Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LIBRARY MECHANICAL WRITING TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1800 The mechanical rising top section with pigeon holes each with alphabet engraved ivory plaques 78cm high, 137cm wide, 91cm deep, 94cm high maximum Provenance: A paper label to the underside reads, 'The Right Honourable James King, Mitchelstown, 1847'. James King, the 5th Earl of Kingston died at Mitchelstown Castle, his families seat, in the September of 1869. The Davies-Cooke Collection from Gwysaney Hall, North Wales For further details about the collection, visit: www.dreweatts.com/news-videos/gwysaney-hall-a-welsh-family-s-portrait-of-british-history-14767 Desks and writing tables with mechanical rising sections relate to Day Gunby, London who patented this design in 1798; George Seddon also made desks circa 1800 with mechanical sections based on Day Gunby's patent; see Christopher Gilbert, Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, p407, pl. 807. Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: D4QJAJ6T) Condition Report: Some marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old minor chips, splits, losses and repairs. One back leg with an old, neat spliced repair (see images). The leather writing surface with various marks, scratches, losses and thinning along the lines of construction. A key is present and operates all of the locks. The locks and handles are original. Overall of solid, stable structure. The mechanical rising well section does not raise fully to be flush with the rest of the desk and can stick in places when being pushed down. There are two blocks of timber present to the central drawer which can be put in place and secured to the underside of the central drawer to hold the well in the closed position. The left drawer with a quantity of key hooks spanning its internal perimeter, these may be original. Some fading and co,our variation to the timber throughout. The mahogany drawer linings are a good sign of quality. Please see all additional images as visual reference to this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A PAIR OF CARVED TEAK 'HAREWOOD' GARDEN BENCHES IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CONTEMPORARY 102cm high, 223.5cm wide, 62.5cm deep After the design by Thomas Chippendale, supplied for Harewood House in 1774. Condition Report: As per cataloguing these are relatively modern and are showing little sign of wear from use. Slight dampness to feet from ground contact and occasional bird mess.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DESK IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1790 The central drawer with a sliding leather inset writing surface and a brass covered key hole, flanked by two drawers one with a printed paper label 'From the H. C. FOOT COLLECTION at ..6 High St., Oxford', with seven false frieze drawers, the panelled doors enclosing drawers, the plinth bases with recessed casters 80cm high, 126cm wide, 79cm deep Provenance: The Harold C. Foot Collection, Oxford Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations, losses and restorations include: the gilt tooled brown leather top is later and has some lifting corresponding to construction joins; there are some missing and replaced veneers; the drawers have oak linings; the locks and handles are later, there is one key that operates the doors and two short drawers; there are some missing panelling mouldings; some fading to the side with false drawers and panelling; the drawer above the kneehole with a red leather inset writing slide; the kneehole with a door enclosing a shelf.A compact kneehole desk with good provenance.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770 The feet with leather casters 92.5cm high, 63cm wide, 62cm deepThe design of this armchair corresponds to a suite at Aske Hall, Yorkshire, which was probably supplied to Sir Lawrence Dundas (d.1781) for his London mansion 19 Arlington Street. A second giltwood suite of the same pattern was also supplied to Dundas and was photographed by Country Life while still at Arlington Street in 1933. A giltwood stool from the Arlington suite was sold at Christie's, London, 31st January 1999, and part of the remainder of the Arlington suite was sold by Cicely, Countess of Zetland, Christie's, London, 10th May 1973, lot 123. A mahogany stool corresponding to this pattern was sold Christie's, London, 50 Years of Collecting: The Decorative Arts of Georgian England, 14th May 2003, lot 129 (£32,265 incl. BP).For a related chair see Christie's, London, Interiors including Flair, 23rd November 2016, Lot 285, (£1,750 incl. BP). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits, chips and minor losses. Some evidence of old worm to the seat rails. Some old tack holes from previous upholstery. Leather castors are a sign of good quality. The upholstery in good clean condition with just some minor marks and scuffs. Some minor movement to the arms but generally in good stable condition overall. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BLACK LACQUER AND GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED BOOKCASE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, 19TH CENTURY The glazed doors opening to adjustable shelves 230cm high, 215cm wide, 55cm deep overall Condition Report: Bookcase with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old chips, splits and losses. Various old repairs - see images. As pictured, the gilt elements and painting have rubbing wear and some losses throughout. One side door locking and two drawers are lacking their lock plates. A key is present but only operates the lock to the central doors. One drawer is locked shut. Various losses, repairs and replacement to the carved and moulding elements in places - see images. To the backs of the glazed doors a large amount of the original putty holding the glazing in position is lacking. One door has various later putty applied. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Quote from a restorer for possible work on the bookcase is included in the additional images. Cabinet separates into four sections; the size glazed sections, the central glazed section, and the base including the drawers. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY SETTEE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1780 92cm high, 215cm wide, 83cm deep overallProvenance: Georgian Townhouse, Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and losses Some old repairs The sofa of excellent outline and form, with pleasing carving to the mahogany frame. The upholstery with marks, stains and discolouration The underneath of the frame with old holes from previous upholstery Some minor movement to the frame overall The webbing and support to the underside of the sofa has sagged and will require attention before use in a domestic setting Dreweatts is unable to comment on the condition and originality of the frame beneath the upholstery Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1760 70cm high, 55cm wide, 97.5cm wide when open, 76cm deep Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some old chips, splits, and losses, some watermarks to surface Hardware appears to have been replaced Key present, doesn't work in locks, drawers are open Drawers run smoothly, wheels functioning / Wheels move with some friction Sign of historic worm Solid and stableADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
An important pair of George III mahogany Lockers, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, each with moulded gallery above two panel doors and single long frieze drawer with brass drop handles, each on reeded chamfered legs, with pierced fret corners, approx. 37cms wide x 78cms high (14 1/2" x 31"). (2)
A pair of attractive giltwood Wall Mirrors, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, each decorated with opposing surmounted Ho HO Birds above oval plate mirrors, inside an oak leaf and scroll frame issuing single scroll branch candle sconces above conforming bases, each approx. 71cms high x 38cms wide (28" x 15"). (2)
A fine quality 19th Century mahogany Linen Press, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the cornice with dentil moulding above a blind fretwork frieze, the two paneled doors with ornate brass escutcheons, on a base with two short and two long drawers with typical brass drop handles, terminating in ogee type bracket feet, approx. 30cms wide x 173cms high x 66cms deep (51" x 68" x 26"). (1)
A large collection of books on furniture, works of art, textiles and clocks, to include N Goodison, 'Matthew Boulton: Ormolu', The Connoisseur 'Thomas Chippendale', 1957, E Lennox-Boyd (ed.), 'Masterpieces of English Furniture: The Gerstenfeld Collection', and A Morrall and M Watt (ed.), 'English Embroidery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1580-1700' (in a large and smaller box)Provenance: A private collection, Upper East Side, New York, and a London apartment.Condition ReportThe large cardboard box measures approx. 70 x 70 x 65cm. Given its size and contents, it is incredibly heavy and difficult to move. We strongly advise the purchaser to arrange to have the lot transferred into several smaller boxes for collection. General wear, some knocks, marks and tears to the covers consistent with age and use. For further detail of some of the books included in this lot, please see additional photographs.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFAST TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS CHIPPENDALE the decagonal tilt-top with ten segmented flamed mahogany veneers, on a fluted columnar stem with moulded cabriole legs and boldly scrolled feet with castors, 75cm high x 128cm diameterNote: This breakfast table can be likened to those produced at the St. Martin's Lane workshop of Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779). The table shares similarities with his model for a smaller tripod tea table, also typically with segmented hexagonal tops on slender baluster shaped pedestals, profiled legs and scrolled feet. This smaller model is described by Christopher Gilbert as one of Chippendale's 'most popular occasional table design types' and can be seen in several variants (see Gilbert, C., The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, 1978, Vol 1, pp. 256-257). Chippendale supplied tables of this type to some of his most relevant patrons, including Sir Lawrence Dundas at 19 Arlington Street, London, where he supplied one table; Edward Lascelles at Harewood House, where three were supplied, and also one to Ninian Home at Paxton House (see Sotheby's London, Treasures, 9 July 2014, lot 46). This table exceeds these other types in both scale and rarity whilst maintaining the significant details of quality.
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM AND RICHARD GOMM, CIRCA 1760 Each with a shaped padded back, the pierced serpentine frame headed by a foliate-framed cabochon above part padded arms with scrolled terminals and a padded serpentine seat, on cabriole legs carved with interlaced strapwork and with scrolled feet and brass castors, old damages, restorations and replacement 110cm high, 79cm wide, 70cm deepProvenance: Probably acquired by William, 2nd Viscount Courtenay, (1742 - 1788) and thence by descent.Literature: Inventory 1803, recorded as mahogany armchairs. Illustrated 'Powderham Castle', Country Life, April 4th 1908, Vol. XXIII, p. 490, in the Marble Hall. Illustrated 'Powderham Castle III', Mark Girouard, Country Life, July 18th 1963, Vol. CXXXIV, p. 143 in the Great Hall.The chairs reflect the `French' rococo taste that was its height in England in the mid-18th century, their serpentined frames pierced and wrapped with Roman acanthus leaves in the `picturesque' manner that was invented on the continent by artists, architects and ornamentistes such as Meissonnier and Oppenord, and promoted in England particularly in regard to furnishings by William Hogarth in The Analysis of Beauty (1753). While the chairs' design is attributed to the Clerkenwell father and son cabinet-makers William and Richard Gomm, they relate to a much larger group of related designs associated with furniture-makers who were active at the time. Foremost among these was Thomas Chippendale whose pattern book The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers' Director was first published in 1754 and included a number of designs for armchairs derived from French patterns, described variously as `modern' or `picturesque', further he illustrated one such chair at the head of his advertisement for the establishment of his St Martin's Lane workshop and adopted a similar pattern as his shop sign. Chippendale's accompanying notes on how such chairs might be executed included that the backs are `open below at the seat, which greatly lightens them' and that the carving be lessened, ie fretted `by an ingenious workman without detriment to the chair'.William Gomm established his business in 1724 at Peterborough Court, Smithfield, but moved in 1736 to Newcastle House, Clerkenwell Square where he built more extensive workshops. In the 1730s Gomm had a close association with the German cabinet-maker Abraham Roentgen who had travelled to Paris, Rotterdam and London to gain experience in the cabinet trade and he is recorded working with `Gern' (certainly Gomm) after the firm relocated to Newcastle House. Richard, his eldest son from his first marriage, joined him in business and by 1763 the business traded as William Gomm & Son & Co. William Gomm's earliest recorded commission was for Richard Hoare of Barn Elms, London, 1731 - 33 and the most extensive was for the 5th Lord Leigh for Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 1763, amounting to more than 180 various items and totalling £819 9s (Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Leigh receipts, DR 18/5). Perhaps the most celebrated of the firm's commissions was the set of carved giltwood armchairs for Kenure Park, Co. Dublin, most probably for Sir Roger Palmer, 1st Bt., circa 1760 - 65. The mansion had celebrated rococo plasterwork ceilings and carved woodwork and the equally impressive furniture was supplied by the best London makers including Thomas Chippendale and Pierre Langlois. The Kenure armchairs were designed in the fully conceived `French' rococo' taste of the mid-18th century and like the Powderham chairs the frames were pierced-through, following the advice of Chippendale; the pattern appears among designs, some bearing the signature of William Gomm and variously dated for 1761, this particular design appears to be unique in its form (L. Boynton, `William & Richard Gomm', Burlington Magazine, June 1980, fig. 25). A pair of chairs from the Powderham set was sold in Sotheby's house sale, London, 29 September 2009, lot 23 (£79,250 including premium), and again Christie's, New York, 8 April 2025, lot 210 ($88,200 including premium). Condition Report: Generally good `country house condition', structurally secure, with wear and tear and old restorations consistent with age and use. There are the inevitable minor dents marks and scratches and shrinkage cracks. The upholster if both chairs is worn, torn and frayed as per the catalogue illustration. Chair A - with losses to carving, eg lower right of chair back framing, also the the back of the lower back rail, to arm joints particularly the left arm as it joins the chair back, back right back ear missing (but not the glue block behind it). Front right front ear possibly replaced. Chair B - with repair to left arm front angle joint, replaced modern blocks behind both front leg joints - these are secured by modern cross-head screws. Both chairs with evidence of minor worm in the seat rails, and indeed elsewhere (eg in chair B back left upright). Otherwise in decent usable order. Certainly the chairs would benefit from some cosmetic work and re-upholstery. 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A mahogany wind out dining table on ball and claw feet with two leaves together with 7 Chippendale style dining chairs with ball and claw feet and drop in leather seats. ( 6 + 1 carver). Label to base of chair Thomas Fox & Co New Broad Street London. Table 196cm x 121cm ( with 1 leaf) plus 45cm 2nd leaf.
AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'PIE CRUST' TRIPOD TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1760 71cm high, the top 74cm diameterFor a drawing attributed to Thomas Chippendale and currently held at Harewood house showing similar legs and scroll feet, see Christopher Gilbert, The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Studio Vista/Christie's, 1978, Vol II, page 254, figure 464. For a pair of tables supplied by Chippendale for the lodging rooms at Harewood House incorporating similar feet and of related overall form, see Christopher Gilbert, The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Studio Vista/Christie's, 1978, Vol II, page 256, figure 469. Another table of related form is held at Aske Hall, Yorkshire, see Christopher Gilbert, The Life & Work of Thomas Chippendale, Studio Vista/Christie's, 1978, Vol II, page 257, figure 470. Condition Report: Table with marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips. The top with four repairs splits across it (see images). There are small plugged holes and filler applied to top in places (see images). Some fading and additional dark marks to top. The catch is either an old period replacement or has moved position slightly. The stretchers and the screws securing them to the underside of the top appear to be later replacements. One leg with old well disguised repairs. There is a plugged hole and glued splits to top of the leg where it meets the stem, and also a plugged hole and glued splits at the knee of the leg (see images for details). Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1755 72cm high, the hinged top 59cm diameter Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Some old chips and splits The top with some minor warp, additional marks and scratches and an old visible splits - the underside with butterfly repairs (see images) Various old repairs throughout (see images) Of pleasing colour and patinationPlease see all additional image as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1750 With gothic design splats 96cm high, 50cm wide, 58cm deep Condition Report: Both chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and minor losses. Some old repaired splits to splats. Both top tails with some additional fading and wear. One later supporting corner block to the underside of one chairs seat. Evidence of previous castors to undersides of feet. One chair has vacant old screw holes here, the other has metal studs. Both chairs structurally solid overall. Calico seats with some minor wear and marks, but generally in good presentable order. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF EARLY GEORGE III GREEN PAINTED HALL CHAIRS CIRCA 1760 Each back centred by a painted armorial each 96cm high, 42cm wide, 53cm deep overallSimilarities can be drawn between the shape of these chairs and the designs for hall chairs by Thomas Chippendale. See Thomas Chippendale, Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1762, plate XVII.For a pair of hall chairs with related 'cusped quatrefoil' piercing to the backs, see Christie's, London, English Furniture, 28th November 2002, Lot 43 (£9,560). It has been suggested that the armorials are possibly a crest associated with the arms of the Lake family, who were originally of Carnow co. Wicklow but were later in the 18th century of Middle Temple Middlesex.The period of the chairs suggest they may have been owned by Sir Atwell Lake (1713-1760) 2nd Baronet and Governor of the Hudson Bay Company, or his son Sir James Winter Lake (1745-1807) 3rd Baronet of the Firs near Tanners End Edmonton.Saleroom Notice - Please refer to our website for an additional footnote for this lot. It has been suggested that the armorial crests are possibly for the Lake family. Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useOf solid stable structure overall and of pleasing colour and presence.Some old chips, splits, losses and abrasions. Some minor old repairs Various areas of retouching to the painted surface and also to both armorials Evidence of old worm (see images). The underside of the chairs with some later supporting blocks. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL MIRRORS, IN GEORGE III STYLEIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, 20TH CENTURYPierced and carved frame with chinoiserieseach 135cm high, 88cm wide, 9cm protuberance Provenance: Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and handling Some loss, but present with lot, see images Surface deposits to reverseThe gold leaf is bright in colourADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GREEN AND CREAM-PAINTED `GARRICK' FOUR POST BED OF GEORGE III STYLE 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ORIGINAL MADE BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE FOR DAVID GARRICK The tester with carved lappets above reeded front posts with guilloche collars and square bases painted with sunflower paterae and husk swags, hung with cream cotton and silk drapes, with headboard and boxspring 242cm high, 138cm wide, 208 cm long This well-crafted copy of "The Garrick Bed" takes its name from the celebrated actor and theatrical manager David Garrick (d.1779). He commissioned the original bed for his Thames-side villa at Hampton, Surrey from the workshops of the Thomas Chippendale (d.1779) whom Garrick engaged for some 10 years from 1768. The original bed is now on display in the British Galleries at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. An early 20th century copy of the Garrick bed attributed to Druce & Co., of very similar proportions to the present bed was sold (together with other bedroom furniture) Christie's London, 19th November 1992, lot 102, another was sold Christie's New York, 17th October 2003, lot 93. Condition Report: County of origin: EnglandCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GREEN AND CREAM PAINTED FOLDING TOWEL RAILS OF GEORGE III STYLE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE 91cm high, 64cm wide (folded) Together with two ends of a George III style green and cream painted single bed, of similar Chippendale design, decorated with landscapes with pagodas, approximately 140cm high, 110cm wide
A PAIR OF GEORGE III CREAM PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT POLE SCREENS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE THE YOUNGER, CIRCA 1790 Each with a circular banner with pleated silk damask roundel, on tripod base with ram's-heads each 136cm high Provenance: Private Collection from an historic townhouse, Wimpole Street, London
A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD MIRRORS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1760 103cm high, 60cm wide Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.The mirror plates with significant depletion, foxing and bloom - these plates have significant age but are old replacementsVarious old repairs to the frame and carved elementsSome later tape securing backboardsSome shrinkage cracks.The gilded surface appears to have been refreshed at some point - it has the expected cracking, wear and fragmentary lossPlease see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR AFTER DESIGNS BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1760 111cm high, 45cm wide Provenance: Phillips of Hitchin Antiques Ltd., exhibited 'The Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, June 1973 Private Collection, Moor Park, Hertfordshire Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The mirror plate is later with some spots of de-silvering. There are some losses and repairs with some fine cracks and repaired tips of scrolls for example. The gilding is pleasingly worn revealing in places hints of the underlying terracotta bole and white gesso.The back has a later section of hardboard inserted, there is later tape.It would be usual to perhaps see some evidence of old worm and though there could be there are no obvious signs. Some vacant holes to the back presumably from previous wall fixings.Exceptional design, with deep and fluid carving.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1765 101cm high, 104cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, The Country House Sale - Newton Hall (5984), 20th January 2010, Lot 294 (£3,000) Private Collection, Wiltshire Literature: Inventory and Valuation of the contents of Newton Hall, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, The Property of Brigadier General B. F. Widdrington, C.M.G., D.S.O., 1925, p. 53. Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions.Observations include: with some scratching and cleaned at some stage so it is a little thin on patina, though the design and timber are of good quality; oak drawer linings; there is a key that operates the locks that are of some age but possibly not the original locks; there is some evidence of old worm notably to the concealed blocks behind the feet.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE OR MATTHIAS LOCK, CIRCA 1770 200cm high, 111cm wide Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. The frame with some old chips, splits and fragmentary losses. Some areas of more significant splitting to carved elements. See images. Some glued repairs to carved frames. The mirror plate with the expected foxing and bloom, with some areas of loss to the silvering. Part of the backboard could be original the top half has been replaced with a later board. The gilding has been refreshed at some point and has some fragmentary losses. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY FRET CARVED STOOL IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770 The drop in seat upholstered with an 18th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting the Aesop fable 'The Tortoise and The Eagle' 50cm high, 43cm wide, 37cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The aubusson part of a larger tapestry, with some wear and later stitching. There is evidence of old worm to the drop in seat rails.A neat small stool with good fretwork.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CARVED AND WHITE PAINTED CONSOLE TABLE PROBABLY GEORGE III, MID 18TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF MATTHIAS LOCK The rectangular Brocatello marble top above a pierced frieze of foliage, C-scrolls, and trellis, the cabriole legs carved with flower garlands and with foliate and block feet, redecorated, the marble replaced 86cm high, 141cm wide, 67cm deep The table relates to patterns by Matthias Lock, in particular, plate 5, as published in Six Tables (1746). Along with his other publications, these designs epitomise the advanced early rococo style of English furniture, some ten years before Chippendale's first edition (M. Heckscher, 'Lock and Copland: A Catalogue of the Engraved Ornament', Furniture History, vol. 15, 1979, plate 9). Several designs by Chippendale, for example in his Director, 3rd ed. 1763, pl. CLXXV and by Messrs Ince and Mayhew pattern book Universal System of Household Furniture, 1762, pls. LXXIII and LXXIV, served to popularise the pattern, called 'frames for marble slabs' or simply `slab frames'. Lock, of Long Acre, London, was one of the outstanding carvers and designers in the rococo style, and was acclaimed by the upholder James Cullen as 'reputed the best draftsman in that way that had ever been in England'. The first of his several published works was issued in 1740, he collaborated with Henry Copland in 1752, and then apparently worked in some form of partnership with Thomas Chippendale. Many of Lock's designs, including furniture for Earl Poulet at Hinton House, Dorset, are preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Condition Report: Good, structurally secure with wear and tear consistent with age and use. The catalogue illustration is accurate. The table has been previously stripped and freely white-painted. In places where the white paint has chipped the pine carcase wood looks grey and dry consistent with stripping. There are minor small chips and repairs to the carving including glued repairs to the central cartouche. There is a section of moulding loose to the front left foot. The marble top is associated but with some age, it is about 5cm too shallow, a strip of wood simulated as marble has been attached to the back edge of the table to make up the shortfall. While the table has the design and spirit of the 18th century, it might be noted that the construction of frieze and legs is unconventional but with the amount of white paint used it is not possible to be entirely confident in the dating. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY HALL OR SERVING TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1780 79.5cm high, 153.5cm wide, 64.5cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Some minor old chips and splits The top with some additional scratches and ring marks The height of this table is slightly lower than other examples Some small old repairs, and glued repairs to spandrels Of solid and stable structure, the top with good figuring.Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
An intricately carved mahogany settee and two matching armchairs in the Chippendale style, featuring lavish detailing and finely executed craftsmanship. Each piece is adorned with a pierced and scrolling crest rail, floral and foliate motifs, and deep relief carving along the frame, arms, and cabriole legs. The armrests are particularly distinctive, terminating in carved dolphin or mythical fish heads, adding a unique and whimsical element to the set. The cabriole legs are richly ornamented with carved acanthus leaves at the knees, ending in ball-and-claw feet, a hallmark of 18th-century Chippendale design. The seating is upholstered in an elegant red and gold brocade fabric with floral and lattice patterns, complementing the richness of the dark wood frame. The padded seat and backrest provide comfort while maintaining an opulent aesthetic. This set is a striking example of revival furniture, inspired by the Georgian period and Thomas Chippendale's 18th-century designs. It merges classic British elegance with exotic decorative elements, making it an exceptional addition to both traditional and eclectic interiors. Settee dimensions: 53"L x 27"W x 43"H. Each chair dimensions: 34"L x 24"W x 43"H.Issued: Late 19th-Early 20th CenturyDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
GEORGE III STYLE PARCEL-GILT PARTNER'S DESK, after the Nostell Priory desk by Thomas Chippendale, carved with lion bosses and shaped panels, hairy lion's paw feet, fitted with drawers and cupboards, triple leather inset writing surface, 86 (h) x 184 (w) x 96cms (d)Comments: one cupboard door missing, bearers for three other drawers lacking, losses, inspection advised.Provenance: The Cornelia Bayley Collection from Plas Teg, an important Jacobean house in Flintshire, North Wales Plas Teg: Once in a Generation Welsh House Clearance — Rogers Jones CoNote: the auction lots are contained in a warehouse near Wrexham. Viewing can be arranged by appointment by calling Richard Hughes on 07593 181017. Purchased lots require collection by appointment once invoices are settled and strictly within ten days (maximum) from the auction date. Purchases which are not collected by this time will incur a charge of £50 per item per day. Please note that most HGV vehicles can enter the warehouse for convenient collection, but we do not offer assistance for heavy and large objects, please be prepared.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CIRCA 1770, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE With a replaced pierced swan neck cresting, above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the secretaire drawer enclosing a fitted interior, above three graduated long drawers, with short grain kickers, one foot retaining laminated blocks 240cm high, 109cm wide, 49cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe cornice is a replacement element, the colour match is good to the remainder of the bookcaseThe shevles appear to be later timber, they also have later additional beading to hold plates or similar on display The glazing putty is of various dates - probably indicating some replacement of glass has occuredHandles and locks appear to be original, the handles have knocked and impacted the drawer fronts, there are also plugged repairs/reinforcements to the fall where these have need resecuring probably from over vigorous opening of the fall The fitted drawer with worn and cracked leather inset writing surface Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Additional measurements: The bookcase section measures: 110cm high The base section measures: 103cm high (including the lip to support the bookcase The cresting cornice measures: 28cm high Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE III CARVED GILTWOOD WALL SCONCES. in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, both 18th century wall sconces with an acanthus-formed backplate, with finely carved foliate decoration mainly roses, both with two metal candleholders, 26cm high. *Condition: Generally good condition, minor losses and breaks with general wear.
A Regency giltwood fire screen in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger, first quarter of the 19th century, the uprights with Egyptian herm finials and carved with stylised harebells, holding an adjustable frame enclosing a pile fabric panel, probably Savonnerie, depicting a golden pheasant and parrots in a wooded landscape and indistinctly signed, raised on splayed end supports united by a shaped anthemion and rosette-carved stretcher, and terminating in claw feet and castors,65cm wide55cm deep152cm high This is almost certainly one of the pair illustrated in the Drawing Room and the Green State Room at Holkham in H A Tipping and C Latham, 'English Homes', 1909, pp.394 and 396 respectively.In Holkham's archives, the earliest possible mention of the pair of fire screens is in an 1842 inventory, described as 'two carved and gilt fire screens, embroidered centres'. In the 1909 inventory, they are described as 'Aubusson pile tapestry, exotic birds after Buffon' and both were together in the South Dining Room at this point.Further still, the 1967 inventory mentions 'A Regency gilt framed cheval fire-screen, in the Egyptian taste...the rectangular panel filled with parrots and a golden pheasant in a wooded landscape in Savonnerie pile fabric signed ‘Cant’ the screen bearing a trade label inscribed to Jo [sic.] Smith, apprentice and successor to the late Mr Harewood [sic.] of Conduit Street, carver and gilder and looking glass and picture frame maker'. In 1794, John Smith was apprenticed to William Hurwood (fl.1780-92), carver and gilder of 18 Conduit Street, London, for a premium of £20 ('A Memoir of the author [John Smith] by his grandson', 'Connoisseur', 1903, vol.5, p.214). He set up in business soon after the end of his apprenticeship in 1801. His early trade label simply described him as 'J. Smith, Carver & Gilder, Looking Glass Manufacturer, and Picture Frame Maker, 98 Swallow Street, near Conduit Street' (example on John Hoppner's 'George IV as Prince of Wales', Wallace Collection, London).The pile fabric panel of exotic birds was probably based on a cartoon made for the Savonnerie manufactory in Paris, based on a similar panel housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The panel, attributed to Thomas Moore (c.1700-1788) was - according to the museum - woven in England and probably by Thomas Whitty (1713-1792) at Axminster (accession number 64.101.1155).Condition ReportSmall areas of loss to the gilding the carpet panel in good order, free from damages and still in strong colour, small areas of loss to the gesso harebells, chips to the feet, adjustable sash mechanism oporational. Please see additional images for reference.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND CROSSBANDED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1780 With gilt metal handles to each side 122cm high, 107cm wide, 55cm deep Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use The locks appear to be later, with some drawers lacking locks, and no keys present - hardware? Discolouration, notably to one side Historic signs of old worm Some old signs of restoration, including to reverse Some losses to drawer edgingThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO COLLECT FROM SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER, SP10 3SA, TWO DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE the square top with a raised and pierced gallery over a relief carved frieze, on conforming legs with pierced corner brackets and joined by a single shelf, 79cm high x 41cm squareProvenance: Wabey House, Upwey, Weymouth.
Nantgarw Porcelain by W.D. John 1948 folio with 185 illustrations (42 in colour) SIGNED by author and printed on hand-made paper and a collection of books on furniture to include The Dictionary of English Furniture by Percy Macquoid & Ralph Edwards 1924 in 3 folio cloth bound volumes. English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century by Herbert Cescinsky (c.1910) in 3 half leather bound volumes. Ellwood English Furniture & Decoration 1680-1800. Symonds The Present State of Old English Furniture 1927. The Practical Decoration of Furniture by Shapland. Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design. History of English Furniture by Percy MacQuoid. English Furniture Design by Percival Hildesley 1923. Cassell’s Cabinet Work & Joinery 1912 with Thomas Chippendale, catalogues etc together with The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling by Mrs. Peachey 1851 with 4 hand-coloured plates and a Batsford book on Architecture 1925 (26)
Description: A George III North Country mahogany and chequerbanded dressing chest possibly by Thomas Chippendale The rectangular top above a hinged slide with replaced baize, enclosing four drawers; above three long graduated drawers, with reeded quarter columns to the angles; on bracket feet, 102cm wide, 53cm deep, 79cm high. This dressing chest shares similar features to a group of documented chests believed to be by Thomas Chippendale which were supplied to Dumfries House, Ayrshire - catalogued for Christie’s proposed contents sale of Dumfries House, 12-13 July 2007, lots 106, 153, 213, 242, 251, 252. Although there are extant bills from Chippendale for furniture at Dumfries house, the above mentioned group of chests do not feature, but are tentatively attributed to him on the grounds of certain constructional features which can be seen on the above which includes the laminated blocking behind the bracket feet, packing nails and a red wash to the underside. The case for the Dumfries chests being by Chippendale is supported by the linen press at the house which shares these features with the aforementioned group of chests. A Chippendale bill dated 1763 is thought to refer to the linen press and thus establishes the link to Chippendale (see Christies proposed contents sale of Dumfries House, 12-13 July 2007, lot 236). The distinctive red wash as well as the use of packing nails appear on many of the pieces at Dumfries House supplied by Chippendale and notably not on those items with a documented link to other cabinet-makers. Although Chippendale's plainer mahogany furniture is traditionally more difficult to firmly attribute, commissions including the furniture supplied to Ninian Home for Paxton, Northumberland and to Lord Pembroke for Pembroke House, London have been key to identifying a workshop style, see C.Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, Bristol, 1978, p. 271-272. The same handle and escutcheon pattern can be found on a small serpentine dressing chest by Chippendale at Erdigg Wrexham (NT 1147326.1) and a small dressing chest by Chippendale & Rannie for Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire (NT 960201). Buyers premium: All lots are subject to 25% Buyer's Premium plus VAT
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'BREAKFAST TABLE'AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, C.1770-80the drop-leaf top above a concave frieze drawer, fitted with a velvet lined writing surface, hinged and on a ratchet and with divisions for pens and ink, above a compartment with grille doors on stop-fluted tapering legs and brass castors75cm high, 50cm wide, 68cm deep
A RARE PAINTED PINE DOG GATE PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY In 'Chinese Chippendale' taste, the fretwork gate with remnants of old ironmongery, previously blue painted 90cm high, 91cm wide overall Provenance: Arabesque Antiques For a comparable example of a dog gate- please see these rooms, Drew Pritchard: The Collection, 05 Mar 2024, lot 279 (sold £1550 hammer). So-called 'dog gates' were fitted to the staircase newel post, either at the bottom to prevent dogs coming up the stairs, or at the top to stop children falling down. The earliest recorded 'dog gate' is a Jacobean oak example still at Haddon Hall, Derbyshire (Gervase Jackson Stops, The English Country House, London, 1985, pages 64-5). Another, of vernacular form, dating from the Charles II period, with an oak frame and pine wriggle work splats, is likely to have matched the fretted sides of the staircase to which it was once attached (Christie's London, Interiors, 26 June 2016, lot 370). The 'Chinese paling' fretwork follows patterns popularised by the publications of architects and cabinetmakers of the period, notably Thomas Chippendale's The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Directory of 1754 and Sir William Chambers' Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, etc. of 1757. Another related 'paling' example remains visible behind a staircase window in Rivers Street, Bath. Condition Report: Overall the painted surface is distressed, this has layers of paint and in areas (notably the top rail) this has been lost entirely and the pine surface below is visible - the wood here is 'sick' and spongey to the touch, the tops of the upright timber has holes and signs of rot to the ends - in other places the wood remains solid and stable, the metal hinge remnants have surface corrosion and losses, pitting.Overall with various knocks, marks, scratches, abrasions, flaking and paint lossPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition and appearance Condition Report Disclaimer
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