This late 18th Century, George III fine rosewood double tea caddy is elegantly crafted in the Sheraton style. An outstanding celebration of the understated, (more simple than much later ornate styles) this neoclassical piece displays exceptional rosewood grain and matching rosewood on the double tea compartment lids inside. The piece includes the original crystal mixing bowl. Please note a repair on the mixing bowl - see photo. Also exhibits 18th Century hand made off center screw heads. When ...click for details
This fine example of Regency artisanship features a large over sized sarcophagus style profile, lion head handles and structure with pyramid shaped lid, all made of the rare rich and prized dense coromandel wood, sometimes known as Madagasgar ebony, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin coromandel tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original golden velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" ...click for details
The most exquisitely elegant 18th Century French mahogany inlaid cabriole table features tulipwood crossbanded rectangular top of serpentine outline centered by a spray of foliage and flora of pear and apple wood above an altered single frieze drawer, raised on impossibly slender beautiful cabriole legs each headed by trailing bellflowers. Circa 1770s. Dimensions: height 28in (71cm); width 22 1/2in (67cm); depth 16in (41cm). Take advantage of this opportunity. You deserve to bring such uniqu ...click for details
This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, der ...click for details
Enhance any room with these two grand large (over five feet high) masterfully carved English walnut hall chairs. Circa 1800-1900. 66" h. X 32" w. X 38" d. each.
From the first quarter 19th century, this Regency teapoy's rectangular case with concave sides and enclosed by a hinged chamfered lid with fitted interior of four lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on a turned fluted and foliate knopped column and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet.
height 31in (81cm); width 22in (56cm); depth 18in (46cm)
A superlative demonstration of the finest English craftsmanship, this 8 foot long large important 8 drawer mahogany leather top writing desk features rounded corners, curved sides with matching curved drawers, finest English drawer locks and hardware, and 23k gold leaf embossing on the leather. Circa 1880s. 30" h. X 8' w. X 4' d.
Early 19th century elegant writing desk from the Regency period. The hinged sloping lid geometrically inlaid with specimen woods, enclosing a fitted interior with two drawers below on square tapered legs ending in brass ball feet.
height 31 3/4in (81cm); width 15 1/2in (39cm); depth 13in (33cm)
A Finer specimen of true English Regency artisanship you will not find than this elegant mahogany side table that converts to a game table. All fully functional original hardware - brass hinges and casters. Burl sides and base, deeply fluted burl pedestal, matching stylized finials up from the base and down from the table top. the side table top at 18" depth swivels and unfolds to open to a full 36" X 36" gaming table top. Circa 1815. Height 29", width 36". Depth 1 ...click for details
Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. This piece has two points of old repair at the corners of the lid. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritua ...click for details
