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Fine over-sized English Regency mahogany burl wood sarcophagus style tea caddy with stylized lion head brass side ring handles and rare pierced sphere feet, matching rich mahogany burl and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. 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 ritual ...

“Stream Near Falcarragh, Co. Donegal” Watercolor by Frank Egginton (1908 – 1990) Irish Landscape Painter. Strong market demand has been demonstrated for this talented listed artist in recent years. Comparable Egginton sales: $10,537 9/5/05 Lot 50 Whyte’s Auctioneers Dublin; $9,550 5/10/07 Lot 231 Christie’s London 5/10/07; $ 7,650 Lot 10 5/10/07 Lot 231 Christie’s London 5/10/07; $7,450 Lot 116 Sotheby’s Olympia London 11/23/06. Dimensions: 29” X 23” with frame, 21”...

Large (15" high) quality antique mantle Clock by Elliott the finest English clockmaker. Classically overbuilt, extreme craftsmanship. The brass face includes the "Tempus Fugit" medallion above, "made in England" below, has a silver dial with roman numeral hour markers and arabic minute markers and includes angel motif omolus. The movement is signature stamped "F. W. Elliott Ltd. Croydon, England, 7 (seven) jewels unadjusted. (See photos). The chimes can be switch to either westminster or whittin...

Rare fine antique Royal Navy bicorn officer's hat made of genuine beaver pelt with matching custom carrying case - circa 1795 - 1812. This truly a piece of history (from Admiral Nelson's fleet?). Includes dress ribbon, gilt gold hat epaulets. The red silk interior lining is signed "Fraser & Davis - Portsmouth". The carrying case has a mounted copper plaque. Verified comparable sales include Bonhams Oxford April 12, 2005 "Arms & Armour" sale - lot # 483 - $632 (GBP 332) including premium.

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 18" increases to 36".

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" or "cadd...

Antique leather British soldier's ten compartment bandoleer with brass buckle from the time of the Boer War. Note two fastening tabs missing, one replaced and one broken (perhaps from seeing so much action/use). Four feet long by 4 inches high.

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 ...

“A Glimpse of the Sea” watercolor on board, signed John Reginald Goodman (1878 – 1949) lower right. Beautiful seascape painting invites the viewer to feel the sea breeze in their face and smell the coastal air of the southern beaches of England. Note the sophisticated play of color, light and natural themes – including the rabbit in the foreground and the sailboats in the distance. A great way to commune with nature and celebrate the artisanship of this 19th Century English Master arti...

No one else will have anything close to the statement of civilized, refined and cultured masculinity of this 200 year old rare piece. Genuine rare early 19th Century English Regency rosewood humidor converted from a period teapoy made by finest of cabinet maker artisans in the 1820s. In England, the wealthiest nation in the world at the time, an important way successful gentlemen expressed their refinement and excellence was in their tea accouterments, specifically tea chests. The very well t...

Rare early 19th Century English Regency lap desk or travel desk made of the finest crafted burled rosewood demonstrates inlaid mother of pearl and a unique domed profile. Inside the desk top is finely gold embossed leather with functioning pull tabs. This piece includes two matching custom original square glass brass capped ink wells, a pen compartment, secret compartment underneath, two separate Maplewood lined compartments under the desk and locking brass hardware to keep the desk top in pla...

Powerful and beautiful this fine bronze work entitled “Bird” created by John Milne in 1977 demonstrates his unique genius. This piece was part of showing made from April – May in 1978 at the Gilbert Parr Gallery in London (see photos of the show’s catalog and this piece in it – as the photo shows, this piece was # 3 in a comprehensive showing of 20 Milne works). Dimensions: 16” high X 6” wide X 4.5” deep. Milne, born in Eccles, England (near Manchester) studied at the Salf...

Fine handsome early 1800s English mahogany longcase clock in the George III style, in prime original condition. The eight-day two-train movement has anchor escapement and rack strike on bell with a subsidiary seconds dial and a 31 day calendar feature. The classic silvered 12” arched brass dial has Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic quarter minute and subsidiary seconds dial, signed by the maker, “Carter,(of) Salisbury”. The arch features an eagle bearing “Tempus Fugit” ribbon...

This rare museum quality master-crafted and detailed English Aesthetic Movement Sideboard was designed and signed (see photo of hallmark) by Charles Mills, famous cabinet maker of Bradford, England. Featured in this amazing rare historic piece are finely executed Nature motif inlaid panels, deep three dimensional hand carved Nature scenes, six hand carved Owl finials and supremely chased custom made aesthetic themed drawer pulls, locks and decorative accoutrement bronze hardware. This important...

Exquisite English hand carved solid black walnut dining table with leaves. This beautiful piece expands from 7 feet long to 15 long with all four leaves. Perfect for those big get together events, including family gatherings or corporate meetings. The leaves come with their own solid walnut storage box. This fine piece features Master Artisan hand carved bases (see photos). Circa 1840s. Dimensions: 7 - 15 ft. long X 44" wide X 31" high.

Grand striking Mahogany Neoclassical Centennial bookcase made by the Bradburn Furniture Company in London, England as an homage to the original 18th Century mahogany piece custom made by William Vile and John Bradburn for Queen Charlotte of England and Buckingham Palace in 1762 (see photos of original). The original its origin and background can be viewed on the royalcollection website for English Museums and Palaces, e-Gallery page – see bookcase). This piece was made in 1862, 100 years lat...

Finely made large three section handsome burl mahogany English butler's cabinet includes convenient roll out cabinet drawers above two small drawers above two large drawers flanked by large full length closets. A sophisticated way to organize your wardrobe at a remarkable price. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 86" high X 87" wide X 19" deep.

Finely executed Holland & Sons (1803 - 1942 London) English two tiered server mahogany round table signed with the hallmark "Holland & Sons". Circa 1860s. Similar Holland & Sons pieces command a strong demand as demonstrated by such pieces for sale as the sale price of $15,160 for the Holland & Sons mahogany table for sale at Holly Johnson's Antiques in Chelshire, England. Dimensions: 34.75" high X 25" round.