1770s Furniture

Maiolica tureen Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 9.06 in in height x 13.39 in x 9.84 i...

Title: Die Sommerente des Catesby - Hand-Colored Engraving of Catesby’s Summer Duck by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century Description: This vibrant hand-colored engraving, title...

An 18th-Century English George III Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair. The rectangular backrest has a subtly curved crest rail and is fully upholstered, extending into padded arms t...

Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original red paint and marbled top. The dresser has b...

English Chippendale serpentine form six candle arm gilt wood and gesso foliage wall mirror, Late 18th Century

An exquisite set of four George III silver oval two handled oval sauce tureens and covers. Of Oval bombe form on four rocaille capped scroll feet, with ovolo cast borders and handles...

The tapestry depicting King Solomon as a warrior king standing with a globe and staff in his hands framed within a border of armaments, flora, and fauna, the tapestry recently restor...

Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...

The plant depicted in the illustration is identified as "Drosera rotundifolia," which is commonly known as the round-leaved sundew. It is a species of sundew, a carnivorous plant tha...

A very fine Period French Louis XVI Commode signed T.C. Oak and Walnut construction in the case and drawers. There are three upper drawers over two lower drawers. Heavy use of flowi...

English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back panel has a serpentine crest rail above an upholstere...

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770. Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136. Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...

The Italian exquisite craftsmanship finds in these pieces one of the best expressions. Every part of these pieces of furniture, are finely handcrafted and a series of precious woods ...

Louis XV dresser, France 1770. This unique dresser was made in the period between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It still has the graceful curves and the richly decorated bronze fittings...

Hand-painted cabinet on four-drawer dresser base with architrave feet. The painting is new and was designed according to antique models.

Assortment of bottle and glass coolers in Maiolica. Pasquale Rubati manufacture Milan, circa 1770 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) a - Bottle cooler 5.91 in x 5.91 in diameter (15 x 15 cm ) Weight: 1.86 lb (845 g) b - Bottle cooler 6.89 x 7.87 in diameter (17,5 x 20 cm) Weight: 2.09 lb (948 g) c - Pair of glass-cooler vases 3.94 x 3.94 in diameter (10 x 10 cm) Weight: 1.43 lb (650 g) Good state of conservation: a - some chipping from use on the edge; a - two fêlures covered on the edge; c - one has deep chippings on the edge and the other a subtle fêlure. Two Majolica factories were active in Milan in the 18th century. The first, starting from 1745, was owned by Felice Clerici; the other one by Pasquale Rubati from 1756. Rubati was in competition with Felice, whose worker he had been prior to opening his own workshop. On his death in 1796, the business was continued for a few more years by his son Carlo. Recent studies have recognized Pasquale Rubati's contribution as the creator of "Strasbourg-style" decorations with their particularly joyful depictions. This style had previously been attributed to the Lodi manufacturers. These works here, however, are a clear example of this production. The Majolica containers have different sizes, a cylindrical shape and rest on a low foot ring. The two largest are completed by handles in the shape of a zoomorphic mask with wide open jaws, while the smaller ones have handles applied with an anthropomorphic mask. All the works are characterized by elegant floral decoration. The two twin glass coolers show bunches of flowers centered around a main corolla, a rose or a peony paired...

Ancient Italian painting from the 18th century. Oil on canvas famework depicting a seascape with characters and architectures of good pictorial quality. Nice size painting and pleasa...

Maiolica tureen “allo struzzo” (ostrich decoration) Milan, Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati factory, circa 1750-1780 Measures: 9.25 in x 12.79 in x 10.23 in (cm 23.5 x cm 32.5 x cm 26) lb 4.78 (kg 2.17) State of conservation, a felûre consolidated inside with slight edge chipping restored. In Milan in the 18th century two Majolica warehouses were opened, the first, by Felice Clerici, in 1745, the second in 1756 by Pasquale Rubati. Traditionally this type of decoration has been attributed to the Pasquale Rubati factory. In reality the motif “allo struzzo”, one of the clearest examples of how the taste for chinoiserie met with considerable success during the 18th century, had been produced, in specimens of greater or lesser quality, by both Milanese manufactories. This Maiolica tureen has a swollen and ribbed oval bowl, rests on an extroflexed foot and shows stirrup handles. The tri-color ornament, in the typical tones of Japanese "Imari" decorations, shows an idealized oriental landscape that develops around a perforated rock and has a willow tree with long lance-shaped leaves framing the long-legged bird figure. The ornamentation is enhanced by decorative elements such as butterflies, small florets and a vase with a thin flowery stem. The lid is ribbed with a pear-shaped knob on top. The decoration was called in the Milanese manufactories "allo struzzo" (ostrich decoration) and this refers to the oriental figure Xian He or the crane, symbol of longevity, here losing its symbolic value. It is hypothesized that among some 16th century engravings...

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Aubusson Carpet  3rd quarter of 18th century 20' x 22'6" - 610 x 685 cm

This outstanding 18th century Chippendale walnut corner chair features intricate marquetry inlay in a delicate floral motif. Even the back of the top rail, splats and the back of the...

This is a beautiful chocolate cup set made by Chelsea-Derby between 1770 and 1775, which was the Rococo era. The set consists of a cup, a saucer and a cover, and is decorated in a st...

Charleston Chippendale mahogany slant top writing desk with four graduated drawers, fitted interior, original brasses, and resting on the origin...

Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners having three short and three wide drawers over lower section having secretary drawer an...

With wonderful old painted surface with good lines. With scrolled arms and cabriole legs in the French taste. Upholstered in a silk fabric with bolster pillows. From a Florida estate.

18th Century oak dresser having a nice figured and moulded edge top above three central graduated oak lined drawers flanked either side by single drawer and a cupboard below, hinged...

Antique print, titled: 'Vue de l'Eglise de St. Jean de Latran a Rome.' - View of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optiq...

Glorious set of 8 prints of mainly Scottish Castles. 2 from the English borders. Copper-plate engravings mainly after drawings by Moses Griffiths. ...

William Taylor lived 1738 till 1801. Beautiful case with unusual fret carved sides of case. The carved broken arched pediment with carved rosettes and trailing vine, reverse glass pa...

18th Century oak dresser having a nice figured top above a combination of five drawers, four single drawers above a long single drawer below, all drawers having the original brass sw...

Pair of maiolica tureens Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). a – 8.66 x 11.02 x 7.48 in (22 x 28 x 19...

Antique map of the Sinai Peninsula showing the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south. The map is decorated with images of a Persian wheel and a view of a vi...

Baroque cabinet with Secretary desk, coming from Southern Germany and dating back to end of the 18th century. In two parts, the top with hinged door opening to adjusting shelves wit...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...

This extraordinary pair of 18th century bergères boast well-preserved painted wood frames, plush seats, backs and arms, and a new, patterned linen upholstery. Provenance: Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris. Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund

Antique print titled 'Ceremonie, observée par un des Rois de la Floride (..)'. Two images on one sheet. 1. A ceremony that takes place before they set...

Louis XV secretaire, France, 1770. Beautiful walnut veneer with plum, satinwood and kingwood marquetry. Exquisite figural marquetry on the outside of the writing top. The writing ...

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

Painted with a roundel of fruits and butterflies within a "Lord Henry Tynne" type border and an elaborately gilt blue band at the rim.

Maiolica tureen “allo struzzo” (ostrich decoration) Milan, Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati factory, circa 1750-1780 Measures: 9.25 in x 12.79 in x 10.23 in (cm 23.5 x cm 32.5 x cm 26) lb 4.78 (kg 2.17) State of conservation, a felûre consolidated inside with slight edge chipping restored. In Milan in the 18th century two Majolica warehouses were opened, the first, by Felice Clerici, in 1745, the second in 1756 by Pasquale Rubati. Traditionally this type of decoration has been attributed to the Pasquale Rubati factory. In reality the motif “allo struzzo”, one of the clearest examples of how the taste for chinoiserie met with considerable success during the 18th century, had been produced, in specimens of greater or lesser quality, by both Milanese manufactories. This Maiolica tureen has a swollen and ribbed oval bowl, rests on an extroflexed foot and shows stirrup handles. The tri-color ornament, in the typical tones of Japanese "Imari" decorations, shows an idealized oriental landscape that develops around a perforated rock and has a willow tree with long lance-shaped leaves framing the long-legged bird figure. The ornamentation is enhanced by decorative elements such as butterflies, small florets and a vase with a thin flowery stem. The lid is ribbed with a pear-shaped knob on top. The decoration was called in the Milanese manufactories "allo struzzo" (ostrich decoration) and this refers to the oriental figure Xian He or the crane, symbol of longevity, here losing its symbolic value. It is hypothesized that among some 16th century engravings...

Antique Meissen compote in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers, insects and gold decoration. Marcolini period 1774-1814. Museum quality. M...

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Walter Brind, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is 'Drum' shaped, and features an engraved vacant cartouche, and a wooden han...

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Thomas & Jabez Daniell, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper casters and...

Hallmarked in London in 1771 by John King, this large and impressive Antique, George III, sterling silver 'quart' mug has an acanthus scroll handle. It measures 7"(17cm) tall with a ...

Exceptional Louis XVI Armoire, Lake Constance region, Germany 1770-1780, cherry wood with finely carved decorations. In very good refinished condition. ...

Chinese Export Famille rose porcelain dish with flower basket & butterfly, circa 1765 The Chinese Export famille rose porcelain dish is painted in enamels with a central wicker flower basket overflowing with fruit and flowers and above is a large butterfly. On the other three sides are grouping of fruit or flowers. The inner well is surrounded by gilt chain band. The outer border has four panels with flowers and fruit within a gilt rococo scroll...

Each individual glass shade is column shaped with a six-sided star at the base, all of which are the same size. Together these sculptural forms add depth and reflection. Presently fitted with clear light bulbs but can take different shaped light bulbs to vary the look. Please notice the price is for the pair. They will be sold as a set as a pair or individually. Also larges sizes of the same model series available. Feel free to ask for additional information Flush mount small...

Maiolica tureen Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 6.69 in x 11,02 x 8.26 (17 x 28 x ...

Five oval maiolica dishes with pierced edge Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati Milan, 1770-1780 Three small oval dishes 10.23 in x 7.67 in (26 cm x 19.5 cm) Two large oval dishes 10.82 in x 8.85 in (27.5 x 22.5 cm) lb 3.5 (kg 1.8) State of conservation: intact The five dishes of different sizes have an oval shape, a mixtilinear edge and a molded polylobed shape with a surface enriched with a relief weave motif extending to the brim and forming a perforated basket...

A fine & elegant antique George III Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard by Jacob Marsh, London 1770. The tankard of very pleasing plain baluster form, with an inverted rim and raise...

Pair of beautiful, George III Period, sterling silver gilt serving spoons, London, year-hallmarked for 1770, Thomas Evans and George Smith III - makers. E...

Circa 1770 Delft blue & white plate. Central handled & footed basket vase overflowing with flowers, surrounded by alternating repetive floral vases & natura...

Description George III sterling silver coffee pot, Charles Wright, London, 1771. Of baluster form on circular foot, decorated with festoons of leaves tied by ribbons, the spout with ...

Beautiful 18th century baroque cabinet with vitrine, Holland 1770-1780, mahogany veneer with exquisite flower and bird marquetry made of y...

Possibly American and one of a later date. Each with an old white paint. Each hand carved.

With architectural broken pediment cornice over a pair of mirror doors opening to a fitted interior, the base with hinged slant lid with red leather surface opening to a fitted inter...

George II chest on chest, with bold cove cornice above bead molding; the top has three over three graduated drawers, the bottom with three straight graduated drawers. The ornate ba...

18th century mahogany secretary in beautiful original condition. Nice sleek interior, warm weathered color. Super quality and beautiful mahogany....

An exceptional George III rococo oval giltwood mirror in the Chippendale taste, the elaborate carved openwork basket over oval frame with intertwined scrolls and foliate carving over...

Oval snuff box in three tones of gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an intricate scale pattern surrounded by a frieze of roses, ribbons, and pink, green and white gold leaves. Th...

This blue and white charger was hand painted at De Porcelene Bijl* "The Axe" circa 1770. The center of the charger is filled with a lovely flowering plant. We see flowers in full blo...

American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a cornice and rests on bracket feet. The drawers are lap front and fitted with replacement cast brass rosette and swan neck drawer pulls in the original borings. The lower five drawers center on an oval brass key escutcheon with original locks. American chestnut...

Worcester teapot, painted underglaze in ‘The Waiting Chinaman’ pattern, filled out with scattered sprays of flowers, the knop modelled as a flower. Blue crescent mark, c. 1770

Maiolica pitcher Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 8.66 x 8.66 x 4.33 in (22 x 22 x 11 ...

Two maiolica pharmacy flasks Milan, Felice Clerici Manufacture, 1770-1780 They each measure 9.44 in (24 cm) in height x 6.10 in (15.5 cm) in diameter l...

Fine 18th century Danish or Swedish rococo mirror having a shell decorated crest with foliate adorned ribbed frame, the original arched beveled plate with...

Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th century French Louis XV Bombe Commode, a true embodiment of opulence and sophistication. Elevated on gracefully curved legs ado...

Good pair of George III period mahogany ladder back armchairs having shaped and pierced slats supported by pole shaped stiles, having shaped arms and supports with over upholstered s...

English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso mirror with acanthus floral and shell motif. Mirror retains the original glass. Late 18th Century

This pair of Dutch Delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers. The deep cobalt blue is fabulous! This is one of the ...

Michel-François Roht - Cabinetmaker received Master on August 18, 1773 Imposing Louis XVI chest of drawers in rosewood marquetry in mahogany and amaranth frames delimited by Greek f...

Antique George 111 Irish Silver Counter Tray dated circa 1770 Assayed In Dublin This heavy gauge beautiful dish is made by Matthew West a prolific Dublin maker. It weighs 2.64 troy o...

A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...

English Chippendale two over four chest , the top is veneered in two pieces with mahogany over pine secondary wood, the graduated drawers are veneered wi...