Fine Chippendale Period Satinwood and Marquetry Desk

An exceptional English Sheraton-period satinwood secretaire cabinet. Attributed to Gillows. Late-18th century, George III, ca 1790. Measures: H 59 1/2’’ (151 cm) W 30’’ (76 cm) D 19’’ (49 cm). This small, beautifully-proportioned, and sophisticated antique writing cabinet...

A late 18th century satinwood Pembroke table of very good rich color. George III period. The top crossbanded in satinwood, bordered with fine lozenges of ebony stringing. The edges ebonized with narrow mahogany crossbandings. Raised on moulded tapering legs, indicative of a date circa 1770.   The frieze with two working mahogany-lined short drawers retaining the original gilt-brass Rococo mounts. The two leaves are supported on the original recessed hinged ‘ear’ supports. Overall in lovely original state. Some minor historic marks entirely commensurate with its age. Very good patination. These antique Pembroke tables were designed to be versatile: as small supper tables; occasional tables; tea tables; or lamp tables - sometimes also referred to as ‘drop leaf’ or ‘sofa’ tables. The majority of these Georgian tables are raised on square tapering legs or, when of a later date, on turned legs. It is more unusual for a satinwood Pembroke table to be raised on moulded tapering legs.   Interestingly, Thomas Sheraton (1751-1806) mentions the Pembroke table as follows: “a type of breakfast table from the name of the lady who first gave orders for one of them”, possibly referring to the Countess of Pembroke, of Wilton House, Salisbury, (1737-1831). A similar George III satinwood Pembroke table...

A fabulous quality freestanding 19th century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure having a decorative pierced brass gallery, below this there is a central cup...

19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards & Roberts, the inlaid shaped frieze having chequer line inlaid quarter round shelves below flanking the fall profusely inlaid including a pair of birds drinking from a fountain, the fall dropping down to reveal various compartment spaces with a lovely shaped frieze and two drawers with original brass lion mask ring handles, there is a further single oak lined drawer below the fall, the bottom section there is an incurved oak lined drawer at the centre with original brass turned handles...