George III Furniture

A George III Provincial Elm Bacon Settle, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 172.5cm. Width: 198cm. Depth: 70cm.

Hallmarked in London in 1774 by John King, this wonderful, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is of traditional straig...

English 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Lowboy. Circa 1780 George III period lowboy. Well figured mahogany. The lowboy, with a central arch kneehole, is designed with fou...

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Portrait of a Sea Captain, by Charles Delin (Netherlands: 1756-1818), circa 1810, a fine period oil on canvas quarter-length portrait of Captain Mellens, an elegant gentleman in navy blue woolen double breasted sea coat, with high starched collar shirt and neck cloth, unsigned; retains an old collection label on the reverse identifying the artist and subject. The painting remains in fine condition, in its original carved and gilded frame. Although identified by name, we could not find any additional information on the sitter. The name and clothing indicates that the captain was American or English. The artist Charles Delin was highly regarded in his day and specialized in sea captain portraits...

Antique Hand Crafted English George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short & Six Long Drawers with Original Brass Batwing Handles Raised u...

Meticulously handcrafted from rich mahogany veneer, with delicate stringing inlay that highlights its graceful curves to the top and flared tapered legs. A central frieze drawer prov...

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers With brass hardware

Set of antique George III quality brass fire irons consisting of a shovel, poker and fire tongs with reeded and ornate decoration. Dimensions Shovel H 75 x W 15 x D 3.5cm Poker...

Outstanding craftsmanship and beautifully crafted in mahogany and features numerous details that make this a desirable timepiece. From the hand carved decorated top pediment with its...

Extremely Rare Example of a Period Late 18th Century George III Admiral Lord Nelson Over Mantel Mirror. An oval giltwood frame with rope and tassel...

Antique George III quality mahogany banjo barometer having a quality mahogany shaped case with a swan neck pediment and satinwood stringing, circular silvered engraved dial with orig...

Antique George III superior quality mahogany inlaid eight day longcase clock having a magnificent quality mahogany case with a pergola shaped top, pretty satinwood inlaid shells, sat...

This is a very good set of six large dinner plates in the Water Lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton, Staffordshire, England between 1812 and 1822, probably circa 1815. These are very beautiful large circular dinner plates with a shaped notched edge to the rim. All plates...

Pair of quality figured mahogany antique George III demi lune console tables having a quality figured mahogany demi lune shaped top above a mahogany frieze with a cockbeeded edge sta...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Gillows of Lancaster Attributed solid Rosewood dining chairs with ornately carved back splats Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Gillows of Lancaster & London was simply put, one of the most important furniture designers in the history of England, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs early 19th century circa 1810-1820, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are fine, the timber has a wonderfully aged patina that is honestly sublime Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 45cm Depth:- 50cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

The George III design, named after the English monarch, is characterized by clean lines and high-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring three graduated drawers lined with white pine. The drawer fronts are veneered in flame mahogany and adorned with their original brass handles. Many craftsmen favored mahogany for its durability and rich coloring. Given the expense of procuring mahogany, items made from this wood were typically intended for affluent buyers. Petite chests like this one often include a discreet brushing slide at the top, which pulls out with a small brass knob to reveal a surface for laying out clothes to be brushed before wearing. These gentleman’s chests, introduced as 'dressing chests,' are the historical precursors to ‘bachelor’s chests.’ Additional features include vertical side trim with swirling vine motifs and acanthus leaves emerging from carved canted corners, as well as bracket feet. Overall, this is a stunning chest that fits seamlessly into any room and serves multiple purposes: as a bedroom dresser, bathroom or hallway commode, or dining room...

This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...

Rare George III Sterling Silver Tea-Coffeeset ivory Handles plus tray 1799-1800 Hallmarked in London in 1798-9 by Charles Asprey, this superb, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea...

Pair Of George 111 Bright Cut & Pierced Salt Cellars Dated 1793 London Made by the celebrated London Silversmiths Peter & Ann Bateman This prestigious firm was started in the 1760's ...

Circa 1790 George III period corner washstand, English. Mahogany & mahogany veneers. Upper left gallery crack repair & small stretcher losses restored. Stable crack on top of mid-she...

Solid Satinwood Deck From our Knife Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this original Georgian Satinwood Knife Box. The Knife Box with sloped top and breakfront D-shaped sec...

A fine early toby jug, from the Wood family of potters. Traditional form, seated and holding a foaming jug of beer, dressed in clothing of the day. Toby jugs originated in the mid 18th century in Staffordshire. The name perhaps comes from Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth night; although I think both the jug and Sir Toby got their names from the song "The Brown Jug...

A wonderful antique Georgian writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and has a lovely bow fronted design. It...

Very fine mahogany and superb craftsmanship set this pembroke dining table apart. The table has never been refinished, there is some sun fading on one side on the outer portion of ...

A late 18th century English statuary marble chimneypiece with columns and panels in a grey spar marble. A plain centre tablet flanked on either side by the blue/grey spar marble pane...

A George III Longcase clock by Jonathan Storr of York. The mahogany case with long door featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decorati...

English mahogany hinged top mule chest with carved molded edge, reeded sides, carved scalloped skirt, satinwood boxing inlay, original brasses, and terminating on original ogee bra...

An English Pembroke Side Table or Breakfast Table in mahogany with drop leaves and one drawer on center pedestal base, scroll feet carved with palmettes, English, c. 1800. Works wel...

An important mid-18th century mahogany corner cupboard having dentil moulded cornice above fielded plum-pudding mahogany panels, flanked by fluted columns to upper section and unusua...

George III Mahogany Demilune Pier Table, parquetry inlay design lines, apparently unmarked. 29" H x 45" W x 21.5" D.

This is a stunning part-dessert service made by Derby between about 1795 and 1800, painted with named botanical studies by John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport on a stand, two kidney shaped dishes, two lozenge shaped dishes, one lozenge shaped low footed comport...

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history. A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...

A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale having a molded top over four drawers with a brush slide, resting on molded bracket fe...

With Two Tea Caddies From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxw...

Wonderful late 18th C English trestle table with an original painted finish and bowed ends. 1780. Clearance is 25.5". Reference: 8287 Dimensions 101...

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime fully restored circa 1789-95 Gillows Lancaster George III dining table in American Walnut A very rare and highly collectable table,...

A fine antique 18th century pewter & glass beer stein. In the form of a glass stein mounted with a pewter lid and pewter foot rim. Monogrammed...

George III style crotch mahogany veneered serpentine sideboard. The breakfront with concave doors to either end and with three drawers to the center. Patinated brass oval handles, fi...

George III Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Tilt Top Candle Stand / Side Table Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and 22.5" in height and 30" in height tilted.

Stunning original painted 18th century Georgian bookcase. 1780. Code: 8619 Dimensions: W: 63.5" (161.3 cm) H: 102" (259.1 cm) D: 17" (43.2 cm)

This is a superb antique English Old Sheffield Silver Plate tray Circa 1780 in date. This rectangular Old Shefield tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant...

Antique George III quality satinwood inlaid freestanding champagne/wine cooler having a quality satinwood inlaid freestanding champagne cooler with pretty satinwood inlaid shells, or...

A bespoke sofa based on a George III original from our antique collection. Hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. The high-back and swept arms above a rectangular seat ...

This is a very good hard paste porcelain early Coffee Can or cup with a loop handle, hand decorated in the Royal Lily pattern by Worcester during the Barr p...

Antique George III quality copper kettle having a quality antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle and spout with a lift off lid. Measures: H 28.5 x W 26 x D 22cm D...

Pair of antique George lII brass candlesticks having a shaped column raised on a round stepped base Measures: H 24.5cm W 11cm D 11cm Date 1810.  

Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Thomas Pitts, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Epergne, is in the Neoclassical style, standing on four ball and claw feet,...

Antique George III quality mahogany dining/centre table having a quality mahogany top with two drop leaves, swing out gateleg action for support standing on turned tapering legs with...

Early 20th century mahogany two-tier dumbwaiter desert table. Table measures 28" in diameter at the lower tier, 12.5" in diamter at the top tier, 17"H to the lower tier and 28" high ...

Wedgwood Nautilus sauce Tureen, cover & stand with Rare Yellow Color, Circa 1790 The Wedgwood pearlware pottery sauce tureen, cover & stand is paint...

Rare pair of Irish Late Georgian giltwood candelabra of Socrates and Plato. Carved and gilt wooden bases and classical Romantic arches with laurel leafed iron arms issuing from neocl...

19th century George 111 Ormolu mounted tulipwood and marquetry commodes. Pair in the manor of Pierre Langlors. ,having sepentine shaped tops featuring brass mounted edges. The tops ...

An Inlaid Mahogany Lazy Susan, made in England in the first half of the 20th Century around the 1930s. A Lazy Susan is a round tray that rotates and is designed to sit on a counterto...

English George III (1760-1820) two branch hurricane sconce with scrolling branches and original mouth blown bell shaped hurricane shades. Originally silvered 'Old Sheffield Plate' w...

George III Bracket Clock. Stunning mahogany case with Cupola top surmounted by a ‘pineapple’ finial, profusely inlaid with brass, fishscal...

Luxurious George III Style Sofa, designed with a mahogany frame and upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet. The sofa is characterized by its deep-s...

This is a very good quality coffee can in a hand gilded pattern made by Worcester during the Barr, Flight & Barr period (BFB) of George 111rd years, circa 1807-1813. The coffee ca...

George III Style Satinwood inlays And Parquetry mahogany dresser box on stand with pull out tray and a functional lock in great condition. Features 2 drawers and a top organizing tra...

Fine Pair of 19th Century George III Style or Adam Demi-lune Tables. Beautifully veneered in satinwood. Neoclassical fan motif. Provenance: Kennebunkport Family of Note