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Ref: A1606
Antique French Giltwood Dressing Screen With Oil Painting Portrait 19th C

Antique French Giltwood Dressing Screen With Oil Painting Portrait 19th C

A fine beautiful antique French Louis Revival giltwood three panel dressing screen with portrait, circa 1850 in date. The screen features three beautifully carved beaded egg and dart rectangular frames each with gold silk upholstered panels. The shaped tops feature bell flowers and foliate finials, the centre section with a stunning oval oil on canvas portrait painting of a young period lady wearing a blue dress, the frame surmounted with carved cresting of a quiver and flaming torch. Provenance: Horton Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire. Add  a superb classical element to any room with this lovely screen.   Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 168 x Width 110 x Depth 4

Dimensions in inches:

Height 5 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 7 inches x Depth 2 inches
£3,600.00
Ref: A1562
Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

Antique Carrara Marble Portrait Bust by Auguste Moreau Circa 1890

This is beautiful antique French marble shoulder length bust of a beautiful maiden, signed Auguste Moreau, Circa 1890 in date. The face and body has been sensitively modelled  in carrara marble with her head tilted to the right, her loose hair falling on her bare shoulders. There is no mistaking its unique design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention and make it a talking point in any room of your home.   Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 53 x Width 33 x Depth 23

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 9 inches
£2,950.00
Ref: A1267
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 in date. The cartouche shaped table top with a central depiction of Saint Peter's Basilica and Piazza, surrounded by views of the Pantheon, the Capitoline, the Temple of Vesta and the ruined Temple of Vespasian, all in oval reserves; raised on a knopped and waisted pedestal, the circular foot exquisitely inset with sample arrangement of semi precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx, cornelian, porphyry and pink granite.   Not only is this desk paperweight very decorative, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors.  Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 10 x Width 14 x Depth 10

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 4 inches
£3,300.00
Ref: A1270
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius 19th Century

Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius 19th Century

This is a beautiful Italian white Carrara marble profile bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius, dating from the mid 19th Century. The sensitively carved Grand Tour plaque depicts the profile of Claudius with a laurel wreath in his hair on an oval  dark grey fossil marble back plate. The attention to detail throughout this item is second to none.     Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 26 x Width 20 x Depth 4

Dimensions in inches:

Height 10 inches x Width 8 inches x Depth 2 inches
£1,250.00
Ref: A1091
Antique Victorian Pool Scoreboard & 2 Prints Palmer & Sons 19th C

Antique Victorian Pool Scoreboard & 2 Prints Palmer & Sons 19th C

This is an excellent antique mahogany pool scoreboard by Palmer & Sons, London late 19th Century in date. This is one of the best examples of a pool scoreboard, with nine slides and a moulded pediment above the maker's label: PALMER & SONS, 111, HIGH STREET, BORO', LONDON   Together with two prints in oak frames,   THE RULES OF POOL & THE RULES OF PYRAMID POOL, Burroughes & Watts, London.     This is a fun piece which is sure to attract a lot of attention from your guests and be a welcome addition to any games room.. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 65 x Width 44 x Depth 9 - Scoreboard

Height 58 x Width 41 x Depth 2.5 - Print with frame

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 inches - Scoreboard

Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 inch - Print with frame
£1,250.00
Ref: A1018
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Brass and Alabaster Comport Dish 19th C

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Brass and Alabaster Comport Dish 19th C

This is a superb quality antique Italian Pietra Dura mounted, gilt brass and alabaster table-centre comport dish, dating from the late 19th Century. With striking pierced Neo-Gothic chased brass mounts this splendid alabaster dish is set with six highly decorative pietra dura roundels depicting various floral decoration.   It is raised on a sturdy circular brass base.    It is a sumptuous piece which will make a great statement in any special room.    Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.  

Dimensions in cm:

Height 8 x Width 29 x Depth 29

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 11 inches
£575.00
Ref: 09957
Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows C1820 19th Century

Antique Pair Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gilllows C1820 19th Century

This is a wonderful antique pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs by Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 in date.    These lovely chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany. They feature scroll and foliate carved waisted backs above plank seats, and are raised on reeded tapered legs. Each chair stamped on the seat rails GILLOWS LANCASTER.   Be sure this splendid pair will make a showpiece as enter your home.   Condition:   In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned  and polished in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 86 x Width 42 x Depth 48

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches
£1,800.00
Ref: 09401
Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box 19th C

Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box 19th C

This is a lovely antique Victorian Gothic Revival gilt brass strapwork mounted Coromandel stationery box, circa 1870 in date. This delightful antique writing slope has a hinged serpentine lid which opens to reveal  a fitted interior with stepped divisions and its original navy blue silked lined interior. The box has exquisite cut card and engraved brass strapwork, hinges and lock. The box has various compartments for pens, pencils and letters. It has a vesta case on the right hand side with a brass plaque that is inscribed 'Matches', and a stamp holder on the left hand side which is inscribed 'Stamps' The stationery box has a fully working lock and it comes with its original key that has been fitted with a decorative golden tassel.  This is a highly decorative piece which will make a statement once placed on any period desk.   Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed  in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 18 x Width 24 x Depth 15

Dimensions in inches:

Height 7 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches
£975.00
Ref: 09229
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaques of Virgil & Dante 19th Century

Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaques of Virgil & Dante 19th Century

This beautiful pair of Italian white Carrara marble profile busts of Virgil and Dante date from the mid 19th Century.   The sensitively carved pair of plaques depict the profile of the classical writers Virgil and Dante and are superbly mounted on oval faux Porphyry plaques.   The attention to detail throughout this pair is second to none.     Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 31 x Width 21 x Depth 5

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 8 inches x Depth 2 inches
£1,750.00
Ref: 09382
Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk 19th Century

This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford pietra dura obelisk, inlaid with lillies, circa 1880 in date. The obelisk is beautifully  inlaid with a Pietra Dura of white flowers and malachite leaves. This delightful object will look beautiful on display in any room in  your home. Provenance:  The Collection of Sir Jeremy Lever. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 48 x Width 18 x Depth 18

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 7 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 7 inches
£1,150.00
Ref: 08757
Antique Pair Oil Paintings Grand Canal Venice Alfred Pollentine 19th C

Antique Pair Oil Paintings Grand Canal Venice Alfred Pollentine 19th C

This is a beautiful pair of oil on canvas paintings of the view of the Grand Canal in Venice by the renowned British artist Alfred Pollentine (1836-1890) and each is signed lower right "A Pollentine" and further signed and inscribed  "Grand Canal Venice" on verso. This beautiful pair of paintings capture striking views of  the Grand Canal and both feature busy streets and canal scenes with sailing boats and gondoliers in the foreground, in the distance the facades of Saint Mark's, the Doge's Palace, Santa Maria della Salute and the spiralling tower of the San Marco Campanile complete this wonderful pair. Each housed in it's original and beautiful gilt gallery frame. Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses, see Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams   Condition: In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 76 x Width 98 x Depth 7 - Frame

Height 73 x Width 49 - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 3 inches x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches - Canvas
£12,750.00
Ref: 08459
Antique Louis Revival Marquetry Triform Occasional Table C1870

Antique Louis Revival Marquetry Triform Occasional Table C1870

This is a beautiful antique Louis Revival ormolu mounted mahogany and  marquetry triform occasional table, Circa 1870 in date. It has a shaped top and fall leaves inlaid with the most beautiful  marquetry decoration of flowering stems and leafy scrolls. The triform top has three flaps which can be raised and lowered as required to suit the occasion. The quality and attention to detail throughout is second to none. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 75 x Width 68 x Depth 64

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 2 feet, 1 inch
£1,875.00
Ref: 08323e
Large Vintage Medallion Design Pink Wool Oriental Style Rug

Large Vintage Medallion Design Pink Wool Oriental Style Rug

This large very elegant fine quality medallion design vintage pink wool oriental style rug. This beautiful pink rug features a central medallion with abstract patterns, foliated and floral decoration. Add a touch of sophisticated style to a special place in your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 2 x Width 345 x Depth 250

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 inch x Width 11 foot, 4 inches x Depth 8 foot, 2 inches
£375.00
Ref: 08143
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860

Believed by our experts to date from around 1860, this Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour is an imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era. We are pleased to be able to offer for sale, in excellent condition, this Victorian Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies Writing Desk at an excellent price and complete with free delivery to any mainland UK destination. Our experts have dated this item to around 1860 and it really is in extraordinary condition considering its age. It has, of course, been expertly restored by our own team of restorers in our own workshops. To the top of the piece are decorative pierced brass galleries. The Bonheur du jour is made from amboyna and thuya wood – both very rare and expensive timbers. The piece is decorated throughout with Sevres porcelain plaques which have been hand painted and depict Madam Dubarry and Madam De Montesson along with floral sprays and cherubs. There are also a number of very fine ormolu mounts. Please also note the use of kingwood crossbanding. This is surely an exceptional example of quality and design. This ladies writing desk has a large central drawer which has a slide for writing. This is still fitted with the original inset gold tooled navy blue leather writing surface. There are two further drawers situated over a mirror backed two-shelf under tier. It is all raised on strong yet elegant turned feet. Viewing & Further Information To find out more about this item or to ask any questions that you may have please feel free to call our experts or send us an email using the contact details shown above. When contacting us please quote the item reference. You are most welcome to visit our north London showroom and view this item, along with many more that we currently have in stock. If making a long journey, please telephone or email us to ensure that the item you want hasn’t already been sold as we do have a rapid turnaround. The showroom is open 10am to 5pm weekdays and on occasional Saturdays - please call before travelling on a Saturday. Please be aware that any items used to stage this piece, e.g. the clock and urns, are not included in the sale but may be available separately. Shipping, Delivery and Return This is a very special antique Victorian bonheur du Jour and it requires careful packing and shipping. We can ship to any destination worldwide and will take care of the packing for you, but please do call or email for a quotation before purchasing the item so that we can fully discuss your requirements. We ship to any mainland UK address free of charge. If you are not satisfied with the item we offer a 14-day money back guarantee in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for the return shipping fees for this antique bonheur du jour, unless we have erroneously described the item in some material way and you do not receive what you were expecting. You must return the item in its original packaging and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 145 x Width 132 x Depth 53

Height 64 - Kneehole

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 foot, 9 inches x Width 4 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches

Height 2 feet, 1 inch - Kneehole
£8,750.00
Ref: 07451
Antique French Bonheur du Jour in Kingwood with Marquetry

Antique French Bonheur du Jour in Kingwood with Marquetry c.1850

We are very pleased to be able to offer this rare Antique French kingwood and marquetry inlaid Bonheur du Jour, or Ladies Writing Desk, for sale. Our experts have dated it to around 1850 and have assessed it as being in truly excellent condition, as you can see from the photographs supplied. This lovely desk features cut brass and purpleheart inlays and there are a number of superb ormolu mounts making it a perfect example of quality design. This antique bonheur de jour really is a very fine example of just how good kingwood can look and the inlay work is clearly that of an accomplished craftsman who was used to working with such top quality and valuable materials. This French bonheur de jour features a pair of glazed doors at the top which open to give access to a shelf. The interior has been expertly relined in a sumptuous burgundy damask. There is a bombe’ shaped fall which opens to reveal an inset green leather writing surface which features a gold tooled, embossed edge detail. Also revealed are the three spacious drawers which provide useful storage for your stationery and other office items. Behind the fall you will find two hidden slides that provide access to the well. The table is mounted on elegant, swept cabriole legs and we are pleased to confirm that it is supplied with its original locks and keys. As you would expect, all of the decorative escutcheons are original as are all the ormolu mounts. These items have all been skillfully cast and gilded and are all in very good, original condition as can be seen from the photographs. More Information and To View You are very welcome to email us or call us using the contact details shown above with any questions you might have about this French bonheur du jour. We would also be delighted to arrange a viewing of this item at our North London warehouse, just email or call for an appointment quoting our reference as shown above so we know which large dining table you are referring to. The showroom is open from 10am to 5pm every weekday and on occasional Saturdays - please call first before making a journey on a Saturday. Shipping, Delivery and Return This is a fine antique bonheur de jour which has remained in great condition since the 1800’s and it requires careful packing and shipping in order to remain in such a lovely state. We can ship to any destination worldwide and will take care of the packing for you, but please do call or email for a quotation before purchasing the item so that we can fully discuss your requirements. We ship to any mainland UK address free of charge. If you are not satisfied with the item we offer a 14-day money back guarantee in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for the return shipping fees for this bonheur de jour, unless we have erroneously described the item in some material way and you do not receive what you were expecting. You must return the item in its original packaging and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 138 x Width 88 x Depth 55

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches
£4,250.00
Ref: 07584
Antique Marble Bust of Iullette by Prof G.Bessi c1900

Antique Marble Bust of Iullette by Prof G.Bessi c1900

This is beautiful antique white and grey marble shoulder length bust of Iullette, a beautiful maiden, by Professore Giuseppe Bessi, circa 1900 in date. Her dress with chased detail, her hair brought together in a simple cap and raised on a simple canted rectangular plinth base. The attention to detail throughout the piece is second to none, the bust is extremely lifelike and it is signed on the reverse G. Bessi. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 34 x Width 34 x Depth 20

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 8 inches
£950.00
Ref: 07094
Antique French Writing Side Table Porcelain Plaques

Antique French Writing Side Table Porcelain Plaques c.1780

This fine piece is an Antique French Writing Table or Side Table with Porcelain Plaques and which dates from around 1780. This late 18th century antique French kingwood writing table (or side table) has been beautifully decorated with lovely ormolu mounts and also features a number of attractive Sevres style hand painted porcelain plaques as shown in the photographs we have provided. The writing table top is rectangular and has been fashioned in kingwood. It is fitted with a very attractive three quarter brass gallery. Furthermore it has line inlay, rosewood crossbanding, and a delightful, centrally mounted porcelain plaque. This French writing table has a frieze drawer fitted to one side but please note that it is finished all round, with all four sides being similarly decorated with the Sevres porcelain plaques which are set in attractive ormolu mounts. The all-round finish means, of course, that this writing table does not need to be placed against a wall, instead it can be situated anywhere in a room and admired from any direction. A versatile, and very practical, item of furniture we are sure you will agree. The writing table is mounted on elegant and very sturdy cabriole legs each of which having ormolu mounts situated on the knees and terminating in ormolu sabots. This antique French writing table is in truly excellent condition as the photographs confirm. It is offered for sale at a very reasonable cost and is sure to attract attention wherever it is placed. This antique French writing table is a compact and elegant item of antique furniture that does not take up too much space yet which provides a lovely space in which to work. The storage space is also very welcome, even on a fairly small piece such as this.  More Information and To View You are very welcome to email us or call us using the contact details shown above with any questions you might have about this very large dining table. We would also be delighted to arrange a viewing of this table at our North London warehouse, just email or call for an appointment quoting our reference as shown above so we know which large dining table you are referring to. The showroom is open from 10am to 5pm every weekday and on occasional Saturdays - please call first before making a journey on a Saturday. Shipping, Delivery and Return This is a very old and fine piece of furniture and, as such, it requires careful, specialist, packing and shipping. We can ship to any destination worldwide and will take care of the packing for you, but please do call or email for a quotation before purchasing the item so that we can fully discuss your requirements. We ship to any mainland UK address free of charge. If you are not satisfied with this antique French writing table we offer a 14-day money back guarantee in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations. You will be responsible for the return shipping fees for this antique writing table, unless we have erroneously described the item in some material way and you do not receive what you were expecting. You must return the item in its original packaging and condition. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the United Kingdom.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 x Width 81 x Depth 49

Height 59 x Width 66

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches

Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 2 foot, 2 inches
£3,600.00

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