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A William IV Rosewood Open Bookcase Attributed to Gillows, circa 1830s

An imposing open bookcase of exceptional quality. The bow-fronted top with outset ends and lotus-carved cornice over three bow-fronted, adjustable shelves flanked by two pairs of acanthus-carved and...

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A vernacular grey and brown painted pine sideboard/dresser, possibly...

The low backboard is fitted with a single shelf, between two sturdy, tapered end-supports terminating in pyramidal caps. The plain, rectangular top over a pair of panelled doors with turned knobs...

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A large wood storage vessel

An impressive hand-worked vessel retaining the natural curves of the original tree trunk, with short square feet, all carved from a single piece of wood. The adze marks used in working the surfaces...

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An Early C17th Tall Spanish Chestnut Cupboard

All aspects of this curious chestnut cupboard, from carving and joinery to the iron hinges, would have been hand-worked using only the primitive tools available. The unsanded planks on the sides...

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C18th Mahogany Side Cabinet

A compact 18th century mahogany side cabinet of exceptional quality and condition, the rectangular top over two frieze drawers retaining the original swan-neck brass handles, above a pair of doors each...

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A Gillows flame-mahogany chest of drawers, 1830s

This magnificent chest of drawers is a textbook example of the craftsmanship associated with the Gillow family of furniture makers, a firm established in c. 1730 and which flourished into the early...

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Early C20th Steel Utility Cabinet

A useful, moderately sized floor standing 1930’s industrial ‘Utility Cabinet’, in steel, retaining the original deep green paint, having a lockable door with key, and singular shelf. English, circa 1930

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Mid C20th Indian Utilitarian Set of Open Shelves

A mid 20th Century three tier side table made in teak, the top having an upstand, with two open shelves beneath, supported on plain square legs, painted a buff colour which has developed a heavy patina...

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Late C19th Mahogany Globe Stand Jardinière

A late 19th Century mahogany globe stand with three bold turned legs, finished with a tri-form base resting on bun feet. Now paired with a large copper cheese- maker’s bowl, the circular vat with a...

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Early C20th Étagère by Maison Jansen

A very fine early 20th Century French three tier étagère or end table attributed to Maison Jansen, the gilt brass frame with ball finials and tiny castors, supporting three square brass bound mahogany...

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C19th Late Victorian Bamboo Bookcase

A nice and sturdy late Victorian bamboo bookcase of three open shelves set within a dark-stained bamboo frame, the sides and top covered with rattan. English, circa 1880

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A Late Victorian Birdseye Maple Marble Topped Washstand

A late Victorian or Edwardian birdseye maple washstand, the rectangular Carrara marble top above two drawers and twin panel doors all with button handles, each end with towel rail, raised on turned...

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C19th Late Victorian Bamboo Bookcase

A nice and sturdy late Victorian bamboo bookcase of three open shelves set within a dark-stained bamboo frame, the sides and top covered with rattan. English, circa 1880

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C18th Filing Cabinet

A wonderful late 18th Century pine filing cabinet, the rectangular white marble top over four drawers each with cot-beaded edges and retaining the original crusty brass drop handles, the drawer...

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C19th Italian Pedestal Cupboard

An elegant early 19th century walnut trapezoid pedestal cupboard, although being of Italian origin this piece shares the characteristics of French Empire furniture being of Neoclassical architectural...

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C19th Small Campaign Luggage Stand by William Tonks & Sons

An interesting and useful Late 19th Century brass collapsible campaign luggage stand by William Tonks & Sons, stamped W.T.S with their eight-pointed ‘sun’ trade mark. English, circa 1900...

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Late Georgian/early Victorian Clerk’s Desk

A rare 19th Century Clerk’s pitch pine desk, like that seen in illustrations of Bob Cratchit for Charles Dickens ‘Scrooge’, with the original dark glazed surface, the sloped top below a raised gallery...

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C18th Filing Cabinet

A wonderful late 18th Century pine filing cabinet, the rectangular white marble top over four drawers each with cot-beaded edges and retaining the original crusty brass drop handles, the drawer...

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Mid C19th English Pine Kitchen Dresser

A large mid 19th Century English pine kitchen dresser, the classic moulded Georgian cornice above three open shelves, the rectangular pine dresser base top having three frieze drawers each with plain...

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George III Mahogany Magnum Wine Bottle Coaster Tray

A rare and impressive George III mahogany magnum coaster, of simple design and nicely dovetailed construction, holding six large bottles, having a handhold each end and four little brass rollers,...

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