19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890

A commanding and elegant early 19th century Spanish salon sofa. Carved in birch and giltwood, the generously padded back is crested with striking volutes, leafage and a central clam shell. Each end of the scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative trim. Spanish, circa 1820. The piece is from a large private collection, with the silk and gilt restored by its owner in the mid-1990s. This is the only example we have seen reach the open market and Pointers Antiques...

Early 19th century English Oak refectory table with moulded edge and earlier 18th century elements to the table base. Heavy triple plank top over decorative hand-carved stiff leaf frieze and four turned balusters legs united by a box stretcher. The table was notably restored around 1920 by Foster, Cooper and Foster Ltd. of 63-64, Long Row Nottingham for Mrs. Alice Bartram of Bramcote Hall. Mrs. Alice Bartram was married to the son of Rev. Canon Bartram of Canterbury who was also the rural dean of Dover, Kent. Foster, Cooper and Foster. Ltd. original attribution labels to both table top and base. Provenance Winchester Cathedral...

Mahogany on solid wood. Architecturally designed body flanked by solid columns. Facet-ground mirror and glass panes. Gilded bronze fittings. In the middle a two-seat sofa. (O-...

Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery This Victorian English sofa features a classic silhouette with elegant rolled arms and a beautifully patterned floral upholstery. The pi...