Archive for the ‘Antique Settles’ Category

George III mahogany secretaire Chest-on-Chest, Regency mahogany Chairs, kingwood crossbanded Sofa Table, Regency mahogany Bergere

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George III mahogany secretaire Chest-on-Chest, Regency mahogany Chairs, kingwood crossbanded Sofa Table, Regency mahogany Bergere

A George III mahogany serpentine-fronted Sideboard,  with a cutlery drawer above an arched apron and recessed cupboard flanked by a deep drawer and two short drawers, on
tapered square legs, restored, gallery now lacking, mouldings partially lacking, cm. high by cm. wide. [...]

oval Pembroke Table, George II small mahogany Chest, Regency mahogany converted Cellaret, Regency mahogany converted Cellaret

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oval Pembroke Table, George II small mahogany Chest, Regency mahogany converted Cellaret, Regency mahogany converted Cellaret

A George II red walnut, yew and elm Occasional Table,  the
dish-moulded top above a ring turned baluster pIIIar and tripod supports, cm. high by cm. diam. ft. in. by lft. in.
A George II red walnut Side
Table,  with three drawers
and a [...]

Regency rail-back Chairs, semi circular Card Table, crossbanded bow-front Dressing Chest, Cheval Dressing Mirro

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Regency rail-back Chairs, semi circular Card Table, crossbanded bow-front Dressing Chest, Cheval Dressing Mirro

A Matched set of eight Regency rail-back Chairs,
an armchair, the Trafalgar
cowered in gold dralon, on sabre
A George III mahogany semi circular Card Table,  with satinwood strung borders and chequer banded apron, the fold-over top above tapered square legs surmounted by conch shell
medallions, [...]

George IV carved mahogany and upholstered scroll-end Settee, Regency mahogany Canterbury, mahogany Chest-on-Chest, Regency mahogany pedestal Desk

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George IV carved mahogany and upholstered scroll-end Settee, Regency mahogany Canterbury, mahogany Chest-on-Chest, Regency mahogany pedestal Desk

A George IV carved mahogany and upholstered scroll-end Settee,  covered in striped brocade, with a seat cushion and bolster cushions, the turned and reeded tapering legs ending
in brass cappings and castors, cm. wide. ft. Vin.
A George III mahogany and [...]

Regency mahogany rail-back Armchairs, Library Bookcase, George III shield-back Armchairs, Regency mahogany Architects Table

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Regency mahogany rail-back Armchairs, Library Bookcase, George III shield-back Armchairs, Regency mahogany Architects Table
A set of six George III mahogany rail-back Chairs,  with satinwood banding and pierced and carved mid-bars, the stuffed seats covered in gold fabric, on turned and tapering
legs
A pair of Regency mahogany rail-back Armchairs,  with clasp-shaped mid-bars, reeded arms and stuffed seats, [...]

George II mahogany Birdcage Table, Regency simulated rosewood Whatnot, Regency mahogany Sideboard, George III mahogany Chiffonier

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George II mahogany Birdcage Table, Regency simulated rosewood Whatnot, Regency mahogany Sideboard, George III mahogany Chiffonier
A George II mahogany Card
Table,  the fold-over top with
re-entrant corners and revealing a baize
inset and candle stands, with a concertina
action to the rear legs and lappets to the
knees, on pad feet, cm. wide. ft. in.
A George III mahogany Library
Armchair,  covered [...]

ANTIQUE ENGLISH SETTLES

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ANTIQUE ENGLISH SETTLES
There was a revival of the settle by the Gothic reformers. After all, it was sufficiently medieval-bucolic in origin, ‘honest’ in construction and laudably uncomfortable to sit on; no one idles for long on a settle. What is more, no man in a cold, sober condition would sit on a settle unless he [...]