, 74.5cm high, the top 86cm diameter For a table with closely related top see, Sotheby's, New York, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver and Works of Art, 22nd April 2010, Lot 170 ($20,000).For another related but smaller example of table see Christie's, Sydney, The Contents of Bronte House, 9th December 2003, Lot 393 (AUD 5,875).
An Irish George III mahogany silver table, circa 1760, the rectangular top with raised moulded edge and re-entrant corners, above the cavetto moulded frieze incorporating a slide, on tapering cabriole legs, terminating in pad feet, 69cm high, 70cm wide, 42cm deepFor a closely related table with similarly moulded frieze see, The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, page 239, figure 144. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old split and chips. Some old repairs. Of cleaned/polished appearance. Slight movement within table. Top lifting slightly from frieze with some old glue residue visible. Old dowel repairs made to tops of two legs. Some later supporting blocks to underside. It is possible that the slide is a later adaptation. The front of the slide with a old filled hole and splits from where the handles have been moved or replaced. Some later screws to underside. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French carved giltwood centre table, late 19th century, the shaped variegated marble top with moulded edge, above a trellis and scrolling foliate carved frieze, centred by a female mask, on channel moulded tapering cabriole legs, joined by a X-shaped stretcher centred by a shell carved terminal, terminating in hoof feet, 74cm high, 100cm wide, 68cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Filler to the top in places. Old nail repair to where one stretcher meets central terminal. Some rubbing ang losses to gilt elements. Slight movement within the table. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany triple pedestal dining table, circa 1800, with two additional leaf insertions, the rectangular top with reeded edge and rounded corners, each turned pillar incorporating reeded collars, on moulded downswept legs terminating in brass caps and casters, 71.5cm high, the top 107cm wide, 332cm long overall Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some fading and colour variation to top and leaves. Additional abrasions and scuffs to legs. Some later screws securing castors. Some splits to the blocks at the top of the pedestals. One of the blocks at the top of a pedestal may have been historically adapted as it incorporates oak. This element does appear to have age and may only have been partially adapted. The bolts securing one side of each pillar and the fittings associated are later. All clips present. The clips and their fixtures are replacements. Short bearers have been later added to the underside that revolve to support the additional leaf insertions. Top and leaves are original to the bases. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. With both additional leaves added this table measures 332cm long overall. The additional leaves are 50.5cm wide each. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1770, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the hinged hexagonal top, above the turned tapering stem incorporating a spirally reeded terminal, on outswept tapering cabriole legs, terminating in pad feet and leather castors, 71cm high, the top 69 x 56.5cm Provenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, LondonIn 1764 Thomas Chippendale (d. 1779) supplied two related tables, veneered in amber-coloured 'Guadelupe' mahogany to Sir Lawrence Dundas for his London mansion in Arlington Street (see C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, London, 1978, vol. I, pp. 156 and 159 and vol. II, fig. 470). For a remarkably similar table attributed to Thomas Chippendale see, Christie's, London, Important English Furniture, 27th November 2003, Lot 15 (£71,700).
A Regency mahogany concertina action extending dining table, circa 1815, in the manner of Gillows, with three additional leaf insertions, the rectangular top with rounded corners and reeded edge, above a tablet moulded frieze, on reeded turned tapering legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, when closed forming a side table, 73cm high, 319cm wide (when fully extended), 122cm deep
A George II mahogany side table or 'lowboy', circa 1750, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above three frieze drawers and a shaped apron, on tapering cabriole legs, terminating in pad feet, 71cm high, 81cm wide, 46cm deep Provenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, London
A mahogany circular concentric extending dining table, in Regency style, of recent manufacture, of 'Jupe' form, the circular top above the turned baluster stem and a concave sided base, on stylised lion paw feet, 75.5cm high, the top 214cm diameter when fully extend, 153cm when closed, together with a mahogany leaf cabinet, 131cm high, 45cm wide, 35cm deep
A Victorian figured walnut and Tonbridge ware decorated games table, circa 1860, the hinged rectangular top centred by a view of Windsor castle, the top rotating and opening to a chess board and a backgammon board, above a frieze drawer and a solid work bag, on turned tapering legs, on foliate carved tapering outswept tapering cabriole legs, on scroll feet and castors, 73.5cm high, 59cm wide, 43cm deep
A mahogany and simulated rosewood hall seat, first half 19th century, attributed to Gillows, the rectangular top with turned rest to each end, on foliate carved C-scroll shaped supports, 56cm high, 137cm wide, 64cm deep The form of the legs on this seat are similar to designs by Thomas King that feature on Anglo-Indian and Ceylonese furniture of the period. For a table with closely related supports see, Christie's, London, Christie's Interiors, 26th March 2013, Lot 241 (£8,125).
A George IV mahogany centre table, circa 1825, in the manner of Gillows, the circular top with moulded edge, above the turned stem and four outswept tapering legs, each headed by a carved acanthus terminal and terminating in brass caps and castors, 74cm high, the top 129cm diameter
Y A George IV rosewood games table, circa 1825, the twin flap top with central chess board inlaid panel sliding to reveal a recessed backgammon board, the a pleated silk work bag and turned tapering stem on a concave sided base and lion paw feet, terminating in concealed castors, 71cm high, 85.5cm wide, 43.5cm deep
A Victorian mahogany 'drum' library table, circa 1860, the circular top with tooled leather inset surface, above four frieze drawers, the turned and cabochon moulded stem on three foliate carved outswept scroll legs, terminating in ceramic casters, 75cm high, the top 123cm diameter Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some additional old scratches to the top as often seen. Some old splits and chips. very few small losses. some very minor old repairs but generally of tidy appearance. Solid mahogany drawer linings.The green leather is an attractive rich colour. One handle appears to be a fairly closely matched associated example (it is slightly smaller than the others)The locks may be later associated. They are neatly set into the drawers. lacking keys. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany serving table, circa 1780, the rectangular top above a plain frieze, on moulded rectangular legs headed by pierced spandrels, 90cm high, 212cm wide, 81cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips and splits. Some filler used to top in places. Evidence of old worm. Later supporting blocks to the underside of the top. Some later screws to interior of carcassSpandrels are replacements.Some old veneers repairs to the edge of the top. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A large stained glass panel with the Presentation in the Temple after Hans Memling (fl. Flanders, 1430-1494), probably Flemish, the shaped rectangular panel depicting the Christ Child held by surrounding standing Saints, in an ecclesiastical setting with a chequered pavement and an altar, 102cm high 63cm wideThe present panel reproduces the right wing scene of Northern-Renaissance master Hans Memling's celebrated Jan Floreins triptych. Floreins, for whom the triptych was painted in 1479, was a friar of the Old St John's Hospital in Bruges, where the triptych still hangs to this day (now the collection of the Memling Museum). This Presentation scene is thought to have been set within the architecture of the former Cathedral of St Donatian. Memling's works provided source material for Netherlandish stained glass artists as early as the 16th century, note for example the Netherlandish or German roundel depicting the artists' Adoration of the Magi in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cloisters Collection, 1983.235.Condition Report: The panel bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.The male Saints each have cracks to the faces, and the Virgin Mary to her scarf.Repairs to the lead in the top corners.Further diagonal crack to the table cloth and one or two further to background areas and costume.While elements of the glass may possibly be earlier, we think it is likely that the panel is broadly 19th century in make.Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II Irish mahogany card table, circa 1750, the hinged rectangular top with rounded outset corners, opening to baize inset playing surface and counter wells, above a shaped apron centred by a carved shell motif, on shell carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in paw feet, 74cm high, 90cm wide, 51cm deep
An olivewood and walnut oyster veneered side table, circa 1690 and later, the rectangular top with central star motif, above a frieze drawer, on spirally turned ash legs, joined by a H-shaped stretcher, on turned feet, 77cm high, 95cm wide, 64cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips.Evidence of old worm. Some fading and watermarks to timber. Some sections of replacement veneer to top. Some old glued repairs to edge of top. Section of moulding to one corner is lacking. Two legs with old repairs to splits through them. Some filler used to surface in places. The top is circa 1690 with the rest of the table being constructed from later elements (probably 19th century). Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine pair of Victorian 12 inch library table globes, Newton and Son, London, mid 19th century, the terrestrial sphere applied with twelve coloured printed gores incorporating panel inscribed NEWTON'S, New & Improved, TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Embracing every recent, DISCOVERY, to the Present Time, MANUFACTURED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 Chancery Lane & 3 Fleet Str't Temple Bar, London, Published Jan 1st. 1862 to North Pacific and extensively annotated with principal cities, towns, rivers, lakes, mountains and other significant topographical features, the oceans with all significant islands labelled, the West Pacific with AN IMPROVED ANALEMMA... of the equation of time, and the Equator and Elliptic lines graduated in minutes, the celestial annotated with major constellations incorporating fanciful figural representations and stars graded by seven orders of magnitude, the upper hemisphere with panel inscribed NEWTON'S, New & Improved, CELESTIAL GLOBE, On which all the stars, Nebulae & Clusters contained, in the extensive Catalogue of the late F. Wollaston F.R.S., are accurately laid down, their Right Ascensions & Declina'tns, having been recalculated for the year 1840 by W. Newton., MANUFACTURED BY NEWTON & SON, 66 Chancery Lane & 3 Fleet Str't Temple Bar, London., Published Jan 1st. 1851, each sphere with poles incorporating brass hour rings and pivots for mounting within brass meridian circles divided for degrees, resting in wooden stands with matching hand coloured paper horizon rings each inscribed Published 1st Jan 1852 by, NEWTON & SON, 66 Chancery Lane, and 3 Fleet St. Temple Bar., graduated in degrees in two directions, days-of-the-month and houses of the Zodiac with names and symbols and also displaying compass directions, the stands each with three curved quadrant supports for the horizon ring over squat spiral twist turned baluster upright issuing three cabriole supports with pointed pad feet, 62cm (24.5ins) high approx The firm of William Newton is recorded in Clifton, Gloria 'Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851' as working from 66 Chancery Lane, London 1841-83 and 3 Fleet Street 1851-57 and were awarded a prize medal for their globes at the 1851 Great Exhibition.Condition Report: Globes are generally in fine 'near showroom' condition with evidence of having been sensitively conserved in the relatively recent past. The terrestrial has a few very light surface scuffs to the varnish and the South Pole area shows evidence of slight repair/filling. The celestial also has very light varnish scuffing in places as well as an unfortunate puncture near the south pole where the sphere has been rested on the meridian ring support post. The stands are in fine condition and of nice colour with faults limited some minor historic wear, fading and cracking to the horizon papers. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany table silver table, circa 1760, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the serpentine shaped top with pierced gallery, above a plain frieze, on lappet and scale carved legs, joined by a shaped and pierced X stretcher, 73cm high, 75cm wide, 49.5cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, BerkshireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Old repairs. Various old glued repair to gallery. Section of gallery detached but present (approx 4cm). Some old veneer repairs to frieze with the veneer lifting slightly in places. Old glue and nail repairs to tops of all legs where they meet the frieze. Old repairs made to splits through three legs. Feet are old replacements. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1760, the hinged top above the turned tapering stem, on acanthus carved and scroll pierced tapering cabriole legs, terminating in pad feet, 72cm high, the top 86cm diameterProvenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, London
A Regency mahogany triple pedestal dining table, circa 1815, probably Irish, with two additional leaf insertions, the rectangular top with rounded corners above baluster turned pedestals, each on four scroll moulded downswept tapering cabriole legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 71cm high, 132cm wide, 347cm long (when fully extended)
A Regency mahogany 'drum' library table, circa 1815, the circular top with tooled leather inset surface, above four frieze drawers interspersed by false drawer fronts, in the turned tapering baluster stem and three reeded outswept tapering rectangular legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, 78cm high, the top 99cm diameter
A Regency mahogany double sided 'waterfall' bookcase, circa 1815, by Mack, Williams & Gibton, the square top with raised gallery, above four graduated bookshelves, the frieze beneath incorporating an unusual lockable compartment, on square supports and outswept tapering square legs, terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped with numbers, 9564, 140cm high, 77cm wide, 58cm deep Provenance: Private collection, Oxford The original partners John Mack and Robert Gibton are listed in the Dublin directories individually from 1784 and 1790, respectively, and appear to have come into partnership from 1803. They were appointed 'Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to his Majesty, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and His Majesty's Board of Works' in 1806 and the firm retained this Royal Warranty for many years, supplying and restoring furniture for important public buildings in Ireland including the Four Courts, the War Office, the Barracks Office, Dublin Castle and the Treasury and Viceregal Lodge. Some of their more distinguished private commissions include Ballynegall, Co.Westmeath, Oakley Park, Co.Meath and Strokestown, Co.Roscommon. As demonstrated by the current bookcase, the firm regularly labelled their furniture, and used a system of an impressed four digit number often together with a letter. For a dining table made by the firm and stamped with the same system of impressed four digit numbers, see Christie's New York, Important English Furniture, 16th April 2002, lot 261 ($107,550). For a related bookcase, see Christie's, New York, Important English Furniture, 21st October 1999, lot 187 (£11,500). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips and splits. Of polished appearance. Good colour and surface. One side with stamped serial or accession number '9564'. Key present and operates lock to unusual hinged compartment. Later supporting blocks to the interior of the compartment - some are lacking. Two legs with very neatly repaired splits where they meet the uprights. Condition Report Disclaimer
A cream painted and silvered side table, in Irish George II style, 20th century, decorated with foliate scrolls throughout, the rectangular veneered dark marble top, above a shell decorated frieze and shaped apron centred by a stylised lion mask, on 'green man' mask carved tapering cabriole legs, terminating in claw on ball feet, 85cm high, 150cm wide, 73cm deep
A Irish George II mahogany silver or tea table, circa 1750, the rectangular top with raised moulded edge, above the plain frieze and shaped apron, on moulded tapering cabriole legs, terminating in channel carved pad feet, 72cm high, 74cm wide, 51cm deepProvenance:Property from a Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Interior, LondonFor a remarkably similar example of table see, The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, page 240, figure 153.
Y A William IV rosewood centre table, circa 1835, the circular top with moulded edge, above a lappet moulded tapering stem and shaped tri-form base, on reeded 'shell' feet terminating in concealed castors, 74cm high, the top 137cm diameterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips, splits and small losses. The top with some fading and a darker area to the centre from natural fading around a placed object. Some old veneer repairs to the block to the top of the stem.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany and giltwood side or console table, circa 1790, in the manner of John Linnell, the rectangular crossbanded top with rounded edges, above the floral roundel moulded frieze, on turned tapering fluted legs, terminating in turned tapering feet, 80cm high, 114.5cm wide, 47cm deep
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