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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Georgian circa 1780-1800 silk tapestry with fine penwork and oval gold giltwood frame This pi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive composite antique sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons; an addition to our antique...

A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of gilt loss and patina as to be expected given their age. These would have been displa...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels / tickets made by Hester Bateman; part of our wine related silverware collection. These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver wine labels have a curvilinear ovoid-shaped form. These antique silver labels / tickets are ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck scrolling designs accented with gadroon decorated scrolling leaf motifs paralleling the borders. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port' and 'Hock'. The upper portion of each label features a circular cartouche ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion, holding between the paws a roundel. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman. Condition: These antique sterling silver wine labels / tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp. These antique wine labels...

18th Century carved mahogany tripod / wine table, having a lovely figured circular mahogany top supported on a turned and fluted column terminating with three slender shaped legs wit...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver gravy spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver gravy spoons have been crafted in the Celtic Point pattern. The anterior surface of each spoon terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin holding a dagger. The reverse of these silver spoons are plain and unembellished with rounded heels. These impressive examples of Irish silverware are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. Condition These antique Irish silver spoons...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver teapot stand made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to ...

A suite of late 18th century Adam period cut glass, comprising of two club shaped decanters with tear drop stoppers, and five conical stem glasses, all finely engraved with swags, fr...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1780-1800 rootwood carved statue of Buddha which has been made into a table lamp A very good looking and decorative piece, the style is quite neutral so it would look amazing in any setting. This lamp came from Athelhampton House which is a very substantial estate with an amazing history, have a look at the huge sideboard...

A large English Baroque carved lamp with traces of the original gilding, in a dry, country House condition. Wired with an antique gold silk cord with switch.

18th century mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top having a nice moulded edge, with a brushing slide below, four long oak lined graduated drawers ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George III English sterling silver samovar; an addition to our Georgian silver teawar...

A set of ten engraved facet stem continental goblets. Portugal, circa 1785.

Hallmarked in London in 1787 and 1788 by John Denziloe, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, is in the Neoclassical style, with brightcut engrav...

A fine pair of 18th century George III Hepplewhite period floral marquetry inlaid demi-lune card tables attributed to John Cobb. The semi-elliptical sabico and floral marquetry top is bordered and framed with a half moon of satin birch and box wood banding and crossbanded with an outer banding of tulipwood. The bouquet of flowers is most striking and displays some of the finest floral marquetry; the quality is exceptional and the detail and use of various exotic woods is exemplary. The sabico frieze is shallow and crossbanded with tulipwood and flanked with inlaid satinwood flutes raised on crossbanded and tapered legs that stand on elegant block feet. In excellent original condition and has achieved a warm and lightly sun kissed colour and patina to the premium grade figured mahogany. Circa 1775 - 1785 John Cobb (c.1710–1778) was an English cabinetmaker and upholsterer. His work was once overshadowed by that of Thomas Chippendale but he is now regarded as being among England’s greatest furniture makers. He is thought to come from Ashby, Norfolk and was the son of John Cobb and Mary Holmes. It is believed that John Cobb was apprenticed in 1729 to Timothy Money (fl 1724–59), a Norwich upholsterer. In 1755 he married Sukey, a daughter of the cabinetmaker Giles Grendey and is said to have acquired a ‘singularly haughty character’, strutting ‘in full dress of the most superb and costly kind...through his workshops giving orders to his men’, and on one occasion earning a rebuke from George III. He worked with William Vile from 1750 until 1765 in premises at 72, the corner house of St Martin’s Lane and Long Acre. In the early 1750s, William Hallett, another cabinetmaker of the time, formed a working syndicate with Vile and Cobb. Vile and Cobb supplied furniture to the leading patrons of the day including George III and Queen Charlotte, the 1st Earl of Leicester at Holkham Hall, the 4th Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth and the 4th Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. Vile and Cobb held the Royal Warrant from 1761 until April 1764 when Vile retired. While Vile created works in an Anglicised Rococo style, Cobb’s furniture of the 1770s was executed in an elegant Neoclassical style. Cobb was well known for his haughty disposition which did not always endear him to his customers, so it was no surprise that the Royal Warrant was awarded to two of their employees William France and John Bradburne instead of Cobb himself. Some of Cobb's work is in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. Following Vile's retirement in 1764, Cobb carried on in business with the assistance of his foreman, Samuel Reynolds (fl 1751–85). He made furniture to very high standards and earned a reputation for exquisite marquetry: Hester Thrale, the writer and friend of Dr Johnson, compared the inlaid floors at Sceaux, France, to ‘the most high prized Cabinet which Mr Cobb can produce to captivate the Eyes of his Customers’. Inlay in tropical woods, particularly satinwood, was an important element of Neo-classical furniture. In 1772-4 Cobb produced an ‘Extra neat Inlaid Commode’ and two stands en suite for Paul Methuen at Corsham Court, Wilts, which survive in situ. In 1772 he was implicated in the smuggling of furniture from France. His most extensive work was for the 6th Earl of Coventry at Croome Court, Worcs, between 1765 and 1773. This included a large mahogany...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, stripped back circa 1780-1800 Georgian Claw & Ball carved wingback armchair frame Please not...

A finely engraved pair of Labelled Rum & Gin tapered Georgian decanters.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form. The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding. This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'. The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs. The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border. This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...

An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen tray; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer tray has a navette shaped form. The surface of this antique silver snuffer/pen tray is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a centaur regardant holding and arrow on a bended bow, above the bright cut engraved initials 'WIL'. The outer circumference of the surface is encompassed with an undulating wriggle work decorated border. The raised rounded sides of the tray are embellished with pierced decorated urn designs conjoined by suspended bright cut engraved festoon ornamentation further accented with undulating pin struck decoration. The tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim. Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive pierced and applied scrolling leaf decorated handle accented with a pendant drop design to the inner surface. This exceptional tray was crafted by the London silversmith William Plummer who is known for his work with pierced decoration. The centaur in this stance is also a depiction of Sagittarius (otherwise known as Arcitenens), one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Condition This antique silver candle snuffer...

Hallmarked in London in 1783, this George III, antique sterling silver sauce boat, features a bead border, an acanthus detailed handle, and stands on three hoof feet. The sauce boat ...

18th century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a brown leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, a selection of eight graduated oak...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of ten handmade original Italian circa 1760-1780 Dining chairs with the period leather uph...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver half pint lady's tankard has a cylindrical tapering form. The body of this solid silver tankard is encircled with two impressive broad bands of tooled decoration. The antique silver tankard...

We are delighted to offer this lovely small Georgian Walnut round footstool A very nicely made traditional Georgian stool, the frame is walnut, the upholstery is Victorian I think...

18th Century mahogany tripod table having a wonderfully figured top with a piecrust edge, supported on an elegant turned column terminating with three slender shaped and carved legs....

Hallmarked in London in 1784 by Robert Hennell I, this attractive George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, features pierced and engraved decoration, an engraved crest...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Chinese Famille Verte porcelain charger plate with highly collectable antique staple repair...

18th Century mahogany serpentine shaped tea / side table, the back leg pulling out to support the hinged rectangular top to form a square tea table, lovely figure top, with the friez...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of five antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels or tickets made by Hester Bateman, part of our wine related silverware collection These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver bottle labels have a neoclassical urn shaped form. These antique silver labels or tickets are further ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck ribbon bow designs accented with suspended leaf festoons. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port', 'Geneva', 'Claret', 'Rum' and 'Madeira'. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops to the corners of the urn designs and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman, are an exceptional example of their type. Condition These antique silver bottle labels or tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition, for their type. The bright cut engraved decoration is crisp. These antique wine labels...

A very fine pair of George IV shaped circular salver, waiters with a cast gallery, Standing on three openwork, foliate feet, the centre engraved bearing the coat-of-arms of Lady Mari...

An unusual late 18th Century Hepplewhite period Centre Table, having plum pudding mahogany & kingwood crossbanded octagonal top, raised on spiral twist stem ending on fluted umbrella...

A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver salver, part of our dining silverware collection. This fine antique George III English sterling silver salver has an oval navette s...

Hallmarked in London in 1788 by Frances Purton, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, features ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important Georgian circa 1780 Oyster veneer Bureau bookcase with original candle holders A highly decorative and important bu...

A lovely quality 18th century Dutch marquetry walnut side table, profusely inlaid all over with decorative floral marquetry inlay, the shaped hinged top opening up and flipping over ...

Antique Georgian sterling 925 silver large spoon by Hester Bateman. The spoon has a monogram ' SB ' Maker: Hester Bateman Made in England, 1782 The measurements: Length x width x de...

The Basket stands on an oval foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and displays an applied beaded rim. The arched swing handle, and rim of the main body, are also ...

A fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver waiter made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine...

Louis XVI carved giltwood and painted mercury wheel barometer. Eight inch circular painted wood register dial with central rosette within the scale calibrated from 27-28-29 and ...

Pair of traditional Japanese Imari Edo period plates. No repairs or chips, just rubbing to the gilding and glaze.

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique George III Irish sterling silver serving tongs have a plain undulating form. The surface of the tongs are embellished with a paralleling undulating and wrigglework decorated border. The bridge of the tongs are further embellished with the bridge a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a unicon's head below a coronet. The pinching action of the tongs is guided to the medial point with a rectangular brace ornamented with engraved bud festoon designs to either side. The elongated blades of the tongs have an undulating surface to the interior. Condition These antique silver serving tongs...

18th century mahogany bedside cupboard, the lift up hinged top having a shaped and pierced gallery, the front of the cupboard having a panel which slides down to reveal a compartment...

A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver sauce boat made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I, an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver sauce boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet. The surface of this antique gravy boat...

Mahogany bureau and associated bookcase top with astragal glazed doors. Circa 1780. H 224cm x W 106cm x D 55cm

Georgian mahogany bracket clock by Hector Simpson, London. Georgian bracket clock in a finely figured flame mahogany case standing on a r...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...

A superb quality antique 18th Century painted pine overmantle in the style of William Kent, having a round opening in the centre for a mirror or more possibly and oil painting, with ...

Heading : Sterling silver wick trimmer with fan decoration Date : Hallmarked in London in 1789 for Wilkes Booth Period : George III Origin : London, England Decoration : Beaded handl...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1789 dated needlework sampler signed by Elizabeth Mason and dated 1789 I have three other versions of these samplers for ...

18th Century mahogany tripod / wine table, the circular mahogany top sitting on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned and carved co...

Heading : Georgian wine glass with multi spiral air twist stem and vermicular collar c1750 Period : George II Origin : England Colour : Clear Bowl : Bucket Stem : Multi spiral air tw...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, fully restored, circa 1780-1800 Polychrome painted leather domed top trunk with A...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime late 18th to early 19th century circa 1780-1820 Georgian fold over card table with Sheraton inl...

Hallmarked in London in 1783 by Barrage Davenport, this delightful, George III, antique, sterling silver sugar basket, has a half ...

Pair of 18th century French enamel tea caddies in excellent condition. The exterior pastoral scenes on each panel including the lids are all well executed. The interiors are clean ...

A superb 18th century mahogany tripod table, having a wonderful figured circular top supported on a turned column terminating with three slender shaped legs. Lovely colour and in exc...

A charming C18th provincial french oak chair which has a tall ladder back, turned legs and curved stretcher. The low but comfortable seat has been upholstered in a vintage off white ...

French Empire Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock French Empire ormolu mounted Bisque porcelain mantel clock surmounted by a winged...

18th century elm upright child’s chair, with shaped sides and an arched back with a pierced hand hold, circa 1780.

Fine example of Adam-style, neoclassical design incorporated into a finely made silver basket by premier female silversmith, Hester Bateman. The basket is hand-pierced and engraved a...