SALE NUMBER 2023
"PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SUNDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEENTH
a: “URNITURE. TAPESTRIES
YRIENTAL RUGS, CHINESE PORCELAINS
GEORGIAN SILVER & SHEFFIELD PLATE
ENGLISH PORCELAINS & GLASS
PAINTINGS & OBJECTS OF ART
_ FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF
MRS. A.R.GERSON
* ‘ - ay NEW YORK CITY
_ > MRS GINO SPERANZA
IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.
WINDSOR, VT. |
& OTHERS
| TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
‘THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
“i AFTERNOONS
oy JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST, TWENTY-SECOND
pee & TWENTY-THIRD
AT TWO’THIRTY
- [MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Present]
9 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY“NINTH STREET, NEW YORK
SALE NUMBER 2023
PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SUNDAY, JANUARY SEVENTEENTH
mem NITURE, TAPESTRIES
ORIENTAL RUGS, CHINESE PORCELAINS
GEORGIAN SILVER & SHEFFIELD PLATE
ENGLISH PORCELAINS & GLASS
PAINTINGS & OBJECTS OF ART
FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF
MRS. A. R. GERSON Ln
NEW YORK CITY
MRS. GINO SPERANZA
IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.
MRS. WINSTON CHURCHILL
WINDSOR, VT.
&e OTHERS
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
AFTERNOONS
JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST, TWENTY-SECOND
&? TWENTY’THIRD
AT TWO-THIRTY
THE ANDERSON GALLERIES
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Preswent’]
489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK
1926
CONDITIONS OF SALE
ALL BIDS TO BE PER LOT AS NUMBERED IN THE CATALOGUE.
The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision
of the Auctioneer shall be final.
Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be
resold immediately.
Purchases to be removed at the buyer’s expense and risk within twenty-four
hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money
to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries,
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to a Ess
charges.
All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina-
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine-
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, WITHOUT RECOURSE.
If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered,
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal-
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in-
curred. This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com-
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such
resale, at its own option.
The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ-
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. }
The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus-
tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted
by other bids.
A Priced Copy of this Catalogue may be obtaimed for One aE
for each Session of the Sale
THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC.
489 PARK AVENUE AT FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK
TELEPHONE REGENT 0250 CATALOGUES ON REQUEST
SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. F. A. CHAPMAN AND MR. A. N. BADE
ORDER OF SALE
THURSDAY AFTERNOON,
JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST
EUROPEAN PORCELAIN 1- 38
GLASS 39- 68
STERLING AND ENGLISH SILVER AND SILVER PLATE — 69-120
DECORATIVE OBJECTS 121-146
CHINESE PORCELAIN 147-207
PAINTINGS 208-232
FRIDAY AFTERNOON,
JANUARY TWENTY-SECOND
ENGLISH PORCELAIN 233-259
GEORGIAN SILVER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE 260-315
CANDELABRA, ETC. 316-331
moet Giioh, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND SPANISH
FURNITURE 332-428
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
JANUARY TWENTY-THIRD
OLD ORMOLU CANDELABRA, ANDIRONS, CLOCKS, ETC. 429-445
ieee NGeiISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN: AND SPANISH
FURNITURE 446-532
RARE TAPESTRIES 533-537
ORIENTAL RUGS, TEXTILES AND PAINTINGS 538-585
FLEMISH TAPESTRY PANEL
EARLY I'77TH CENTURY
[NUMBER 534 |
SALE THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY TWENTY-FIRST, AT 2:30
FIRST SESSION
NUMBERS 1-232
EUROPEAN PORCELAIN
NUMBERS 1-38
1 TWO FRENCH PORCELAIN INKSTANDS
Painted with flowers in colours. (2) Width, 7 inches
2 TWO FRENCH PORCELAIN INKSTANDS
Painted with flowers. (2) Width, 7 inches
3 TWO OLD ITALIAN MAJOLICA JARS
(2). Height, 61% inches
4 PAIR OF LENOX CHINA BEAKER VASES
Simulating a pair of Chinese mazarin blue beakers. (2)
Height, 81 inches
5 CAPO DI MONTE FIGURE GROUP
A gallant and lady of the 18th century. Height, 7 inches
6 SIX GLAZED POTTERY DISHES
Brown earthenware with thick turquoise blue glaze. (6)
Diameter, 61/4 inches
“ TWO OLD ITALIAN MAJOLICA WINE JARS
Decorated with floral arabesques in cobalt blue. (2) —
Height, 11 and 10 inches
8 MAJOLICA PITCHER
Covered with fine mottled green and white glaze. ;
Height, 10 inches
aoe wO sth CENTURY SEVRES PORCELAIN DEMI-
TASSE CUPS AND SAUCERS
Decorated in colours and gold. (4).
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13
14
15
16
TWO 18TH CENTURY MEISSEN CHINA CUPS AND
SAUCERS
One painted with festoons of flowers and insects. The other with
ruins and figures. (4)
ST. SAMSON PORCELAIN CIDER PITCHER
FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
Painted with rustic figures and sprays of flowers in brilliant
enamel colours. Gracefully shaped, with scroll handle and domed
cover secured by gilt metal billet. Height, 814 inches
LIMOGES PORCELAIN CHOCOLATE POT OF THE EM-
PIRE PERIOD
Has spirally fluted body, grotesque animal spout and looped
handle. Decorated in gold. (Gerson) Height, 1014 inches
TWELVE OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
The centres finely painted with sprays of different flowers. The
scalloped borders in basket pattern and edged with gold. Fine
quality. Mark, crossed swords in blue. (12)
Diameter, 10 inches
TWELVE OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
Matching the preceding. (12) Diameter, 10 inches
TWELVE OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
Matching the preceding. (12) Diameter, 10 inches
FOURTEEN OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
Matching the preceding. One slightly chipped. (14)
Diameter, 10 inches
THIRTEEN OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
Matching the preceding. (13) Diameter, 10 inches
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21
22
23
24
25
26
FIFTEEN OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
PLATES
Matching the preceding. One slightly chipped. (15)
Diameter, 9 inches
FOURTEEN OLD FLOWER DRESDEN CHINA SOUP
PLATES
Matching the preceding. (14) Diameter, 91% inches
FOUR OLD FLOWER PAINTED DRESDEN CHINA
DISHES
Large oval dish; fruit compote; cake compote; and bonbon dish.
The latter cracked. (4)
TWELVE SEVRES CHINA PLATES OF THE LOUIS
PHILIPPE PERIOD
The centres with a royal monogram in gold, the borders with
ivy leaves in gold. (12) Diameter, 91% inches
TWELVE SEVRES CHINA PLATES OF THE LOUIS
PHILIPPE PERIOD
Matching the preceding. (12) Diameter, 91% imches
TWELVE SEVRES CHINA SOUP PLATES OF THE LOUIS
PHILIPPE PERIOD
Matching the preceding. (12) Diameter, 914 inches
SIX SEVRES CHINA DISHES OF THE LOUIS PHILIPPE
PERIOD
Matching the preceding. Four circular compote dishes, and two
oval dishes. (6)
EIGHTEEN SEVRES CHINA PLATES OF THE LOUIS
PHILIPPE PERIOD
Centres with royal monogram in gold; narrow gold edges. (18)
Diameter, 91% inches
EIGHTEEN SEVRES CHINA SOUP PLATES OF THE
LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD
Matching the preceding. (18) Diameter, 9 inches
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PAIR OF SEVRES CHINA COMPOTES OF THE LOUIS
PHILIPPE PERIOD
Matching the preceding. One chipped. (2)
Diameter, 84 inches
TWENTY-EIGHT OLD SEVRES CHINA PLATES
With ivy borders in gold. Fine quality. Marked. (28)
Diameter, 9 inches
FOUR OLD SEVRES CHINA COMPOTE DISHES
Similar pattern to the preceding. (4) Diameter, 91% inches
SEVENTEEN SEVRES CHINA PLATES OF THE SECOND
EMPIRE PERIOD
Centres with crowned monogram of Napoleon III, in gold, and
gold edges. SEASCAPE
Waves breaking on a flat shore. Signed. Canvas. Gilt frame.
Size, 18 x 29 inches
EUGENE LE PORTTEOIN
LOW COUNTRY
Canal scene, with figures, treated in the romantic manner. Szgned.
Canvas. Gilt frame. Size, 16 x 20 inches
AMERICAN SCHOOL
EARLY 1OTH CENTURY
MRS. RAWLINS LOWNDES, 1828
Canvas. Gilt frame. Size, 23 x 16 mches
MARSDEN HARTLEY
MOUNTAIN RANGE, NEW MEXICO
Oil on canvas. Signed on back. Framed.
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MARSDEN HARTLEY
MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
Oil painting on canvas. Signed on back. Framed.
MARSDEN HARTLEY
SAGE BRUSH, SUMMER EVENING, 1918
Pastel, signed and dated. Framed.
MARSDEN HARTLEY
LANDSCAPE, NEW MEXICO
Pastel. Framed.
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SALE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY TWENTY-SECOND, AT 2:30
233
235
237
238
SECOND SESSION
NUMBERS 233-428
ENGLISH PORCELAIN
NUMBERS 233-259
OLD ENGLISH SILVER LUSTRE TEAPOT
Height, 5 inches
OLD ENGLISH ROCKINGHAM CHINA COTTAGE ORNA-
MENT
White glaze with touches of gilt and polychromy. (Gerson)
Height, 514 inches
ROCKINGHAM STONEWARE PITCHER
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Brown, with decoration in relief of toby figures, huntsmen and
dogs. Height, 514 inches
LEEDS DECORATED CHINA PLATE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Cream ware, with decoration in blue in the Oriental manner.
(Gerson) Diameter, 10 inches
Rare.
OLD ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN CREAM PITCHER,
SAUCER AND PLATE
Rich mulberry leaf decoration in gold on fine ivory-white ground.
Griffin mark in mulberry. (Gerson) (8)
SPODE PORCELAIN SWEETMEAT BASKET
ENGLISH, ABOUT 1810
Decorated in the Oriental manner in red, blue and gold. Mark
in red. Repaired. (Gerson) Diameter, 6 inches
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OLD SALT GLAZE OPENWORK CAKE DISH
Fincly pierced in basket pattern. From the Charbonnier Collec-
tion. (Gerson) Diameter, 91% inches
Rare. 7
OLD SALT GLAZE CAKE DISH
Pierced in basket pattern, the border scrolled and_ scalloped.
Faint crack. From the Charbonnier Collection. (Gerson)
Diameter, 1014 inches
Rare.
TWO SALT GLAZE SHAPED DISHES
ENGLISH, ABouT 1820
One with grape vine border. The other with basket pattern
border. (2) Diameter, 91% and 121% inches
OLD SALT GLAZE SHAPED CIRCULAR DISH
With gadrooned edge. From the Charbonnier Collection. (Ger-
son) Diameter, 14 inches
PAIR OF OLD SALT GLAZE FLOWER HOLDERS
Wall ornaments in shape of cornucopiae. Modelled with portraits
of ladies, in scroll cartouches. From the Charbonnier Collection.
(Gerson) (2) Height, 11 inches
Rare.
PAIR OF CHAMBERLAINS WORCESTER PORCELAIN
PLATES ENGLISH, ABOUT 1830
Painted with panels of flowers in colours; rose-pink borders out-
lined in gold. Mark in red. (Gerson) (2) |
Diameter, 834 inches
SALOPIAN WARE DISH ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Four-lobed oval fruit dish on spreading foot. Decorated in blue
with sprays of peony blossoms, basket pattern border. Mark
blue crescent. Width, 12 inches
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248
250
SIX OLD-HALL DECORATED PLATES
ENGLISH, DATED 1790
Richly decorated in Japanese style with peony blossoms in red,
blue and gold. "The borders scalloped. Old-Hall mark and date
in red and impressed chrysanthemum. (6) Diameter, 814 inches
WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT COVERED VASE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Ovoid shape, with domed cover. Finely modelled classical sub-
jects in relief, lion masks and rings on the shoulders. (Gerson)
| Height, 914 inches
Rane.
GARNITURE OF THREE OLD ENGLISH ROCKINGHAM
CHINA VASES
Flower shape, with rustic handles. Painted with landscapes in
reserves on a ground of rich ruby red, the handles yellow. One
repaired. (Gerson) (38) Height, 138 and 9 inches
THREE OLD SPODE DECORATED PLATES
Painted with birds and flowers in the Oriental manner, in enamel
colours on a biscuit yellow ground. Mark “Spode” impressed
and printed in blue. (Gerson) (8)
PAIR OF APPLE-GREEN ROCKINGHAM PORCELAIN
PLATES ENGLISH, ABOUT 1820
Decorated with ivy leaves and flowers in shades of rose and gold
on a ground of beautiful apple-green. Scrolled edges. Griffin
mark in mulberry. (Gerson) (2) Diameter, 9 inches
Rare.
WORCESTER PORCELAIN BOWL OF DR. WALL PERIOD
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Outside with scrolled panel decoration in red, blue and gold.
Interior with chrysanthemum and leaf in mulberry. Square mark
in blue. (Gerson) Diameter, 6 inches
VERY RARE.
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CHELSEA PORCELAIN DECORATED PLATE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Scrolled border with foliage decoration in low relief, also finely
painted with landscapes and figures in panels; the centre with
sprigs of flowers and butterflies. Faint crack. Anchor mark
inred. (Gerson) Diameter, 91/4, inches
VERY RARE.
THREE WORCESTER CHINA SMALL CUPS
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Of the Dr. Wall period. Slightly fluted, and decorated with
flowers in blue, in the Chinese taste. Mark blue crescent. (Ger-
son) (38) Height, 214 inches
Rare.
STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Seated figure of a Muse with attendant cherub. Fine modelling.
A few chips. (Gerson) Height, 10 inches
CHELSEA PORCELAIN PHEASANT PLATE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Scalloped border, finely painted with pheasants in colours, the
centre with sprigs of flowers. Anchor mark in red. Slight chip.
A charming piece of old Chelsea. (Gerson)
Diameter, 81/4, inches
VERY RARE.
BLOOR-DERBY PORCELAIN TEA AND COFFEE SER-
VICE ENGLISH, ABOUT 18380
Decorated in lavender-blue with borders of foliage in gold and
painted sprigs of flowers. Comprising circular teapot, covered
sugar bowl with stand, creamer, waste bowl, six coffee cups, six
tea cups, six saucers, and two shaped platters. Perfect con-
dition. Marked. (Gerson) (27)
BLOOR-DERBY PORCELAIN DISH ENGLISH, ABOUT 1820
Oval, with shaped border. Richly decorated with Oriental flowers
and other motifs in red, blue and gold. (Gerson)
Width, 20 inches
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DUESBURY’“DERBY PORCELAIN
DESSERT SERVICE
[NUMBER 258 |
258 DUESBURY-DERBY PORCELAIN DESSERT SERVICE
ENGLISH, ABOUT 1810
Richly decorated with Oriental pattern of flowers and panels in
red, blue and gold, the shaped borders gadrooned. Comprising
twelve dessert plates, four heart-shaped dessert dishes, two oval
shape dessert dishes. Mark in red. (Gerson) (18)
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PAIR OF DUESBURY-DERBY DEEP PLATES
ENGLISH, ABouT 1810
Beautifully decorated with panels of flowers in the Oriental
manner, in red, blue and gold. Mark in red. (Gerson) (2)
Diameter, 81% inches
Rare.
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261
2638
266
GEORGIAN SILVER AND SHEFFIELD PLATE
NUMBERS 260-815
SHEFFIELD PLATE SUGAR BASKET
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Vase shape, with swing handle and circular foot. Pierced with
a band of conventional decoration. Height, 434 inches
Rare.
PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE FRUIT BASKETS
With chased foliage borders, pierced bodies and circular bases.
(2) Diameter, 9 inches
PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE LYRE CANDLE-
STICKS
With lyre shape stems, reeded tops and bases. One damaged.
(2) Height, 121% inches
PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE LYRE CANDLE-
STICKS
Nearly similar to the preceding, but smaller. (2)
Height, 814 inches
OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TABLE JARDINIERE
Adam design. Circular, with four lion paw supports, chased
with festoons depending from lion mask medallions, also pierced.
With liner. Diameter, 9 inches
SHEFFIELD PLATE TEA URN ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Vase shape, with beaded looped handles, high concave cover and
pierced and beaded square base with claw feet. Very decorative
piece. (Gerson) Height, 21 inches
PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE ENTREE DISH
STANDS
Circular, with chased looped handles and scroll feet. (2)
Diameter, 914 inches
267 SHEFFIELD PLATE OVAL TEA TRAY
ENGLISH, ABouT 1830
The edge chased in egg and dart pattern. Open scroll handles
at either side. Width, 80 inches
268 SHEFFIELD PLATE OVAL TEA TRAY
ENGLISH, ABOUT 1830
Matching the preceding tray, but smaller. Width, 25 inches
SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGIAN SILVER CAKE SHEFFIELD PLATE
CANDELABRA BASKET CANDELABRA
[NUMBER 269 | [NUMBER 295_| [NUMBER 269 |
269 PAIR OF SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDELABRA
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Handsome pair with reeded scroll branches for three lights each,
on baluster stems and circular bases. The borders chased in
gadroon pattern. (Gerson) (2) Height, 22 inches
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PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLESTICKS
Extremely graceful design. ‘Tapered stems, vase tops and oval
bases. Decoration of fluting and reeding. (2)
Height, 12 inches
SHEFFIELD PLATE OVAL BREAKFAST DISH
With revolving fluted cover and heater. On four reeded sup-
ports. Width, 13 inches
OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE SHAPED CIRCULAR SALVER
The border handsomely chased with scrolls and foliage, the centre
plain. On three scrolled feet. Fine specimen.
Diameter, 17 inches
SET OF FOUR OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CANDLESTICKS
Fine Adam design. The tapered square stems, spreading square
bases and vase tops enriched with classic medallions and borders
of husk motifs. A rare and handsome set, in excellent condition.
(4) Height, 12 inches
GEORGIAN SILVER PUNCH LADLE
The bowl mounted with a small silver coin of the Charles II
reign. With twisted whalebone handle. Slghtly damaged.
(Gerson)
GEORGIAN SILVER PUNCH LADLE
The bowl set with a Queen Anne silver threepenny piece of 1707.
With twisted whalebone handle. (Gerson)
TWO GEORGE II SILVER TABLE SPOONS
Dated 1737. The stems engraved with the initials, R. T.
(Gerson) (2)
TWO GEORGE II SILVER SPOONS
The bowls enriched with chased shells, the stems engraved with
initials and dates. Hall marks of 1748 and 1750. (Gerson) (2)
Rare.
GEORGE III SILVER FISH SERVER
With pierced blade, dated 1807. (Gerson)
Weight about 4 ounces
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280
281
282
285
THREE GEORGE III SILVER TABLE SPOONS
Dated 1759 and 1773. The stems engraved with the initials,
Cee Gerson) (3)
GEORGE II SILVER SALVER
Made by William Bell (?). Oblong, with rounded corners, the
edge gadrooned, the centre engraved with a floral cartouche
containing the crowned monogram of Prince Edward of Sax
Wiemer. On three short tapered feet. Hall marks of 1807.
(Gerson) Width, 934 inches; weight about 17 ounces
GEORGE III SILVER CHAMBER CANDLESTICK
Dated London, 1773. Charming design, the edges beaded, the
candle cup half fluted. Hall marks.
Diameter, 41% inches; weight about 5 ounces
GEORGIAN SNUFFERS AND TRAY
Chased scrolled silver snuffers, dated 1820. Oblong Sheffield
plate tray with gadrooned edge. Width, 9 inches
Rare.
GEORGE III SILVER DISH CROSS
Made by William Abdy, London, 1781. Charming pattern, the
borders chased with delicate beading. Complete with lamp. Hall
marks. Width, 11 inches; weight about 12 ounces
GEORGE IIL SILVER SWEETMEAT BASKET
Oval, with scrolled handle and spreading foot. Beautifully pierced
and chased with flowers and scrolls and- wheat ears. The rim
beaded. Maker’s mark “SH’’, dated, London, 1794.
Width, 614 inches; weight about 5 ownces
Rare.
GEORGE III SILVER WINE FUNNEL
With gadrooned edge and shell billet. Hall marks. Engraved
with initials. Weight about 5 ounces
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287
288
290
PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER CHAMBER CANDLE-
STICKS
Made by John Thompson, London, 1797. The circular trays
plain; the nozzles reeded at the edge. Snuffer missing. A de-
lightful and rare pair. Hall marks. (2)
Diameter, 5 inches; weight about 10 ounces
GEORGE UI SILVER CHAMBER CANDLESTICK
Made by William Sutton, London, 1786. Has plain deep circular
tray and reeded nozzle. Another delightful and rare piece. Hall
marks. Diameter, 54% inches; weight about 8 ounces
17TH CENTURY COCOANUT CUP WITH SILVER GILT
MOUNTS on
The bowl of cocoanut with mounts of silver gilt, supported on
a pierced and chased silver gilt stem with spreading base.
Height, 8 inches
IRISH SILVER ECCLESIASTICAL VESSEL
In the form of two bowls which join together. Decorated with
crosses above shields bearing harps. ‘The bases mounted with
William III silver florins of 1695 and 1696.
Height, 614 inches; weight about 21 ounces
PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SMALL CASTORS
London, dated 1808. Jardinitre shape, with fluted bodies, domed
covers and square bases. Hall marks. (2)
Height, 5 inches; weight about 8 ownces
Rare.
GEORGIAN SILVER GILT CREAM PAIL
. Pierced with flower vines. Swing handle and liner. Crested.
Weight about 5 ounces
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GEORGIAN SILVER GEORGIAN SILVER GEORGIAN SILVER
SAUCE TUREEN SOUP TUREEN SAUCE TUREEN
[NUMBER 293] [NUMBER 292 | [NUMBER 293, |
292 GEORGIAN SILVER SOUP TUREEN
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. The borders, open
side handles and lion paw feet, handsomely chased with shells
and scrolls and lions masks. Has domed cover with similarly
chased handle. Fine hall marks. A handsome piece.
Height, 101% inches; width, 15 inches; weight about 142 ownces
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PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SAUCE TUREENS
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Matching the preced-
ing soup tureen. A very handsome pair. (2)
Width, 8 inches; weight about 60 ounces
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298
300
GEORGIAN SILVER MUSTARD POT AND SPOON
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Oblong, with domed
cover, and four lion paw feet. Borders chased with shells and
foliage. Matching the preceding.
Width, 414 inches; weight about 11 ounces
GEORGIAN SILVER CAKE BASKET
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Oblong, with fluted
and gadrooned border; with swing handle and spreading foot.
Partly chased with shells and foliage at the corners. Matching
the preceding. Hall marks.
Width, 13 inches; weight about 42 ounces
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SET OF SIX GEORGIAN SILVER DECANTER STANDS
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Circular, the borders
gadrooned and chased with shells and foliage. Matching the
preceding. (6) Diameter, 61% inches
GEORGIAN SILVER WINE FUNNEL
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Partly fluted, the
rim chased with shells and scrolls. Hall marks. Matching the
preceding. Weight about 5 ownces
GEORGIAN SILVER TEA SERVICE
Made by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1821.
A circular teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. The bodies partly
fluted and chased with shells and foliage. Hall marks. Made
to match the preceding. (3) Weight about 50 ounces
GEORGIAN SILVER SIX-DIVISION TOAST RACK
Made by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1821.
With chased foliage border and fect. Hall marks. Matching
the preceding. Weight about 12 ownces
GEORGIAN SILVER CRUET
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. The border
gadrooned and chased with shells and foliage; on four claw feet.
With two cut glass salt and pepper shakers, with silver covers,
the remaining two missing. Hall marks. Matching the preced-
ing. Width, 814 inches; weight about 80 ounces
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303
304
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306
307
GEORGIAN SILVER CRUET
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. The _ borders
gadrooned and chased with shells and foliage; on four claw
feet. Hall marks. No bottles. Matching the preceding.
Width, 9 inches; weight about 26 ounces
TWO GEORGIAN SILVER SUGAR TONGS
Matching the preceding. Dated 1821. (2)
Weight about 4 ownces
PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SOUP LADLES
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. ‘The stems threaded
and chased with shells. Hall marks. (2)
Weight about 16 ounces
FOUR GEORGIAN SILVER SERVING SPOONS
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Hall marks. Mat-
ching the preceding. (4) Weight about 22 ownces
SEVENTEEN GEORGIAN SILVER DESSERT SPOONS
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Hall marks. Mat-
ching the preceding. (17) Weight about 34 ounces
ELEVEN STERLING SILVER TABLE AND DESSERT
SPOONS
Made to match the preceding Georgian spoons. By Tiffany
& Co., and William Gale & Son. (11) Weight about 21 ownces
SET OF FOUR GEORGIAN SILVER ENTREE DISHES
Made by William Bateman, London, 1821. Oblong, with
gadrooned edges chased with shells and foliage at the corners.
Unfortunately the covers are missing but these could be used
as a pair of covered dishes. Accompanied by the four chased
open handles from the covers. Hall marks. (8)
Width, 12 inches; weight about 140 ownces
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GEORGIAN SILVER PART SERVICE OF FORKS AND
SPOONS
Made by William Eley and William Fearn, London, 1806-07.
Comprising six table spoons, twelve table forks, four serving
spoons, two soup ladles, salad fork, and four salt spoons. ‘The
handles and bowls enriched with shells. All engraved with the
crest of the Duke of Cambridge. Purchased at the Duke of
Cambridge sale held at Christys, London, 1904. (Gerson) (29)
Weight about 102 ounces
SIX GEORGE III SILVER GILT TABLE SPOONS
Engraved with the crest of the Duke of Cambridge. Dated 1811
and 1816. Fine quality. Purchased at the Duke of Cambridge
sale held at Christys, London, 1904. (Gerson) (6)
Weight about 17 ounces
TWELVE GEORGE III SILVER GILT TEA SPOONS
Matching the preceding table spoons. Dated 1815. With the
same crest. ‘Purchased at the Duke of Cambridge sale held at
Christys, London, 1904. (Gerson) (12)
Weight about 7 ounces
TWELVE GEORGE III SILVER GILT DESSERT SPOONS
Matching the preceding teaspoons, and engraved with the same
crest. Dated 1805. Purchased at the Duke of Cambridge sale
held at Christys, London, 1904. (Gerson) (12)
Weight, about 17 ounces
GEORGE III SILVER GILT SUGAR SIFTER AND TONGS
Matching the preceding and engraved with the same crest. Dated
1807. Purchased at the Duke of Cambridge sale held at Christys,
London, 1904. (Gerson) (2) Weight about 3 ounces
TWELVE GEORGE III SILVER GILT DESSERT FORKS
Three-pronged forks with threaded stems, engraved with the same
crest as the preceding. Dated 1801. Purchased at the Duke of
Cambridge sale held at Christys, London, 1904. (Gerson) (12)
Weight about 28 ownces
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SIX GEORGE III SILVER GILT TEASPOONS
Dated 1801. With threaded stems engraved with the Duke of
Cambridge crest. Purchased at the Duke of Cambridge sale held
at Christys, London, June 1904. (Gerson) (6)
Weight about 4 ounces
PAIR OF IVORY HANDLED CARVERS, IN CASE
The ivory handles finely carved as the Duke of Wellington’s head.
The steel blades engraved “Steark, cuttler to the Duke of Cam-
bridge.’ In mahogany case. Purchased at the Duke of Cam-
bridge sale held at Christys, London, June 1904. (Gerson) (2)
Length, 22 inches
CANDELABRA, ETC.
NUMBERS 316-331
ANTIQUE BRASS SEVEN-BRANCH CANDELABRA
Height, 17 inches
PAIR OF WROUGHT METAL ANDIRONS
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
The pillars and scrolled bases are finely chiselled. Brass ball
tops. (2) Height, 28 inches
Rane.
ANTIQUE ORMOLU AND PRISM THREE PIECE CAN-
DELABRA SET
The gilt bronze stems and branches shaped as eagles and fruit
among scrolls. A two-light candelabrum and a pair of single-
light candelabra to match. With marble bases. Hung with
cut glass prisms. (3) Height, 20 and 15 inches
PAIR OF PAINTED TERRA COTTA LAMPS IN LOUIS XV
STYLE
Decorative pair with spirally fluted, inverted pear shape bodies,
standing on square bases. Wired for two electric lights each. (2)
Height, 23 inches
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328
324
PAIR OF OLD MEISSEN PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU
CANDELABRA
Formed as birds in flower arbors, with branches for two candle
lights each. On scrolled bases. Would make charming pair of
lamps. (2) Height, 7 inches
FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND CRYSTAL GLASS URN
Ornamented with chiselled winged female caryatides and acanthus
leaves. On square crystal base cut in diamond pattern.
Height, 20 inches
GILT BRONZE EMPIRE MANTEL CLOCK
By Ceeur of Paris. The dial guarded by a winged male figure
with bow. The rectangular base enriched with laurel festoons
and other ornaments. Height, 16 inches; width, 11 inches
SET OF FOUR CARVED AND GILT WOOD WALL
BRACKETS ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Of scroll form; mounted with modern brass sockets. Dignified
ornaments for a Renaissance interior. (Speranza) (4)
Length, 25 inches
PAIR OF CARVED AND GILT WOOD ALTAR PRICKET
CANDLESTICKS ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Shaped triangular bases with carved representation of the Christ ;
baluster shaped stems. (As is) (Speranza) (2)
Height, 25 inches
PAIR OF CARVED AND GILT WOOD ALTAR PRICKET
CANDLESTICKS ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Similar type to the preceding. (As is) (Speranza) (2)
Height, 18 inches
ANTIQUE FLORENTINE BRASS LUCERNA
With shaped circular base and scrolled top. Complete with
snuffers, primers, etc. (Speranza) Height, 22 inches
PAIR OF OLD FRENCH BRASS FOOT WARMERS
Interesting pair for carriage comfort, to hold hot charcoal. (2)
Width, 71% inches
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333
Bb34
305
ANTIQUE COPPER HOT WATER KETTLE
Probably Dutch. (Speranza) Height, 11 inches
WROUGHT IRON JARDINIERE STAND
Four twisted legs with shaped brace; foliated top.
Height, 36 inches
ANTIQUE FRENCH ORMOLU CANDELABRUM
In the classic taste. Formed as two scrolled candle branches
depending from a pedestal. Height, 7 inches
OLD FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL THREE-
PIECE CLOCK SET
A clock and a pair of three-light candelabra elaborately chased
with figures and other ornamental motifs and painted enamel
medallions. By Roussel of Paris. (3) Height, 13 and 15 inches
OLD ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND
SPANISH FURNITURE
NUMBERS 3382-428
ORIENTAL CARVED WOOD PANEL
In three sections, probably Turkish. (Speranza)
Width, 33 inches
INLAID MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Interior fitted for green and black tea. Fine inlay in various
woods. (Gerson) Width, 814 inches
DECORATED LACQUER CIGAR BOX
Well made black lacquer casket mounted in gilt metal, the cover
enriched with a miniature in oils of Venus and Cupid. Slotted
satinwood interior. Height, 614 inches; width, 81% inches
MAHOGANY TRAY TOP BEDSIDE COMMODE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Square, with two drawers in the front and standing on grooved
square legs with pierced corner brackets. Tray top for carrying.
Width, 21 inches
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339
340
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342
343
344
GEORGIAN MAHOGANY WRITING CHAIR
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Roundabout type, with carved Gothic pattern back. Leather
covered seat and carved baluster legs. Fitted with revolving
adjustable writing flap.
CHINESE CARVED TEAKWOOD JARDINIERE STAND
With inset marble top. Height, 15 inches
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SPANISH SMALL CARVED AND
GILT MIRRORS
Cartouche shape, with early gilding. (Speranza) (2)
Height, 12 inches
TWO-TIER TEA TABLE
Of walnut and lacquer with ivory inlay. Brass galleried folding
shelves. Width, 18 inches
SMALL DECORATED MAHOGANY MIRROR
| 18TH CENTURY
The frame is cut in scrolls at the top and bottom and ornamented
with gilt carving of phoenix, etc. (Asis) — Stze, 30 x 13 inches
OLD ENGLISH MAHOGANY PEDESTAL CUPBOARD
WITH MARBLE TOP
Column shape, enclosed by a door and with top of white marble.
Height, 34 inches; width, 18 inches
SPANISH RENAISSANCE JARDINIERE STAND
Circular carved walnut top, on wrought metal tripod supports.
Diameter, 19 inches
CARVED WALNUT PRIEDIEU ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Carved in scroll fashion, the top and platform with carved panels
of conventional foliage. From Vorona. (Speranza)
Width, 24 inches
CARVED INLAID MAHOGANY WITHDRAWING DINING
TABLE
Oblong top with rounded corners. Set on inlaid frieze terminat-
ing in turned fluted tapering legs with brass castored feet. Four
extra leaves for same. Height, 29 inches; top open, 4 x 12 feet
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348
349
350
351
352
CARVED WALNUT MIRROR
The arched frame is of Gothic type and attractively carved.
Height, 42 inches; width, 24 wnches
DECORATED LACQUER CENTRE TABLE OF THE EM-
PIRE PERIOD
Lacquered black and gilt with Chinese figure scenes. On centre
pedestal support with triangular base. Diameter, 36 inches
VENETIAN PAINTED AND CARVED MANTEL MIRROR
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Of architectural type, painted in colours and enriched with carved
and gilt rosettes and other classic motifs. (As is) (Speranza)
Size, 40 x 66 inches
CARVED OAK CHAIR IN ITALIAN 16TH CENTURY
STYLE
Elaborately carved back and front stretcher.
WALNUT ARMCHAIR WITH NEEDLEWORK
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
The back and seat covered in Hungarian needlepoint with design
of rosettes in colours. Has boldly scrolled arms with knuckled
ends, spirally turned legs and stretchers, carved and gilt acanthus
finials on the back.
ANTIQUE FRENCH SMALL GUERIDON WITH MARBLE
TOP
Circular marble top with brass gallery; fluted mahogany shaft,
tripod base. Diameter, 14 inches
ANTIQUE INLAID MAHOGANY CORNER CABINET
Attractive piece with inlay of arabesque foliage and string lines.
Fitted with shelves enclosed by a glass door. Slightly canted
corners, and shaped supports.
Height, 5 feet 5 inches; width, 2 feet 5 inches
CARVED WALNUT CASSONE ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
The front is panelled and has carved scroll cartouches on the
stiles. Stands on shaped supports, the hinged lid is edged with
a moulding. (Speranza) Height, 25 inches; width, 5 feet
59D
PAIR OF LOUIS XV NEEDLEWORK
AND WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
[NUMBER 353 |
353 PAIR OF LOUIS XV NEEDLEWORK AND WALNUT ARM-
CHAIRS FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
The seats and backs covered in fine petit and gros point needle-
work showing birds and animals and flowers in rich profusion.
The walnut frames carved with flowers and fluting. (2)
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354 THREE-FOLD GILT SCREEN IN LOUIS XV STYLE
Mounted with panels of flowered silk brocade, shaped bevelled
glass panels at the top.
Size per panel, 5 feet 8 inches x 20 inches
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355
356
B57
358
359
360
SPANISH RENAISSANCE SMALL WALNUT HALL SEAT
The back divided into four carved panels of arabesques. Scale
carved supports braced by stretchers. Width, 3 feet 8 inches
INLAID WALNUT SHAPED BUREAU
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Veneered in richly figured walnut and banded with tulipwood.
Contains three drawers with yoke-shaped fronts and stands on
short cabriole supports. (As is) (Speranza)
Height, 33 inches; width, 47 inches
ANTIQUE MAHOGANY SECRETARY BUREAU
Contains four long drawers and top secretary drawer fitted with
pigeonholes and small drawers. The top is bordered by a pierced
gallery. (As is) Height, 58 inches; width, 41 inches
FOUR-FOLD GILT SCREEN IN LOUIS XVI STYLE
Mounted with panels of flowered silk brocade; above these are
coloured engravings of Boucher subjects in oval medallions
framed by carved husk festoons. (As is)
Size per panel, 5 feet 6 inches x 19 inches
LOUIS XIV CARVED AND GILT ARMCHAIR WITH
NEEDLEWORK SEAT FRENCH, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Hlaborately carved with flowers, foliage and scrolls. Seat covered
with a panel of fine petit and gros point needlework which shows
a group of troubadours in a cartouche of flowers. The gilding
damaged in places. (Speranza)
WALNUT SIDE TABLE ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Shaped top contains a drawer with panelled front. Stands on
vase and ring turned legs with turned stretchers.
Width, 86 inches
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363
364
365
366
367
ARMCHAIR WITH CANE BACK AND SEAT
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Carved fruitwood frame and short fluted and carved legs. Cane
seat damaged. |
FLORENTINE WALNUT CASSONE 1rauian, 16TH CENTURY
The front is panelled with rectangular and circular mouldings
and ornamented with large and small bosses. Stands on bold
carved paw feet. (Speranza)
Height, 2 feet; width, 6 fect 6 inches
CHINESE CARVED AND GILT WOOD JARDINIERE
STAND
With inset marble top. Height, 18 inches
THREE MAHOGANY EMPIRE CHAIRS
An armchair and two side chairs. With splatted backs and
rush seats. (8)
CARVED WALNUT AND TOOLED LEATHER HALL
CHAIR IN SPANISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE
Seat and back covered with polychromed and tooled leather.
Elaborately carved crest, arms and front stretchers.
SMALL ANTIQUE ITALIAN WALNUT TRIPOD TABLE
Has triangular drop leaf top, carved pedestal support and tripod
scrolled legs. Part reconstructed. A very useable small table.
Height, 27 inches; width, 18 inches
CARVED WOOD OVERMANTEL
Shows a mediaeval warrior on horseback, flanked by carved acan-
thus medallions. Reproduction of the sculptured panel of the
Vespucci Family in the cloisters of the church of the Annunziata
in Florence. (Speranza)
Height, & feet; width, 6 feet 9 inches
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368
369
370
371
373
INLAID WRITING TABLE ITALIAN, ABOUT 1780
In Louis XVI style. Has leather covered tray top, a long drawer
and pencil drawer in the front, pull-out slide at one end. Stands
on tapered square legs. Inlaid with different woods.
Width, 32 inches
SHERATON CURLY MAPLE FOUR POST BED
Has slender turned posts and panelled head and foot. Single size.
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE STYLE WALNUT SETTEE
With leather covered seat and back studded with brass bosses.
The back ornamented with carved bust finials ; the front stretchers
elaborately carved. Width, 7 feet
CARVED CHEST IN SPANISH 16TH CENTURY STYLE
Has carved doors of Moresque pattern enclosing the front.
Height, 30 inches; width, 5 feet 2 inches
LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED AND CARVED SIDE
TABLE
With mottled green marble top. Width, 4 feet 8 inches
ANTIQUE NEEDLEWORK AND MAHOGANY FIRE
SCREEN
Mounted with a panel of needlework designed with a spray of
summer flowers in colours. (As is) Height, 31 inches
59
374 INLAID TULIPWOOD DRESSING TABLE
BG
Or
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ITALIAN, ABOUT 1780
In Louis XVI style. Fitted with five small drawers and a writing
slide, and standing on tapered square supports. Inlaid with me-
dallions and panels in various woods. Some defects to veneer.
Width, 36 inches
WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT MIRROR
ENGLISH, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Rectangular, with shaped and moulded frame of walnut veneered
on pine. | Size, 23 inches square
Rare.
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QUEEN ANNE WALNUT FOLDING CARD TABLE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Has shaped fold-over top and stands on well proportioned cabriole
legs with pad feet. The apron is enriched with fine carving of
conventional foliage scrolls. The top is cross-banded and inlaid
with herringbone borders. Two of the legs are pivoted and sup-
port the folding leaves. Width, 32 inches
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WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT MIRROR
AND QUEEN ANNE WALNUT FOLDING CARD TABLE
[NUMBERS 3'75 AND 376 |
378
379
380
esl
SET OF TWELVE RED AND GOLD CHAIRS IN CHIP-
PENDALE STYLE
High square backs and seats covered in crimson velvet. Gilt
cabriole front legs and scrolled stretchers. (Asis) (12)
TAPESTRY AND WALNUT FIRE SCREEN IN LOUIS
XVI STYLE
Mounted with a panel of petit point needlework showing figures
picnicing under a spreading tree, in colours, framed by baroque
motifs in yellow and soft brown. Carved frame with trestle base.
Height, 42 inches; width, 28 inches _
17TH CENTURY WALNUT MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE
ON STAND
Rectangular, with inlaid panels of flower sprays framing a centre
urn of flowers. Fitted with drawers and pigeonholes and centre
locker, veneered in richly figured walnut and enclosed by a fall
front, above which is a long drawer. Stands on a base with
spirally twisted legs and two drawers in the apron. Some res-
torations. Height, 5 feet 8 inches; width, 3 feet 7 inches
INLAID FRUITWOOD CREDENZA
SPANISH, 18TH CENTURY
Containing cupboards and drawers enclosed by two doors at the
front and one at either end. The piece has inlay centering the
doors and around the frieze. Stands on short turned legs. A
few defects. (Speranza)
Height, 3 feet 6 inches; width, 6 feet 6 inches
WALNUT CHEST IN SPANISH 17TH CENTURY STYLE
Decorated with scratch-carved star motifs and medallions. ‘The
front lets down disclosing sliding trays. On bracket supports.
Height, 26 inches; width, 50 inches
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383
384
385
386
ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD MARQUETRY COM-
MODE IN LOUIS XV STYLE
Bombé body containing two drawers, on tapered supports. Hand-
somely mounted with ormolu scroll and flower ornaments and with
marquetry inlay of flower sprays. Top of black and white
marble. Height, 3 feet; width, 4 feet 8 inches
ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD WRITING TABLK
IN LOUIS XV STYLE
Fitted with small drawers in the shaped back and apron and
handsomely mounted with ormolu scroll ornaments, also two pairs
of candle branches and small time piece. In matched kingwood.
Width, 4 feet
ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD DISPLAY CASE IN
LOUIS XV STYLE
Decorative small curio or china case with glass sides and top,
standing on tapered slender supports. With shaped ormolu
mounts. Height, 4 feet; width, 2 feet 5 inches
PAIR OF DECORATED QUEEN ANNE WALL LIGHTS
Flower painted mirror backs with gilt wood frames. Mounted
with scroll metal branches for one electric light each. (2)
Height, 16 inches
MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular, with grooved square supports ornamented with
pierced brackets at the top. With restorations.
Size of top, 47 x 22 mches
SUITE OF OLD FRENCH PAINTED CHAIRS
Seven side and four armchairs with ivory-white frames outlined
in red and painted with sprays of ivy leaves. Entwined oval
backs and cabriole legs. The seats covered in flowered silk bro-
cade and crimson fabric. (11)
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388
389
390
LOUIS XVI TAPESTRY AND
GILT SUITE
[NUMBER 388 |
LOUIS XVI TAPESTRY AND GILT SUITE
A settee and two armchairs. The backs and seats covered with
silk tapestry finely woven with panels of figures in cartouches
of flower and drapery festoons, in the manner of Boucher, also
with groups of birds, flowers and trophies, in beautiful colours.
Fine quality frames carved with acanthus and flower motifs, and
gilt. A handsome set. (38) Width of settee, 5 feet
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CARVED AND GILT DAY BED IN LOUIS XIV STYLE
The high ends, legs and stretchers elaborately carved. The
mattress and two cushions covered in antique silk brocade, and ap-
plique crimson velvet. Length, 8 feet
SMALL WALNUT BEDSIDE COMMODE IN LOUIS XV
STYLE
Enclosed by a small door with drawer above. Top mounted with
a glass covered panel of Chinese printed silk.
Height, 32 inches; width, 16 inches
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391
392
393
394
395
396
397
QUEEN ANNE WALNUT MIRROR
Has attractive cyma moulded frame of walnut veneer, the top
handsomely shaped. Contains two-section bevelled glass panel.
: Height, 41 inches; width, 16 inches
CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE
The frame and cabriole supports have elaborate rocaille carving ;
the legs end in cloven hoof feet. Shaped top with outcurved
corners. (As is) Width, 38 inches
OLD CARVED WALNUT BOUDOIR SUITE
Small couch, and four occasional chairs with carved frames and
silk brocade upholstery. (5)
CARVED WALNUT SETTEE WITH CANE PANELS
Rare and interesting specimen. ‘Three scroll chair back, carved
in the centres with ostrich feathers. Scrolled arms; turned balus-
ter legs. Deeply carved front stretcher matching the back.
Width, 6 feet 6 inches
GENTLEMAN’S OAK WARDROBE
Enclosed by a pair of handsome doors with ebonized mouldings.
Two drawers at the top. Fitted with three long and six short
compartmented trays. Defects to one door.
Height, & feet 8 inches; width, 4 feet
UPHOLSTERED EASY CHAIR IN SPANISH 17TH CEN-
funy STYLE
Covered in purple fabric with blue silk borders. Has carved scroll
walnut supports in Spanish style.
QUEEN ANNE WALNUT TEA TABLE
Has graceful square cabriole supports ending in diamond-shape
feet. The top is moulded at the edge and banded with tulipwood,
carved shells ornament the panelled frame.
Size of top, 30 x 20 inches
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399
400
CHINESE PALACE SETTEE KANG HSI
Black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl with swastika design
and beautifully executed floral motifs. The back is mounted with
five Chinese embroidered panels covered with glass on front and
back. Length, 83 inches
PAINTED AND CARVED BED
TOLEDO, SPAIN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Has boldly scrolled head panel with crowned crest; the supports
are in the form of double S scrolls. Richly painted in colours
and gold. Rare original specimen. (As is) Width, 4 feet
THREE-FOLD DECORATED GLASS SCREEN
Each panel with trees in the Persian taste and figure subjects,
with mirrored flowers in the background; in tones recalling Per-
sian enamel. Back finely painted with floral arabesques. From
the shop of Karl Freund.
Size per panel, 7 feet 6 inches x 1 foot 8 inches
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400a CARVED AND PAINTED BED
401
4:02
403
Ivory frame with cane and panels. Also box spring.
OVERSTUFFED BOUDOIR SOFA
Covered in mauve taffeta and stands on short Sheraton type
legs. With two loose cushions. Width, 5 feet
OVERSTUFFED BOUDOIR SOFA
Matching the preceding. Width, 5 feet
TWO OVERSTUFFED EASY CHAIRS i
Matching the preceding sofas. Covered in mauve silk taffeta.
With loose cushions. (2)
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THREE-FOLD DECORATED GLASS SCREEN
[NUMBER 400 |
404
405
406
407
408
409
PAINTED AND CARVED SUITE IN LOUIS XVI STYLE
Large settee, three armchairs, a love seat and two side chairs.
The frames carved and painted white. Loose cushions covered
in figured green silk damask. (7)
SET OF FOUR DECORATED QUEEN ANNE WALL
LIGHTS
Shaped mirror backs painted with Chinese figures in landscapes.
Mounted with scroll branches for two electric lights each. (As
1S) =< (au) Height, 16 inches
TWO CARVED AND GILT LOUIS XVI STYLE
OCCASIONAL CHAIRS
With cane seats and backs. (2)
FLORENTINE WALNUT CENTRE TABLE
ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Stands on carved and vase-shaped end supports which are braced
by a shaped stretcher. The top is ornamented by carved fluting
around the under edge. Size of top, 51 x 26 inches
PAIR OF WALNUT SMALL BENCHES IN FLORENTINE
STYLE
Renaissance pattern, with carved supports and rectangular tops.
(As is) (2) Width, 24 inches
TAPESTRY AND WALNUT SETTEE OF THE LOUIS
XTIT PERIOD FRENCH, 17TH CENTURY
The back and seat covered in Aubusson verdure tapestry of the
period, showing on the back chateaux in a landscape, on the seat
birds among thick foliage. Has scrolled arms and handsome
turned legs and stretchers of walnut. Some of the feet are
restored. Width, 5 feet 8 inches
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411
412
TAPESTRY AND WALNUT SETTEE
LOUIS XIII PERIOD
FRENCH, I'77TH CENTURY
[NUMBER 409 |
WALNUT TWO-PART CHEST OF DRAWERS
ENGLISH, ABOUT 1710
Fitted with two small and one long drawer in the upper part,
three long drawers in the lower part. Veneered with richly figured
walnut with inlaid borders of herringbone pattern. On bracket
feet. A few defects to the veneer.
Height, 50 inches; width, 388 inches
TWO LOUIS XIII SMALL NEEDLEWORK SIDE CHAIRS
With spirally twisted oak front legs and stretchers. Square seats
and backs covered in gros point needlework. (2)
GOTHIC CARVED BISHOP’S THRONE
The high back is in architectural style and elaborately carved
with Gothic enrichments and panelled with antique crimson velvet.
Winged griffins support the arms, the seat contains a deep drawer
carved with quatrefoil motifs. On platform base. (Speranza)
Height, 8 fect; width, 4 feet 9 inches
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413
414
415
416
417
418
419
LOUIS XVI TAPESTRY AND PAINTED SUITE
Settee and four armchairs with white painted and carved frames.
The seats and backs covered with French silk tapestry designed
with bouquets and baskets of flowers and foliage scrolls in soft
colours. (Asis) (5) Width of settec, 4 feet 6 inches
OLD ITALIAN SMALL CARVED WALNUT CHEST OF
TUSCAN TYPE
The front divided into three panels of carved arabesques. The
base is also attractively carved. Decorative fireside chest.
Height, 18 inches; width, 88 inches
PAIR OF WALNUT CONSOLES IN RENAISSANCE STYLE |
Shaped tops of matched walnut, with trellis carved and lacquered
pedestal supports on scrolled bases. (2) Width, 42 inches
ANTIQUE DUTCH MARQUETRY BEDROOM SUITE
Comprising a sleigh-type panelled bed with wire spring, chif-
fonier with side columns, containing six drawers, dresser with
mirror, three armchairs with shaped open backs, voluted arms
and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. The whole with
fine marquetry inlay of flowers and cartouches in tulipwood. A
highly decorative bedroom set in fine marquetry. (6)
SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Contains four small drawers with panelled fronts and small metal
knobs. The corners are canted, the base is deeply moulded and
has bracket supports. Height, 35 inches; width, 23 inches
LOUIS XVI FRUITWOOD FIRE SCREEN FRAME
FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
Height, 80 inches; width, 16 inches
OLD CHINTZ COVERED TWO-FOLD SCREEN
Showing rich pattern of floral cartouches containing chinoiserie
figures, in colours.
Size per panel, 5 feet 2 inches x 3 feet 2 inches
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427
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SEVENTEENTH CENTURY STYLE CARVED WALNUT
CHAIR
Elaborately pierced and carved high back, legs and stretchers.
Upholstered seat.
WALNUT JARDINIERE STAND
In Italian Renaissance style. Has octagonal top, and four
turned supports. Height, 31 inches
WALNUT JARDINIERE STAND
In 16th century Florentine style. Has octagonal moulded top,
turned pedestal support. Height, 26 inches
MAHOGANY DRESSING STAND
Fitted with three shaped drawers. Oval swing mirror at the top.
Height, 5 feet 6 inches; width, 21 inches
SMALL CARVED WALNUT MIRROR
Italian 16th century style, with carved quatrefoil shape frame.
Size, 27 x 21 inches
FLOWER PAINTED MAHOGANY BOOKSTAND
Width, 20 inches
LACQUERED AND TURNED SMALL BENCH
Circular cane top. Height, 16 inches
NEST OF TWO MARQUETRY COFFEE TABLES
Fine inlay of flowers and leaves in different woods. Standing
on tapered square legs. Width, 20 inches
MAHOGANY BENCH
With box seat. Width, 86 inches
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SALE SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY TWENTY-THIRD, AT 2:30
THIRD SESSION
NUMBERS 429-585
OLD ORMOLU CANDELABRA, ANDIRONS, CLOCKS, ETC.
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435
NUMBERS 429-445
PAIR OF WROUGHT STEEL ANDIRONS IN 17TH
CENTURY STYLE
(2) Height, 18 inches
ANTIQUE ITALIAN BRASS SANCTUARY LAMP
Shaped bowl with winged caryatide masks suspended by ball and
twist chains from the domed canopy. Makes handsome vestibule
lamp. (Speranza)
ANTIQUE ITALIAN BRASS SANCTUARY LAMP
Of nearly similar type to the preceding. (Speranza)
PAIR OF LOUIS XV BRASS CANDLESTICKS
FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY
Baluster shape, decorated with fluting and with shaped circular
bases. One nozzle missing. (2) Height, 11 inches
PAIR OF GILT BRONZE ANDIRONS IN LOUIS XV STYLE
Decorative pair formed as chinoiserie figures and rocaille scrolls.
(2)
TWO ANTIQUE FLORENTINE BRASS LUCERNA
Complete with snuffers, primers, etc. Almost a pair. (Speranza)
(2) Height, 24 inches
CARVED AND GILT WOOD PRICKET CANDELABRA
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Altar piece. Has two scroll branches, for three candle lights.
Suitable as mantel ornament. (As is) (Speranza)
Width, 36 inches
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PAIR OF CHASED GILT METAL ANDIRONS
Shaped as urns with snake handles, standing on fluted plinths.
(2) Height, 17 inches
OLD FRENCH ORMOLU THREE-PIECE CLOCK SET
The shaped ormolu clock chiselled with garlands of flowers and
fruit depending from an urn. A pair of cream marble and
chiselled ormolu urns with lion handles and domed covers, on four
lion paw feet. The clock inscribed “Giroust, Paris”.
Height, 32 inches
PAIR OF CARVED GILT WOOD ALTAR PRICKET
CANDLESTICKS ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
With shaped scroll bases ornamented with figures of the Christ,
and baluster stems. (Asis) (Speranza) (2) Height, 32 inches
TWO ANTIQUE FLORENTINE BRASS LUCERNA
Almost a pair. Complete with snuffers, primers, ete. (Speranza)
(2) Height, 19 and 21 inches
FLORENTINE BRASS LUCERNA
Handsome specimen of unusual size. Has finely chased handle
and shaped base. Complete with snuffers, primers, ete.
(Speranza ) Height, 4 feet
FRENCH FIVE-PIECE EMPIRE TABLE GARNITURE IN
GILT BRONZE
A pair of three-tier sweetmeat stands and three smaller. Orna-
mented with sculptured gilt bronze figures of muses and winged
female caryatides. The circular bases chased with bands of husk
and arabesque motifs. Trays of cut crystal glass. By ‘Thomire, ~
Barts (5) Height, 24 and 12 inches
2>ATR OF GEORGIAN BRASS ANDIRONS
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Handsome pair with double ball and baluster pillars. ‘The scroll
bases enriched with female masks and rosettes. (2)
Height, 26 inches
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PAIR OF ITALIAN WROUGHT IRON GOTHIC
TORCHERES
The pricket tops are coroncted, the twisted shafts and tripod
bases are ornamented with wrought scrolls and leafage. A digni-
fied pair of pricket torcheres. (2) Height, 5 feet 8 inches
PAIR OF GILT BRONZE CANDELABRA IN LOUIS XV
OLY LE
With scroll foliage branches for eight candle lights each. The
stems as bronze figures of Bacchante infants with birds’ nests.
Scrolled foliage bases. (Asis) (2) Height, 35 inches
LOUIS XV GILT BRONZE CLOCK
Cartouche shape, elaborately ornamented with flower and foliage
scrolls, musical trophies and surmounted by a figure of a cherub
in a scroll arbor, holding a garland of flowers. On scrolled base.
By Admirauld, Paris. (As is) Height, 25 inches
OLD ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN AND
SPANISH FURNITURE
NUMBERS 446-582
INLAID MAHOGANY TEA CADDY ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular, with inlaid tulipwood borders. Sheffield plate ring
handle and ivory keyplate. (Gerson) Width, 9 inches
OLD FRENCH WALNUT JEWEL CASKET
Richly mounted with engraved brass ornaments and ivory
escutcheons. Interior fitted. (Gerson) Width, 9 inches
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OLD FRENCH WALNUT PERFUME CASKET
Similarly mounted to preceding box and contains two cut crystal
glass scent bottles. (Gerson) Width, 5 inches
SILK NEEDLEWORK MAP OF THE BRITISH ISLES
ENGLISH, DATED 1788
Executed in silk cross stitch on linen. Signed, Mary Lawrence.
Oval. Gilt wood frame. Size, 22 x 17 inches
ANTIQUE ITALIAN CARVED AND GILT WOOD MANTEL
CLOCK
In the classic taste, the drum-shaped dial supported by carved
pedestals. (As is) Height, 21 inches
PAIR OF CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
In transition style, with shield-shape open backs with pierced
centres. Square legs and stretchers. Damask covered slip seats.
(Gerson) (2)
MAHOGANY TRAY TOP BEDSIDE COMMODE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Enclosed by a tambour shutter; the lower part draws forward.
Tray top for carrying. Width, 21 inches
MAHOGANY TRAY TOP BEDSIDE COMMODE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Nearly similar to the preceding. Width, 23 inches
QUEEN ANNE WALNUT CHAIR
ENGLISH, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Graceful fiddle back with vase splat, cabriole front legs with
pad feet. Slip seat covered in old crimson silk damask. (Gerson)
SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE
ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Attractive inlaid borders of satinwood. Has square tapered
supports, a drawer at one side, a blind drawer opposite. Pivoted
brackets support the leaves. (Gerson) Width, 32 inches
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JACOBEAN CARVED OAK CHEST eEncuisy, 17TH cENTURY
Three-panel front, has finely carved diamond shaped medallions
centering each panel; the stiles with rosette medallions. Bears
the initials “R. H.” and date 1668, on either side of the lock.
Sides and back also panelled. Stands on extensions of the grooved
corner stiles. A rare original chest. (Gerson)
Height, 29 inches; width, 4 feet 2 inches
PAIR OF SHERATON LACQUER CHAIRS
ENGLISH, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Directoire type backs, cane seats and tapered legs with crossed
stretchers. Lacquered black and stencilled in gilt. (2)
QUEEN ANNE OAK TEA TABLE — Encuisu, 18TH cENTURY
Graceful small tea or card table with shaped and moulded top and
standing on attractive carved cabriole legs. A drawer at one
side. Width, 82 inches
CARVED WALNUT ARMCHAIR SPANISH, ABOUT 1700
Voluted and scrolled arms and legs. ‘The shaped back has carved
crest. Seat and back covered in antique jardiniere pattern green
damask.
QUEEN ANNE LACQUERED CHAIR WITH CANE
PANELS ENGLISH, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
High shaped back, curved front legs and scrolled stretchers.
Lacquered black and touched with gilt.
SMALL OAK GATELEG 'TABLE ENGLISH, ABOUT 1700
Charming tea table with drop leaves supported by baluster
turned gates, the legs braced by plain stretchers.
Width, 23 inches
QUEEN ANNE SMALL LACQUER CORNER CABINET
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Black lacquer gilt with plumage birds and flowers in the Oriental
taste. Enclosed by an arched door, acorn finials ornament the
top. Height, 42 inches; width, 28 inches
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WALNUT CREDENZA ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Enclosed by two doors with drawers above, with inlaid fronts of
figured walnut banded in tulipwood and with the original brass
handles. Has been fitted with sliding trays. (Asis) (Speranza)
Height, 44 inches; width, 58 inches
SHERATON MAHOGANY CANDLESTAND
ENGLISH, ABOUT 1800
Shaped top inlaid with satinwood medallion. ‘Tapered slender
shaft and tripod base. Width, 18 inches
THREE-FOLD NEEDLEWORK FIRE SCREEN
AMERICAN, POST-CIVIL WAR PERIOD —
An ingeniously designed low screen of figured mahogany. Com-
posed of a centre panel on two shaped and scrolled cabriole
trestles and two narrow panels, hinged to fold, on flatly cut vase-
shaped feet. The centre with a silk needlework panel occupied
by the arms of the American branch of the Field family, with
three sheaths of wheat d’or and bar d’argent on a black field, in
scrolled arabesque frame of gold and blue. Beneath, the label,
‘Vertu Sans Peur” Field, 1870. The arms are placed on a
herringbone pattern ground of emerald green. The sides are
woven in a geometric gros point pattern in shaded rose, gold,
black, silver and blue on a green ground. The centre panel bears
a pierced and arched pediment with cartouche, acorn and acan-
thus enrichments. Height, 4 feet
WALNUT MANTEL MIRROR OF THE EMPIRE PERIOD
ITALIAN, ABOUT 1810
Has black and gold columns at the sides supporting moulded
pediment. (Speranza)
Height, 4 feet 6 inches; width, 8 feet 5 inches
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY MIRROR 18TH CENTURY
Attractive specimen with gilt flower sprays at the side. ‘The
frame is handsomely cut with foliage scrolls at the top and
bottom. Partly restored. Height, 42 inches; width, 25 inches -
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468 PAINTED AND CARVED ADAM TABLE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
White and gold frame carved with fluting. Top of black and
white vein marble. Width, 41 inches
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PAIR OF WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
SPAIN, IO6TH CENTURY
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469 PAIR OF WALNUT ARMCHAIRS SPAIN, L6TH CENTURY
The seats and backs covered with panels of Hungarian silk
needlepoint, enriched with brass bosses. Grooved arms supported
by balusters, square legs standing in tapered shoes. Carved
acanthus finials crown the back. A companion pair to these
two chairs is in the collection of Mrs. Henry Huntington. (2)
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PAIR OF VELVET COVERED WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
SPANISH, 16TH CENTURY
The backs and seats covered with panels of rare old amber-yellow
velvet, with silk fringe borders. Carved finials ornament the
backs. The front stretchers are pierced in fret pattern. (2)
Rare.
PAIR OF CARVED WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
SPAIN, 16TH CENTURY
This rare pair of early Spanish chairs is unusually low. ‘The
backs and seats are covered with flowered crimson silk brocade
with borders of gold enriched with pierced gilt metal rosettes.
Broad arms have knuckled ends. Legs and front stretcher
carved in lattice pattern. (2)
INLAID MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK IN SHERATON
STYLE
By Black, Starr and Frost, New York. Has handsome domed
case with inlay of festoons. Height, 18 inches
SMALL ADAM CONSOLE TABLE — EnNGuIsH, 18TH CENTURY
Semicircular satinwood top has attractive inlay in various
woods. Fluted and gilt frame and tapered legs. Defects to the
top. Width, 29 inches
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GILT AND CARVED WOOD SIDE TABLE
ITALIAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular, the deep apron
decorated in relicf with classical acanthus motifs in square com-
Directoire or Empire period.
partments. The fluted legs with acanthus capitals and_ feet.
(Asis) Height, 3314 inches; length, 34 inches; depth, 17 inches
CARVED AND GILT WOOD SETTEE
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Very wide and deep settee of Italian Louis XV style, the triple
apron in bow design, and standing on low cabriote legs.
Curved
and upholstered arm rests.
High back with elaborate top rail.
Upholstery of 18th century woolen velvet. (Worn)
Length, 76 inches
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ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Italian Louis XV style; matching the preceding settee.
CARVED AND GILT WOOD SIDE CHAIR
ITALIAN, 18TH CENTURY
Italian Louis XV style; matching the two preceding numbers.
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478 FLORENTINE WALNUT CREDENZA
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ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY
Enclosed by a pair of doors above which are three drawers having
the original metal knobs, two damaged. The front is ornamented
with shaped rectangular panels and medallions in relief ; the edge
of the massive noce with small bosses. In original condition.
(Speranza ) Height, 45 inches; width, 5 feet 2 inches
Rare.
INLAID SATINWOOD ADAM CABINET
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
The upper part contains shelves enclosed by a pair of glass doors
and is crowned by an arched cornice; stands on a table with
two swell-front drawers in the apron, on tapered square legs.
Of satinwood beautifully inlaid with husk festoons depending from
rams masks, arabesque scrolls and trophies. Cross cut borders
of tulipwood. An extremely graceful and rare cabinet.
Height, 6 feet; width, 80 inches
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INLAID SATINWOOD ADAM CABINET
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
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486
SET OF FOUR LOUIS XIII WALNUT AND DAMASK SIDE
CHAIRS FRENCH, 17TH CENTURY
High shaped backs of Queen Anne type; vase and ring turned
legs, side stretchers and high front stretchers. Seats and backs
covered in jardiniére pattern crimson silk damask. (4)
SHERATON INLAID MAHOGANY WORK TABLE
ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Oval, with inlaid panels of satinwood and tulipwood lines. On
slender reeded legs with thimble feet. Has hinged lid and com-
partmented interior. Defective.
Height, 29 inches; width, 18 inches
JACOBEAN OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR
ENGLISH, 17TH CENTURY
The high back has a carved crown and scroll crest and spirally
twisted side posts. Panelled seat and turned front legs.
WALNUT TABLE ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Has vase and ring turned legs braced by heavy stretchers, two
drawers at one side. Carved fluting borders the top, the frame
is panelled on all sides. Size of top, 42 x 29 inches
CARVED WALNUT CABINET IN THE BURGUNDIAN
16TH CENTURY STYLE
Decorative piece, finely carved with figures and panels of foliage
in the manner of Hughes Sambin. In two parts, the top fitted
with four drawers; the base with shelves enclosed by two doors.
A few defects. Height, 5 feet 6 inches; width, 2 feet 7 inches
PAIR OF CROMWELLIAN WALNUT ARMCHAIRS
ENGLISH, 17TH CENTURY
With spirally twisted posts, scrolled arms and cane backs and
seats. With chintz, down filled cushions. (2)
DIRECTOIRE SIDE CHAIR © rrencu, tate 18TH cENTURY
The square back and seat covered in black and gold striped silk.
Painted and carved fruitwood frame.
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PAIR OF ADAM SIDE CHAIRS ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
The oval backs and shield-shaped seats are covered in jardiniére
pattern silk brocade. ‘The frames are painted turquoise blue and
carved with fluting. (2)
PAIR OF ADAM ARMCHAIRS ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
The oval backs, seats, and armrests retain the original crimson
and gold silk brocade covering which is considerably worn.
Carved turquoise blue frames touched with gilt. (2)
Rare.
CARVED MAHOGANY TORCHERE encuisu, 181TH century
Carved with palm leaves and fluting. Tripod base with carved
eagle claw-and-ball feet. Tray top. Height, 5 feet 6 inches
WALNUT BENCH COVERED IN OLD PERSIAN CUT
VELVET ENGLISH, EARLY I8TH CENTURY
The legs and stretchers turned in vase and ring pattern. The
top covered in handsome amber and blue velvet.
Size of top, 28 x 17 inches
SET OF EIGHT PAINTED AND CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
ITALIAN, EMPIRE PERIOD
The open backs contain arrow-shaped splats. The legs are
tapered and curved; the seats are upholstered. Painted soft
gray outlined in gilt. Outside of France, the ateliers of Italy
were affected most by the Napoleonic activities of the late 18th
and early 19th centuries. (Speranza) (8)
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QUEEN ANNE NEEDLEWORK AND WALNUT WING CHAIR
[NUMBER 492,]
492 QUEEN ANNE NEEDLEWORK AND WALNUT WING
CHAIR ENGLISH, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The high back, wing sides and cushioned seat covered in petit
and gros point needlework with rich design of exotic flowers and
leaves in colours. Stands on four short cabriole walnut legs with
pad feet, the front legs with carved shells on the knees. The
needlework repaired in places. ,
Rare.
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WALNUT CENTRE TABLE SPANISH, 17TH CENTURY
Has massive rectangular top resting on boldly scrolled end
supports braced by ornamental curved iron stretchers of X form.
In original condition. Size of top, 50 x 27 inches
Rare.
17TH CENTURY WALNUT ARMCHAIR WITH NEEDLE-
WORK
The high square back and seat covered with fine needlework with
design of arabesque flowers and leaves in rich colours. Slightly
scrolled walnut arms, vase and ring turned legs and stretchers.
HEPPLEWHITE PAINTED SATINWOOD CABINET
WITH CYLINDER FRONT ENGLISH, 18TH CENTURY
Beautifully painted with sprays of flowers, the borders inlaid.
The upper part has shelves enclosed by a pair of Gothic pattern
glass doors. At the top is a scroll and vase pediment of broken
arch type. In the lower part are drawers and_pigeonholes
enclosed by a revolving shutter, four drawers in the knechole
front. Stands on tapered square legs with cuffed fect.