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Rare quality Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood and matching twin tea box lids inside. 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 and decorative arts. The largest and most diverse group of caddies are the wooden boxes or chests. The high co...

Excellent antique English Regency bracket clock with inlaid rosewood case and fusee drive movement. Keeps great time. Hallmarked and signed on the face and inscribed on the movement back plate: "Purvis North Audley St Gros. Sq.". Circa 1820s. Dimensions: 18.75" high X 12" wide X 6" deep.

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)

The fine beautifully grained rare Coromandel wood early 19th Century Regency box is accented with a mother of pearl center top and key hole inlay. Period silk covered insert inside lid. Sides and bottom painted. Key is not included. With request and additional $100, a working key will be provided. Circa 1830. Dimensions: width. 11" X height. 4.5" X depth. 7.75".

Larger oil on canvas, "Jockey on Mount" In the manner of Henry Stull (1851 - 1913). Dimensions: 21" X 36".

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany with with decorative inlaid trim on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin tea box lids inside. The orginal cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original pale blue velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" whic...

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...

Enormous five foot wide, three and half foot tall, three foot deep, Iron-clad trunk from the British Raj era Jodhpur region of Northern India. This This chest came from the trading ship Buckinghamshire, one of the Honourable East India Company's (HEIC) fleet, which was built in Bombay, India in 1816 and retired in 1834. It was used as a Captain's chest by Captain Moore of this vessel. The fine decorative metal work and heavy iron work is that of the skilled Marwari craftsmen of the Jodhpur ar...

Smart English Regency rosewood side table with folding side leaves and drawers. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 29.5" high X 15.25" wide X 7.5" deep with two 7.5" leaves.

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.

Large (almost 8 feet high) antique wooden English pub sign features painted coat of arms with crown, lion and unicorn, custom cut wood lettering "English Tea Room" on both front and back. (back side photo has "striped look because of sunlight through lattice roof). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 92" high X 68" wide X 4" thick.

The fine inlaid design handsomely accents this beautifully grained mahogany early 19th Century Regency box. Circa 1830. w. 10 1/2" h. 3" d. 4".

Large English mahogany three compartment letter box, converted from a George III period knife box. Finely crafted inlaid trim set off by beautiful mahogany burl top. Brass-Mounted with Slant-top, this fourth quarter 18th century piece includes a serpentine front of the finest artisanship. Circa 1775. h. 15" w. 10" d. 13".

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, derives from the Malay ...

Outstanding quality is demonstrated in this antique English fusee drive movement bracket clock made circa 1850s. Nest of 9 chime bells. Over built thick movement back plate is beautifully chased leaf design as is the custom hand made pendulum. This fine timepiece has been cleaned by a Master clock maker, runs great and keep good time. All functions are operating. Dimensions: 18.5" high X 17.5" wide X 8.5" deep.

Important beautifully and deeply carved Charles II Oak sideboard. This fine rare piece displays outstanding baroque style craftsmanship in its depiction of noble homage to Queen Catherine and the celebration of the Restoration of the Monarchy (titled: "Anno 1660) as well as noble countenances, richly bosomed women, nature's bounty and Bacchun faces. Circa 1840s. w. 72" h. 69" d. 24".

“Bold Form” marble sculpture, attributed to Barbara Hepworth (1903 - 1975) (signature unavailable) Dimensions: 11" X 6" X 5" (including stand). Rare strong expression of Hepworth’s iconic form is even more rare as it is a one of kind done in marble. Barbara Hepworth was one of the most prominent early 20th-Century British sculptors who moved from Classical to abstract styles that were organic and geometric. Many of her works are relatively small scale, but in her later years, she did incre...

Large grand 19th Century English Rosewood sideboard features exquisite inlaid woodwork. Circa 1880s. Dimensions: 102" high X 60" wide X 20" deep.