Furniture

Dated 1904, this stoneware bust was made by late 19th century Doulton sculptor John Broad. It depicts Lewis John Eric Hooper, descendant of John Doulton who was founder of the famous Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, London. A barrister at the time, Hooper became Managing Director of the ceramics company from 1919 and subsequently Chairman from 1925. Here he is depicted in his barrister dress by the talented hand of Broad, giving us a glimpse into the character of Hooper as well as Broad’s artistic talent for statuary. The bust is in good condition, made in stoneware and sits on a wooden plinth detailed with plaque. This bust is likely a one-off commission. Broad was one of the most prominent artists of Doulton & Co. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Specialising in large works, he had a talent for producing vases, statuary and portrait medallions. This stone bust of Lewis John Eric Hooper...

Whatever you fancy...Keep your buns warm or elegantly offer ice on your bar... This attractive 19th century Victorian English Oak lidded biscuit barrel with a white interior ceramic...

We are delighted to offer for sale this important Museum quality William Birch made and stamped, retailed through Hampton & Son’s, designed by Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer lounge armchai...

A grand and imposing Victorian fireplace in dramatic portoro marble, with rare and beautiful Cornish serpentine columns. The fireplace's inverted breakfront shelf looms over an under...

A lot of reclaimed Staffordshire Victorian clay paver bricks. Victorian and Edwardian properties, built between 1850 and 1910, often used brick pavers for ...

Introducing our exquisite Victorian Hand Carved Hall Chair - a true masterpiece of Victorian craftsmanship. Expertly constructed from solid oak, thi...

A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina. Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. circa 1890 The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher. A wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece. Dimensions (approx): 18" High, 31.25" Wide, 15.75" Deep Open: 60" Wide Good condition overall, especially considering age. Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. No game pieces or accessories included. Age appropriate wear including various imperfections, with expected signs of use, including losses, checking, wear to finish and baize liner, staining, minor splitting to bent wood, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use. All of which adds to the elegant warmth, sophisticated antique character, and overall authenticity. Please refer to photography for complete condition. Delivered lightly cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use as furniture. History: The origins of Bagatelle (or its many iterations) are even less clear than most games of a similar history, although we do know it has ties to French Kings, American President Abraham Lincoln, and developed into bar billiards, eventually leading to the development of pachinko and pinball. Bagatelle was a game involving sticks and balls that evolved from efforts to bring outdoor games like ground billiards, croquet, and bowling inside for play during inclement weather. Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the most recent version came about in the 18th century. In France, during the long 1643–1715 reign of Louis XIV, billiard tables were narrowed, with wooden pins or skittles at one end of the table, and players would shoot balls with a stick or cue from the other end, in a game inspired as much by bowling as billiards. Pins took too long to reset when knocked down, so they were eventually fixed to the table, and holes in the bed of the table became the targets. Players could ricochet balls off the pins to achieve the harder scorable holes. Quite a number of variations on this theme were developed. In 1777 a party was thrown in honour of Louis XVI and the queen at the Château de Bagatelle, recently erected at great expense by the king's brother, the Count of Artois. Bagatelle from Italian bagattella, signifies 'a trifle', 'a decorative thing'. The highlight of the party was a new table game featuring a slender table and cue sticks, which players used to shoot ivory balls up an inclined playfield. The game was dubbed bagatelle by the count and shortly after swept through France. From 1770 to 1850 Bagatelle was just as popular as Billiards throughout England and Britain. Some French soldiers carried their favorite bagatelle tables...

A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, in the Victorian/Edwardian design, by J.E. Caldwell & Co., circa early-20th century, USA. A beautiful set with floral and lea...

Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops, having a highly decorative panel between, supported by a beautiful figured walnut top. The kneehole has two drawers on either side, flanked by a gallery and two shelves raised by tapered legs on solid brass...

An impressive Charles 11 revival dresser. This English, Victorian, dark oak dresser dates back to 1880 and displays desirable aged patina. The dark oa...

Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...

A gorgeous Victorian monumental ornate carved walnut full size bed Attributed to R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 65.5" W x ...

A pair of antique Victorian column brass oil lamps made in Belgium. Comes with a glass shade.The designer lamp is made in a classic style, the body-capacity of the lamp is made of be...

Three mounted and giltwood framed chromolithograph plates from L'Ornement Polychrome: Motifs de tous les styles, art ancien et asiatique, Moyen Age, Renaissance, XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, by A. Racinet, 1869-1873. Published by Firmin-Didot, Paris. Specifically, the three framed plates are Middle Ages, Renaissance and 17th century. This reference work “created to render major services to our industrial arts” brings the archeological art...

A wonderful antique Victorian open bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880’s period. It is of fine quality and is a very useful size with lots of storage s...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany card/side table having an outstanding quality mahogany fold over swivel top with a moulded edge opening to reveal a green baize interio...

Automaton horse head walking cane. Early 20th century walking stick with an automaton horse head glove holder. The handle is carved from Horn, finel...

Early 19th C English bleached pine housekeepers cupboard with sliding doors. 1840. Internal top depth is 12.5". Reference: 7823 Dimensions 79 inches (201 cms) Wide 22 inch...

Victorian Style Renaissance revival mahogany pedestal, 20th C. Dealer: S138XX

A 19th century armchair in the style and quality of Howard and Sons Willoughby arm chair. The armchair has front turned walnut legs with stamped Cope and Collinson castors, with rear walnut legs again with stamped Cope and Collinson castors. The armchair has a beautiful floral linen fabric...

This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private...

A charming Mid-19th Century hungarian ash tea caddy of unusual design, having applied tablet & chequered strung decoration to well figured exterior, with slightly domed hinged top en...

Victorian marble topped gilt metal table, in the Rococo mannner with shaped rectangular top in cream Calacatta Marble with molded edges, above a trell...

A rare J M Blashfield antique buff terracotta urn dating to circa 1860. This 19th century urn is of a quatrefoil shape and impressive scale. Its smooth buff colour and characteristic...

A very attractive mid-19th century gilt pier mirror, of unusually small proportions, having elegant foliate pattern verre églomisé pane...

Gold one is available, the Black one has been sold. These are very heavy and tall rounders or carousel racks, great for longer garments. These were made in the USA, for very high ...

A good quality Victorian bleached oak dresser standing on carved cabriole legs. This well proportioned dresser having a moulded cornice over a shelved upper section with grooved plate troughs and two lockable cupboard doors with brass escutcheon plate drop handles. The upper section sitting over a deeper base with two moulded oak lined drawers with hand-cut dovetails to the right-hand side and with the left-hand having a fielded and paneled door. The whole being raised on carved cabriole legs with acanthus leaf to the knee terminating on ball and claw feet. In excellent condition with no loose joints this Victorian oak dresser...

A stunning large antique gilt wood over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, the fram...

A good quality mid-19th century mahogany Miniature wellington chest of four drawers Having original turned knobs and locking Pillaster ...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak Vienna wall clock boasting a fabulous quality carved oak case carved with scrolls, leaves and flowe...

Wedgwood blue dip jasperware bas relief panel, likely late 19th century, and depicting classical women and children at study, rest, and play, now hous...

Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved ...

Pair of antique 20th century English wrought iron driveway gates. These substantially constructed blacksmith made gates have a significant decorative shield of St George’s cross, which appears on England...

Moleskin top hat, with leather hatbox (late 19th - early 20th century). The hat was made by Berteil Paris (France), an established house existing since 1840. Dimensions: The hat ...

Antique Victorian quality mahogany dining table having a quality mahogany tilt top with shaped ends and a moulded edge supported by a shaped reeded pedestal column standing on shaped...

An antique solar lamp in the manner of Cornelius offers Classical form with cut back glass shade over brass base with hanging cut crystals, electrif...

Superb quality antique Victorian oil lamp having a quality decorated glass shade and glass chimney with a double brass burner, lovely ornat...

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French freestanding marquetry and parquetry centre table having a magnificent quality serpentine shaped marquetry and parquetry inlaid top w...

A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. I...

A fine stylish and imposing pair of French three light table or mantle Sevres porcelain mounted ormolu candelabra of outstanding quality. Early to mid-nineteenth century. Each with...

A pair of impressive / monumental Victorian copper sculptural oil table lamps showing putti figures / wingless cherubs with grape leaves and swirling vines. Paired with glass shade.T...

Facing pair of Staffordshire spaniel figurines, England, c. 1920. Charming hand-painted ceramic King Charles Cavalier Spaniels in black and white paint decoration with a gilt collar...

A monumental rectangular silver leaf gilt & carved wood mirror. The long narrow rectangle mirror has a beautiful carved frame. An important piece for a grand space as a standing floo...

Large Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace grate. Circa 1880. Finished with traditional black grate polish and supplied with a new clay fireback and cast iron stool grate ready for a real fire. We can also supply a living flame gas fire for this grate too. Complete with embossed blue Victorian fireplace tiles...

PAIR of French Victorian bronze urns with handles and enamel crest. (PRICED AS PAIR).

19th century Majolica leaf dish from England. The dish is molded in the shape of a leaf and then glazed very colorfully in shades of green, pink, ye...

A medium sized 19th century late Victorian lightly veined Arabescato marble corbel fireplace surround. A rounded shelf with a secondary shelf...

Antique Victorian quality oak gateleg table having a quality oak top with two oval drop leaves, single drawer to the frieze standing on turned columns with two swing out gatelegs sta...

Antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid freestanding davenport having a shaped inlaid top opening to reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing slope crossbanded in burr walnut ...

English Sheffield silver plate barware/tableware centerpiece punch bowl in the victorian style . The punch bowl features a very clean line design restin...

Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned). Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of ...

Quality pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having matching white coats, collars and padlocks with original glass eyes

Antique style solid wood side table in a dark walnut finish and triangular shape. Made in 2011. This table has a polished top and three elegant hand-carved legs. The table is sturdy ...

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with an 8 day French movement, bevelled edge, glass panels, a shaped carrying handle to the top w...

A superb example of a German Cow Horn of plenty Cornucopia decorative Vase or Centerpiece, firmly attributed to the World-famous silver manufacturers Württembergische Metallwaren...

An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...

A fantastic original Mid-Victorian cheval mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. This is very well made and is a great size, large enough for use as a ful...

Heading : Sterling silver pint tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1864 for William Evans Period : Victoria Origin : London, England Decoration...