antiques & fine art sale

A walnut framed armchair, with stuffover back and seat and raised on Queen Anne style cabriole legs with shell carved knees. Width across arms 55 cm.

Sold for £65

A George III tripod table, with yew wood top and turned column with three down swept legs terminating in pad feet, diameter 56 cm.

Sold for £200

A Victorian overmantle mirror, with moulded frame with rounded top corners and with bevelled glass. Height 130 cm, width 91.5 cm.

Sold for £280

Two 19th century giltwood and white painted pelmets. Lengths 340 cm and 244.5 cm, each depth 29.5 cm.

Sold for £650

A large William IV mahogany chiffonier, with shell and scroll carved upstand, shelf and further scroll supports, the base fitted with two drawers above a pair of panelled cupboard doors and all raised on a plinth. Width 160 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £680

A fine suite of Empire giltwood seat furniture by Pierre Benoit Marcion, comprising a pair of fauteuils and four side chairs, each with upholstered square back, over stuffed seat and raised on turned tapering front legs, each stamped P Marcion and T.H. along with The Tuileries Fleur de Lys stamp (representative of an inventory of royal items undertaken at the Palais des Tuileries during the Restoration period circa 1815) French circa 1810. PROVENANCE - The Tuileries Palace. NOTE - Sold with copy receipt from Mallett dated May 2000 at a discounted purchase price of £74,765. Marcion was one of the foremost Parisian cabinet makers during the early 19th century and was active from 1798 until retirement in 1817. After the great Jacob Dynasty he was the next most significant supplier of furniture to Napoleon (see illustration).

Sold for £15000

A Georgian mahogany turnover top tea table, with satinwood banded frieze and raised on ring turned legs. Width 31 cm.

Sold for £170

A late 19th/early 20th century oak three panelled settle, with shaped top rail, relief carved panels and solid seat with cushion over, raised on turned legs united by low stretchers. Width 122 cm.

Sold for £260

A large pair of cast metal stags, each raised on oval plinth, height 142 cm.

Sold for £1600

A late Victorian Sheraton Revival rosewood display cabinet, with cupboards, mirrors and shelves to the superstructure, the base bowfronted and fitted with a series of cupboards and shelves. Width 153 cm.

Sold for £480

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany cylindrical plant stand, decorated with vase and swags and raised on splayed legs. Width 30 cm.

Sold for £50

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, with boxwood strung crossbanded edge, two short and three long drawers with brass drop handles and raised on bracket feet. Width 109 cm.

Sold for £280

A late Victorian oak extending dining table, with three leaves and wind out action, with carved edge and raised on four turned and tapered fluted legs terminating in ceramic castors. Width 138 cm, length closed 153 cm, extended 280 cm.

Sold for £180

A carved rosewood window stool, circa 1830/40, with rectangular drop in seat supported on scrolling supports united by turned stretchers, 92 cm wide, 45 cm high, 47.5 cm deep (see illustration).

Sold for £200

A William IV plum pudding mahogany chiffonier, with rear shelf and upstand with scroll supports, with frieze drawer and pair of panelled cupboard doors flanked by flat pilasters and raised on bun feet. Width 92 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £450

A George III mahogany secretaire bookcase, with detachable dentil cornice above a pair of glazed doors with wooden astragals and brass edging strip enclosing adjustable shelves, the base fitted with a secretaire drawer above three further graduated drawers with brass drop handles with octagonal backplates and all raised on bracket feet. Width 114 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £500

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, with applied moulded edge above two short and three long graduated drawers with brass swans neck drop handles and raised on bracket feet. Width 88 cm.

Sold for £300

A George III inlaid and painted demi-lune side table, with recessed painted frieze and raised on tapered legs of square section. Width 93 cm.

Sold for £200

A Globe Wernicke five tier oak sectional bookcase, with drawer beneath the base section, width 67 cm, height 200 cm.

Sold for £480

An 18th century oak dresser base, fitted with two drawers above a pair of carved panelled cupboard doors and all raised on stile feet. Width 124 cm.

Sold for £500

A Victorian mahogany oval writing table, with leatherette writing surface, kneehole recess and two frieze drawers, raised on turned supports with downswept legs and centre stretcher. Width 133 cm, depth 75 cm.

Sold for £400

A George III chest of drawers, with two short and three long drawers, raised on bracket feet. Width 94 cm.

Sold for £180

An Edwardian oak partners desk, with red leatherette writing surface and moulded edge above three frieze drawers, and with three further drawers and cupboard to each panelled pedestal, width 194 cm, depth 121 cm.

Sold for £820

A George III mahogany sideboard, fitted with a series of drawers with brass drop handles with octagonal backplates and raised on tapered legs of square section terminating in spade feet. Width 148 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £680

An Edwardian mahogany framed cheval mirror, with turned columns and downswept legs terminating in brass castors. Width 45 cm.

Sold for £280

A Victorian mahogany hall stand, with turned wooden pegs, lift top compartment and metal drip trays. Width 66 cm.

Sold for £240

A Victorian walnut Davenport, with rear stationery compartment, slope front, four actual and four dummy drawers and all raised on castors. Width 53 cm.

Sold for £200

A large Indian rectangular iron bound chest, with original hinges and locking mechanism with carrying handles to either side, width 130 cm, depth 80 cm, height 52 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £750

A George III mahogany bureau, with slope front to fitted interior and with four frieze drawers with brass drop handles and brass lock escutcheons, all raised on bracket feet. Width 91 cm.

Sold for £420

A Chapman's Siesta burr elm tripod table, raised on a turned oak support, with plaque to underside. Width 35 cm.

Sold for £180

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, with rounded corners above two short and three long graduated drawers with brass drop handles with circular backplates and raised on a plinth base. Width 121 cm.

Sold for £80

A George III mahogany brass bound wine cooler, satinwood banded and boxwood and ebony strung, with lead lined interior and raised on angled tapered legs terminating in castors. Width 46.5 cm, height 70 cm.

Sold for £280

A George III mahogany turnover top tea table, with rounded corners, turned column and four foliate carved downswept legs terminating in brass capped castors. Width 91 cm.

Sold for £170

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany turnover top card table, veneered in flame segments, with green baize lined interior and raised on tapered legs of square section terminating in spade feet and castors. Width 90 cm.

Sold for £190

A pair of French style giltwood stools, with upholstered seats. 43.5 cm square, height 48 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £150

A George III style mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1930, with slide above four graduated drawers with brass drop handles and flanked by canted and raised on splayed bracket feet. Width 88 cm.

Sold for £280

An Edwardian easy chair, upholstered in brown material, with roll over back and arms and raised on tapered legs of square section terminating in castors. Width across arms 97 cm, height to top of back 90 cm.

Sold for £100

A Regency mahogany bookcase, with moulded cornice and glazed doors to the upper half, the base fitted with a pair of panelled cupboard doors and raised on a plinth. Width 131 cm.

Sold for £280

An Edwardian mahogany breakfront low bookcase, with centre carved panelled cupboard door flanked on either side by adjustable open shelves. Width 140 cm, height 110 cm, depth 29 cm.

Sold for £260

A late Victorian pollard and burr oak bookcase, with moulded cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base fitted with two drawers above a pair of carved panelled doors and all raised on short turned feet. Width across waist 156 cm, height 230 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £450

A French giltwood and gesso oblong stool, with single caned seat, the brackets now fitted with a plate glass protector. 105 cm x 49.5 cm high (see illustration).

Sold for £130

A Victorian serving table by Holland & Sons of London, retailed by Edwards & Roberts, with rear upstand, moulded edge and open shelf and raised on reeded legs, stamped "Holland & Sons" and "Edwards & Roberts" to the drawer top. NOTE - May 2000 auction valuation for £1,500-2500 from Philips Auctioneers in drawer (see illustration).

Sold for £800

A George III longcase clock movement, eight day, the chapter ring marked "Matthew Broad, Bodmin & John Belling 1766", with later walnut case raised on bun feet. Height 183 cm, width at cornice 46.5 cm.

Sold for £580

An Edwardian easy chair, with deep buttoned back, roll over arms, raised on short turned front legs terminating in castors and upholstered in foliate, bird and scroll patterned material. Width across arms 82 cm, height to top of back 91 cm.

Sold for £120

A George III tall oak bowfronted hanging corner cupboard, with dentil cornice, the doors opening to a series of shelves. Width 75 cm.

Sold for £150

A set of two carver arm and four single Windsor dining chairs, with pierced splat backs, shaped seats and turned legs with crinoline stretchers.

Sold for £320

A George III style mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, early 20th century, with carved moulded edge, slide and four long graduated drawers with brass drop handles and all raised on bracket feet. Width 97 cm.

Sold for £400

A Queen Anne style wing armchair, raised on walnut cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, upholstered in beige and gold foliate patterned material. Width across arms 86 cm, height to top of back 102 cm.

Sold for £400

A Regency mahogany wine cooler, with ebonised edge, the top hinging to an open interior, with lion mask handle to the front and raised on four paw feet. Width 70.5 cm.

Sold for £400

A pair of Continental walnut veneered bedside cabinets, of shaped outline, each with marble top and raised on cabriole legs. Width 40 cm.

Sold for £300

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany armchair, with green foliate and striped seat and with tapered legs of square section, width across front of arms 50 cm, and a similar single chair.

Sold for £38

A fine quality mahogany oval dining table, with rosewood and satinwood banding, boxwood and ebony stringing, moulded edge and snap action to turned column with four downswept legs terminating in brass capped castors. 168 cm x 119 cm.

Sold for £320

A 19th century elm cricket type stool, with three legs and raised stretchers. Diameter 29 cm.

Sold for £80

A Regency rosewood inverted breakfront low bookcase, brass strung, the open shelves flanked by pilasters and all raised on paw feet. Width 155 cm.

Sold for £1000

A pair of club type wing easy chairs, upholstered in deep buttoned brown leather, studded and raised on moulded legs of square section. Width across arms 82 cm, height to top of back 109 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £650

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bedside cabinet, with rear upstand, carved and inlaid door and raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Width 41 cm.

Sold for £180

A French giltwood hall porters type chair, 19th century, with painted and foliate carved moulded exposed showframe and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet. Width across arms 76 cm, height 153 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £720

A mid 19th century rosewood centre table, the circular top inlaid with brass stringing, the base in the form of a concave sided triangular column, with three brass strung columns flanking each facet, the whole supported on a triform base, each leg delicately inlaid with mother of pearl and brass with a Neoclassical swag and each circular foot similarly inlaid with a swan to the centre of a laurel garland, French circa 1860. Width 80.5 cm, height 77 cm. NOTE - sold with a copy receipt from Mallett dated May 2000 at a discounted purchase price of £9,050 (see illustration).

Sold for £600

An oak stool, circa 1920, with hinged top and fluted and carved sides. Width 46 cm.

Sold for £190

A Regency mahogany bowfronted chest, with three drawers with circular brass drop handles and backplates, with cockbeading to each drawer front and raised on splayed bracket feet. Width 88.5 cm.

Sold for £260

A large Victorian mahogany shop display cabinet, with moulded cornice, three long doors with brass handles and with three panelled base. Height 247 cm, depth 43 cm, width 256 cm.

Sold for £1500

A Victorian walnut ladies chair, with moulded exposed showframe, the back and seat upholstered in scroll and foliate patterned material and all raised on cabriole legs terminating in castors.

Sold for £70

An Edwardian satinwood standing corner cabinet by Howard & Sons, with graduated shelved upstand and pair of glazed doors to the base, raised on short turned feet bearing plaque "Howard & Sons, Berners Street, London". Width 78 cm, height 186 cm.

Sold for £1000

An oak dresser with Delft rack, reproduction, the base fitted with a series of drawers and panelled cupboard doors and all raised on short stile feet. Width 140 cm.

Sold for £500

A 19th century American rocking chair, walnut. Width across arms 56 cm.

Sold for £55

A Victorian walnut shaped oval Loo table, with Florentine type marquetry, raised on four turned supports and with downswept legs terminating in scroll feet and castors. 120 cm x 88 cm.

Sold for £170

A 19th century oak library armchair, with moulded showframe, deep buttoned back, stuffover seat and raised on faceted front legs terminating in brass castors. Width across arms 57 cm.

Sold for £190

A fine quality Louis Philippe brass mounted mahogany card table, with swivel turnover top inlaid with key pattern brass stringing, with rounded corner to the leading edge, enclosing a leathered playing surface above a panelled frieze flanked by brass flutes and raised on turned tapering brass inlaid fluted legs terminating in brass topie feet, French circa 1846 Width 87 cm, height 76 cm. NOTE - Sold with copy receipt from Mallett dated May 2000 at a discounted purchase price of £14,560 (see illustration).

Sold for £1400

A Regency mahogany turnover top table, with rectangular top with moulded edge and rounded corners, supported by a recessed frieze and with lyre shaped support beneath, with quatreform base and downswept scroll feet terminating in brass castors. Width 91 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £480

An antique oak refectory table, with later top, with scratch moulded recessed frieze, turned legs and centre stretcher. 74 cm x 194 cm.

Sold for £360

A pair of Yew Wood Windsor armchairs, of typical construction with shaped seats, turned legs and crinoline stretchers. Width across arms 57.5 cm, height to top of back 92 cm.

Sold for £140

A Georgian walnut cased longcase clock, with moulded cornice above the arched glazed door enclosing the two-train striking movement by Jos. Naylor, London, with long trunk door and conforming base raised on bracket feet. Height 244 cm.

Sold for £360

An Edwardian wing easy chair, the rear brass castors stamped "H & H", the front legs with claw and ball feet. Width across arms 79 cm, height to top of back 112 cm.

Sold for £150

A set of two carver arm and six single mahogany ladderback dining chairs, late 19th/early 20th century, each with stuffover seat and raised on moulded front legs.

Sold for £820

A late 19th century carved oak bergere armchair, in the Carolean style, with cherub and vase crest, carved scroll arms and turned legs with stretchers. Width across arms 65 cm, height to top of back 127 cm.

Sold for £75

A mahogany top pub table, 19th century, with cast iron base with three legs, decorated with Britannia bordered by roses and thistles, united by a lower tier and all on lion paw feet. Diameter 65 cm., height 76 cm. NOTE - This table was originally in the George IV Public House, Solway Street, Workington.

Sold for £160

A Robert Mouseman Thompson of Kilburn sideboard, 1950's, with rear upstand, adzed top, fitted with a series of drawers and cupboards and all raised on octagonal feet. Width 152 cm, height to top of upstand 93 cm, depth 46 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £4200

A Nicholson Rockley yew wood and ash Windsor armchair, with splat back and crinoline stretcher, stamped to side of seat. Width across arms 55 cm, height to top of back 90 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £380

An oak pull out dining table, in the Commonwealth style, with recessed frieze and cup and cover turned legs united by heavy moulded stretchers and raised on short bun feet. Length closed 153 cm, width 84 cm, length extended 280 cm.

Sold for £190

A pair of Louis XV giltwood bergeres, each with waisted back surmounted by floral carving in low relief, with scroll arms and serpentine shaped front rail centred by floral carving and raised on cabriole legs, now upholstered in sage green brocade, French circa 1750. NOTE - Sold with copy invoice from Mallett May 2000 discounted purchase price £21,640 (see illustration).

Sold for £2600

A George III oak chest of drawers, with two short and three long graduated drawers with brass drop handles and lock escutcheons and raised on bracket feet. Width 95 cm.

Sold for £190

An oak long joint stool, with moulded edge, carved frieze and raised on turned legs with stretchers. Length 122 cm.

Sold for £240

A Queen Anne style walnut bureau, circa 1930, small proportions, with slope front to fitted interior and with two frieze drawers and all raised on cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Width across legs 56 cm.

Sold for £190

A large George III style mahogany stool, rectangular, the top upholstered in foliate patterned material and raised on moulded legs with corner spandrels and low stretchers. 116 cm x 83 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A 19th century rattan Canterbury, with three divisions and single drawer with brass drop handles and raised on castors. Width 51 cm.

Sold for £170

A Shapland & Petter oak desk, with rear upstand and leatherette writing surface, with two frieze drawers and barley sugar twist turned legs and stretchers. Width 100 cm.

Sold for £260

A pair of French walnut open armchairs, with exposed showframes, upholstered backs, padded arms and seats and raised on cabriole legs. Width across arms 70 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £280

A Globe Wernicke sectional bookcase, with two glazed compartments and base, mahogany. Width 87 cm.

Sold for £110

A Victorian oak extending dining table, with two leaves and wind out action, with canted corners and raised on turned legs terminating in castors. Width 107 cm, length extended 230 cm.

Sold for £400

A mahogany top pub table, 19th century, with cast iron base with three legs, decorated with Britannia bordered by roses and thistles, united by a lower tier and all on lion paw feet. Diameter 65 cm., height 76 cm. NOTE - This table was originally in the George IV Public House, Solway Street, Workington.

Sold for £160

An early 19th century oak drop leaf table, raised on legs of square section, length open 202 cm, width 112 cm.

Sold for £80

From the workshops of Arthur W Simpson of Kendal, an oak tea trolley, circa 1910, having a swivel top with short gallery and folding leaves with copper hinges, with a single drawer and lower tier, on square legs terminating in brass castors, with applied label for Arthur W Simpson, the handicrafts, Kendal and stamped 8960, width closed 40.5 cm, open 80.1 cm, height 75 cm, depth 61 cm.

Sold for £150

Charles II style child's chair, late 19th century, with a scrolling pediment of the inset panel back with solid seat and wavy apron on part bobbin turned front legs united by turned stretchers, 38 cm wide, 75.5 cm high.

Sold for £50

A set eight Victorian rosewood dining chairs, each with shaped top rail and drop in seat upholstered in grey material and raised on turned front legs (see illustration).

Sold for £420

A brass lamp standard, adjustable and raised on a circular base.

Sold for £160

A large wicker laundry basket. Width 90 cm, height 80 cm, depth 68 cm.

Sold for £85

A mahogany bowfronted chest of four drawers, the crossbanded top with brass drop handles and circular backplates and raised on splayed bracket feet, circa 1930. Width 76 cm.

Sold for £190

A Victorian walnut occasional table, with circular well figured top, turned column and three downswept legs terminating in scroll feet. Diameter 60 cm.

Sold for £180

A Regency/William IV pollard oak and burr walnut chiffonier, with rear upstand, frieze drawer, recessed cupboards and plinth base. Width 108.5 cm (see illustration).

Sold for £400

A Carolean style armchair, the back and seat upholstered in pink foliate and scroll patterned material and with carved arms, turned legs and shell and scroll front stretcher, last quarter 20th century. Width across arms 69 cm, height to top of back 112 cm.

Sold for £150