England
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English 19th Century Faux Bois Painted Chest
$2,600.0041"H x 43"W x 19.25"D
Dimensions: 41” H x 43” W x 19 ¼” D
A unique “grain painted” chest of drawers from England circa 1880 that showcases the imaginative talents of the artist. This Federal-style chest is low and wide, featuring a decorative, serpentine panel rising from the back side that is painted with a mesmerizing chevron design. A rather substantial case of four drawers opening by large, turned wood knobs is entirely handpainted to appear as if inlaid with fine strips of marquetry around the drawerfronts surrounding “bookmatched” central panels with the implied movement that feels both expansive and magnetic. Cleaned, tightened and polished with a French paste wax to preserve the extraordinary technique this antique chest is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition as there are a few areas of abrasion and other patina.
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English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
$4,550.0042"H x 37"W x 18"D
Dimensions: 42” H x 37” W x 18” D
An English 19th century campaign chest in the Regency taste with faux bamboo carving on the trim for an exotic touch as if brought back from one’s travels around the world. Wrapped in smooth mahogany grain, each drawer opens by large, turned wood knobs in ebonized effect, surrounded by contrasting trim of lighter tone that is carved with intermittent “nodes” to appear as bamboo. Note the chest is made in two sections for easier transportation and relocation: the upper two rows of drawers are one unit and the lower two drawers plus the feet are a separate unit. Cleaned and tightened, this chest is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more of this inspired chest.
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English 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase
$2,200.0041.75"H x 36"W x 13.38"D
Dimensions: 41 ¾” H x 36” W x 13 ⅜” D
A petite mahogany bookcase from England, late 19th century, that will be the perfect backdrop to display treasured collections & collectibles as well as books. The top surface is surrounded by thin strips of inlaid satinwood for contrast and definition, a theme which continues down the sides of the front in delicate floral marquetry design. Three shelves, 11” deep, can be easily reconfigured as needed by adjusting the sawtooth brackets. Short tapered feet support the whole. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to preserve the stunning color and highlight the extraordinary skill of the artist. Original tag from Spillman & Co. of St. Martin’s Lane in London the back. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Pine Buffet-Dresser
$4,800.0037"H x 60"W x 18.63"D
Dimensions: 37” H x 60” W x 18 ⅝” D
A gorgeous pine buffet from 19th century England, the restrained construction highlights the glowing effect of the blonde wood for eyecatching storage in any room. The top surface is simply constructed in a breadboard formation, dotted with the dark knots and patina from regular use. Within the frieze sit two large drawers using Chippendale-style brass drop handles mounted on backplates which are likely not original to the piece but complement the amber tones. Below the drawers are two paneled doors enclosing the undivided cabinet using tiny brass knobs and secured by wood latches. The long, interior shelf measures 16 ¼” deep. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax to preserve all the historic character, this antique case piece is ready for its next home. Please view the detailed images to see the condition.
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English 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
$7,800.0039.75"H x 42.63"W x 19.50"D
Dimensions: 39 ¾” H x 42 ⅝” W x 19 ½” D
An English 19th century painted pine chest of drawers made in the Regency taste with delightful acanthus illustrations for a Neoclassical touch. Smooth khaki paint aged to a tactile craquelure transforms the familiar silhouette (like a sturdy campaign chest); each drawer opens by large, turned wood knobs decorated in a cross pattern, surrounded by a pinstripe line to suggest a paneled drawer front echoing the delicate leaves on the edges. Cleaned and tightened, this chest is ready for your interior. No key is present. Please view the detailed images to see more of this inspired chest.
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English 19th Century Solid Turned Oak Stool
$875.0017.75"H x 11"W x 11"D
Dimensions: 17 ¾” H x 11” W x 11” D
English, late 19th century (circa 1870) solid oak stool with beautiful color and turned carvings to use this handsome design anywhere. At just under 18” it is a natural height as an occasional seat, footstool, or side table. The circular top is carved with a shallow well in the center for comfort, rising on beautifully turned wood legs accented with rings and swells for an eye-catching silhouette. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Pitch Pine Clover Stool Circa 1920
$425.0019.25"H x 12"W x 11.50"D
Dimensions: 19 ¼” H x 12” W x 11 ½” D
Charming folk art stool from England, circa 1920 with a clover (or trefoil) design piercing the seat. The roughly square top overhangs an intriguing swelled apron carved to a rolling wave and notch at the center. Simple, square legs are braced with stretchers to bear the weight for a delightful occasional table or an extra chair. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Octagonal Bamboo Table with Decoupage
$1,100.0025.63"H x 18.50"W x 18.50"D
Dimensions: 25 ⅝” H x 18 ½” W x 18 ½” D
English, late 19th century (circa 1890) tiger bamboo side table that has been recently updated in a charming decoupage technique of dragonflies. Applied over an ebonized background (painted finish), the illustrations appear gilded to complement the amber tones of the bamboo. The octagonal top nods at a Chinoiserie influence and exotic bamboo in combination with the dragonfly theme becomes a transportive effect of traveling far without ever leaving home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English 19th Century Octagonal Bamboo Table with Decoupage
$1,200.0028"H x 19.50"W x 19.50"D
Dimensions: 28” H x 19 ½” W x 19 ½” D
English, late 19th century (circa 1890) tiger bamboo side table that has been recently updated in a charming decoupage technique of butterflies. Applied over an ebonized background (painted finish), the illustrations appear gilded to complement the amber tones of the bamboo. The octagonal top nods at a Chinoiserie influence and exotic bamboo in combination with the butterfly theme becomes a transportive effect of traveling far without ever leaving home. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Pair of Federal-style Mahogany Bedside Tables
$3,600.0027.50"H x 16"W x 11.63"D
Dimensions: 27 ½” H x 16” W x 11 ⅝” D
A charming pair of English circa 1900 mahogany bedside tables with subtle marquetry details in contrasting satinwood. Each petite case is made of three drawers that easily open by oval ring-pull hardware in a historic rosette design. Thin, inlaid strips of a contrasting ebonized finish create a border on the top surface enhancing the natural beauty of the luminous satinwood wood grain around the outside. A single strip of satinwood over the top drawer creates a moment of visual interest that is both subtle and refined. To contrast the rectilinear proportions of the case, a swelled apron expresses personality through to the short, splayed feet. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more as the wood shows a number of scratches and dents from time and use. Sold as a pair.
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English 19th Century Pine Chest with New Paint & Decoupage
$5,800.0044.50"H x 45.75"W x 20.50"D
Dimensions: 44 ½” H x 45 ¾” W x 20 ½” D
A 19th century English pine chest of drawers recently updated by a new ebonized effect of black paint, covered with golden decoupage in schools of fish to create a moment of lakehouse charm in any home. Solid pine makes for sturdy construction of the case of five drawers with solid, turned wood knobs to easily open for storage of clothing, linens, and other household items. The scientific illustrations of different fish species appear gilded against the deep ebonized finish below, enhancing their various forms. No key is present. Please view the detailed images to see more of this one-of-a-kind work.
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English 19th Century Octagonal Table with Marble Top
$8,400.0031.50"H x 44.75"W x 51.50"D
Dimensions: 31 ½” H x 44 ¾” W x 51 ½” D
A very unique Georgian-style, Chinoiserie-inspired octagonal-shape center table from 19th century England with a painted frame of cream-white and tan marble top. The marble surface has lovely veining of curious fossilized patterns in a range of beige, ochre, and ivory tones that shows light patina of wear with a few surface scratches. A thick apron hosts two drawers, and each side between the legs is accented with a handpainted design to create a paneled effect in a contrasting charcoal line. A series of turned legs supporting the top are similarly accented with intermittent black lines for subtle definition as the legs swell and taper down to the floor. If one is considering to use this piece as a card table, the opening to fit a chair is approximately 20” on each side. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.
Apron clearance: 24 ¼”
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English 19th Century Pine Chest with New Paint & Decoupage
$5,800.0041.75"H x 37.75"W x 17.25"D
Dimensions: 41 ¾” H x 37 ¾” W x 17 ¼” D
A 19th century English pine chest of drawers recently updated by a new ebonized effect of black paint, covered with golden decoupage in schools of fish to create a moment of lakehouse charm in any home. Solid pine makes for sturdy construction of the case of five drawers with solid, turned wood knobs to easily open for storage of clothing, linens, and other household items. The scientific illustrations of different fish species appear gilded against the deep ebonized finish below, enhancing their various forms. No key is present. Please view the detailed images to see more of this one-of-a-kind work.
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English 19th Century Pine Chest with New Paint & Decoupage
$5,800.0041"H x 40.75"W x 18.38"D
Dimensions: 41” H x 40 ¾” W x 18 ⅜” D
A 19th century English pine chest of drawers recently updated by a new ebonized effect of black paint, covered with golden decoupage of deer, elk, and other ungulates to bring woodland charm anywhere around the home. Solid pine makes for sturdy construction of the case of five drawers with solid, turned wood knobs to easily open for storage of clothing, linens, and other household items. The animal illustrations appear gilded against the deep ebonized finish below, enhancing their majestic antler displays. No key is present. Please view the detailed images to see more of this one-of-a-kind work.
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English 18th Century Solid Oak Welsh Dresser
$7,200.0087.75"H x 88.63"W x 23.25"D
Dimensions: 87 ¾” H x 88 ⅝” W x 23 ¼” D
A traditional oak “Welsh Dresser” (not the same as a “Chest of Drawers” intended for clothing), this massive piece of storage furniture dating to the 18th century will become the focal point of any dining room, kitchen, and beyond. The upper body features a series of narrow shelves incorporated with low plate rails to display one’s treasured porcelain: two long shelves spanning the width, above a pair of small, locking cabinets with a shelf in between. Note the subtle inlaid strips on the door fronts and quarter-round fluted columns that soften the transition around corners. Along the middle are four small drawers to the back of the work surface (36 ¾” tall). In the lower body one finds a drawer over each (locking) cabinet to the sides and a stack of four drawers in the center. Elegant bracket feet above the floor are a decorative counterpoint to the rectilinear construction above. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this impressive display is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images. Two keys included.
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English 19th Century Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Chest
$4,550.0038.25"H x 37.50"W x 16.75"D
Dimensions: 38 ¼” H x 37 ½” W x 16 ¾” D
An English 19th century painted pine chest of drawers made in the Regency taste with faux bamboo carving on the trim for an exotic touch. Smooth ivory paint gives a fresh and light update to the classic silhouette (like a sturdy campaign chest); each drawer opens by large, turned wood knobs in ebonized effect, surrounded by a pinstripe line to suggest a paneled drawer front echoing the accents on the trim, which are defined at the nodes with hand-painted dark gray brushstrokes. Cleaned and tightened, this chest is ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more of this inspired chest.
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English Pine Table with Faux Delft Tile Painted Top
$5,400.0031.25"H x 38.88"W x 25.75"D
Dimensions: 31 ¼” H x 38 ⅞” W x 25 ¾” D
English, 19th century kitchen table with charming hand-painted top to appear as if covered with Delft tiles. An otherwise humble pine work/prep table has been transformed into a unique work of folk art, showing the vision and talent of the artist in diligently reproducing a series of blue & white squares filled with the imagery of birds and flowers inspired by the famous tiles popular since the 17th century. Two drawers in the apron are outlined in a coordinating shade of blue, as well the bin pull handles that show patterns of wear from time and use. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Apron clearance: 23 ⅛”
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English Liberty London Arts & Crafts Mahogany Side Table
$985.0022.75"H x 19.75"W x 21.25"D
Dimensions: 22 ¾” H x 19 ¾” W x 21 ¼” D
English Arts & Crafts movement (late 19th/early 20th century) mahogany side table with original Liberty of London label underneath the top. Attributed to designer William Birch, such an unusual shape reflects the global influences that were shaping the eclectic tastes popular since the late Victorian period through the Aesthetic Movement. An octagonal top rises from spindly bobbin legs turned with rings, which support a lower galleried shelf for storage/display surface. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to maintain the beauty of the wood, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Set of Four Mahogany and Leather Top Footstools
$4,500.0018.25"H x 16.50"W x 16.50"D
Dimensions: 18 ¼” H x 16 ½” W x 16 ½” D
A very handsome set of four mahogany footstools from England circa 1900, on Queen Anne style cabriole legs supporting the removable upholstered seats of chocolate brown leather (with red-codovan undertones). This versatile set is adaptable to many uses: as extra seats, foot stools, or a table when paired with a tray! They have been gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax to be ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more as the leather seats exhibit scratches and other signs of use. Sold as a set of four.
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English 18th Century Oak Storage Bench
$2,995.0019.50"H x 53.38"W x 14"D
Dimensions: 19 ½” H x 53 ⅜” W x 14” D
A charming English oak storage bench from circa 1730. However primitive in construction, such an uncomplicated design is what makes it versatile for an entryway, hall, or mudroom. One could even use it as a traditional “footlocker”, that is a trunk placed at the end of a bed. Lift the narrow lid on the top and one finds a deep and wide storage compartment. Note the presence of two iron locks still intact but neither key is present. Side planks with triangular notches cut out (to suggest feet) elevate the trunk from the floor. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax–ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire White Poodle Dogs
$475.009.88"H x 6.25"W x 5"D
Dimensions: 9 7/8” H x 6 1/4” W x 5” D
A large pair of English split-leg Staffordshire poodles from the late 19th century, with sand textured coats to imply their thick hair. Staffordshire Dogs are named so for the area in England they originate, where they have been in production for nearly three centuries to the delight of hearts and homes over many generations. Two seated poodles with painted, expressive eyes, worn gold collar and lock, and (more unusual) split legs. The ears and upper body exhibit a sandy texture to suggest a “Continental clip” that is given by a dog groomer where the hind legs are sheared smooth, which in these examples are indicated by the undecorated ceramic. Patina as expected from age and handling. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at these low-maintenance companions. Sold as a pair.
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English Circa 1920 Pond Yacht
$2,400.0040"H x 38"W x 7"D
Dimensions: 40” H x 38” W x 7” D
This charming antique pond yacht from England (circa 1920) will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike. Significantly larger than a simple toy, this fascinating model shows great attention to detail and keen interest in sailing to achieve the sporty and realistic qualities of a real sailboat in tabletop scale. Cloth sails in (faded) blue are rigged up in matching blue rope, which contrast the warm mahogany tone of the teak hull. Sure to capture the imagination of kids and adults, includes a wood stand for display and stability. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition and features.
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English Pair of Staffordshire Spaniels
$425.008.63"H x 6"W x 4.38"D
Dimensions: 8 ⅝” H x 6” W x 4 ⅜” D
This lovely pair of Staffordshire Dogs are named so for the area in England they originate, where they have been in production for nearly three centuries to the delight of hearts and homes over many generations. Two, seated King Charles Spaniel with exciting detail throughout; rust colored fur, a black chain leash, and worn gold collar with a lock. Patina as expected from age and handling. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at these low-maintenance companions. Sold as a pair.
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English 18th Century Ebonized Oak Carved Chest
$3,500.0037.50"H x 35.25"W x 18.50"D
Dimensions: 37 ½” H x 35 ¼” W x 18 ½” D
An extraordinary 18th century oak chest of drawers, it is of striking color and form to display in any room of the home not limited to clothing storage. The five drawers are finely carved with low-relief acanthus designs that scroll across the fronts, animating the panels with near perfect symmetry. Drawers glide easily using the slender brass drop handles; note the keyhole escutcheons are only decorative without an original key present. Bulbous bun feet elevate the dark case from the floor. Here is an outstanding example of English craft blending with the flourish one might expect of Italian or French furniture of similar age. Cleaned and polished a French paste wax to maintain every historic feature. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Kitchen Island with Eight Drawers
$9,800.0034"H x 79.63"W x 31.25"D
Dimensions: 34” H x 79 ⅝” W x 31 ¼” D
A unique, Kelly-green painted farm table from 19th century England, formerly a kitchen prep table and other homestead work, perfect for adapting to a kitchen island in the modern interior as it contains eight drawers for convenient storage and retrieval. The planks of the top surface are arranged like a breadboard with smooth, lightly patinated texture and golden color. The thick apron contains four small storage drawers per long side to organize kitchen gadgets and utensils or whatever one might need around the home or creative studio. Two pairs of square, muscular legs support the scale of the table joined by stretchers across the length and width–all painted a vibrant and energizing Kelly green. The proportions and quality craftsmanship of the table could easily adapt to a multitude of uses around the home, even to a retail or business environment as a display fixture. As well, the table could easily be lifted and adapted into a kitchen island or work table on casters. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax this antique farm table is ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English Painted & Ebonized Large Bookcase
$9,800.0097.38"H x 97.50"W x 20"D
Dimensions: 97 ⅜” H x 97 ½” W x 20” D
This English bookcase from the late 19th century (or early 1900s) makes a dramatic statement for any interior by its scale alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the presence to anchor any kitchen, dining room, library, or office. Below an understated cornice, soaring glass-front doors of the bookcase provide visibility to regard the contents of the two cabinets, using three shelves each (13 ¾” deep) adjustable on sawtooth brackets. The first three doors (from left to right) exhibit the unmistakable wavy surface of antique glass however the fourth and fifth panes might be more modern replacements. In contrast to the ebonized exterior, the back and shelves of the interior have been painted an ethereal blue-gray to further illuminate and highlight the contents. Delineating the upper and lower bodies are two small, retractable shelves that can slide out as needed to place something like a book being removed or filed back in the stacks. The lower body of the unit–protruding slightly beyond the shelves like a “buffet a deux corps”–offers locking cabinets for (less visible) storage and organization. Each shelf measures 16 ¾” deep, adjustable on sawtooth brackets for your convenience. Cleaned, tightened and polished, this monumental storage piece is ready to astound in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more. Three keys included to share between the locks.
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English Reproduction of La Baigneuse or Venus Bathing
$5,600.0065"H x 18"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 65” H x 18” W x 23” D
English, early 20th century or late 19th century reproduction of the masterpiece La Baigneuse or Venus Emerging from the Bath, sculpted circa 1767 by Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain (the original now at the Louvre in Paris). Even his version bears a strong resemblance to a Renaissance work from the 16th century by Giambologna, so it is remarkable that such an image to symbolize beauty continues to inspire nearly 500 years later. This example is a cast (reconstituted stone) work that graced a garden. Note the dark patina from exposure to the elements shrouding her bare shoulders while the gathered fabric she dries herself with is still mostly white–undrescoring her symbolism of love, fertility, and desire. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition and be sure to check our other listings for more antique garden elements.
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English Reproduction of the Venus Italica
$5,600.0068.38"H x 18"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 68 ⅜” H x 18” W x 23” D
English, early 20th century or late 19th century reproduction of the masterpiece Venus Italica, originally sculpted from marble circa 1802 by Antonio Canova to replace the more famous Venus sculpture seized by Napoleon. This example is a cast (reconstituted stone) work that graced a garden with her beauty. Note the dark patina from exposure to the elements that shrouds her bare shoulders while the gathered fabric she clings to her front is still mostly white–undrescoring her symbolism of love, fertility, and desire. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition and be sure to check our other listings for more antique garden elements.
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English 19th Century Glass Celery Vase
$250.009"H x 5.38"W x 5.38"D
Dimensions: 9” H x 5 ⅜” W x 5 ⅜” D
English circa 1860 handmade and etched glass celery vase. Before widespread refrigeration, celery was an expensive and exotic crop, necessitating a specialized type of vase to display the stalks as indicators of wealth. The tulip-shaped bowl of the vessel has straight, tall walls flaring out slightly at the rim. This example has been decorated with an etched illustration around the exterior (perhaps a stylized interpretation of celery or other foliate theme) giving it personality and flair even without a bouquet inside. A solid pedestal base elevates the vessel from a shelf or tablescape; note that due to the handcrafted nature it does have a slight lean. Please view the detailed images to see more of this unique work.
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English 19th Century Oak Bench with Faux Leather Seat
$3,600.0020"H x 68.75"W x 15.75"D
Dimensions: 20” H x 68 ¾” W x 15 ¾” D
An English oak rectangular bench from the late 19th century with three pairs of turned legs to lift the seat, that has been upholstered more recently in a practical, faux leather. The robust proportions of the bench integrate the timeless charm of oak with the technical sophistication of turned legs (without the need for stretchers), keeping the design elevated and refined to suit a number of interior decoration tastes. Upholstery in a mottled brown faux leather accented by a nailhead trim is cohesive with the style, offering the peace of mind and easy maintenance to enjoy this bench in nearly any scenario: hallways, dining and living rooms, offices, or bedrooms. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax this versatile bench is ready to join your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Large Green Glass Vase
$625.0013.75"H x 8.63"W x 8.13"D
Dimensions: 13 ¾” H x 8 ⅝” W x 8 ⅛” D
English, late 19th century green glass vase with bubbled or “bullicante” effect embedded in the glass. This large, conical vessel has a lovely emerald color to refract and reflect light as a work of art on its own or filled with a fresh bouquet to create a moment of joy on any table. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Weathered Teak Garden Bench
$1,995.0036"H x 71"W x 24.50"D
Dimensions: 36” H x 71” W x 24 ½” D
This simple and inviting three-seat teak wood bench from Lindsey of England makes the perfect welcome for a front porch or respite in a garden, designed to withstand public and residential use. Crafted from sustainably grown and harvested “plantation teak” to be low maintenance and durable, it can remain outdoors year round if desired, and only requires an occasional wash with soapy water to stay in top condition. This example has already gained an elegant silver tone in its planks, giving it the character so appealing and timeless about teak that will continue to develop over years to come. Please view the detailed images to see more.
Seat height: 17 ½”
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Set of Six English Victorian Dining Chairs
$3,400.0034.75"H x 19.50"W x 20.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ¾” H x 19 ½” W x 20 ½” D
Set of six English mahogany Victorian period dining chairs upholstered in woven straw seats for an organic yet sophisticated look. There is an Art Nouveau quality to the carved frames, balancing the rigidity of the wood with sensual carvings that form the balloon-back and swelled shoulders, finished in little scrolls down to the center rail. Removable chair seats remain firm and comfortable, wrapped in a tightly woven material of black horsehair and raised, geometric design in pale green straw. These chairs have ring-turned front legs tapering to a little stiletto foot and sabered back legs. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax–these gorgeous side chairs are ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images. Sold as a set only.
Seat height: 19″
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English Chinoiserie Tole Box
$650.002.88"H x 9.63"W x 4.88"D
Dimensions: 2 ⅞” H x 9 ⅝” W x 4 ⅞” D
An English black tole box from the late 19th century decorated with Chinoiserie references like costumed figures, willow trees, and birds. This small rectangular case bears a charming antique patina, exposing some of the silver metal beneath the layers of paint, opening to a (most unexpected) pink interior divided into two sections. The wonderful variety of illustrations on the exterior tell a narrative about an exotic land, still feeding imaginations today. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Japanned Lacquer Tray
$1,200.0022.63"H x 29.88"W x 1.25"D
Dimensions: 22 ⅝” H x 29 ⅞” W x 1 ¼” D
A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel gilt illustrations covering the surface. The tray is glowing from the intricate depictions of stylized cranes, willow trees, and other flowering vines against the black-lacquered background (faintly textured by craquelure patina) extending to the edge of the rim. This will make a perfect anchor on a large cocktail table or striking accent when propped upright to appreciate the fine details. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English 19th Century Ebonized Tilt-top Tea Table
$2,200.0027.63"H x 23.50"W x 23.50"D
Dimensions: 27 ⅝” H x 23 ½” W x 23 ½” D
A magnificent English Victorian tea table (late 19th century) of ebonized wood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on the surface. Deep ebonized color & texture of the wood contrasts beautifully with the kaleidoscopic inlay of mother-of-pearl tesserae arranged in cresting waves around the circumference and as larger pieces of shell accenting the handpainted floral decoration in the center. A turned wood support column is given definition by little rings of gold as it widens to a tripod base decorated with scrolling motifs. Note that the tilting mechanism has been stabilized at some point in history, meaning the table is fixed flat and no longer pivots. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Mahogany Sideboard
$4,995.0036.13"H x 44"W x 24"D
Dimensions: 36 ⅛” H x 44” W x 24” D
A 19th century English mahogany lowboy or sideboard with stunning color and proportions to hold timeless appeal in a range of traditional to transitional decorating tastes. The single-drawer design is made of a deep case lifted from the floor by elegant cabriole legs. What appears to be a single-plank on top is expertly matched for an expansive effect showcasing the beauty of the dark grain, notched at the corners with a subtle cleft. The drawer uses a pair of Chinoiserie style brass drop pulls with matching escutcheon over the working lock; one key included. The table is supported by elegant cabriole legs, each terminating in pad feet, with Chippendale expression found in the scrolled flanges on the back of the knee of each leg to showcase the craftsmanship of the period. Versatile in placement, this antique side table serves effortlessly in a variety of settings–bringing depth and authenticity to a home–blending with both period and modern furnishings. View the detailed images.
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English 20th Century Decoupaged Wall Console
$1,200.0015.63"H x 51.25"W x 9.50"D
Dimensions: 15 ⅝” H x 51 ¼” W x 9 ½” D
This vintage 20th century English wall-hanging cabinet was recently given an artistic update in the form of an ebonized (painted) finish and butterfly-themed decoupage. Tiny, facsimiled scientific illustrations of butterflies fill the two panels of each door, the yellowed paper glowing against the dark paint. Sliding the carved wood latch will open one door at a time, revealing the wide interior fitted with a contoured shelf in each corner. Presently finished with two eye hooks on the back for wall-mounting at your desired height, either as a shallow, floating console table or upper cabinet. Please view the detailed images to see more of this one-of-a-kind storage piece.
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English Pair of 19th Century Medical Syringes
$265.0015.75"H x 3"W x 3"D
Dimensions: 15 ¾” H x 3” W x 3” D
English pair of 19th century pewter syringes, also known as clysters, used to deliver an enema either on an animal or human subject. Both of these fascinating medical antiques have beautiful decorative features in spite of their uncomfortable function: the large syringe uses a turned handle on the solid wood plunger, and the smaller version has the most delicate brass finial. A unique gift for a veterinarian, doctor, or collector of curiosities. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
Large: 15 ¾” H x 3” W x 3” D
Small: 8” H x 2 ½” W x 1 ⅞” D -
English 19th Century Victorian Pewter Teapot
$145.007.75"H x 9.25"W x 5.50"D
Dimensions: 7 ¾” H x 9 ¼” W x 5 ½” D
A charming English pewter teapot from the Victorian era with delicate floral ornamentation and engraved escutcheon. The lid of the pot is crowned with a tiny, naturalistic poppy pod echoed by organic-inspired motifs wrapping the handle and the base of dense rocaille. The sides of the vessel are engraved with wrigglework foliate motifs around a (blank) shield without a family crest. An exceptional addition for any collector of teapots or as unique kitchen decor. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Victorian Pewter Teapot
$145.007.13"H x 7.75"W x 4.50"D
Dimensions: 7 ⅛” H x 7 ¾” W x 4 ½” D
A very unique English pewter teapot from the Victorian era with delicate floral ornamentation on the gourd-shaped vessel. The lid of the pot is crowned with a tiny, naturalistic flower with similar, organic-inspired motifs wrapping the handle, spout, and the base of dense rocaille. An exceptional addition for any collector of teapots or as unique kitchen decor. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Pewter Claret Jug
$135.009.13"H x 5"W x 6"D
Dimensions: 9 ⅛” H x 5” W x 6” D
Wonderful English 19th century pewter claret jug with an antler handle from a roe deer buck. The bulbous pitcher appears to be in the style of James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England however any attributable hallmarks are not visible. A hinged, lidded spout (missing the thumb on top) is traditionally for serving wine, hence the generous capacity and balanced proportions of the vessel. The perfect decorative accessory for a hunting lodge or fishing camp. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Victorian Pewter Teapot
$165.008.25"H x 8.75"W x 5.50"D
Dimensions: 8 ¼” H x 8 ¾” W x 5 ½” D
A very imaginative English pewter teapot from the Victorian era with intricate floral decoration in repousse technique and three-dimensional casting. The lid of the pot is crowned with a tiny, naturalistic flower encircled by a cable-twist motif. The floral and foliate details continue on the embossed pattern of the pot as scrolling acanthus and ivy around a central cartouche, lifted off the table by a cast base of dense rocaille. An exceptional addition for any collector of teapots or as unique kitchen decor. Please view the detailed images.
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English 20th Century Terracotta Cheese Strainer
$250.004.25"H x 8.75"W x 8.75"D
Dimensions: 4 ¼” H x 8 ¾” W x 8 ¾” D
Early 20th century English bowl for making cheese. The strainer is handmade from terracotta and has a dark sienna glaze on the inside with a matt finish exterior in an abstract, brushed pattern. Perforations for draining are arranged in vertical rows around the walls of the bowl with four large holes at the rim. Still quite functional, this wonderful artifact of kitchenalia can be used as a berry bowl or decorative conversation piece anywhere around the home. Please view the detailed images.
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English Portrait of a White Horse by Dominic Fels
$2,800.0025"H x 30.25"W x 1"D
Dimensions: 25” H x 30 ¼” W x 1” D
This touching portrait of a white horse by notable English artist Dominic Fels (circa 1958) is sure to put a smile on your face, transporting the viewer to a rural countryside. The dedication on the reverse identifies the subject as “True Blue”, an 11 year old gelding, along with the name of the horse’s owner and county of Somerset, though unclear if this was painted as a commission or a gift. Thoughtful attention to detail captures all the rustic textures of the stable including an impasto technique on the stacked stone, the pigment now exhibiting an allover craquelure pattern developed over time. Some areas of loss to the paint, please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Unframed.
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English Midcentury Framed Portrait of a Lady
$1,650.0025.50"H x 23.63"W x 2"D
Dimensions: 25 ½” H x 23 ⅝” W x 2” D
English, circa 1940 oil on canvas portrait of a young woman bearing a confident expression and the curious smile of Mona Lisa. A mottled background of taupe-gray is the perfect complement to her piercing blue eyes, red lips, and French-blue blouse. Sadly there is no visible signature to attribute an artist, the viewer is free to use their imagination to construct a narrative about who this intriguing subject may have been. The white painted frame is ready to hang in your interior; it has an orange-peel texture–appropriate for the time period–outlined in a painted gold border at the edge that has patinated over time. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 1920s Large Charcoal Life Drawing
$1,650.0037.13"H x 50.50"W x 0.75"D
Dimensions: 37 ⅛” H x 50 ½” W x ¾” D
English 1920s framed charcoal figure study of a life drawing class in progress. With remarkable talent the artist has constructed a tense scene dominated by the nude male model at the front of the class (far right of the image) surrounded by students at their easels. The Art Deco time period is evident in the geometric repetition of the students, the pendant lights above, and statuesque pose of the model balanced by a tall staff to maintain his posture. By drawing some of the figures as looking out toward the viewer, and the model turned to face them, the perceived wall containing the action dissolves to raise the question of who is studying whom. Signed and dated to the lower right (unclear); framed and matted without glass. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English 1920s Large Charcoal Life Drawing
$1,650.0037.13"H x 50.50"W x 0.75"D
Dimensions: 37 ⅛” H x 50 ½” W x ¾” D
This framed charcoal study from 1920s England draws the viewer into an academic landscape where students at their easels concentrate on figure studies, using busts and torso models as reference. The image is dense with figural subjects: the artists as fully-formed people to representations of the human form as sculptural works and the drawings in progress seen clipped to the easels. A hazy sepia tone infuses a warm glow to the otherwise shadowy and monochromatic composition, enhanced by a tactile quality to the paper. No visible signature; framed and matted without glass. Please view the detailed images.
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English 20th Century Lounging Lady Painting
$2,300.0023.75"H x 35.63"W x 0.88"D
Dimensions: 23 ¾” H x 35 ⅝” W x ⅞” D
An empowering early to mid-20th century painting of a nude lady in repose, her Rubenesque body arranged tastefully in piles of draped fabric to accentuate each curve without being too salacious. The bright and cheerful color palette in yellow, lavender, and pale blue also underscores the feeling of positivity as evident in her confident expression. Signed on reverse and sold unframed. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English Pair of 19th Century Oak Barley Twist Candlesticks
$1,200.0016.50"H x 6.63"W x 6.63"D
Dimensions: 16 ½” H x 6 ⅝” W x 6 ⅝” D
Elegantly carved pair of English oak barley twist candlesticks to grace your fireplace mantel or dining table. Each candlestick is topped with a metal bobeche for protecting the dark wood from hot wax. The twisting solid oak columns terminate as a bulbous profile and are mounted on a carved & turned base. Please view the detailed images to see more. Sold as a pair.
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English 18th Century Pair of George III Sidechairs
$1,200.0033"H x 18.50"W x 17.25"D
Dimensions: 33” H x 18 ½” W x 17 ¼” D
A handsome pair of carved oak George III style chairs from the 18th century. Look closely to appreciate the elegantly carved splats on the seat back and how they emulate the silhouette of Corinthian columns. Like most chairs of the Georgian period, the drama of the seat backs is balanced with generous proportions of the actual seats, which in these examples widen at the front and are carved with a shallow dip for comfort. Legs are mostly square and straight contributing to the overall solidity of the design both in a structural and visual sense. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
Seat height: 17 ¼”
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Vintage Whitefriars Green Glass Vase
$225.009.75"H x 5"W x 5"D
Dimensions: 9 ¾” H x 5” W x 5” D
Wonderful emerald green glass conical vase with applied blue ribbon trail, designed by Barnaby Powell for Whitefriars England, circa 1935. It is easy to be mesmerized by the vase as a beautiful work of art glass, and will complement any bouquet. Please view the detailed images for a closer look.
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English 19th Century Sheraton Secretary
$4,200.0088.50"H x 37"W x 18.25"D
Dimensions: 88 ½” H x 37” W x 18 ¼” D
A slender mahogany bureau bookcase with secretary desk, made in England, circa 1820. The secretary’s upper body is crowned with a broken pediment–a classic Sheraton feature–above glass front doors that appear to be all original panes, assembled in a gorgeous fretwork pattern, secured by a working lock and key. Inside are three shelves at 7” deep that are easily adjustable on sawtooth brackets. A conch shell design rendered in marquetry decorates the flap door for the desk, locked & unlocked with the same key as the vitrine. Two hidden rails extending from the bureau support the desktop when in use. The interior of the workspace offers multiple storage compartments: slots for sorting correspondence and mail, with two small pen drawers at center. The lower body offers three drawers that easily glide open & shut, using simple brass drop pulls to operate; the same key as before locks the top and middle drawer however the bottom drawer will not turn. Cleaned, tightened, polished with a French paste wax – ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.
Desk height: 29 ⅜”
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English Vintage Ink Roller Table Lamp
$1,200.0036.50"H x 19.50"W x "D
Dimensions: 36 ½” H x 19 ½” W x ” D
English 20th century wallpaper ink-roller repurposed as a table lamp. The carved cylinder reveals a fabulous overlapping fishscale motif with Art Nouveau flourish, which surely would have made an impressive wallcovering. A new linen lampshade features a slight hourglass shape, complementing the scalloped pattern in the base. Wired for US electrical using UL-listed parts, ready to illuminate your interior. Please view the detailed images.
Base diameter: 8 ¾”
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English 19th Century Painted Folding Ladder
$1,200.0091.50"H x 22.63"W x 32"D
Dimensions: 91 ½” H x 22 ⅝” W x 32” D
A 19th century English folding ladder–perfect for displaying textiles or draping blankets & throws. Painted a soothing shade of turquoise, this ladder is fitted with nine rungs, tapering from approximately 22″ wide at the floor to 14” wide at the top, with hinges that allow it to adjust or lean flat. Enjoy as a decorative piece only, not intended for climbing. Please be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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English 19th Century Oak Butler’s Trolley
$4,995.0048.38"H x 57.25"W x 19.75"D
Dimensions: 48 ⅜” H x 57 ¼” W x 19 ¾” D
A gorgeous serving trolley, made of richly figured oak planks and barley-twist posts from 19th century England, circa 1840s. This beautiful antique has a wonderfully patinated and inviting finish that looks distinguished for use in nearly any room or decorating style. Three shelves are supported by four carved and turned legs in classic “barley twist” profile which terminate at the top shelf in turned finials and large, toupie feet at the floor. The piece is raised on brass casters for easy mobility as needed. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax–ready to join your interior. Be sure to view all the detailed photos to see the antique cart’s current condition and features.
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Vintage Signed English Oil Painting of Chrysanthemums
$985.0020.25"H x 13.25"W x 0.75"D
Dimensions: 20 ¼” H x 13 ¼” W x ¾” D
A mid-20th century oil on canvas still life painting of chrysanthemums signed by the artist, Fred Bollands. Here, the artist has captured the dense blooms in autumnal tones–set off by the red table–but also respecting the romantic tranquility of an interior environment under soft lighting from a nearby window. Please view the detailed images. Unframed.
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English 19th Century Edwardian Folding Screen
$7,500.0071.75"H x 124.75"W x 1"D
Dimensions: 71 ¾” H x 124 ¾” W x 1” D
A massive antique English five-panel folding screen from the 19th century, this was probably used in a commercial or hospitality setting to divide a large space into more intimate proportions. Within a richly colored and grained mahogany frame are upholstered panels of hunter green woven cotton textile for a sophisticated and timeless color combination. Please view the detailed images for the current condition.
Each panel: 71 ¾” H x 24 ½” W x 1” D
Fully extended: 124 ¾” wide
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English Hand-chiseled Stone Trough
$2,150.0012.50"H x 21.50"W x 21.50"D
Dimensions: 12 ½” H x 21 ½” W x 21 ½” D
A substantial, antique English sandstone water trough, featuring wonderful texture from the hand-chiseled carving as well the developed patina from a life outdoors. The circular, although irregular, shape is low and wide to create a shallow vessel for catching water or growing plants. Tactile chisel marks communicate a distinct sense of age and artistry. With its durable construction and timeless, almost Neolithic design, this 19th century (or earlier) garden accessory would make a striking addition to any outdoor space in the country or in the city, complementing both traditional and modern design tastes. A fabulous pot for air plants or other low-maintenance flora. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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English 19th Century Mahogany Chest with Marble Top
$3,200.0043.75"H x 31.63"W x 16.75"D
Dimensions: 43 ¾” H x 31 ⅝” W x 16 ¾” D
A scaled-down chest of four drawers from 19th century England, circa 1850 in mahogany and marble. The removable, white marble slab forming the top surface shows wonderful clouds of gray veining under a softly etched patina and rounded corners. In the case, a stack of four drawers exhibits dramatic patterns of natural mahogany wood grain, opening by small brass knobs with faint Neoclassical references. Each drawer front is animated by a unique pair of bookmatched mahogany slices in the signature warm color and expressive, radiating waves. Keyholes are still present where escutcheon plates have been removed. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images.
