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17th Century English oak coffer, west country. With triple lid within channel moulded rail, the triple panelled front with strapwork carved top rail and two interlaced flower head carved panels centred buy a guilloche arch filled panel and stylised geometric motifs, on extended stile supports. C 1660 H: 1' 10" 56 cm W: 4' 6" - 137 cm D: 1' 9" - 53 cm

17th Century English oak side table with a three plank orolo moulded top above a single moulded drawer. Note: The mould follows on the apron, raised on cotton reel turned legs joined to stretchers (later brass ware).

An exceptional pair of 18th Century English Chippendale faded mahogany side chairs. The narrow flat top rail with attractive carved scrolls to sides, above a graduated pierced centre splat flanked by graduated side supports. Having a drop in seat, resting on square section internally chamfered legs, joined by stretchers. Having a good overall well faded patina.

A good late 18th Century English Country burr and shaped elm chest of drawers. The two plank top above above two short and three long scratch moulded graduated drawers of the most beautiful burr elm with later brass swan neck handles, resting on bracket feet. (restorations) Note: The drawer linings are in ask, unusual.

An unusual harlequin set of six late 18th Century English Country Hepplewhite & fruitwood dining chairs. The horizontal top rail above a pierced vase splat, having a drop-in seat, raised on rectangular section legs, joined by rectangular section stretchers.

An unusually high 18th Century English oak chest of drawers in two parts. The three plank top with moulded edge above two short and three long graduated deep drawers. Having the original pierced brass drop handles and escutcheons. Resting on the original shaped bracket feet. C. 1760 H: 3' 7" - 108 cm W: 3' 3" - 98.5 cm D: 1' 8" - 52 cm

A mid 18th Century English oak drop side table of small proportions. The oval dropside top above a slight shaped frieze resting on four turned tapered legs terminating on pad feet

A mid 18th Century English oak drop side table of large proportions. The well patenated oval twin flap top above ogee end friezes, raised on turned legs terminating on pad feet

Early 18th Century English oak occasional table of small proportions The rectangular moulded top on fine baluster turned legs with a hint of fiddle back, joined by an 'H' shaped stretcher on pear shaped feet

An exceptional late 18th Century English oak tilt top wine table

An important late 18th Century English yew wood chest of drawers. The well patinated single plank moulded top above two short and three long graduated cock beaded drawers with brass swan neck handles, resting on shaped bracket feet. Note: The attractive single plank sides. (restorations) C. 1780 H. 3' - 92 cm W. 3' 6" - 105 cm D. 1' 7" - 49 cm

A rare mid 18th Century English yew wood chest of drawers. The plank top with moulded edge above an oak brushing shoe, and two small over three long moulded drawers on shaped bracket feet. Note: The back boards are all yew wood. C. 1760 H. 2' 11" - 88.5 cm W. 3' - 92.5 cm D. 1' 8" - 50 cm

Late 19th Century English laburnum and rosewood cabinet on stand in early 18th Century style. The plain rosewood top above a secret cushion drawer then two beautiful laburnum oyster veneered and inlaid panelled doors, enclosing two short and three long feather banded graduated drawers with brass drop handles, the sides are well veneered in book matched rosewood with laburnum oyster cut cross banding. The base, having an ogee shaped front apron and period style turned legs joined by shaped stretchers. Good overall colour. 1870 - 1890 H. 5' 1" - 154 cm W. 3' 3" - 100 cm D. 1' 8" - 50 cm

19th Century French beech and fruitwood farmhouse table. The beech twin plank bookmatched top having fruitwood cleats above a plain moulded frieze, housing a deep moulded centre drawer, on thick square tapered legs.

19th Century French robinia farmhouse table The top having three planks of robinia and one of chestnut, the apron and square tapered legs from oak. Robinia is originally from the United States, in the 18th Century the tree was exported to Europe where it grew very fast, being a hardwood it was generally used for fences and posts but not so common in furniture

Late 19th Century French oak farmhouse table. Having a well patinated six plank top above a plain frieze, housing three long functional drawers with later turned handles. Resting on square chamfered legs. (restorations)

A late 18th Century English elm dough bin. The hinged rectangular lid with geomatric incise decoration and chip carved edge above cantered sides, raised on rectangular section tapering legs, joined by an 'X' shaped stretcher. C. 1790 H. 2' 8" - 80 cm W. 3' 7" - 108 cm D. 1' 8" - 50 cm

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition, Elcstatt's folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition, Elcstatt's folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition, Elcstatt's folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.

Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition, Elcstatt's folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein Amsterdam 1686 The first complete flora from the east Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. 64 cm x 72 cm

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein Amsterdam 1686 The first complete flora from the east Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. 62 cm x 75 cm

Hortus Indicus Malabaricus Hendrik Draakestein Amsterdam 1686 The first complete flora from the east Indies. A very fine example of hand coloured copper engraving. 62 cm x 75 cm

Early 18th Century English Oak Chest On Stand Of Smaller Proportions. The top with a simple cornice above two short and three long drawers. The base with a shaped frieze with three short drawers, raised on cabriole legs on pointed pad feet. (Restorations) C. 1720 H: 4' 10 1/4" - 148 cm W: 3' 1" - 94 cm D: 1' 10 1/2" - 57 cm

A fine English William and Mary Walnut and marquetry chest of drawers The quarter panelled book matched figured walnut top having seaweed style marquetry cross banding framed by deep walnut band, above applied mouldings and a secret cushion drawer, then two short and three long graduated drawers with figured and burr walnut veneers and matching cross banding, the drawers having period style escutcheons and patterned drop handles having unusual drop plates to protect the veneers. Having attractive book matched figured walnut sides with walnut cross banding and mouldings above matching the top cushion drawer. Resting on later shaped bracket feet. Note: the top left drawer when removed reveals a sliding panel and a pair of secret drawers.

The rectangular top with moulded front corners above one short and two deep drawers, within an arched apron; raised on cabriole legs descending to pad feet. Wonderful patination

George III Oak Writing Bureau. The hinged two plank fall front having an attractive slope, opening to reveal pigeon holes, three drawers and a large hinged ink well; above four long graduated cock beaded drawers. Note: The top being a faux drawer, flanked by the support lopers, resting on short shaped bracket feet. Good faded colour. C. 1800 H: 3' 4" - 102 cm W: 3' 7" - 108 cm D: 1' 8" - 50 cm

An outstanding 18th Century English oak dresser base. The well patinated magogany cross banded top above a pair of centre panelled doors, flanked by two banks of graduated drawers, all cross banded. With later but appropriate brasswork, resting on shaped bracket feet. Good overall colour and patination.

Late 18th Century English oak chest. Having a three plank moulded top above four long graduated drawers, with original escutcheons and locks & later but appropriate handles, resting on shaped bracket feet. Good overall colour & patination. C. 1790

The well patinated circular four plank tilt top on a well turned support joined to three downswept cabriole legs terminating in a slight pad foot. Having good overall colour and patination. Note: for a country wine table the turned support has very fine detail.

Mid 18th Century English Red Walnut 'Jersey' Mule Chest. Having a two plank knuckle hinged top opening to a panelled storage area and a candle box with the original lock. The base having two shaped moulded fielded panels, above a long moulded drawer, also with the original brasswork and lock, resting on shaped bracket feet. C. 1750 H: 2' 8" - 81 cm W: 3' 1" - 92.5 cm D: 1' 8" - 51 cm

Two of 12 original lithographs printed in colours 1925. Each signed in pencil. From the edition of 300. Issued by Gustave Pellet paris 1925 signed, dated, dedicated by Vertes in pencil. Excellent strong fresh impressions with unfaded colours. On pale cream ware paper. If Lautrec and Steinlen were the chronicles of society night-life in the 1890's so then was Vertes the archetypal artiste-rapporteur of the era of the 1920's. At this period, his drawing had a wit and style which ideally reflects that era, both its panache and its excesses. These colour lithographs, commissioned by Pellet, who had issued Lautrec's Elle's scenes of lithograps in the 1890's includes what are probably Vertes finest prints. It is extremely rare to have a complete set of Vertes Les Dancing prints.