Antique Furniture
A RARE EDWARDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE C1905
A rare Edwardian oak Arts and Crafts secretaire bookcase of small proportions dating to c1905.
This wonderful piece would be an good find for anyone lacking space for the larger more usual examples, being made in solid oak timber, and in one piece for excellent stability.
The piece is made in the traditions of Arts and Crafts furniture, with the large flared top cornice supported by timber blocks, and stands on a shaped base with an arch across the lower front that has pierced foliate decorations either side.
Above this there is a two door cupboard, opening to reveal a single wooden shelf inside, whilst above this, there is a large slide out drawer with ornate brass handles.
Further up, there is the fall flap with brass key plate, and above this, an opening flanked by two heart shaped piercings, and two opening glazed doors revealing a single wooden shelf inside.
The back boards are also solid oak and vertically arranged.
Inside the fall flap is a beautifully appointed secretaire compartment with green tooled leather writing surfaces and pigeon holes of various shapes and sizes.
The piece has the most wonderful rich colour, and comes with the original key that works all of the locks.
A superb find and one that will certainly be a great investment in the future.
Dimensions are-
Height 69 inches
Width 36 inches
Depth 16 inches
£450.00 Reference: B3782
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A BEAUTIFUL GEORGE V WALNUT DISPLAY CABINET C1930
A stunning George V Art Deco period walnut display cabinet dating to c1930.
This piece is extremely striking, finished in the popular walnut timber, and standing on cabriole style legs for excellent stability.
The cabinet has a high raised back with an arch in the centre and has an attractive roped carved detail across the front and sides, whilst the two opening doors have very ornate bar glazed panels together with working locks and keys.
The interior has two large glass shelves and the cabinet is in superb condition with no serious damage, having just the odd light mark here and there.
Dimensions are-
Height 51 inches
Width 48 inches
Depth 14 inches
£295.00 Reference: B3812
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AN UNUSUAL EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY CHEST OF SIX DRAWERS C1905
An unusual Edwardian mahogany inlaid tall chest of six drawers dating to c1905.
This chest is very unusual and would lend itself for bedroom use, or for music sheets as was possibly intended, or just to fill a difficult to fill space in the home with an ornate piece.
The chest stands on spade feet made on straight legs, and these are bridged on the front and sides by a decorative plinth.
The chest is a very dark mahogany and the drawers, as well as the top, are beautifully inlaid with satinwood banding that is a deep orange colour, which contrasts so well with the darker colour of the mahogany.
The six slide out drawers all work well and each has the original curved handles.
The chest is in very good order, with some light marks from age as always found and has no sign of worm or other serious damage.
Dimensions are-
Height 42 inches
Width 21 inches
Depth 16 inches
£250.00 Reference: B3799
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AN EXCELLENT EDWARDIAN SOLID OAK WRITING DESK C1905
A very attractive and excellent quality Edwardian solid oak writing desk dating to c1905.
This desk is in excellent condition, standing on long cabriole style legs, and having a shaped kneehole, flanked by two drawers on each side, and one long drawer across the kneehole, each with ornate brass handles.
The desk top has an inset dark green tooled leather writing surface, also in very good order, with some light age related usage marks but no serious damage.
The desk has some very interesting patterns to the oak that has aged as only oak does in a mellow fashion to offer this excellent patina.
The desk has no worm damage and would make an ideal and ornate desk for daily use.
Dimensions are-
Height 31 inches
Width 43 inches
Depth 18 inches
£250.00 Reference: B3811
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AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SMALL SCOTTISH CHEST C1880
A very unusual Victorian mahogany Scottish chest of smaller than usual proportions, dating to c1880.
This type of chest is usually made in a taller form, and so this example represents an ideal opportunity to acquire one of this smaller size, and in excellent condition too.
The chest stands on ornate turned feet, and has a series of four slide out drawers, the upper one a blind one as always with this type of chest, and the lower three all having the original turned wooden handles, locks and turned wooden key plates.
We do not have a key to the chest, although one may be found fairly easily.
Again as usual with Scottish chest design, there is a decorative reeded vertical column either side of the lower three drawers, this beautifully carved top and bottom.
The chest has a magnificent colour to the mahogany with an attractive patina, and aged usage marks, with some aged drying out of the planked sides causing a small vertical gap on each end in the centre.
Otherwise the chest has no worm damage, and has the original back boards.
Dimensions are-
Height 41 inches
Width 43 inches
Depth 22 inches
£425.00 Reference: B3805
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A SUPERB EDWARDIAN WALNUT PEDESTAL WRITING DESK C1902
A beautiful early Edwardian solid walnut pedestal writing desk dating to c1902.
This striking piece is a magnificent example, at a time when antique desks are becoming more difficult to find, and is made in one piece for stability.
The desk pedestals each stand on a plinth arrangement, and each pedestal has a single opening cupboard door with raised and decorated panels, as well as a brass latch handle.
Inside each cupboard is a single wooden shelf that could be removed if required, with each pedestal large enough to take a computer tower if required.
The kneehole has a single slide out drawer above it with ornate handles, and the top of the desk is shaped forward at the kneehole area for ease of use.
The top itself has what may be the original tooled leather writing surface that is in very good order, although this is not guaranteed, and may be an old later fitted example, showing plenty of age but no significant damage.
The desk is constructed in solid walnut timber and has a beautiful rich colouring, and this maybe a great gift idea for someone.
Dimensions are-
Height 31 inches
Width 48 inches
Depth 21.5 inches
£495.00 Reference: B3801
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