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Ottoman Carved and Painted Coffer
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Ottoman Carved and Painted Coffer
10706 A rare Ottoman carved, painted and gilded coffer, the lid with an oval panel of a harbour view (possibly Constantinople?) within a border of scrolling flowers on a gilt background, the front and sides painted with swags of flowers supported by ribbons, the front with a military cartouche, the side panels carved with a tall flower vase, the stepped, spreading base carved with flowers among scrolls, original locks and handles. Unrestored condition.
Ottoman Greece or Turkey
1780 – 1820
Height: 21.75 ins (55 cms)
Width: 45.5 ins (116 cms)
Depth: 22.75 ins (58 cms)
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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
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George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
10689 A George III mahogany serpentine chest, the top with a moulded edge above three graduated, cockbeaded drawers with original brass handles, on ogee bracket feet.
English
1760-1765
Height: 30.75 ins (78 cms)
Width: 41.25 ins (105 cms)
Depth: 23.5 ins (60 cms) £5,500
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George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
10667 A George III mahogany caddy top graduated chest of drawers attributed to Giles Grendey, the well figured top above four graduated drawers and a brushing slide, with original locks and handles, on shaped bracket feet.
English
Circa 1730 – 1740
Width: 34 ins (86 cms)
Height: 31.5 ins (80 cms)
Depth: 20 ins (51 cms) £5,000
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Rare Japanese Mounted Chestnut Cabinet on William and Mary Chest
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Rare Japanese Mounted Chestnut Cabinet on William and Mary Chest
10407 A rare Japanese chestnut and camphor, brass mounted cabinet on its contemporary William and Mary burr elm chest, the cabinet with two doors enclosing an arrangement of nine drawers with original brass fittings, the chest with two short and two long drawers, replaced handles, and on original elm bun feet.
Japanese cabinet, 1670
English chest, 1690
Height: 61.5 ins (156 cms)
Width: 34 ins (86 cms)
Depth: 21.5 ins (55 cms) £35,000
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Large Portuguese Incised Cedarwood Coffer
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Large Portuguese Incised Cedarwood Coffer
10031 A large Portuguese incised cedarwood coffer for the European export market, the rectangular chip carved lid lifting up to reveal a candle box, the sides incised with a unicorn amongst trees, the front panel very finely engraved with scenes from the Old Testament: Susannah and the elders and the testing of Abraham on Mount Moriah, perhaps copied from contemporary Flemish engravings, and resting on the original stepped plinth base.
Portuguese colonies, Azores
1650
Height: 29 ins (74 cms)
Width: 67.5 ins (171 cms)
Depth: 28.5 ins (72.5 cms)
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Queen Anne Figured Walnut Cabinet on Chest
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Queen Anne Figured Walnut Cabinet on Chest
9787 A Queen Anne figured walnut cabinet on chest, the cross-banded doors with finely engraved locks and hinges, enclosing an interior with an arrangement of ten drawers and resting on a chest base with two short and two long drawers, on replaced walnut bun feet.
English
1700-1710
Height: 67 ins (170 cms)
Width: 38 ins (97 cms)
Depth: 19.5 ins (50 cms) £29,000
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French Louis XIII Walnut Cabinet a Deux Corps
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French Louis XIII Walnut Cabinet a Deux Corps
9215 A French Louis XIII period walnut cabinet a deux corps, the panels carved with the crowned L monogram, the uprights with swags of fruit and flowers centred on a female mask, the upper section with two doors, the lower section with two frieze drawers above two cupboard doors.
French, Avignon?
Circa 1620-1640
Width; 62.5 ins (158 cms)
Depth; 24.75 ins (63 cms)
Height; 78 ins (198 cms) £7,000
This unusual cupboard in two parts is a fine example of French furniture made during the late Renaissance period in Southeast France at the beginning of the 17th century. The clear influence of the Italian Renaissance is shown in the bold carving in walnut of swags of fruit and putti heads, and the form is typical of double height cupboards from Florence, Rome and Milan, but with subtle differences in proportion and construction.
The feature which sets this cupboard apart from others of similar design is the remarkable, joyous representation of the cipher of Louis XIII prominently carved on virtually all the surfaces. The owner of this cabinet was in no doubt as to where his allegiances lay. However, during the early years of the French Revolution this might have caused difficulties to the subsequent owners as references to the monarchy such as fleur de leys, crowns and Royal arms were regarded as subversive and considerable efforts were made to literally cut out and paint over them. Quite how these panels survived, we can only guess but it certainly would have been a difficult if not impossible piece to have had on display in France at that time.
As for the original owner, without any documentation, we will never know if this display of loyalty to his monarch helped to improve his position in society, which must surely have been the intention of this commission….but he certainly gave it a good go!
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Whytock and Reid Edwardian Mahogany Dresser
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Whytock and Reid Edwardian Mahogany Dresser
8335 A fine Edwardian mahogany dresser by Whytock and Reid of Edinburgh in mid-Georgian style, the shaped gallery with quarter veneered top, above two small and two large drawers, with original brass handles, on cabriole legs with exaggerated clubbed pad foot. Stamped WHYTOCK AND REID
Scottish
C.1910-1920Width: 59.5 ins (151cm)
Height: 32 ins (81.5cm)
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Bernard Molitor Mahogany Commode
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Bernard Molitor Mahogany Commode
9168 A large late Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commode by Bernard Molitor, shaped grey marble top above two drawers with swag handles, the canted corners with bronze festoon mounts, on square tapering legs with bronze sabots. Remounted.
Stamped B.MOLITOR and JME
Bernard Molitor (1755-1833) (Maitre 1787)
French circa 1790
Width; 60.5 ins (152 cms)
Depth; 23.5 ins (59.5 cms)
Height; 34.5 ins (88 cms)
£28,000
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