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Antique Francois Linke Kingwood & Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Guéridon

Francois Linke Index No 146

A late 19th century, French, kingwood, marquetry inlaid and ormolu mounted guéridon. The circular top with elaborate end cut marquetry and gilt rim, above a shaped frieze with four slender cabriole legs ending in gilt sabots and united by wavy stretcher with vigorous floral device at the centre. The whole adorned with finely chased and gilded metal mounts.

Height 76cm

Depth 53cm

Width 53cm

French

Circa 1892

An entry in daybook 3, this guéridon was seemingly made six to eight times, mostly in late 1892.

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Jackson & Graham Antique Pair of Armchairs

A pair of mid Victorian marquetry inlaid armchairs possibly by Jackson & Graham. Of the finest quality the frames inlaid with trailing leaves cut from woods including amboyna, purpleheart, snakewood and ebony. The reupholstered back with marquetry border above a sprung seat flanked by downs wept acanthus inlaid arms, supported by four turned and fluted legs headed by circular paterae.

The seat rails with pencil inscriptions ‘GHJ’. The back rails with four pins possibly where a trade label once was placed.

Height 95cm

Width 61cm

Depth 59cm

English

Circa 1865

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Antique Francois Linke Kingwood Guéridon

Francois Linke retailed by Edwards & Roberts

A late 19th century Kingwood Guéridon by Francois Linke. The circular top with parquetry inlay above three slender cabriole legs united by un undertaker. The whole with fine cast and chased gilt bronze mounts retaining the original mercury gilding.

Height 74.5cm

Width 41cm

Depth 43cm

French

Circa 1890

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Pair of Empire Bronze & Gilt Candelabra by Chibout After Thomire

This pair of Empire period candelabra was designed by Pierre-Philippe Thomire and cast by Pierre Chibout

A fine pair of early 19th century, French Empire, patinated & fire gilt bronze candelabra. The finely cast and chased winged figures of Victory dressed in diaphanous robes, standing on tiptoe with arms outstretched holding floral cast candle sconces, a single sconce supported on the head. The base with gilt orb supported by a bronze reeded column with acanthus cast details and square plinth base. Formerly drilled for electricity. Retaining the original mercury gilding and dark patination. Cast signature to interior mounts ‘Chibout’ & ‘Chi”.

The Chibout family of bronziers are recorded as working in paris in the first half of the 19th century. Pierre Chibout worked in Paris between 1806-1824 and worked together with Claude Francois Rabiat, taking over his Parisian workshop in 1815.

An identical pair of candelabra was delivered to the Garde-Meuble by “Thomire Duterme”. It was destined for the living room of the apartment of the Count of Nantouillet at the Elysée Palace.

Height 57cm

Width 24cm

Bases 12cm square

Circa 1810

French

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Antique Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Bijouterie Table

Edwards & Roberts

A late Victorian mahogany and marquetry inlaid bijouterie table by Edwards & Roberts. The rectangular bevelled glazed top with leafy inlaid border opening to the original velvet lined interior, above four panelled sides each inlaid with scrolling acanthus and wide rosewood cross banding. The four square tapering legs each headed by an inlaid urn with trailing garrya below and ending in brass caps and castors. Stamped to the interior ‘Edwards & Roberts’.

Height 77cm

Width 61cm

Depth 46cm

Circa 1890

English

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Victorian Walnut & Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinet

A mid Victorian figured walnut & yew wood banded side cabinet, mounted with finely chased gilt bronze and porcelain panels, retaining a fine mellow colour. The rectangular top above a narrow frieze with central plaque, the two panelled doors below enclosing a relined shelved interior, standing on a shaped plinth base. The whole mounted with chased gilt bronze and thirteen porcelain panels finely painted with putti & flowers.

Height 42″

Width 48 1/4″

Depth 13 1/2″

Circa 1860

English

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Bronze Bust of Ajax

A late 19th century, French, bronze bust of Ajax after the Antique. The well cast and chased bearded figure, looking to Dexter, the helmet cast with figures from war, and standing on turned socle with square plinth. Original dark patination.

Height 10″

Depth 4″

Width 6″

Circa 1880

French

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Edwardian Satinwood Display Cabinet on Stand

A late Victorian, Satinwood and marquetry inlaid display cabinet on stand. Of serpentine form, the swan neck pediment above a moulded frieze and single shaped glazed door, enclosing a shelved interior with glazed sides. The base with a single mahogany lined drawer, supported by four slender tapering square legs ending in splay feet.

Height 76″

Width 30 1/2″

Depth 15″

Circa 1900

English

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Late 19th Century Victorian Satinwood Display Cabinet

A late 19th century, Victorian, satinwood and marquetry display cabinet. The moulded cornice above an inlaid lattice frieze with a pair of glazed doors flanked by bowed glazed sides, enclosing a relined shelved interior. The base with a central cupboard flanked by open shelves with a band of vitruvian scroll inlay, and supported by four short square tapering legs ending in spade feet.

Height 72”

Width 62”

Depth 16 1/2”

English

Circa 1890

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Antique French Red Boulle Clock by Delettrez

J B Delettrez

Probably retailed by Charles Frodsham

A late 19th century red tortoiseshell and engraved brass inlaid clock in the Louis XV style. Of small waisted form, the case finely inlaid to all four sides and with original gilt bronze mounts. The eight day Delettrez movement rack striking the hour and half hour on a bell with Brocot suspension. The gilt dial with enamel cartouche roman numerals. Movement stamped JBD and numbered 33044. The rubbed dial signed Chas Frodsham.

Height 11 3/4″

Width 6 1/2″

Depth 4″

French

Circa 1880

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George IV Library Side Cabinet

An unusual early 19th century, George IV, albuerra wood  library cabinet. The rectangular top with three quarter carved gallery above a single cedar lined frieze drawer, now with later brass pulls, with a panelled door below enclosing two shelves, standing on carved turned feet with concealed castors. The front, back and sides panelled with quadrant reel mouldings enabling the piece to be freestanding.

Cabinet Height 37″ + 1 1/2″ Gallery

Width 24″

Depth 18″

English

Circa 1825

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Regency Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelsticks

A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks. The flame finial inset a single sconce supported by a baluster stem with acanthus leaf decoration, the circular stepped bases with four hairy paw feet. Later engraved inscription to bases ‘Mrs Rupert Clutterbuck From Coldstream Guards 1939-1946′. One finial replaced.

Height 8 3/4″ including finial.

Width 2 1/2″

English

Circa 1820