This set of 12 antique mahogany dining chairs are in good original condition & sturdy, with the original leather drop in seats too. There are 10 plus 2 carvers & it's very rare to come across a set of this many chairs. They are antique Chippendale in style & date from the 1880-1890's period. They are well carved al over, with ball & claw feet.
Fabulous quality small antique French bureau plat in lovely original condition. It's kingwood, with a tooled leather writing surface, a reeded gilded top edge & crisp ormolu mounts all over. This desk has a wonderful shape all over & looks the same back & front. There is a drawer on the front part with a key, which was working, but for some reason we couldn't open it when we photographed it. We have sent this piece back to our restorer to fix & it will be working fine. I would date this piece to around the 1860-80's period, but it could be much older. Please don't confuse this desk with all the cheap repros flooding the market. This is the real deal.
Antique early Victorian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, with original turned handles & feet. It has a wonderful original colour & the top is solid mahogany. What I like most about this chest is that it's not as wide as normal, so will fit in more spaces & it doesn't look as bulky as some. All the drawers work well & they all have the original locks too. The back of this chest has been replaced. It looks fine & has all been toned in. This chest dates to around the 1840's period. There are the usual markings within the polished surface, normal for a piece over 150 years old, but it is structurally sound & has lots of character.
This small antique French bombe commode is wonderful quality & in good original condition. It has a serpentine shaped front with an original well grained rouge marble top, ormolu mounts, escutcheons & handles. I think the majority of the outside wood is Rosewood & Kingwood, plus there are some wonderful marquetry panels, with many exotic woods & floral inlays. These are on all the drawer fronts & on the sides too. The drawers are chamfered on the edges & they all have original locks. This commode has a lovely original warm colour & has plenty of character. I would date it to around the 1880 period.
