Ernest Johnson Antiques

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A Very Good Federal-Period Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers in Satin Birch & Mahogany

The satinwood-strung top above two short drawers over four full width graduated drawers, their fronts showing exceptional figuring and having diamond-shaped ivory escutcheons, cock-beaded trim and oval brasses. Raised overall upon four splayed supports spanned by a bowed skirt. New Hampshire, U.S.A. Circa 1800. Height - 39.5” Width - 44” Depth - 24”

A Diminutive 18th Century Georgian Chest of Drawers in Mahogany.

The top inset with a marquetry star of ivory & ebony, above four tiers of full width and graduated drawers having cockbeaded detail and original brasses, raised overall atop bracket feet. English, Circa 1770. Height - 31.25” Width - 33.25” Depth - 18.5”

A Very Fine Classical Period Mahogany Fold Over Card Table Executed in the Manner of Duncan Phyfe. The hinged, double elliptical-shaped top opening to a figured interior and rotating over a conforming frieze decorated with lozenges of curly maple and turned drops, raised atop a cluster of four richly carved columnar supports affixed to a fluted plinth base. Raised overall upon four splayed and waterleaf-carved supports terminating to paw -shaped brass toe-caps on castors. New York City, Circa 1815. Dimensions: Height - 30” Width - 35.75” Depth - 18.5” Provenance: By descent through the family of Henry Franklin Bronson (1817-1889). H.F. Bronson was born in New York State and later moved to Ottawa in 1852. He became one of Canada’s great ‘Lumber Barons’ and was one of the first to ship timber to the United States market. Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was a highly noted American cabinetmaker working in New York City during the early 19th century and is considered to be the most influential of all the New York cabinetmakers during that period. This table is unquestionably of the period and bears several features strongly associated with Phyfe’s workshop, often cited when forming attributions to his work. At the present there is little more evidence to further an attribution, as Phyfe very seldom signed or labeled his pieces, plus the fact that there were also a number of other highly skilled cabinetmakers such as John Hewitt, working in New York City at that time, turning out very high quality furniture of similar design. The matter of attribution aside, this is a superior Classical Period card table of very fine timber, exacting proportions and of exceptional graining & colour. *Currently Out of The Showroom*

A Very Good George IV Butler’s Tray-on-Stand in Mahogany. The galleried tray with open handles, resting upon its original folding X-frame stand. Dimensions: Height - 33.5”, Width - 28.25”, Depth - 21.5” .English, Circa 1825.

An 18th Century George III Tray-Top Commode. The top having an undulating gallery with pierced handles, over a pair of small doors fronting an open cupboard above a lobed panel with original bail handle affixed to an extending shelf. Raised overall atop chamfered supports. English, Circa 1770. Height: 30.5” Width: 21” Depth: 18”.

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A Very Good Regency Period Architects Table in Figured Mahogany.
The hinged & richly figured top rising to various degrees by means of twin collapsible supports set within a ratcheted framework, the whole rising on telescopics encased within the main supports which are braced by a flattened kidney-shaped stretcher sided by splayed feet terminating to original brass toe-caps and castors. English, Circa 1820.

An Exceptionally Fine George III Inlaid Mahogany Serving Table. The bowed top above a conforming frieze fitted with a pair of deep drawers flanking a trio of smaller drawers, all with cock-beaded detail, satinwood stringing and original brasses. Raised overall on squared and tapering supports inlaid with penned satinwood paterae and stringing, terminating to spade feet. England, Circa 1790. Height - 37” Width - 78” Depth - 28”

A Very Good and Diminutive George II Style Kneehole Desk in Mahogany. The moulded top above 2 short drawers surmounting a small kneehole cupboard flanked on either side by a trio of smaller drawers, all having cockbeaded detail, brass ‘batwing’ backplates and bail handles. Raised on bracket shaped feet. English. Height - 30.25” Width - 31.75” Depth - 18.5

An 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Commode. The hinged top opening to a deep interior, above a conforming base fitted with a false drawer over a cupboard door and one small drawer, all fitted with original hardware and inlaid with ebony & satinwood stringing. Raised overall upon squared & tapering supports strung with ebony & satinwood inlay. English, Circa 1790. Height - 34” Width - 23.75” Depth - 16”

A Very Good Edwardian Period Painted Shield-Back Armchair in Satinwood. The interlaced strap-work back showing hand-painted ‘Prince of Wales Feathers’ and swag motifs over a caned seat sided by open armrests. Raised on tapering supports decorated with hand-painted motifs of bell-flowers and rosettes. English, Circa 1910.

A Fine 18th Century Bow Fronted and Inlaid Pembroke Table in Figured Mahogany The richly figured top sided by twin demi-lune drop leaves, surmounting a single drawer at one end and a false drawer at the opposing, both with ‘lion’s mask’ back-plates and ring pulls. Raised on squared & tapered supports strung with ebony and satinwood inlay, terminating to original brass cup-castors. Retains a very old finish and exhibits a warm, mellow patina overall. English, Circa 1790. Height - 29” W - 19.25” (37” open) Depth - 29.5”

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo-Colonial Sugar Chest in Solid Mahogany. The rectangular body having a locking, hinged top set within a moulded edge above a base fitted with two short drawers retaining their original turned pulls, raised overall upon turned and tapering supports. Original finish (top re-polished). West Indies,

Circa 1850. Height: 31 ” Width: 30” Depth: 16.5”

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A Very Good George IV Bookcase / Display Cabinet in Figured Blond Mahogany.

The superstructure showing twin glazed doors fronting four tiers of adjustable shelving, above a base with highly figured doors fronting a shelved interior, raised overall atop turned supports. English, Circa 1830.

Height: 93” Width: 42” Depth: 20” (base)

An Impressive Anglo-Colonial Style Mahogany Framed Sofa. The hand-carved frame showing a gently arched and reeded crestrail sided by robust, out-swept armrests, their fronts panelled with classically carved elements. Raised overall atop four turned supports. Length: 10’ 6” Provenance: The Chelsea Club, Ottawa. SOLD

An Exceptionally Fine Hand Painted Shield-Back Open Armchair in Satinwood. The frame showing a pierced splat sided by open armrests atop inverted supports, over an upholstered seat raised on squared & tapering legs terminating to cuffed feet. Decorated overall with hand painted neoclassical motifs of urns, laurel leaves and swags. English, Circa 1900.

An 18th Century George III Period Tilt Top Tripod Table in Mahogany. The ‘dished’ top affixed to a tilting mechanism, above a turned column raised on cabriole supports terminating to snake feet on a pad foot. English, Circa 1770. Height: 28” Diameter: 22”

An 18th Century Federal-Period Mahogany Chamber Table. The overhanging serpentine top trimmed with ebony & satinwood stringing, above a conforming feather-strung frieze fitted with a single drawer retaining its original turned brass pulls. Raised on squared and tapering supports inlaid with paterae. New Hampshire, Circa 1790. H: 29.5” W: 39.5” D: 19.75”

A Very Fine 19th Century Gainsborough Style Library Chair. The peaked back sided by out-swept armrest terminating to finely carved grips, raised overall atop richly carved cabriole supports on scrolled feet. English, Circa 1870.

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of 19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Hall Chairs. The frames showing hand carved foliate crest-rails over pierced splats sided by fret carved stiles. The seat-rails fitted with drop-in seats, raised overall atop richly carved cabriole supports terminating to finely carved ‘ball & claw’ feet. Circa 1870.

A Fine George III Fold-Over Demi-Lune Console Table In Figured Mahogany. The satinwood-strung top above a richly figured and satinwood banded frieze, opening to reveal a highly figured surface, raised upon four squared & tapered supports Ð the rear pair of jointed supports folding backwards to support the top when opened. English, Circa 1770. Height - 29.5" Width - 53.5" Depth - 22.5".

A George III Tall Chest/Secretaire in Oak. The stepped cornice surmounting two short drawers & six full-width drawers with period brasses- the third & fourth being false and front a drop-down leather lined writing surface backed by short drawers and a portico over pigeonhole compartments. Raised upon bracket feet. English, Circa 1775. Height - 65.5" Width - 42.5" Depth - 20.5".

A Very Good Regency Period Extension Dining Table in Mahogany. The richly figured rectangular top opening to receive 3 leaves, raised overall atop 4 turned supports retaining their original castors, plus a 5th centre leg for additional support. English, Circa 1830. Height - 29" Width - 46" Length - 96" . Seating capacity for 10-12. SOLD

A Very Good and Unusually Large George III Tilt-Top Tripod Table in Mahogany. The circular top exhibiting a very fine colour & grain, affixed to a tilting mechanism atop a turned single column and raised overall upon three cabriole supports terminating to pad feet. English, Circa 1770. Height - 29.5" Diameter - 48". Ref: For a similar albeit earlier and smaller example in walnut see ÒProperty from the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Treleaven, Sotheby's New York, October 13th 1990, Lot #244".

A Pair of 20th Century Adams-Style Cream Painted Console Tables. The rectilinear tops showing hand painted neoclassical elements of swags, garlands and fan motifs, the fronts decorated with urns in high relief. Raised overall atop squared & tapering supports showing similar painted motifs. English, Circa 1920. Height - 32" Width - 38" Depth - 14"

A Rare Charles II Oyster Veneered 2-Part Chest of Drawers in Oak. The case fitted with three tiers of drawers decorated with Olivewood 'oyster' veneers and Pearwood stringing within raised walnut. panels. Raised overall atop stile feet fronted by later applied bracket-shaped panels. English, Circa 1680. Height - 38", Width - 37", Depth - 22" .

A George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest. The upper section showing a cavetto molded cornice with 'Greek Key' carved fretwork surmounting a pair of short drawers over 3 tiers of full width & graduated drawers, all retaining their original brasses. The base fitted with 3 tiers of full width drawers and raised overall atop bracket feet. English, Circa 1780. Height - 73" Width - 44" Depth - 21.5".

A Very Fine Hepplewhite Period Serpentine Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany. The ebony strung & crossbanded top above four tiers of conforming full width drawers having original diamond shaped ivory escutcheons and later brasses. Raised overall on splayed 'French' bracket feet spanned by an undulating skirt. English, Circa 1780. Height - 37.75" Width - 39" Depth - 22.75". Ref: Important English Furniture, Decorations & Carpets, Sotheby's New York, Sept. 24th 1989, Lot #145. Ref: Fine English Furniture, Sotheby's London, Feb. 25th 1994, Lot #119.

An Important William IV Mahogany Framed Library Chair. The tub-shaped back atop a caned seat fitted with a squab cushion, raised upon squared rear supports and reeded front supports showing classical carved acanthus elements. English, Circa 1835. The underside of the front seat rail bearing the impressed cipher mark (VR surmounted by a Royal Crown) denoting an article of inventory formerly in the collection of Queen Victoria and once belonging to the decoration of one of the Royal Residences during her Majesty's reign. Further research pending. Currently out of the showroom.

A Very Good William IV Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Games Table. The hinged and revolving 'D' shaped top opening to reveal a baize-lined interior above a full width drawer, raised overall upon a concave triangular pedestal affixed to a tri-corn base with gilded scrolled supports atop metal castors. English, Circa 1835. Height - 29.5" Width - 39", Depth - 19.25" . Provenance: Previously the property of a former Canadian Ambassador to New Zealand. Ref: Similar example catalogued in Fine English Furniture, Sotheby's New York, July 17th 1998, Lot #334

An Impressive William IV Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console Table. The rectangular top showing a frieze decorated with classically carved acanthus leaf lozenges and fitted with a flush mounted central drawer raised atop a pair of robustly carved and gilded supports affixed to plinth bases. English. Circa 1835. Height - 38.5", Width - 60", Depth - 23.5"

A Fine & Rare William IV Extending Library Table in Mahogany by Benjamin Taylor & Sons, London. The top opening to receive two original boards and raised upon a pair of robust, classically carved columns braced by a flattened stretcher atop carved lion's paw feet. Exceptional colour and patina overall. England, Circa 1835. Height - 28", Length - 53" (98.5" open), Depth - 39".

A Mid 19th Century Mahogany Framed Library Chair. The tub shaped back & open arm rests raised on turned supports above a padded seat and raised overall on turned front legs and backswept rear supports atop brass cup castors. Upholstered in tan faux suede.
English. Circa 1840.