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A Fine Pair of Biedermeier Period Inlaid Side Chairs in Maple. Baltic, Circa 1820
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A William IV Extending Dining Table in Solid
Mahogany. English, Circa 1835
The rectangular top exhibiting a hand polished finish and opening
to receive three leaves creating seating capacity for ten, raised
overall upon four robust reeded supports terminating to original
brass cup castors. Height - 30”, Width - 47”, Length - 109” (fully
extended)
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A Fine 18th Century Rosewood
and Parquetry Writing Table. German, Circa 1780
The top’s surface exhibiting a complicated & striking
pattern of inlaid ‘tumbling block’
parquetry motifs, set within a crossbanded border above a
flattened frieze fitted with a chevron-strung drawer,
raised overall upon four backswept & inlaid supports
terminating to spade-shaped pad feet. Dimensions: 30” high
x 39” wide x 25.5” deep.
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A 19th Century Double Pedestal
Dining Table in Figured Mahogany. English, part 1820.
The rectangular top opening to receive a single
leaf, raised atop an associated base of twin pedestals with turned
columns rising from reeded splayed supports terminating to
original brass toe-caps & castors.
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An Important 18th Century
Anglo-Dutch Walnut & Marquetry Bureau
The case decorated overall with inlaid marquetry motifs of
vinery and flora, the slant-front opening to reveal an
inlaid interior backed with twin banks of small drawers
with serpentine fronts, pigeon-hole compartments and a
small cupboard door, fronted by a concealed well and a
leather lined writing surface. The base shows three tiers
of short and long drawers with later period fire-gilded
brasses, raised upon bun feet in front and bracket
supports in the rear.
Dimensions; 40.75” high x 36.5” wide x
22” deep. English, Circa 1700.
PROVENANCE: Sir Patrick Hume
of Polwarth (1641-1724) 1st Earl of Marchmont, Lord High
Chancellor of Scotland, thence by descent the Marquess of
Aberdeen, Governor General of Canada 1893-1898.
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A Fine and Important Federal Period
Inlaid Card Table in Cherry
The rectilinear-shaped top
having a chevron strung edge, opening to a grained
interior above a conforming frieze inlaid with a panel of
figured mahogany within a zebrawood border and flanked by
cross-banded mahogany reserves. Raised overall upon
tapering squared supports terminating to banded ‘pencil’
feet, the front pair headed by oval paterae of flame birch
above bellflower motifs, the rear ‘fly-leg’ swinging out
to brace the top when opened. Massachusetts, Salem or
possibly Boston. Circa 1800.
Dimensions: 28.25” high x 36”
wide x 17.5” deep.
Retains a very old, if not original
finish and a fine mellow patina overall.
Provenance:
By
descent through the family of Henry Franklin Bronson
(1817-1889). Henry Franklin Bronson was an American from
New York State who relocated to Ottawa in 1848 and became
one of Canada’s great ‘Lumber Barons’. He was also very
active in Ottawa’s political scene and a major Ottawa
thoroughfare bears his family name – Bronson Avenue.
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An Exceptional Mahogany & Marquetry
Tray-on-Stand
The richly figured & brass-handled tray showing a scalloped
gallery surrounding a central field inlaid with marquetry
motifs of musical elements within radiating satinwood
panels, garlands, bellflowers and satinwood banding.
Raised overall upon four inlaid, splayed supports braced
by an X shaped stretcher. English, Circa 1910. Height -
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A Very Good George III Demi Lune Card Table in
Figured Mahogany
The kingwood crossbanded top opening to a
baize-lined interior above a richly figured frieze, raised overall
atop four squared & tapered supports terminating to spade feet.
Both rear supports swinging backwards to support the top when
opened. English, Circa 1785. Height - 30” Width - 36” Depth -
17.75”
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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.
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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.
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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”
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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
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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”
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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".
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 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 Rare Charles II Oak and
Olivewood ‘Oyster’ Veneered 2-Part Chest of Drawers.
English, 1680
The oak case in two sections fitted with three tiers of
drawers, their fronts showing olivewood 'oyster'
veneers strung with circular bands of pearwood,
fitted with later drop pulls and framed within raised panels
of laburnum. Raised overall upon
stile feet fronted by later applied bracket-shaped panels.
Dimensions: Height - 38", Width - 37", Depth - 22" |
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 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". |
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A Fine Hepplewhite Period Serpentine
Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany. English Circa 1780
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. Height - 37.75" Width - 39" Depth -
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 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. |
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A Fine William IV Mahogany
and Parcel Gilt Console Table, English, Circa 1835
The frieze housing a flush mounted central drawer and
decorated with four carved and gilded acanthus leaf
lozenges, raised overall atop a pair of robustly carved and
gilded supports affixed to plinth bases. Height - 38.5",
Width - 60", Depth - 23.5"
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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".
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 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.
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 A Fine Empire Period Pedestal-Cupboard in Figured
Mahogany. The solid top fitted with a flush mounted drawer above a
full length and highly figured cupboard door fronting a partially
shelved interior. Raised atop ebonized lions’ paw front supports.
France, Circa 1820. Height - 57” Width - 28” Depth - 15”
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A 17th Century Style Wrought Iron ‘Faldistorium’ or Curule Chair.
Italian, Circa 1920
The gilded X -shaped folding frame having a leather seat, back and
armrests, and raised upon compressed brass bun feet. Dimensions:
28.5” high x 24” wide x 18” deep
(The Faldistorium was first
introduced in the 16th century and was intended for ecclesiastical
use – sometimes referred to as a ‘Bishops Chair. When viewed from
the front the frame forms an X, considered then to be an
interpretation and affirmation of authority) A similar item sold
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 An 18th Century Style Diamond-Point Normandy Armoire. The stepped cornice above 3 full-length, diamond point panelled doors fronting a shelved interior. Raised on bun shaped feet. Continental, Circa 1900. Height - 77" Width - 88" Depth — 26.5". |
 A Very Fine Baroque Period Walnut & Parquetry Commode. The case showing a rectilinear-shaped and highly figured panelled top above three tiers of conforming full width drawers, their fronts similarly panelled and fitted with later rococo-style gilt brasses. Raised upon later bun feet. South German, Circa 1750. H - 32" W - 45" D - 26.5". Ref: for a similar example see, Centuries of Style, Sotheby's Chicago, April 2000, Lot #271. |
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An Exceptional 18th Century Neoclassical Parquetry & Marquetry Commode in Kingwood, Mahogany, Walnut & Satinwood. Italian, Circa 1780
The original hand-quarried sienna marble top set within a gilded gesso molding above a pair of full width drawers that retain their original fire-gilded pulls and functioning locks, their fronts inlaid with romantic and mythological motifs set against lustrous panels of Satinwood within Kingwood borders decorated with burnt chevron m Very Good and Diminutive George II Style Kneehole
otifs, both sides similarly addressed. Raised overall atop four inlaid, tapering supports terminating to gilt-gesso capped feet. Height - 36.5" Width - 48" Depth - 22"
A superior example in remarkable overall condition and of fine proportions and colour.
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