Georgian Furniture

This is a fine example of an English George III period, Coalport Desert Plate, hand painted in pattern 1949 and dating from the early 19th century, circa 1810. The Plate is well pot...

Glorious set of 15 prints of London buildings Steel engravings. Published by Tallis, circa 1840 Unframed.

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1801 by McHattie & Fenwick, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wax Jack, is plain in style, with reed detailing. Th...

This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The can is nominally straight sided and ha...

Antique Georgian Silver Wine Funnel London 1807 John Emes. The Funnel of typical form, the base with reed base surround and plain clip hook, plain body and upper strapped funnel. Mar...

19th Century Firepalce Brass & Iron Dog Basket Grate. Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. An Original Late Georgian Period Fire Basket. Ribbon & Bow Etching Into The Fine Br...

This is a good early PAIR of dinner plates, hand painted ironstone (stone china ) made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire potteries, England, George 111rd period, ...

A rare English wooden cribbage game board with a view of Brighton Pavilion dating from the reign of George IV, 1820 to 1830. The octagonal shaped board stands raised on four original...

Hallmarked in London in 1804 by Joseph Preedy, this remarkable pair of Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers are richly decorated, f...

Gorgeous hand turned sycamore bowl from England. The wood is in its natural color and has appropriate wear for age and use. These bowls were heavily used on farms and dairies for g...

19th Century English Georgian style low mahogany bench with carved cabriole legs and a bargello needlepoint upholstered top.

This Important Monumental Regal Irish Georgian carved mahogany granite slab console / hall table was made in the early 19th Century. A most impressive Cla...

Novelty Fruit Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Continental Novelty Pear Fruit Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy turned in Sycamore shaped as a natural Pear ...

A charming early 19th century wrought iron side gate, handcrafted with a simple x-frame design and pleasing scrollwork to the top. Though an original of the English Georgian period...

A fine quality example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. A silvered engraved dial signed 'J.B.Sala, Holborn'. Circa 1820. The banjo barometer is also known as the wheel barometer. It was invented by Robert Hooke...

Antique George III mahogany hanging bow front corner cabinet with six original H shaped brass hinges and original brass escutcheon. It boasts a pretty shaped moulded ogee cornice and...

Georgian gilt wood planter, Jardinière, Ebony and gilt design Fine period Georgian ebony and gilt decorated planter or jardiniere. The center insert planter pot rests atop a trio of...

Antique Silver Sugar Bowl London 1899 Barnard. The circular bowl in Irish 18th century style on raised on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted...

An original antique Georgian architectural pine frieze wall panel c.1800, handcarved with scallop shell to the centre and scrolling foliage. Fitted with string for hanging, this anti...

This is a good, late Georgian, ironstone Soup Bowl or Plate, in pattern no. 15, manufactured by the English Davenport factory, which was situated in Longport, Staffordshire, England between 1794 and 1887. This oriental garden pattern is transfer printed in cobalt blue of different shades, with hand gilded detail around the inner and outer rims. The pattern is called "Bamboo and Peony" which is Davenport's pattern number 15, a very early pattern and probably copied from a Chinese original. This exact pattern is illustrated on a plate in Godden's Guide to Ironstone, by Geoffrey A Godden, page 230, plate 176. Davenport were one of the earliest producers of Ironstone along with Mason's, Spode and others and called their ironstone pottery wears "Stone China". On the back the plate carries the blue printed Davenport Stone...

This is a fine antique Georgian period lidded waste bin, presenting as a distinguished Dutch fireside store in oak and fruitwood, circa 1800. This versatile antique is ideal for use ...

A Rustic set of Six mahogany frame chairs having strong traditional form with shaped and carved legs, upswept backs, color coordinated nail-head trim and notable distressed leather ...

Antique platter having brown transfer Temple Warriors scene depicting native figures with temple-like buildings, a warrior on horseback to the right. The platter featuring India imag...

Hallmarked in London in 1807 by Paul Storr, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Meat dish cover, features a shaped gadroon border and r...

A smart and unusual antique Georgian period writing / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1810 period. It is of very fine quality, the rectangular to...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver combination snuff and pill box; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional an...

Circular ribbed tapered body with brass liner and brass bail handle.

A decorative metal obelisk for a garden or courtyard. Cast in iron at the beginning of the 19th century, this garden obelisk has stood the test of time for more than 200 years. It has a weathered appearance that can only be created by years of exposure to the elements. Standing on a natural stone plinth, this cast iron garden obelisk makes a beautiful feature in a garden, its tall openwork frame and decorative finial bringing elegance to any outdoor setting. Alternatively, this cast iron obelisk...

An antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Saint Edmund reclaimed from Beeleigh Abbey. This dramatic stained glass window reads 'Saint Edmund’ on a religious scroll. Competent...

English brass hexagon hanging hall lantern with a decorative centered ring over Prince of Wales plumes, bulbous chased pierced dome with a filigree border, single hinged locking door...

A fine massive and elaborate 18th/19th century English hand carved, geso and paint decorated ship's masthead of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson. Traditionally carved in Maritime tradit...

Stunning Antique Secretaire, Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop Front, 1800s, 19th Century!! Early 19th Century Georgian Secretaire slant front desk. 20 ins x 38 ins x 36 ins This antique secretaire is a beautifully carved oak piece from the Georgian era in English design. Featuring a slant drop front that reveals a functional workspace, this 1800s desk exudes elegance with intricate carvings and dark wood tones. Standing freely with dimensions of 20 inches in height, 38 inches in length, and 36 inches in width, this antique secretaire is a stunning representation of 19th-century craftsmanship and style. Ideal for collectors or those seeking a unique and historical addition to their home or office space. Early 19th century oak English...

An early 19th century Gillows Ladies writing desk or Bonheur de Jour. Raised on 4 reeded legs and waterfall open shelves to the upper with faux bamboo supports. The single drawer ret...

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...

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...

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...

This is a tall antique pier mirror. An English, giltwood bevelled wall mirror, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820. Visually s...

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...

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...

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...

This is a good early pair of Mason's Ironstone pottery Side or Tea plates, hand painted in the very decorative Basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, St...

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...

A pair of classic George III Antique Silver Butter Shells in a traditional shell form. The shells each stand on three shell shaped feet and each has a cre...

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...

A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnifice...

Good English 19th century hand riveted copper pot with flared lip, now on brass paw feet. Perfect for firewood or as planter.

An impressive Antique George III Solid Silver Oval Meat Platter. This Venison Platter has a classic gadroon pattern border and a sunken well for juices. The platter has a pair of crests...

19th Century Georgian Walnut Patinated Pedestal Plant Stand measuring 13" in diameter and stands 34.25" tall.

This is a good, early and very small Mason's Ironstone hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in the English, late Georgian period, circa 1815-1820. These hydra ju...

This is an antique Calvary officer's field boot jack. An English, oak and brass campaign shoe pull with tools, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating boot aid, ideal...

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...

On offer here is a stunning early 19th-century English Mahogany drop leaf or gateleg table. The table rests on six round straight tapered legs ending in wonderfully large pad feet. The table was stained in a warm brown color and finished with many layers of shellac to add a deep gloss. The table features a moulded rectangular 0.7-inch thick solid mahogany top surmounting a rectangular apron. The swing legs...

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

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...

GORGEOUS Antique English oak and mahogany georgian era plate dresser, sideboard, hutch cabinet, server or buffet~~early 19th century These pieces, co...

Early 19th century stationery box, which has been converted from a knife box. It is a classic serpentine shape in the front, with the edges inlaid in boxwood. There is a central ...

A stunning 19th century walnut wing armchair newly upholstered in ‘Shantung Antique Gold’ heavyweight upholstery fabric by P Kaufmann. The chair is sturdy and comfortable with w...

Mahogany kidney form desk with gilt-embossed brown leather top (The Leather top replaced at a later time). The desk with a center drawer flanked by 4 drawers each side on front. Fini...

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...