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Browse some of the recent additions to our antique collections, from antique fireplaces, mantels and chimneypieces to interesting architectural and decorative elements, lightings, mirrors, furniture, fountains, etc, etc.

  • Stock: 12243

    A very elegant and beautiful A Louis XVI box lock, in gilt brass. Perfect for a pair of doors, this lock would be a wonderful feature in a period home.
    French, early 19th century.

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    Width Height Depth
    14 18"
    35.7 cms
    3 12"
    9 cms
    2"
    5 cms

    Listed Price: £850 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 6625

    An exceptionally rare chimneypiece by Robert Adam.

    This chimneypiece is an exciting new discovery. Commissioned by General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) for the eating room of his London residence at 10 Hertford St, Mayfair, it was designed by Robert Adam to embrace the Italian Neoclassicism both patron and architect had enjoyed during their time in Italy.

    Burgoyne was a professional soldier, and despite being the son of a Baronet he relied on his military income. In 1743, he eloped with Lady Charlotte Stanley and as a result the pair were denied Lady Charlotte’s dowry, forcing them into and an extended trip to Europe to avoid their creditors in 1749.

    It was in Aix-en-Provence that the couple struck up a friendship with the young architect, meeting him again in Florence, and visiting him at his apartments in Rome on several occasions. When their fortune had been restored by the generosity of Lady Charlotte’s father, the couple sought an architect to design the interiors for their new home they had leased on Hertford St. Naturally they engaged their friend Robert Adam, who set about designing the interior mouldings, chimneypieces and furniture for the fourteen rooms. Many of the drawings for these interiors survive in the Sir John Soane archive. At this time, Robert Adam was still Architect of the King’s Works, so Burgoyne had employed the very best architect to finish his new home.

    Adam’s grand tour similarly started in France, and continued to Florence and Rome, where he met Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an established architect and printmaker known for his fantastical drawings of ancient ruins and precise interpretation of classicism. The pair enjoyed many drawing excursions together, the product of which became an essential marketing tool for the young architect, who sent these sketches back to England to win business, which it did. Within five years of his return to England, Adam was swamped with work.

    What makes this chimneypiece so interesting is undoubtedly its association and stylistic similarities with Piranesi, with whom Adam shared a close friendship. We know for certain that this chimneypiece was designed after Adam’s time in Rome, having been commissioned by Burgoynes in 1769. Interestingly, this is the date of publication for Piranesi’s volume of chimneypiece designs, his Diverse Manière Cammini, which comprises 62 fanciful designs designed to be a complete departure from the Italian neoclassicism which emerged in the Renaissance.

    This chimneypiece is not only Italianate in design, it is also constructed very much in the Italian manner, utilising 4 large blocks of marble which were hewn into shape from the whole. In contrast, English chimneypiece construction of this period was more aligned with cabinetmaking, using sheets of marble that were joined together. Here, the tablet and endblocks have been let in, and it is perhaps the case that the chimneypiece was made in Italy under instruction from Robert Adam and was finished in England. The carving is exquisite and bears many similarities to a design Piranesi published in his volume. Simple in form, the shelf features a small egg and dart moulding above crisply carved dentil and leaf and dart mouldings. This is supported by a generous frieze, inset with panels of verde antico marble centred by an urnular tablet, and flanked by endblocks carved with candlestands, which also bear resemblance to Piranesi’s design. The verde antico is also inset on the jambs, and the opening is framed with more exquisitely carved leaf and dart, which continues around the footblocks. This chimneypiece is very substantial in size, and is a truly innovative piece of 18th century design, and a striking departure from other English chimneypieces of the same date.

    English, c.1769.

    Full provenance on request.

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    Width Height Depth
    External 79 14"
    201.5 cms
    56 18"
    142.5 cms
    8 78"
    22.5 cms
    Internal 50"
    127 cms
    40 58"
    103.2 cms
  • Stock: 16641

    A rare Scottish pine and composition chimneypiece by Richard Foster of Edinburgh. The chimneypiece was designed is profusely decorated in exquisite detail whilst maintaining the elegant restraint of a neoclassical chimneypiece. The reverse breakfront shelf with acanthine moulding rests above an undershelf studded with bellflowers which in turn is supported by tall endblocks, each decorated with an anchor on the sea bed. The coastal theme is echoed again on the extraordinary tablet, a celebration of the Scottish coast; profusely decorated with seaweeds and shells, all in high relief. The flutes on the frieze are studded with little pinecones, just an exquisite detail. The frieze is supported by three-quarter columned jambs, with acanthine capitals. Scottish, c.1805.

    Notes: Chimneypieces of this manufacture were a speciality of Richard Foster of Edinburgh and his son and examples survive not only in Scotland but also in the United States and Canada, where he seemed to create a strong market for them in the late 18th century. Richard Foster was born in Canonbie, the Scottish Borders, in 1755. At the age of fourteen, he was recorded as having a bank account in London, presumably as he was serving as an apprentice there, perhaps to the Adam Brothers as they too were in London at this time. In 1785 he returned to Edinburgh, working as a "joiner" and married to the daughter of a wealthy leather merchant. His chimneypieces were sold not only in Scotland, but in the USA, a bold move only a few years after American Independence was declared! This is perhaps why he avoided becoming a prominent figure in Scottish social and intellectual circles, as selling to Britain's former colonies would have been regarded as treachery in many cases. The pine and composition chimneypiece he perfected made the rational principles and beauty of classicism affordable to the growing mercantile and professional class emerging in the 18th century. These clients wished to express their cultural understanding through objects that conveyed the principles they admired, the chimneypiece was one such highly prized object. The Adam brothers (Robert and James) were well known for promoting their designs to the masses, and it is the pine and composition chimneypiece they made for the emerging middle class in Edinburgh that have become synonymous with the "Adam Style". However, Foster was a true master of the technique, and his designs are some of the most delicate and finely manufactured ever made. In the 1770s, the technique of applying a cast composition onto pine really took off in Scotland, especially with the construction of many new houses, such as those in Edinburgh's New Town. The process of cast composition can be described as essentially a thermo plastic mix of chalk, glue size, and other additives heated up to a precise temperature then pressed into wood or brimstone moulds. These could then be applied to a simple pine surround and painted if desired. Foster was commissioned to make designs unique to clients, so there may only be a single example of a particular design, but these usually incorporate existing decorative motifs.

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    Width Height Depth
    70 18"
    178 cms
    59 38"
    151 cms
    7 78"
    20 cms

    Listed Price: £16,000 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 14250

    A very fine and delicately carved Louis XVI antique French chimneypiece. The slender shelf rests over a frieze carved in low relief with Vitruvian scrolls amongst foliage, and set with a tablet carved with a portrait cameo and ribboned floral garland. The frieze is supported on corbel jambs with floral garlands. The fireplace has its original ornate cast iron insert, decorated with a bead and reel border, with a torchere and quiver motif.

    French, mid 19th century.

    View our collection of: Antique French chimneypieces inc. Louis XVI, French Empire fireplace mantels.

    width height depth
    external 67 78"
    172.4 cms
    44 14"
    112.5 cms
    18 78"
    47.9 cms
    internal 47 38"
    120.5 cms
    34 14"
    87 cms
  • Stock: 16612

    An early Victorian gilt-brass and steel fender, mid-19th century, the standards cast with twin reclining lions on circular foliate supports.
    Diamond registration mark for 1863.

    Provenance: Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.

    View our collection of: Antique Fenders, Firescreens and Nursery Guards

    Width Height Depth
    External 65 58"
    166.5 cms
    7 78"
    20 cms
    14 14"
    36.3 cms
    Internal 40 12"
    102.9 cms

    Listed Price: £1,600 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16664

    A large and elegant ten branch crystal chandelier. The generous baluster stem is ornamented with cross hatched glass, which issue the swan necked arms, profusely hung with beads and drops and mounted with scalloped drip pans.

    English, circa 1950.

    Near pair with stock number 16662.

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    diameter drop
    27 316"
    69 cms
    37 38"
    95 cms

    Listed Price: £3,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16662

    An elegant five branch crystal chandelier. The generous baluster stem is ornamented with cross hatched glass, which issue the swan necked arms, profusely hung with beads and drops and mounted with scalloped drip pans.

    English, circa 1950.

    Near pair with a larger chandelier 16664

    English, circa 1950.

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    Diameter Drop
    22"
    56 cms
    27 58"
    70 cms

    Listed Price: £1,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 14955

    A pair of good quality Rococo twin-branch wall lights in gilt brass. The surface of these lights has acquired a beautiful patina across the organic form of the sconces, which organic foliate flourishes and c-scrolls, typical of the Rococo style.

    French, c.1900.

    View our collection of: Antique Wall Lights

    Width Height Depth
    9 38"
    24 cms
    16 12"
    42 cms
    5 12"
    14 cms

    Listed Price: £850 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16261

    A large and beautiful Régence style hanging lantern. The hexagonal glazed lantern is mounted with an ornate foliate corona, with traces of the original gilding. The hinged door has the charming feature of very small handle modelled as a hand.

    French, late 19th century.

    View our collection of: Antique lanterns and ceiling lights

    Diameter Height
    15 1116"
    40 cms
    24 38"
    62 cms

    Listed Price: £1,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16724

    A rare pair of very fine Louis XV Rococo marble fireplaces in a beautifully veined seravezza marble. On each, the serpentine shelf is mounted over the serpentine frieze, beautifully carved with a central rocaille cartouche and trailing flowers. The scrolled corners on the frieze meet the jambs where they elegantly taper to the base.

    It is extraordinarily rare to have an original pair of fireplaces of such quality.

    French, mid-19th century.

    Provenance: A fine house in Italy.

    View our collection of: Antique Rococo Chimneypieces inc Louis XV English Scottish Chippendale Rococo fireplace mantels.

    Width Height Depth
    External 61"
    155 cms
    43 1116"
    111 cms
    16 14"
    41.5 cms
    Internal 45 1116"
    116 cms
    35 58"
    90.5 cms

    Listed Price: £46,000 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16684

    A charming Baroque Dutch style chandelier, with a lobed baluster central stem and four elegant arms with ornately cast drip pans.
    With original ceiling hook.

    English, c.1900.

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    Width Height Depth
    17 18"
    43.5 cms
    25 38"
    64.5 cms
    17 18"
    43.5 cms

    Listed Price: £520 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16247

    A fine silver plated chandelier in the Baroque manner, with 6 branches mounted on a central baluster, which is decorated with scrollwork and mounted with terms. With original ceiling hook, but a length of chain can be supplied if desired.

    English, c.1900.

    Please note that there is wear to the original plated finish.

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    Width Height Depth
    23 58"
    60 cms
    21 1116"
    55 cms
    23 58"
    60 cms
    without hook 20 18"
    51 cms

    Listed Price: £680 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16732

    A small Queen Anne period fire basket of excellent quality. This charming basket has a Dutch Baroque fireback with ornate scrollwork borders, centred by a heron. This is mounted on a three bar steel grate and supported by brass cabriole andirons and a brass apron. A wonderful survival!

    English, c.1705. View our collection of: Antique fire grates and log baskets.

    Width Height Depth
    External 25 316"
    64 cms
    26 38"
    67 cms
    12 316"
    31 cms
    Back width 13 38"
    34 cms

    Listed Price: £5,700 (+VAT where applicable)

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    Stock: 16674

    A fine and large Belgian arched fireplace in a pure white statuary marble. The breakfront shelf rests on a deep and generously carved frieze, with a Greek key like low relief band of carving centred by a large and rather Baroque tablet with floral and foliate garlands framing an androgynous mask mounted on a cartouche. This cartouche is echoed on the endblocks, which sit above the boldly carved and substantial acanthus corbel, console jambs which are also embellished with rose garlands carved exquisitely in high relief. These frame the arched opening which is detailed with laurel spandrels and a plain keystone.

    Belgian, c.1860.

    View our collection of: Antique Victorian, William IV and Edwardian fireplaces and chimneypieces.

    Width Height Depth
    External 76 14"
    193.7 cms
    47 18"
    119.7 cms
    16 14"
    41.5 cms
    Internal 37"
    94 cms
    31 14"
    79.5 cms
  • Stock: 16611

    A pair of French gilt-bronze twin branch wall lights in the Régence style, each with ribbon-tied tapering backplate with foliate terminals, the down-swept branches with glass shades formed as flowerheads.

    French, c.1910.

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    Width Height Depth
    11 1316"
    30 cms
    16 14"
    41.5 cms
    7 18"
    18 cms

    Listed Price: £2,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16573

    A very large and grand rouge royale marble Victorian fireplace. The warm, rusty red marble with bold white and grey veining is shown to its full potential with this design. The wide moulded shelf rests on boldly carved corbels mounted on wide and deep jambs. These frame the arched opening which is bordered by simply panelled spandrels.

    English, c.1880.

    View our collection of: Antique Victorian, William IV and Edwardian fireplaces and chimneypieces.

    Width Height Depth
    External 86 1316"
    220.5 cms
    50"
    127 cms
    13 316"
    33.5 cms
    Internal 37 78"
    96.3 cms
    37 78"
    96.3 cms

    Listed Price: £8,500 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16696

    An unusual Italian giltwood wall mirror in the Rococo style. The original mercury glass plate is enclosed by the frame, which is very organic in form, with rocaille c scrolls and trailing foliage forming an asymmetrical border. Possibly a more provincial piece from the Veneto, rather than the grand Venetian mirrors often associated with this style, and very charming for it.

    Italian, Veneto, c.1760.

    Awaiting restoration to some small losses.

    View our collection of: Antique mirrors and console tables

    Width Height Depth
    42 12"
    108 cms
    56 12"
    143.5 cms
    2 38"
    6 cms

    Listed Price: £2,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16512

    A large and rare chinoiserie 8 branch chandelier in mahogany, the whole lacquered with a black ground and decorated with chinoiserie panels in gold. The form is reminiscent of a pagoda, complete with fretwork, a sloping roof and a crowned with a small cupola. A fabulous piece!

    English, c.1900.

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    diameter drop
    31 12"
    80 cms
    35"
    89 cms

    Listed Price: £2,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16737

    A fine Wellington chest with seven graduated drawers with original brass drop handles, ebonised and ormolu mounted with Arabesque satin birch inlay on a harewood ground, in the French taste. With a locking stile with original lock and key, allowing all draws to be locked / unlocked at the same time.

    English, circa 1870.

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    Width Height Depth
    23 58"
    60 cms
    46 14"
    117.5 cms
    16 78"
    43 cms
  • Stock: 16733

    A pair of black painted cast iron garden urns on stands, attributed to the Handyside Foundry. This set of campana urns with flared lobed rims, have lovely acanthine foliate embellishments to the body, over gadrooned socles. They are mounted with mask and loop handles. The plinths are simply decorated with bound laurel wreaths.

    English, mid 19th century.

    Notes: The renowned American landscape gardener, writer and horticulturalist Andrew Jackson Downing (October 31, 1815 – July 28, 1852) speaks fondly of the garden urn stating,“There are few objects that may, with so much good effect, be introduced into the scenery of pleasure grounds, surrounding a tasteful villa, as the vase in its many varied forms.”

    Width Height Depth
    Urn & Base 17 14"
    44 cms
    44"
    111.8 cms
    17 14"
    44 cms
    Base 13 58"
    34.5 cms
    19 1316"
    50.3 cms

    Listed Price: £2,250 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16702

    A set of four English gilt-bronze twin-light wall lights, each surmounted with flambeau urn above tapering stem with central lion mask flanked by scrolling foliate branches. Provenance: The Property of the Late R. Olaf Hambro.

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    Width Height Depth
    11 316"
    28.5 cms
    20 18"
    51 cms
    7 12"
    19 cms

    Listed Price: £2,400 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 6627

    It is hard to overstate the importance of this chimneypiece. Carved in a fine-grained limestone around 1750 by the most successful architect of 18th century Britain, it is a rare relic of a body of work that has otherwise been lost to time. The research undertaken suggests this grand chimneypiece was once in the dining room of 36 Lincoln’s Inn, one of two grand houses designed by the architect on this street. This building was demolished in 1859, whilst number 35 was lost in the blitz.

    The design of this chimneypiece would have perfectly suited a dining room, impressive in scale, with Bacchus at the centre and grapevines carved in high relief along the frieze and jambs. In the Survey of London in 1912 there is a record for a remarkably similar stone chimneypiece of this style in the basement of 35 Lincoln’s Inn, having been moved from the principal room when the building was reconfigured for office use. As the properties were designed as a pair, it is conceivable, and indeed extremely likely that these chimneypieces were too.

    Few recognise the name of this great architect despite the fame and wealth he enjoyed during his lifetime - which surpassed that of his peers we so revere today - figures such as Robert Adam, Sir John Soane and William Kent. With the recent scholarship of architectural historians such as Marcus Binney and Christopher Hussey, Robert Taylor and his work has come into focus once more.

    Robert Taylor came to architecture from sculpture. This is evident in his work which was so full of life, and a departure from the stark Palladianism which had gripped Britain in the decades before him. An apprentice of Henry Cheere, who held positions such as the Sculptor of Oxford University and Carver for Westminster Abbey during his long career, his understanding of the Rococo would have been learnt from his master, who had embraced the lightness of the style in a number of funerary monuments and indeed chimneypieces commissioned across England.

    Taylor was born into his career, as his father was a stonemason who sponsored his son from a young age. His father funded his apprenticeship to Cheere, and also a trip to Rome, but sadly died soon after, forcing his son to return to London, penniless and seeking a career in stone carving. He did just that, and flourished within not only monumental masonry, but as an architect, working on projects such as the Bank of England and stately homes; he was also appointed architect of the King’s Works in 1769. His style developed from his sculpture into architecture, where he introduced a light, organic quality that he had learnt from Cheere during his education in stone.

    The English Rococo style was merely a fleeting moment in Georgian England, perhaps due to the great marketing prowess of the Adam Brothers, who built and filled homes of varying status with their interpretation of neo-classicism. This popular new style proliferated through their design treatise, entitled, ‘Works in Architecture’, published over three volumes, cementing the brothers as the tastemakers of Georgian Britain. Taylor published no such volume, and instead sought commissions that were financially rewarding. This was starkly opposed to the Adam brother’s enthusiasm for grand redevelopment projects and large bank loans, which would ultimately lead to their demise.

    Ultimately, Taylor’s practice was so successful that on his death, he left an estate of £180,000 — in contrast, William Kent left £10,000, James Gibbs £25,000, and Christopher Wren £50,000. Sadly, much of his architectural output is now lost, destroyed as a result of WWII bombings, demolition and redevelopment. As a result, his name faded into relative obscurity in the years following his death, and his legacy and reputation has only come to light in recent years.

    If you wish to read more about this spectacular chimneypiece and its designer, please send us an email and we would be delighted to send you the relevant publication.

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    Width Height Depth
    External 88 58"
    225 cms
    67 1116"
    172 cms
    11 1316"
    30 cms
    Internal 61 58"
    156.5 cms
    50"
    127 cms
  • Stock: 16605

    A Victorian tiled Aesthetic Movement cast iron register grate. The tiles were designed by Christopher Dresser for Minton with the centre tiles designed by John Moyr Smith, each depicting spring and summer also by Minton.

    English, circa 1875.

    Width Height Depth
    38"
    96.5 cms
    38"
    96.5 cms
    13 316"
    33.5 cms

    Listed Price: £1,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16686

    A fine and large 18th century Dutch flame Mahogany press cupboard of architectural form. The broken pediment with a dentil moulding, is supported by Corinthian pilasters with gilt brass capitals. These frame the double doors with elegant beaded mouldings, which enclose shelves and two short drawers. The base comprises three long drawers, with canted corbel returns.

    Dutch, mid-18th century.

    A very useful piece of bedroom furniture, could also be converted to provide hanging space.

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    Width Height Depth
    67 1116"
    172 cms
    97 316"
    247 cms
    24"
    61 cms

    Listed Price: £2,400 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16524

    A good pair of late 17th century Louis XIV andirons with globular baluster finials decorated with an elaborate knotwork pattern in the Islamic style, over marmoset masks and Romanesque dolphin supports.

    French, 17th century.

    Please note, back irons, whilst not present, are included in the price and can be manufactured to your desired dimensions in our workshops. The andirons can be paired with swan's nest baskets, which come in a variety of sizes.

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    Width Height Depth
    10 14"
    26.2 cms
    18 12"
    47 cms
    5 18"
    13 cms

    Listed Price: £1,400 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16691

    A fine French fireback in the Renaissance Revival style. This cast iron fireback is cast with a central cartouche depicting Venus, and is bordered by Renaissance style foliate scrollwork and two female terms holding drapery.

    French, late 18th century. View our collection of: antique Firebacks

    Width Height Depth
    32 14"
    82 cms
    31 1316"
    80.7 cms
    0 58"
    1.4 cms

    Listed Price: £1,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16690

    A rare French fireback. Finely cast, this fireback almost certainly dates to the Revolutionary period, with laurel sprigs bordering the central design. These leaves were associated with Napoleon, who wore a gold crown modelled as a laurel wreath for his coronation in 1804, but used the leaves for many decorative schemes before this date, due to their long association with victory.
    The central scene depicts an allegorical figure, possibly the French symbol of liberty, equality and liberty, 'Marianne'. Her helmet bears a striking resemblance to the Phrygian cap associated with the Revolution, and it appears to be studded with the French Revolutionary cockade, a rosette with the colours of the tricolor.

    A fireback such as this would have been an explicit show of support for the Revolutionary movement, and therefore a bold political statement in the centre of the home.

    French, c.1800. View our collection of: antique Firebacks

    Width Height Depth
    27 1316"
    70.7 cms
    27 1316"
    70.7 cms
    0 38"
    1 cms

    Listed Price: £1,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16627

    A fine Georgian wine cooler in mahogany and bounded in brass. The cooler is of coopered cylindrical form, and the lid encloses the original divided interior. There is a drainage spigot in brass and the whole is raised on three reeded legs.

    English, c.1780.

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    Diameter Height
    13 1316"
    35 cms
    24 1316"
    63 cms

    Listed Price: £1,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16715

    A pair of finely painted Japanese vases with covers. The vases are hand-painted with a high degree of naturalism, with vignettes of landscapes bordered by floral decoration on a blue ground, highlighted in gilt. The covers are mounted with foo dog finials. Japanese, Meiji period (late 19th century).

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    Diameter Height
    7 12"
    19 cms
    13 1316"
    35 cms

    Listed Price: £1,600 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16380

    A fine Georgian serpentine fronted fire basket in brass. The pictorial fireback has a pedimented surmount and possibly depicts Perseus battling the sea monster. The four barred grate is mounted with concave brass spandrels engraved with swagged urns. There is a fine apron with a pierced Greek key and scrollwork design; the whole supported on tapered brass legs with urn finials which are also engraved.

    English, c.1760.

    Awaiting restoration. View our collection of: Antique fire grates and log baskets.

    Width Height Depth
    31 18"
    79 cms
    37"
    94 cms
    17 14"
    44 cms

    Listed Price: £3,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16244

    A simple and elegant bolection fireplace in a soft beige fossiliferous limestone. The perfect addition to a contemporary or period interior.

    Awaiting further photographs and restoration. English, c.1930.

    width height depth
    External 58 18"
    147.5 cms
    48 316"
    122.5 cms
    3 12"
    9 cms
    internal 44 12"
    113 cms
    41 12"
    105.5 cms

    Listed Price: £3,800 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 15283

    A small and Victorian cast iron fire grate, with a lion mask to the backplate.

    English, late 19th century. View our collection of: Antique fire grates and log baskets.

    Width Height Depth
    22"
    56 cms
    20 316"
    51.2 cms
    11 38"
    29 cms

    Listed Price: £650 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16274

    A small and charming cast iron Aesthetic Movement fire basket, with a diamond registration mark for 1880. The pedimented back is cast with a foliate design and centred by a sunburst, whilst the apron is cast with sprigs of laurel.

    English, 1880. View our collection of: Antique fire grates and log baskets.

    Width Height Depth
    20"
    50.7 cms
    31"
    78.8 cms
    13"
    33 cms
    Back width 17"
    43.3 cms

    Listed Price: £2,200 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16601

    An elegant Gothic Revival fireplace in black slate. This fireplace has a wide moulded shelf, which rests over a frieze carved with a gothic lobed lancet shape. The is framed by endblocks mounted with black shields, over jambs carved with the same lancet motif.

    English, c.1860.

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    Width Height Depth
    External 61"
    155 cms
    47 58"
    121 cms
    10 316"
    26 cms
    Internal 36"
    91.5 cms
    38 18"
    96.9 cms

    Listed Price: £3,900 (+VAT where applicable)

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  • Stock: 16687

    A rare 17th century crewelwork wall hanging of superb quality. This panel is meticulously hand embroidered in worsted 'crewl' wool with the 'tree of life' decoration, which was enormously popular in this period.

    This hanging still has its original backing, which has been professionally conserved, lined, and fitted with a hanging rod. It is likely that it once part of a set of bed hangings.

    A brief history of crewel work:

    The Bayeaux Tapestry is the earliest extant example of this embroidery technique, which was at the time of its manufacture - the 11th century - peculiar to Britain. The scene spans over 230 feet in length and was intended to be viewed as a continuous narrative. It is certainly one of the grandest works of embroidery of the medieval period.
    However, it was centuries later that crewelwork gained great popularity in the domestic sphere, popularised by Elizabeth I, who was a great patron of the arts. It was also under her rule that the British East India Company was founded in 1600, and it saw the arrival of colourful palampores and chintzes from India, which hugely influenced the designs for crewelwork, with stylised leaves and exotic flowers being used more frequently after this period.

    In the Jacobean period, this passion for crewelwork of this style was evident in almost every affluent home, where panels were used as bed hangings, curtains and door drapes.

    The popularity for crewelwork endured until the early 19th century, when machine made embroideries emerged.

    Width Height Depth
    59 1316"
    152 cms
    80 14"
    204 cms
    0 38"
    1 cms

    Listed Price: £8,900 (+VAT where applicable)

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