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Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Presentation Cup, London, England, 1835
By Jason Hobbs
Located in Cagliari, IT
Hobbs Origin: London, England Date: 1835 Reflections in photographs may detract from the true
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Located in Braintree, GB
Hobbs & Co. in London. The company underwent several transformations, eventually becoming Hobbs, Ashley
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Antique 19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
Hobbs & Co. - Antique heavy Victorian Padlock
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H 3.63 in W 2.49 in D 0.99 in
Antique Secretaire Desk Bookcase Hobbs and Co Coramndel
Located in Potters Bar, GB
London who were reknowed for these type of pieces The piece is inscribed Hobbs & Co on the locks please
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Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Period Amboyna Cabinets with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in London, GB
with two shelves. The inside lockplate of each cabinet is signed 'Hobbs & Co. / London'.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

The Hobbs & Co. Victorian heavy iron padlock with its original key
Located in Braintree, GB
manufacturers. Hobbs gained international recognition during the 1851 Great Exhibition in London when he
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
company founded in 1890 London. John Collard Vickery and his then partner, Arthur Thomas Hobbs, bought up
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
chased gilt bronze, and the locks are signed (see photo) by Alfred Charles Hobbs of the London firm Hobbs
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Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
London” .. “Lever” …. “Machine Made”. The lock helps us date the piece as ‘Hobbs & Co’ only traded
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Hobbs & Co., London, in 1852. Our reference: A3857
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
and publicity, he founded Hobbs & Co., London, in 1852.  
Category

Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

British Oak Arts and Crafts Desk
Located in London, GB
. The original locks are by Hobbs and Sons - and we have the keys. It featured in an exhibition at
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

British Oak Arts and Crafts Desk
British Oak Arts and Crafts Desk
H 45.67 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
English Pine Knee Hole Server
Located in Wilson, NC
signed by Hobbs and Company in London. The top has a bullnose edge and a smaller bullnose molding under
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Antique 1860s English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

English Pine Knee Hole Server
English Pine Knee Hole Server
H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Fine and Large Pair of Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.), Depth 15.5 in. (39.37 cm.), Provenance: Palm Beach Gentleman Carlton Hobbs Ltd., London.
Category

20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Sargent. The locksmiths’ company of Hobbs & Co of London was actually founded by an American salesman and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Open Untitled (Yellow)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Provenance: Dedalus Foundation, 1991. Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, 2007. Exhibited: Galerie Templon
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

Shem the Penman #18
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
. Private Collection, 2006. Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, 2007. Exhibited: Bernard Jacobson Gallery
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

Untitled (Red Open)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Foundation, New York. Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London. Exhibited: Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York, Robert
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

Untitled (Open in Yellow, Black and Blue)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Provenance: Dedalus Foundation, New York, 1991. Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, 2006. Exhibited: Thomas
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

Dr. Zhivago's Country Study
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Pasternak's 1957 novel. Literature: Hobbs, R., Kuspit, D., Mattison, R., Ostrow, S., Yau, J., Collings, M
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Very Large Pair of Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. (69.85 cm.), depth 15.5 in. (39.37 cm.) Provenance: Carlton Hobbs Ltd., London.
Category

Antique 1880s Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Controversy" .) Assisted by his newly won fame and publicity, he founded Hobbs & Co., London, in 1852. Our
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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Open No. 45: In Blue with Brown
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
. Galerie Templon, Paris, Robert Motherwell Open Series, 17 May - 21 July 2018. Literature: Hobbs, R
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic

George V Silver and Crocodile Leather Photograph Frame
By John Collard Vickery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
consists of a silver border, hallmarked for London 1911. The maker's mark JCV stands for 'John Collard
Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Australian Aboriginal Painting by Wentja Napaltjarri
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western Desert region. The artist's biography is below (Courtesy of Nanda/Hobbs). Wentja Morgan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, this particular variety became all but extinct. Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812 - 1891) born in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Alberti Suite No. 8
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
architectonic qualities of black in Motherwell's art. Hobbs, R., Kuspit, D., Mattison, R., Ostrow, S., Yau, J
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Lost in Thought - Australian art 1920's portrait oil painting woman flowers
By Frederick William Leist
Located in London, GB
the 1890s and became staff artist on the Sydney Mail; he was also local representative for the London
Category

1920s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
." The challenge lock remained unpicked until the Great Exhibition of 1851, where Alfred Charles Hobbs
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Bombé Shape Wine Cooler by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
Giles London, in 1784, presenting his 'unpickable' lock to the world. The success was immediate, and the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
stamped "Hobbs & Co London" with the serial number 328 The handles are fully recessed these would have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

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