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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.

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.

Beautiful rich lustrous brass inlaid rosewood English regency breakfast table with gilt trim and casters. This your chance to own a real museum quality treasure. This all original fine piece has fully functioning brass hardware for tilt feature to save space (see photos). h. 28.5" X 49.5" diameter. Circa 1800-1815.

The listed, famous landscape painter, Daniel Sherrin, United Kingdom (1868 - 1940), Member of the Royal Institute, was pupil of Benjamin Williams Leader. This oil painting, “River Rest” is extremely rare. Most of Sherrin’s subjects were based in the British Isles, whereas this beautiful piece is set in Morocco; painted during one of his rare travels. The painting is of a small village on the banks of the Bou Regreg River in Morocco which runs from the Atlas Mountains (seen in the backg...

Extremely rare pair of finely chased evocative Victorian blue whale tusk napkin rings - feature woman figure and mermaid figure crafted by sailors. Circa late 1820s - 1850s. Dimensions: 3.5" X 3.25" each.

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".

Striking 19th Century English rosewood inlaid grand piano signed "John Brinsmead & Sons London". Dimensions: 82" deep X 57" wide X 40" high. Condition: Piece is in excellent condition. Pedal harp and sheet music stand are present and currently detached.

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”...

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.

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".

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beautiful rich lustrous brass inlaid rosewood English regency breakfast table with gilt trim and casters. This your chance to own a real museum quality treasure. This all original fine piece has fully functioning brass hardware for tilt feature to save space (see photos). h. 28.5" X 49.5" diameter. Circa 1800-1815.

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.

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".