Catalog: Antiques: Furnishings: Furniture: English (36)

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. Includes cut crystal mixing glass in the center. Condition: The piece is in good condition for the age. The top lock tongue is missing and there is no key. The inside of the lid boasts original blue velvet signifying noble stature...

Handsome English tilt top table made of beautiful walnut burl with intricate floral inlaid fruitwood patterns. This fine piece comes with a removable custom beveled glass table top (see photos). Loo is a card game popular at the time in England. Dimensions: 52" long X 27" wide X 29.5" high. Condition: Commensurate with age (few slight visual separation lines and cracks - not structural, see enlargement photos) Piece is structurally sound...

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

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)

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.

Early 19th century elegant writing desk from the French Regence 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)

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...

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...

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...

Antique Victorian rosewood and inlaid octagonal centre table with a plaque to the underneath JAMES SHOOLBRED & Co/TOTENHAM HOUSE/TOTENHAM COURT ROAD/LONDON. James Shoolbred famous for fine furniture since the 1880s exhibited his pieces at the Paris Worlds Fair in 1883. Dimensions: 30" high X 48" diameter.

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".

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...

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...

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 ritual and decorative arts...

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".

Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside and rare ivory keyhole. 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...

Finely crafted English Victorian inlaid rosewood cabinet. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 52" X 46" X 20".