Lauder and Howard Antiques and Fine Art

"Plymouth Market" oil on canvas by Nicholas Condy dated 1836. Nicholas Condy was born in 1799 in Torpoint Cornwall, dying in 1857. He served in the Peninsular War between 1811 & 1818. From 1818 he studied art and became a professional painter based in Plymouth. He exhibited between 1830 & 1845 at the Royal Academy, the British Institute and the Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street. Biblio: Dictionary of Artists 1790-1893, Graves; Bénézit : Dictionnaire des Peintres. (400 x 300)

A superb quality George IV agate and silver gilt snuff box c1825. The box is inscribed on the rim: "David Law Dunfermline". In perfect condition. 9cm x 6cm x 3cm

A fine mahogany and satinwood cross banded Carlton House desk c1890. Gillow where the first to coin this name in 1796 for a type of desk that had been supplied by John Kerr to The prince Regent's London residence, Carlton House. Dimensions: 126 cm x 66 cm x 104 cm

A sensational Chamberlain's Worcester dish c1840. A Viscount's crest surrounded by handpainted bunches of flowers on a green ground with gilded decoration. Small restored chip to the underside. Impressed "Chamberlains" mark and painted in green "Chamberlains worcester" Dimensions: 27 cm x 24 cm

A Charles Xth period gilt bronze clock c1820. (height 340) In perfect working order.

An unusual French acacia wood commode c1750. Acacia farnesianais was introduced to Southern France from the French colonies in the Caribbean for use in the perfume industry. The wood is extremely durable and has great natural colour. Dimensions: 142 cm x 70 cm x 91 cm

A Muller Frères cameo bowl in amber and brown c1910. Cameo signature "Muller Fres Luneville", in perfect condition The Muller nine brothers and one sister set up their own workshop in 1895 after the eldest two had trained with Gallé. The Mullers constantly experimented with decorative techniques. Expert carvers, they would use the wheel to obtain the subtlest effects. The company ceased production of decorative glass in 1914 at the outbreak of the first World War, but continued making commercial lightfittings until 1933. Dimensions: 13 cm x 12 cm x 7 cm

A wonderful pair of French late nineteenth century Corinthian columns.The columns are carved oak with gesso capitals, original painted grey finish and traces of the gilt to the capitals. Given the decorative finish these sensational pieces would be best suited for internal use. Height: 2.46 m