1840s Furniture

A pair of 19th Century flame mahogany bedside cabinets, nice figured top above a cupboard door opening to reveal a single fixed shelf i...

Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope with cubework Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework with van dyk...

Pair of English oval pie shaped satinwood and ebony string inlaid console tables with central inlaid flower baskets and resting on the original tapered l...

Beautiful antique mirror from France From the 19th century.

Pair of French bronze and crystal two-arm wall sconces with decorative bead work, cascading prisms, and original crystal bobaches. Originally candle powered and has been electrified,...

Large mirror probably Franz Xaver Fortner with inlays in brass, copper, pewter, mother of pearl and partly colored lacquer inlays on the base and mirror frame, which can be tilted.

An unusual and rare 19th century continental specimen wood occasional / side table, the top inlaid with swags with a raised shaped gallery, below the frieze panels decorated with bra...

A rare pair of 19th Century carved giltwood elements of eagles with widespread wings, Indian, circa 1840. Artfully displayed on contemporary ebonised stands. Historic repair to one w...

Fine Chinese export Famille Rose well and tree platter, circa 1840.

A meticulously polished and lacquered brass binocular with geared focal knob, sunshades, etc. The eye pieces are marked "Lemaire Fabt. Paris", Fabt is ...

An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...

A highly unusual pair of cut-glass and silver mounted candlesticks by F&C Osler the fan cut design issuing one scalloped edge pan and candle nozzle hung with pointed rule drops a...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coaster; an addition to our wine & drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver coaster has a circular form with a rounded base. The body of this impressive silver coaster is embellished with pierced scrolling and interlacing decoration. The decoration to the body incorporates a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin. The undulating, flared upper rim is ornamented with an applied gadroon texture. This antique coaster...

Beautiful side table with marble top, bronze base depicting three women, in great condition. circa 1845.

Wonderful set of 6 natural history prints. Original hand colored lithographs. After drawings by Cpt. Brown. Published by Fullarton, 1847 Unframed.

A superb quality Victorian papier-mâché mache writing slope and games table with an ebonised background and inlaid with mother of peal. The lid opens to reveal the original velvet l...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, museum quality extra large Wingback armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs What a chair, you will never see ano...

This pair of very large bronze doré sconces were created in France in the 19th century, circa 1840. This pair features a top acorn finial that sits on a Doric column with a floral motif. The bottom has foliage and a smaller acorn...

A Fine Burl Amboyna and Marquetry Centre Table Attributed to George Blake and Co and Probably Retailed by Edward Holmes Baldock English London made Circa 1845. An exceptional table of wonderful colour, utilising the finest amboyna veneers as a background for a complex pattern of floral marquetry on the stem, feet and table top. The tilt-top with segmented veneers and central floral inlay within an inlaid floral scroll surround and with a conforming inlaid outer border. The triform pedestal base with foliate inlay, carved leaf scroll feet with carved lateral flower head roundels with recessed castors. The basic design for this table comes from the work of the designer Richard Bridgens and was published in 1838 as plate 16 in his Furniture with Candelabra. As can be seen from the image of Bridgens' design, the outer scrolling border on the top of our table is very much in the style of that suggested in the design but the other marquetry is of a sophisticated floral type popularised slightly later, suggesting a date of c.1845 for our table. Marquetry of this sort was a speciality of the Blake family, marquetry experts and associates of the great dealer Edward Holmes Baldock. Baldock was responsible for building some museum quality collections of fine 18th century French furniture during this period for some of his famous aristocratic clients but he also supplied new furniture in the French taste, often incorporating marquetry by the Blake firm. The use of exotic amboyna as the ground for this marquetry is also in keeping with other pieces known to have been supplied by Baldock, for whom it appears only the best was good enough. The sinuous lines of this table and the exotic veneers give the piece a more timeless feel than many other examples from this period and the colour means that it would work equally well in a contemporary interior or alongside pieces of Art Deco furniture as it would in a more traditional room. This is a piece of sublime quality that somehow manages to be both decorative and yet understated and as such is exactly the sort of piece we enjoy sharing with our clients. Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) Born on the 14th May 1777 he established his business in 1805 in Hanway Street which over the years he expanded at this location. He soon was a prominent London furniture dealer to several members of the Royal Family and is responsible for supplying French-fashioned furniture to the 5th Duke of Buccleuch. Edwards Holmes Baldock’s pieces have become a prized possession amongst collectors, museums and dealers alike. The use of a variety of specimen woods can often been seen on attributed and signed tables by Edward Holmes Baldock, reminiscent of those on the present table. Baldock was thought to have worked very closely to with the master of marquetry and inlay of the 19th Century Robert Blake who had workshops adjacent to Baldock’s retail premises. Pieces in public collections with likely links to the Blake Family include a piano in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a writing desk in Goodwood House, a centre table in Syon House, a circular table in Alnwick Castle, an octagonal table in the Leeds City Art Gallery at Temple Newsam House and also signed works in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Baldock's works often imitated the important pieces of 18th-century French furniture that Francophile collectors including George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, William Beckford, Francis Seymour Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford and George Watson...

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Frigate, circa 1840, a British sailor's hand crafted woolwork depicting a British single decker frigate under full sail, flying ensign of the red fl...

Gorgeous English Victorian marquetry and walnut centre table with ormulo mounts Circa 1840 Fully restored to perfect condition Just look at the patina and grain to the burr walnut Bo...

Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Three geometric stickware designs to cover with keyline border. Internal...

A pair of Biedermeier portraits, circa 1840. Professionally restored in the 1960s. canvas: 20 ¾ by 24 ½ inches frame: 25 ½ by 29 ¼ inches Found together with the portrait of ...

The rectangular black marble and pietra dura top is set above a walnut base naturalistically carved with C-scrolls, lilies and foliage on a central lily support with outswept dolphin feet. At the back are two cabriole legs headed by shells and equally ornate carving. The inlaid decoration comprises a central sunburst within a patchwork border of specimen marbles and fossils including: Madrepore, Petworth, Portoro, Brocatelle, Sicilian Jasper and ‘Duke’s Red’. The top of the base is stamped ‘Artist R. Tudsbury Edwinstow. nOTsh.’ circa 1840. Measures: Height 33in, 84cm Width 60in; 152.5 cm Depth 361/2in, 92.5 cm Provenance: Oberton Hall: “The Grecian-black marble top, with its ribbon-banded tablet and polychromed pietre dure compartment is a masterpiece of the Derbyshire Black Marble Works at Ashford and Old Royal Museum, Matlock. It was probably designed by William Adam (d.1873) who succeeded to the Works in 1831. A trade sheet illustration of the Museum featured a related table, where the Museum was noted as being ‘under the Especial Patronage of his Grace [Charles Cavendish, 6th] Duke of Devonshire/Minerals and Shells/Inlaid Tables/Mawe’s Original Royal Museum, Matlock-Bath. The finest Spar, and elegantly engraved Black Marble Ornaments, Chimneypieces etc, London Jewellery’.” Please see page 60 for further information on Ashford Marble...

Elegant pair of Victorian hall chairs in mahogany Circa 1840 on this refined pair of chairs Great design and would work well as accent chairs Bought from a private residence in Londo...

Hallmarked in London in 1842 & 1844 by Robert Garrard II, this very rare pair of graduated Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced sides, silver bases, and engraved co...

Italian antique console table in wood and marble with inlay decorations, 1840 Wall console with two drawers. The rectangular top is in white marble with gray veins, underneath are th...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver parcel gilt Go-To-Bed candlestick; an addition to our silver candlestick / can...

Pair of English porcelain floral covered vases, circa 1840.

Heading : Georgian stationery box by William Lund Date : c1840 Period : Vicotira Origin : England Decoration : Brass bound box with leather lined inteior. Lift off cover reveals ...

A Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Celeste Blue Opaline Vases. Each vase is of amphora form with a wide upper mouth that extends downwards ...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1844 & 1845 by Walter Knowle & Co., this stylish, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the '4 shell' style, and will hold 4 candles...

Very cute small jardiniere to hang in the wall. In Meissen Germany porcelain, circa 1840, Excellent quality. Model snowball, the little bird and the ...

Dainty Victorian ladies writing desk in burr walnut Top opens out to reveal writing area with leather and surrounded by cubby holes and drawers Legs are proffusely hand carved Offere...

Pair of ormolu and brown patina sconces, with two arms of light, in the shape of a swan supporting the wick underlined by a frieze of water leaves, the round base with palmettes.

English hexagon nickel silver and copper coal hod with centered bulbous copper handle, removable dome lid with original tin liner, peened copper bandin...

We are delighted to this lovely suite of eight Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, made in circa 1840 but based on a much earl...

German secretary of patinated elm wood with top and brass fittings decorated with marquetry from Berlin around the 1840s. Dimensions in cm: H:207.5 W:...

Crafted from oak in the Gustavian style, this sofa from the 1840s exudes timeless elegance and historical charm. With its gracefully curved arms and tapered legs, it embodies the neo...

Set of three charming C19th painted Swedish Provincial chairs. A group of three pretty Swedish painted regional chairs comprising of one carver and two side/dining chairs. All three ...

English brass circular hanging hall lantern with a centered cluster acanthus ring, four floral acanthus upper finials, upper decorative filigree and flor...

Being offered is a sterling silver salver by J. E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. This lovely antique piece is oval shaped and has a row of beads going aroun...

Hallmarked in London in 1842 by John Figg, this extraordinary pair of Victorian, antique sterling silver Sauce Tureens, feature scroll borders, ornate handle...

Two pairs of antique columns made out of bluestone from France. They are original columns that stood around a French grave.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite ornately hand carved Antique Italian box depicting stallion horses circa 1840 A v...

Exquisite Dutch Colonial cupboard hand-made from solid Teak and laced with Ebony. This piece dismantles into three pieces for ease of movement and exudes the elegance of bygone craftsmanship with fluted pilasters and crown mouldings...

A very fine 19th century Satinwood centre table by Holland & Sons. The table is of finely figured Satinwood with a circular tilt-top above a baluster column with three S-scroll and l...

Great image of cranes Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

An Irish hall seat in finely carved and painted mahogany. Depicting mythological beasts, neoclassical elements and shamrock. Newly upholstered in raw linen.

A delightful and rare antique English Staffordshire transfer printed hand cooler egg portraying Prince Albert & the young Queen Victoria dates from around 1840. This particular egg...

This is a beautiful 19th century chest of drawers! Two over three, and very square design, this piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has rich patina and high gloss wi...

Pair of Black Forest carved walnut hall chairs Features inlaid panels showing medieval hikers, perhaps on some pilgrimage circa 1840 Bought from a private house sale in London's Belg...

19th century mahogany cabinet of nice proportions, having a mirror back and shelf supported by turned columns, the shelf decorated with a...

Handsome 19th century German Empire Biedermeier cherry commode with ebonized columns, Circa 1840. This piece has beautiful wood grain and po...

Taylor and his Generals. New York: E.H. Butler & Co., 1847. First Edition. Rebound in quarter leather and marble paper boards. Housed in custom slipcase. Presented is the 1847 First Edition of Taylor and His Generals. Published by E.H. Butler & Company, the book has numerous portraits and engravings throughout. It has been beautifully rebound in quarter leather and marble paper boards. The spine has gilt embossed decoration stating that it’s a first edition. The book is housed in a custom-built archival slipcase with a photo of Taylor on the front. Written and published before Taylor ran for the Presidency, this book would have been a powerful propaganda tool for the soon-to-be 12th President of the United States. The full title page describes the work as “Taylor and His Generals; A Biography of Major-General Zachary Taylor; And Sketches of the Lives of Generals Worth, Wool, and Twiggs with a full account of the Actions of their Various Divisions in Mexico Up to the Present Time; Together with a Sketch of the Major-General Winfield Scott and an Account of his Divisions in Mexico.” Taylor fought and commanded troops in the War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and the Second of the Seminole Wars before playing a major role in the victory of the Mexican-American War. The book takes the reader through the early life of Taylor and his military career with a particular focus on his surprising victory at the Battle of Buena Vista. Generals Worth, Wool, and Twiggs that served under Taylor and Major-General Scott each get a chapter dedicated to their own history and military careers The Battle of Buena Vista took place in February of 1847 during the Mexican-American War. With only about 5,000 soldiers, Taylor repelled General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna...

This is a fabulous, rare Sevres covered pitcher with white ground that has an elegant central gold monogram for King Louis Philippe made for his Chateau de Trianon. The gold monogram LP is surrounded by a gold foliate leaf wreath. Above the monogram is a gold crown. It was part of the Service des Bas to be used at his royal estates. It was made in the 1840s. Above the royal monogram is a leaf and arabesque gold decoration that goes around the pitcher. It has a beautiful flowing gold handle that is connected to the pitcher with graduated gold gadrooning. The cover has a beautiful gold finial that has white raised decoration in the center. This is a wonderful piece for your collection or for your table setting. Price of Sevres pitcher...

Beautiful antique Davenport bureau in burl walnut. Light brown leather inlay with gold profiling. Under the writing surface there is 1 small drawer and 2 false drawer fronts. On the...

Carrying old silver plate marks Elkington & Co. in 1845, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, features an orna...