Of solid oak construction, this well crafted bookcase has three upper shelves that can be adjusted for height. It is in excellent condition, structurally sound with its original ebonised surface.
A rare fine quality Regency tea caddy made in tulipwood, with ivory stringing, escutcheon and apex. The tea compartments have remnants of the original silver leaf linings.
Fine bespoke frame which housed a Peploe. Wood structure with composition moulding running leaf pattern. Excellent condition.
Rebate size 24 x 22 inches, overall size 30.5 x 32.5 inches.
With delicate and stylish lines, but solidly built, this pair of very comfortable Swedish armchairs are a delight to sit in.
The Revd. Allan Gairdner Wyon FRBS RMS (1882 - 1962)
The Kiss, Homage to Rodin.
Patinated plaster, the artist's casting macquette.
Signed and dated 1925
THE KISS
George Wooliscroft Rhead 1855-1920
Sacrifice to Neptune
Oil on canvas, 36 x 80 inches, 92 x 204 cms
Exhibited at the New Gallery, 1904.
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Made around 1900 this Bretby vase shows the influence of the far East on English design at the time. This example has no chips or cracks and no restorations.
William Barum for Brannum art pottery. Dimensions are 14 inches high x 11 inches in diameter. The condition is perfect and with no restorations.
Signed on the base, dated 1891.
Repousse is patterning in metalwork surfaces created by fine hammering from the reverse side.
Made around 1875, this was a popular design. The success of, and pride in the British naval forces in the nineteenth century inspired the making of English furniture based on marine designs.
William Russell Flint.
Miss Ironmonger Posing.
Red Chalk on paper. 20 x 30 cms, 8 x 12 inches
Signed. Drawn in 1955
Provenance; Bernard Roberts, publisher.
Extraordinary Japanese carved wood rural demi-god. Circa 1860. He holds a rock crystal sphere. The arms and hands enclose it so that it cannot be removed.
Fine embossed silver box. Probably Dutch, circa 1880. Hallmarked. Perfect order.
Documentary record of the Police Pageant at Olympia in the late 20s. The artist's skill as a draughtsman has been used to ably document a part of the history and life of the nation.
ELEGANT FRENCH WALNUT ARMOIRE: Triple cabinet with shaped beveled mirrors to compartments, detailed pierced rocaille carved pediment and crisp scroll carved mouldings.
Sir William Russell Flint RA PRWS 1880-1969
The Passing of Arthur.
Watercolour on paper, 9 x 11 inches.
Signed and dated 1910.
Made around 1910 in the Arts and Crafts style, this long seat is suitable for a hallway, or on one side of a suitable dining table.
Dated about 1680, this fine quality portrait depicts an English gentleman enjoying his mead and smoking a Meerschaum pipe.
The identities of the sitter and the artist are unknown.
