Georgian Furniture

A rare George II musical table clock by Matthew King, circa 1735. This unusual eight-day spring-driven table clock was made by Matthew King, wh...

Fine 8 day tall case clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich, the three original giltwood urn finials over arched hood having molded cornice, the brass dial with engraved boss reading "Tho’s Smith - Norwich" the dial with second dial and calendar ring...

An antique Georgian George III solid Silver Sugar and Cream Set comprising of a Sugar Basket and a Cream Basket. This pair of Baskets is matched in design...

RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST Of Child-Like Dimensions England, circa 1800 Item # 403TYP02X A rare and very fine George III mahogany...

A charming English George III period inlaid mahogany tripod candle stand, the string inlaid hexagonal top supported on a turned column, terminating...

A gorgeous Antique George II Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with burner. This round Georgian Teapot Kettle stand in a the legged stand - each leg feat...

A pair of 18th century Georgian painted and gilt armchairs with upholstered balloon backs, padded arms and upholstered seats on shaped and carved aprons, on turned legs, with gray pa...

Fine George II padouk fretwork birdcage tilt-top tea table, the scalloped top with pierced fretted gallery over single plank top with molded and shaped edge over turned, fluted and c...

English Georgian style (18/19th Century) highboy chest in two sections with painted Chinoiserie lacquer figural scenes, the top section features two top ...

Fabulous looking fine quality and unusual large size 18th century George III table top yew wood sarcophagus shaped box. While it could have been a tea caddy; at 14" wide it seems ove...

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exceptional artistry, it is a work of royal and historic significance that exudes power in each and every detail. The broken pediment at its apex features the simplified royal coat of arms bearing the king’s crown, while the interior is adorned by portraits of the British Royal Family. Placed within the ambassador’s St. Petersburg home, this entirely unique piece of furniture would have been a potent reminder of England's grandeur and political importance. Relations between England and Russia during this period were at an all-time high. Peter the Great had traveled to England in 1698 as part of his widely known “Grand Embassy” tour, wherein he attempted to gain foreign support against the Ottoman Empire. He spent a period of nearly four months there, meeting with King William III and his court on numerous occasions. Noted academic Arthur MacGregor wrote concerning the impact of the trip, “For two decades following Peter's visit, British influence in Russia reached a peak. It manifested itself in social custom, in craft practice and in ships and naval organization... it reached a significant sector of the population before relations cooled once again and the two nations pulled back from this era of unprecedented cordiality.” First and foremost, however, it is a reminder of British might and influence. By the reign of King George I, England had come into its own as a world power. Unique in its design, this cabinet is a reflection of the country’s might. It is crafted from the highest-quality solid walnut and burr walnut adorned by gilded lock plates and engraved hinges. The presence of ormolu at its apex and lining the doors was a rarity for this period, and its addition makes manifest the importance of the design. The outer doors open to reveal multiple interiors, including fifteen separate drawers around a central cupboard; the cupboard doors each bear mezzotint portraits of George I and his father, Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover. An etching after the portrait of George I dating to circa 1716 is in London’s Royal Academy. A second, inner pair of doors are adorned by mezzotints of the Prince and Princess of Wales (later Queen Caroline and George II), which are both after portraits by Sir Godfrey Kneller dated 1716 in the Royal Collection. A final portrait is revealed on the very interior of the cabinet, where a mezzotint of Frederick, Anne, Amelia and Caroline, children of the Prince of Wales, resides. An etching (circa 1715-1720) after this portrait can be found in the National Portrait Gallery (London). Apart from its abundance of royal portraiture, the cabinet features stunning painted decoration, including floral designs as well as clouds, birds and trees in a bucolic motif reminiscent of Eden. Its lower portion is a study in both form and function, featuring a fitted secrétaire-drawer above three additional drawers for storage. The cabinet appears in The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture by R. Edwards from 1964, a text that is regarded as the bible of British furniture design. Edwards describes it as a “writing cabinet...given by George I to the British Ambassador at the Russian court.” The cabinet was likely made for the 18th-century German diplomat and writer Friedrich Christian Weber, who represented English interests at the Russian court from 1714 until 1719. Although Weber’s tenure as ambassador was relatively short, while in St. Petersburg, he authored his account entitled Das veraenderte Russland (The Present State of Russia), which was published in three volumes in 1721, 1739 and 1740. It may, however, also have been made for George Douglas, 2nd Earl of Dumbarton, who served as ambassador alongside Weber in 1716. Diplomatic relations ceased between the two countries in 1721. In 1928, the cabinet appeared for sale at the International Exhibition of Antiques & Works of Art in Olympia. It had previously been in the collection of the Woltner family of Bordeaux, the celebrated vintners who owned the estate Château Laville Haut-Brion and produced wine of the same name. According to the family, Monsieur Woltner was given the cabinet as a gift from an aunt who lived in Russia for many years. After leaving the Woltner collection, the cabinet was acquired by William Berry...

Meissen miniature Turquoise-ground teapot and cover, 1735-40 The Meissen porcelain miniature teapot has a turquoise ground with a shaped cartouche ...

Fine Art, Charles Henry Scwanfelder (1774-1837). Signed C H Schwanfelder Pinx and dated 1825. An exceptional portrait of a horse standing proud in woodland, in front of a tree-lined vista incorporating cows residing by a stream. Charles born in England, the son of a German decorative painter started his career helping his father painting clock faces and snuff boxes and became renowned in his own right for his animal paintings, later being appointed by George III and George IV. Exhibiting at the Royal Academy between 1809 and 1814. His works can be found at - Temple Newsam House, Lotherton Hall, York Museum trust, National Trust, Florence Court, Leeds City Museum and Galleries, The Ferens Art Gallery and Newstead Abbey...

Large Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa, From a series known as the "Four Quarters". Circa 1765 The large figure, emblematic of Africa, is depic...

A pair of handsome George III style mahogany candlesticks having fluted stems and spiral fluted lower shaft on ring turned base, now as lamps. 23 1/4" high to the socket. Sold withou...

A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...

A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror In the Manner of Thomas Johnson An exceptionally detailed design; the superb carved decoration housing a shaped rectangular plate and undulating mirrored borders; the inner frame closely tied to the outer frame and leading the eye around the mirror. The grandiose masterful carving incorporating C-scrolls, flowering branchwork, stylized icicles, acanthus leaves, and distinctive architectural follies and figures which firmly place this mirror within the canon of Johnson's greatest designs. The confident execution is a great testament to the technical prowess and artistic creativity of one of the greatest carvers and designers of the eighteenth century, circa 1760. Provenance Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin, (1880?-1927); The Earls of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin & Elveden Hall, Suffolk (1927-2018). Thomas Johnson (1723-1799) Thomas Johnson was one of the most skilled carvers and furniture designers in Georgian England. Drawing inspiration from the Fables of Aesop, the rococo, China, and the idealised rustic life, his work is whimsical, exuberant and witty. Chippendale borrowed freely from his work. Johnson was a founder member of the 'Antigallican Society', a group who excoriated the French taste. In addition to its relation to Johnson's designs, this mirror also reflects the influence of Lock, the great master with whom he worked for a period. Lock published many sketches and pattern books, including A New Book of Ornaments for Looking Glasses in 1752, introducing several idiosyncratic features which Johnson would adopt such as the small decorative urns...

Fine George III period mahogany kneehole desk having richly grained top with canted corners and molded edge, the long drawer flanked by two rows of s...

This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, Jewelers and Goldsmiths to the King, this magnificent piece truly represents the sophisticated style of the renowned firm and the enormous talents of Paul Storr. Applied and engraved decoration envelop this masterpiece equipped with a carved handle, lion's head spigot and spectacular lion's paw supports. The piece bears the arms of the Neave Baronetcy with those of Digby, for Sir Thomas Neave and his wife Frances Caroline, daughter of the Hon. William Digby, the Dean of Durham. Though he held no formal title, Storr enjoyed patronage from the most important and powerful figures of the period including King George III and the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland in 1797, and in 1799 he created the “Battle of the Nile...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver sugar caster by Samuel Wood; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional and large a...

18th century George III figured mahogany three pad bracket clock by John Wright Dorking, Circa 1780. England A most attractive English bracket clock, made around 1780, signed on ...

An impressive Pair of Antique Georgian solid Silver Sauce / Gravy Boats. These Gravy Boats are of notably substantial size and weight. Each Sauce Boat is embellished with an ornate c...

A George II Style Pier Glass in the manner of Matthias Lock Of rectangular form, constructed in giltwood and gesso, elaborately carved incorporating f...

English Georgian style (19th Century) large iron coat of arms with unicorn and lion. The unicorn horn is broken, and several former repairs

An impressive Antique sterling Silver Salver in an elegant oval shape and standing on four feet. The Salver has large armorial engraved in the centre and the Salver has a classic app...

Very rare and hard to find in this complete condition with as many pieces (over 35), this "Gentleman's Necessaire", or campaign "Dressing Table Box" is English and circa 1795 as per the style, and confirmed by the 18th century silver marks on items enclosed. Campaign furniture, and accessories were made to tend to the day to day needs of those traveling, most often for the upper class, the military, and those in high socioeconomic standing. A very similar Campaign box belonging to the Duke of Wellington and now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, appears on page 141 (illustration #157 of "British Campaign Furniture" published in 2001 by Nicholas A. Brawer; the leading recognized historian on the subject. The furniture and accessories were designed to be easily unpacked and packed back up again, condensed and compact for minimum storage, and still fulfill luxury "needs" for the well to do. The flush inserted brass handles on this box were designed to minimize protrusions for easier transport when traveling. The necessaire contains a plethora of instruments, utensils, storage bottles, boxes, to contain pills, medicine, potions, soap, shaving needs, snuff, beverages, spirits, tea, coffee, fragrance, incense, toothpaste, ink, and anything else necessary or wanted to maintain appearance and the "Beau Brummell" type lifestyle desired by the aristocratic gentleman. These items were housed in; screw top miniature bone canisters, fine cut glass crystal vessels with silver and silver plated tops, multiple miniature vertical wooden pocket drawers, a carved wooden lidded soap dish; all "fitted" in a beautiful brass bound and hinged mahogany box. The dressing box is neatly divided into various sections to store these implements. The center front bottom drawer is independently accessed and opened by a key lock and likely utilized for personal effects, jewelry, money, and letter writing, and diary entries.; note the fitted interior, design, "cubbies", and sections (see image). NOTE: It would be advisable to NOT use the key to lock this drawer just in case it stays locked and does not reverse, thereby creating difficulty reopening the drawer. The box maintains it's original surface and there are no restorations to any of the wood or brass mounts. A non discernible script monogram on a brass plate adorns the top (see image). Worth noting is the copious provenance accompanying this piece; the original description tag from the British antiques dealer; the "condfdential" letter by purchaser to recipient "Horace" reviewing the Dressing Box attributes and description; and finally, the Customs form for entry into the United States with Santa Barbara it's ultimate destination and a valuation of 3 pounds; less than ten dollars at that time---- 1950!!!!! (see images). Dimensions: 11" wide  x 8 3/4" deep  x 5 1/2" high Contents: implements in red bag sewing hook with shell handle second smaller sewing hook with built in swivel tool to bone handle large metal tweezers rectangular bone device with center hole small hook with bone handle silver plate corkscrew...

This set of eight antique English porcelain plates features vibrant hand-painted floral decoration. Made at Derby circa 1825, each plate features an exuberant bouquet of garden flowe...

Antique William 1V Silver Mustard Condiment Spoon London 1834 William Theobalds. Fiddle pattern engraved with crest of double swords. Nice quality, condition good, reflections from p...

Antique Scottish Silver Wine Funnel Edinburgh 1837 by Robb and Whittet. The Funnel of typical form, the base with foliage surround and shell style side clip hook, plain body and ori...

A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras mahogany with delicate and restrained inlay in satinwood, the lower cupboards, have inlaid...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver locking tea caddy has an oval, serpentine shaped form. The body of this Georgian silver tea caddy...

Sauceboats, Set of 4 Edward Farrell Hallmarked London, 1821 These sauceboats are a fine example of Edward Farrell's craftsmanship, reflecting his distinctive style and attention to ...

A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...

English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration, circa 1770 The Staffordshire Globular teapot is painted with large puce-colored f...

Dutch delft set of six dinner plates with plants and ribbon The charming set of six Dutch delft plates are painted with scattered green and orange plant...

A pretty late Georgian mahogany display case, the broken pediment top with dentil mouldings above a pair of gilt acanthus leaf decorations and line inlay framing a glass door. The in...

18th Century Dutch Delft Manganese Tiles Pictures of Rearing Horses, Rotterdam, Circa 1780 The pair of framed manganese six-tile pictures each depict a...

Very fine Georgian mahogany and satinwood stepped bow front sideboard, the richly figured top retaining original brass gallery and with ebony and holly string inlay over two deep and...

Fine mid Georgian oak low cabinet dresser, North Wales circa 1750, the two plank top with molded edge, over two drawers above two cupboard doors with raised tombstone arch panels ove...

"English Georgian-style (19th Century) mahogany 6 legged console table with carved drape corners. Antique condition"

An exceedingly rare and important pair of George III-period mahogany knife boxes of exceptional quality and condition. The boxes are of serpentine form with refined crossbanded and c...

Paris Porcelain Armorial demi-lune Salad Plates, Circa 1820-40, A Set of Six The Paris porcelain is of a high quality. The armorial dishes have a demi-lune form and the center of e...

18th Century Japanese Porcelain Imari Barber's Bowl, There is a pair to this dish available separately. This 18th-century Japanese I...

A George III mahogany display bookcase, of tall rectangular form with astragal glazing and an unusual arrangement of shelves and drawers, the lower se...

Hallmarked in London in 1829 by Samuel Whitford II, this handsome, Antique, George IV period, Sterling Silver Toast Rack, stands on 4 ball feet and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The t...

5 English Georgian (18th Cent) hand-colored copper plate engravings of coat of arms in orange with gold trimmed frames (by Joseph Edmondson, 1770) (PRICED EACH)

19th Century Georgian mahogany extendable two pod dining table. The moulded top of rectangular form with one additional leaf raised over two ring turned pods supported by four splaye...

A magnificent antique George III solid Silver swing handled Cake Basket in a classic oval shape. This Silver Georgian Basket has an elegant pierced pattern on the sides and rim of the body and the pedestal foot. This decorative serving Basket had a beaded rim on the border and a pretty patterned handle. The Basket has a large engraved crest in the centre of the basket. Made in London in 1774 by Charles Aldridge and Henry Green...

An historic chimneypiece or fireplace surround removed from an 18th century Georgian kitchen in Spitalfields, London. This imposing piece retains old white paint and is made from han...

English Georgian style (18/19th Century) large gilt wall carving of unicorn and lion with coat of arms.

English porcelain pair of Chinoiserie plates with the boy and buffalo pattern, Probably Miles Mason, circa 1805 The beautiful rare English porcelain Bone China plates depict a pattern found on Chinese Export porcelain and were most likely made as replacements. The pattern depicts a boy on a buffalo in a Chinese landscape with polychrome colors particularly green. A band of orange ribbon is painted around the rim. See the attached photos of a Chinese famille rose prototype with the same design from circa 1760. Diameter: 8 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches high Reference: Silk Roads, China Ships...

English Georgian-style (20th Century) bell jar chandelier with geometric cut crystal design.  

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...

A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bra...

PAIR of French Mid-Century column mahogany veneer pedestals with square bodies with canted corners, resting on stepped square bases. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consisten...

With outward scrolling armrests; raised on foliate-carved cabriole front legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

English Pottery Pearlware Blue and White Oval Dish with Chinoiserie Decoration, Shell-edged Border Possibly Leeds, Circa 1790. The large oval 18th-century shell-edge pearlware blue ...

George III Mahogany wine table, the top formed with a single board, with a shaped and molded gallery edge, on a reeded and notched column, with inswept quadruped splayed legs, Englis...

Delftware Blue & White Chinoiserie dish, Irish (Dublin) or Liverpool, 1745-65 The rectangular British Delftware underglaze Blue Dish with canted corners and of large size is pai...

A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bachelor teapot, in the George I style; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver bachelor teapot has a bullet shaped form onto a circular collet foot, in the George I style. The surface of this vintage silver teapot is plain and unembellished. This sterling teapot is fitted with a hinged subtly domed cover and retains the original carved pear wood and hallmarked sterling silver finial; the finial secures to the interior of the cover with a wingnut. This fine teapot is fitted with the original plain S scroll carved pear wood handle featuring a scrolling thumbpiece and plain cylindrical sockets. This bullet teapot...