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This is a fine antique French Directoire marble topped and ormolu mounted mahogany console table, dating from Circa 1840. The shaped Carrara marble top features a decorative three quarter pieced brass gallery over a frieze drawer decorated with beaded panels. It is raised on four elegant tapering and fluted Doric columns united by an undertier on cone shaped ormolu mounted feet. It has beautifully refined proportions and retains excellent colour and patination. The Botanical name for the mahogany this item is made of is Swietenia Macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 x Width 87 x Depth 32 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch Directoire style was a period in the decorative arts, fashion, and especially furniture design in France concurrent with the Directory (November 2, 1795–November 10, 1799), the later part of the French Revolution. The style uses Neoclassical architectural forms, minimal carving, planar expanses of highly grained veneers, and applied decorative painting. It is a style transitional between Louis XVI and Empire. The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853). In its use of Neoclassical architectural form and decorative motifs the style anticipates the slightly later and more elaborate Empire style, which was introduced after Napoleon established the First French Empire. It reflected the Revolutionary belief in the values of republican Rome. Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. Carrara marble - is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried at the city of Carrara in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany, Italy). Carrara marble has been used since the time of Ancient Rome; the Pantheon and Trajan's Column in Rome are constructed of it. Many sculptures of the Renaissance, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. For Michelangelo at least, Carrara marble was valued above all other stone, except perhaps that of his own quarry in Pietrasanta. The Marble Arch in London and the Duomo di Siena are also made from this stone, as are the interiors of Manila Cathedral, the cold-white marbles of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and the campus of Harvard Medical...

Outstanding quality large antique early Victorian rosewood centre/dining table by Gillows having a large remarkable quality hexagonal rosewood top w...

Great image of a bloodhound presented in a distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847.

An early Victorian solid walnut library table made for Gillows by John Barrow, the shaped rectangular top decorated in burr walnut within bold reed-and-flu...

Great image of a fruit crow Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Pub...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London, Dated 1842 Unframed.

R.A.E Little Christ's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1842 Watercolour 20 x 26 cm Charming watercolour depicting a view of Christ's College Chapel in the mid nineteenth century. In thi...

Glorious set of 15 prints of Ireland Steel engravings after T.Creswick Published C.1840 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size of one print.  

Great map of United States Drawn and engraved by Archer Published by Grattan and Gilbert. 1843 Original colour Unframed.

Wonderful image after Rembrandt. Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London. circa 1840 Unframed.

On offer is a stunning pair of potpourri vases with covers made by H&R Daniel in about 1840. The vases are in the Rococo Revival style, and have a deep maroon ground and reserves wit...

Great image of a Renaissance fresco by Fra Bartolomeo Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1870 Presented in an antique distressed pine frame

Wonderful image after Daniele Crespi Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London, circa 1840 Unframed.

Gorgeous walnut secretaire with pull out writing slope with tooled leather top Also lots of small drawers around the leather writing surface Great space saving piece as it's both an ...

A set of early Victorian green wine glasses on plain foot with unusual facet cut stems supporting a flute cut bowl with engraved fruit and vine.

Without doubt, the very best I have ever seen and owned. This grand set of three graduated silver plated domes are all handmade, you can see the hand beating on the interior of all o...

This is a fine and unique antique Royal Worcester porcelain landscape dish, circa 1840 in date. The Worcester Royal blue oval sha...

A pair of early Victorian sterling silver sauce boats by D & C Houle, London, 1841. The sauce boats have shaped gadrooned rims, scroll handles, and fluted scroll legs terminating on ...

A lovely quality and highly decorative 19th Century oak turners chair, having a high back with angled turned arms and supported on three turned legs united by turned stretchers, tria...

A delightful novelty antique Rockingham treacle glazed stoneware pen holder modelled as a shoe dating from around 1840. Modelled on a gentleman’s sh...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, finest quality, hand made in England by T&J Orme of Manchester Est 1848 Snooker scoreboa...

British female artist, attributed to Margaret Sarah Carpenter, nee Geddes, painted this lovely 19th century portrait oil painting. Painted circa 1840 it is a three quarter length portrait of a two sisters in a landscape. The colours are still vibrant and the detail lovely. Carpenter mostly painted portraits in the manner of Thomas Lawrence and his influence can be seen here in the composition and detail. A lovely Victorian portrait oil painting by a female artist who was much sought after as a portraitist in London and she was also a frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy. When purchased this painting was of a single sitter. However when this stunning painting was professionally cleaned it revealed the second younger sister. Provenance. Christie's, London. 22 September 1978 Lot 50 as by D Allen...

David Roberts 1796 - 1864 Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou First Edition lithograph Full plate: 208 Presented in a acid free mount We have all 250 of the Lithograph set...

19th century mahogany one leaf dining table, the solid moulded edge top with rounded corners above a deep frieze with moulded edge, supported on elegant carved turned legs with carve...

Early 19th Century camphor wood secretaire military chest made for the Chinese export market, having a combination of seven drawers and with each drawer having the original brass rec...

A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole. The eight day single fusee movement with english lever escapement. The case is decorated with the ‘Rose and Trellis’ pattern as seen on another of Coles clocks retailed by Edward Dent with the same handle and case construction ( JB Hawkins, “The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks...

A set of four red wine glasses engraved with fruiting vines. England, circa 1840. Measures: Height: 13.5 cm (5 1/4"). Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4").

Fine quality Victorian burr walnut davenport carvings on the lower uprights Finished with a red tooled leather Circa 1840 The name "Davenport desk" comes from Captain Davenport, for ...

Antique fiddle pattern slotted serving spoon, made by William Eaton of London. This is an extremely heavy gauge serving spoon and was used to serve vege...

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captain...

19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, in the bottom central compartment there is the makers label “SUI KEE CHAN” There is a hinged lid which lifts up and over...

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian console table in mahogany Circa 1840 Features elegantly carved details on all parts, the feet are particularly elaborate This has been fully rest...

Staffordshire Pottery Yorkshire money box which features Mexborough Chapel - with the box owners name, 'MIRIAM WINN', printed on the front. Flanked by two figures standing either sid...

This is a stunning and very rare pair of vases made by Coalport in around 1845. The vases have rich gilding in the Persian Revival style, combined with very English floral reserves of freely painted flower bouquets on a puce ground. Incorporated into the gilding on the back of the vases is a very English swan...

Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cube patte...

To see our other Oxford and Cambridge pictures, including an extensive collection of works by Ackermann, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from th...

A large and bold example of a Nottingham Yew tree and elm windsor armchair with good strong legs and an elm seat if good color. This is one of the boldest armchairs with have ever s...

Pair Early Victorian Mahogany Elbow Chairs Curved top rail, Carved Back Splat, Pair Open Scroll shaped Elbows, Pair Turned Front Legs, Leather Drop in seats, recently Uphols...

Early Victorian Mahogany & leather Desk Elbow chair Balloon Shaped Back With carved back Splat Scroll Open Elbows Brown Leather Drop in seat. recently covered Hexagonal & turned fron...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back This chair a real tour de force, is has ...

You are viewing a mahogany Wellington chest with a secretaire writing surface Circa 1840 Drawers can be locked by side piece that sits over drawers Desk section opens up to reveal bl...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver parcel gilt Go-To-Bed candlestick; an addition to our silver candlestick / can...

Set 8 oak Jacobean Revival farmhouse dining chairs Very detailed carving on all sections including top of the back rest Come with cushions so comfortable to sit in Set consists of t...

Gorgeous 19th century French Louis XVI marquetry and walnut centre table Ormulo fittings and central drawer Circa 1840 Shaped top - violin form - very elegant The inlay work offset b...

Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Charles & George Fox, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver ink stand, features an ornate scroll ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive and rare antique Victorian English sterling silver swing handled bon bon basket; an addition to our ornamental silve...

A set of polished barley twist fire irons/tools from the early to mid 19th century. In good order with finial handles, Barley twist stems, pierced shovel. English late Regency or Ear...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection. This exceptional and rare an...

A W Pugin. Attributed maker for John Webb of Bond Street. A Gothic Revival dressing table mirror with a carved spiral stretcher and carved roses. Made from p...

Great map of Asia Drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall Steel engraving Original colour outline Published by A & C Black. 1847 Unframed Free shipping

Pair oak Flemish two door cupboards finely carved Features carved figures, masques and placques The quality and detail to the carving is astounding as hopefully the photos illustrate...

John Harris after Harry Hall The Merry Beaglers c. 1845 48x65cm Aquatint with hand colouring The most famous beagling print there is, after the 1845 pa...

Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous bust with a religious theme which features John Wesley, resting on a marbleized base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely original early Victorian English oak and embroidered wingback armchair A very early and original wingback armchair, the embro...

Antique Victorian Silver Queens Honey-suckle Stilton Scoop, Haynes & Cater, 1847 Assayed in London,heavy gauge of silver Very good condition.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight single struck Fiddle, Thread & Shell pattern flatware service for 12 persons made by George Adams; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight* sterling silver flatware service for 12 persons have been crafted in the Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal and reverse of each bowl. The anterior surface of each spoon and fork handle terminal are ornamented with a contemporary engraved crest of a leopard couchant guardant and collared. The posterior surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a rounded heel to the bowl of each spoon. This single struck Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern flatware set consists of 48 pieces: 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons Each piece of this service has been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1842. This antique silver service...

Hallmarked in London in 1842 by Robert Hennell III, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features an ornate body with pierced decoration and cast and applied detailing, 4 cast feet, and an ornate cast swing...

Hallmarked in London in 1847 by Joseph Angell I & Joseph Angell II, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, is modelled to resemble an Oenochoe, a key form used i...

Mid 19th Century Globes by Wyld, London, 1847. A pair of terrestrial and celestial 12" globes in original mahogany table stands, good bright colours to both the globes.