MATTHEW COLES
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£275
A lovely & dainty Rosewood Sutherland table with admirable fretwork to each end of the base. The solid rosewood top has a nice shape with carvings all around the edge. A real pleasing piece of furniture.
A lovely & dainty Rosewood Sutherland table with admirable fretwork to each end of the base. The solid rosewood top has a nice shape with carvings all around the edge. A real pleasing piece of furniture.
£275
Large Imari Charger, depicting bright colours & additional paintwork to the base. £250
Large Imari Charger, depicting bright colours & additional paintwork to the base. £250
Large Imari Charger, depicting bright colours & additional paintwork to the base. £250
Large Imari Charger, depicting bright colours & additional paintwork to the base. £250
£850
Exceptional Card Table by Holland & Sons (1803-1942). This high quality 19th century card table has a Burr Walnut veneer, fold over top. 4 gothic style turned legs, raised on an X frame chamfered based. The playing top spins to reveal a storage space, to where it is stamped “HOLLAND & SONS”. Originally having a royal blue baize (now missing). A real rare and outstanding piece of furniture. £850
Exceptional Card Table by Holland & Sons (1803-1942). This high quality 19th century card table has a Burr Walnut veneer, fold over top. 4 gothic style turned legs, raised on an X frame chamfered based. The playing top spins to reveal a storage space, to where it is stamped “HOLLAND & SONS”. Originally having a royal blue baize (now missing). A real rare and outstanding piece of furniture. £850
£850
£875
£875
£875
£875
£150
A Bretby art pottery large art nouveau stick stand decorated with red, yellow and green glazes, with the usual slight chippings seen in the photos. Wonderful colours, a truly lovely item in the art nouveau style with lion motifs. Dating from the Art Nouveau period, the condition of this antique stick stand is very good with the chippings at the bottom and one slight chip on the top.
A Bretby art pottery large art nouveau stick stand decorated with red, yellow and green glazes, with the usual slight chippings seen in the photos. Wonderful colours, a truly lovely item in the art nouveau style with lion motifs. Dating from the Art Nouveau period, the condition of this antique stick stand is very good with the chippings at the bottom and one slight chip on the top.
£150
£2,750
This clock is an elegant piece that embodies the Art Nouveau style, reminiscent of the work of Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). who was known for his exquisite furniture and decorative arts that often incorporated flowing lines and nature-inspired motifs. The clock is both functional and a piece of art, blending craftsmanship with the aesthetic beauty of the era. Stamped underneath 'Depose' a serial number and designer. £2,750
This clock is an elegant piece that embodies the Art Nouveau style, reminiscent of the work of Louis Majorelle (1859-1926). who was known for his exquisite furniture and decorative arts that often incorporated flowing lines and nature-inspired motifs. The clock is both functional and a piece of art, blending craftsmanship with the aesthetic beauty of the era. Stamped underneath 'Depose' a serial number and designer. £2,750
£2,750
£425
This is a fantastic 19th Century antique satin birch chest of drawers. Two short, over three long drawers, all built with dovetail joints. Overall, this chest has a great size & colour with a wonderful grain. The condition is very good for a Victorian chest of drawers. The ebony turned knobs is a nice detail to finish this good quality chest. £425
This is a fantastic 19th Century antique satin birch chest of drawers. Two short, over three long drawers, all built with dovetail joints. Overall, this chest has a great size & colour with a wonderful grain. The condition is very good for a Victorian chest of drawers. The ebony turned knobs is a nice detail to finish this good quality chest. £425
£425
£4500
A fine set of 6 high quality, Jeanselme French Chair, from the Louis Philippe period, 1830-1848. This stunning set, we believe to be made from Walnut with marquetry inlay. Each chair is signed with Jeanselme stamp (furnishers to the crown). They are in superb condition and finished with fabulous stripe upholstery. A rare set. Condition: Very Good
A fine set of 6 high quality, Jeanselme French Chair, from the Louis Philippe period, 1830-1848. This stunning set, we believe to be made from Walnut with marquetry inlay. Each chair is signed with Jeanselme stamp (furnishers to the crown). They are in superb condition and finished with fabulous stripe upholstery. A rare set. Condition: Very Good
£4500
£375
A truly wonderful watercolour titled ‘Pentire head, Cornwall’ signed by artist Baragwanath King. John Baragwanath-King 1864 to 1939 A landscape painter mainly in watercolour. Born near Penzance, Cornwall. He began his working life as an engineer and later became an artist. His artistic skills are varied, as was his use of colour which ranges from predominately blue and pink seascapes, to the dramatic green, grey and purple of his landscapes. This play with colour and tone may be influenced
A truly wonderful watercolour titled ‘Pentire head, Cornwall’ signed by artist Baragwanath King. John Baragwanath-King 1864 to 1939 A landscape painter mainly in watercolour. Born near Penzance, Cornwall. He began his working life as an engineer and later became an artist. His artistic skills are varied, as was his use of colour which ranges from predominately blue and pink seascapes, to the dramatic green, grey and purple of his landscapes. This play with colour and tone may be influenced
£375
£250
This is a rare find with the original gesso & scumble effect to this 19th Century pine trunk. This trunk has a hinged lid, Iron drop handles & corner brackets for additional decoration. Complemented with this blanket box, is a matching scumbled swing mirror / toilet mirror, which is supported with 2 turned pillars & bun feet. £250
This is a rare find with the original gesso & scumble effect to this 19th Century pine trunk. This trunk has a hinged lid, Iron drop handles & corner brackets for additional decoration. Complemented with this blanket box, is a matching scumbled swing mirror / toilet mirror, which is supported with 2 turned pillars & bun feet. £250
£250
£425
Both these fascinating posters are stamped 'Dresden Deutsches Hygiene Museum'. The posters show two anatomical posters displaying the human body's internal structures, it displays detailed anatomy including muscles, nerves, and parts of the internal organs. The brain and spinal cord are clearly shown, with nerves branching out from the spine. Muscles are depicted in orange and red tones, and some internal organs like the lungs and kidneys are visible. £425
Both these fascinating posters are stamped 'Dresden Deutsches Hygiene Museum'. The posters show two anatomical posters displaying the human body's internal structures, it displays detailed anatomy including muscles, nerves, and parts of the internal organs. The brain and spinal cord are clearly shown, with nerves branching out from the spine. Muscles are depicted in orange and red tones, and some internal organs like the lungs and kidneys are visible. £425
£425
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A Superb French inlaid side table/work table. This table features a lift up top revealing a sectional interior with a mirror. There is outstanding inlay designs on the top and sides with musical influences. The Ebony legs and frame is complimented by Ormolu to top and bottom of this elegant piece of furniture.
A Superb French inlaid side table/work table. This table features a lift up top revealing a sectional interior with a mirror. There is outstanding inlay designs on the top and sides with musical influences. The Ebony legs and frame is complimented by Ormolu to top and bottom of this elegant piece of furniture.
SOLD
£395
This table is covered in inlaid designs from the Hepplewhite period. Typical Neo Classical Urns surrounding a large star fan oval panel with ribbons and organic stems. The reeded legs and the scalloped gallery have not escaped this inlay, the top finished off with four finials. Condition is very good with just a minor crack on top tier.
This table is covered in inlaid designs from the Hepplewhite period. Typical Neo Classical Urns surrounding a large star fan oval panel with ribbons and organic stems. The reeded legs and the scalloped gallery have not escaped this inlay, the top finished off with four finials. Condition is very good with just a minor crack on top tier.
£395
£275
A good George II/III side table in Fruitwood. This table is in the Chippendale style with brass drop handles and impressive fretwork corners at top of legs. The drawer features a banded line inlay. This table once featured a drop flap at the rear with a gate leg (now fixed, the flap missing)
A good George II/III side table in Fruitwood. This table is in the Chippendale style with brass drop handles and impressive fretwork corners at top of legs. The drawer features a banded line inlay. This table once featured a drop flap at the rear with a gate leg (now fixed, the flap missing)
£275
London 1975 £250
London 1975 £250
London 1975 £250
London 1975 £250
£725
Top quality French Bombe Commode with shaped marble top with OG chamfered edge. Comprising of 2 short drawers over 1 long, highly decorative brass handles, brass ormulo detailing throughout. The bombe body is supported by 4 cabriole legs, covered in parquetry kingwood. Very good condition, and a very heavy piece of furniture.
Top quality French Bombe Commode with shaped marble top with OG chamfered edge. Comprising of 2 short drawers over 1 long, highly decorative brass handles, brass ormulo detailing throughout. The bombe body is supported by 4 cabriole legs, covered in parquetry kingwood. Very good condition, and a very heavy piece of furniture.
£725
£395
An admirable contemporary oil painting, signed by Mark Randall (1921-2011). Mark Randall was born in Coventry and served in the Royal Navy 1941-1946. After leaving the Navy he settled in London working as a commercial artist. He has exhibited at the Royal Academy and has become a regular contributor at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Pastel Society and The National Society. This is a truly pleasing piece of artwork with the use of exceptionally bright colours.
An admirable contemporary oil painting, signed by Mark Randall (1921-2011). Mark Randall was born in Coventry and served in the Royal Navy 1941-1946. After leaving the Navy he settled in London working as a commercial artist. He has exhibited at the Royal Academy and has become a regular contributor at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Pastel Society and The National Society. This is a truly pleasing piece of artwork with the use of exceptionally bright colours.
£395
£225
This delightful oil painting on canvas depicts a country cottage set within a scenic landscape. J.Jackson is more known for his farmyard scenes, his landscapes being more scarce: This vibrant painting is signed and dated 'J.Jackson 75' and is in super condition.
This delightful oil painting on canvas depicts a country cottage set within a scenic landscape. J.Jackson is more known for his farmyard scenes, his landscapes being more scarce: This vibrant painting is signed and dated 'J.Jackson 75' and is in super condition.
£225
£100
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£100
C.1860/ 1890 £499
C.1860/ 1890 £499
C.1860/ 1890 £499
C.1860/ 1890 £499
£275
This 19th Century (c.1870) antique stool is stood on 4 cabriole legs. With original paint, showing a base green with patches of yellows to display floral motifs. All finished with a padded seat. In good condition for its age, with the usual wear and tear. It would benefit from being reupholstered.
This 19th Century (c.1870) antique stool is stood on 4 cabriole legs. With original paint, showing a base green with patches of yellows to display floral motifs. All finished with a padded seat. In good condition for its age, with the usual wear and tear. It would benefit from being reupholstered.
£275
£230
£230
£230
£230
£225
Each rest is in the form of Cow Horns made from Ivory, the body is of a round base of Silver, Stamped Silver passant, Crown for Sheffield, makers mark JD&S and finally date letter F on Three rests and unusually one has date letter D. 1896-1898. In superb condition complete with the original leather case lined in Velvet and Silk.
Each rest is in the form of Cow Horns made from Ivory, the body is of a round base of Silver, Stamped Silver passant, Crown for Sheffield, makers mark JD&S and finally date letter F on Three rests and unusually one has date letter D. 1896-1898. In superb condition complete with the original leather case lined in Velvet and Silk.
£225
£125
This unusual stool features a padded cushion top and bottom and a single drawer. Most probably used for sewing use, this stool is extensively inlaid on all sides including drawer, (some inlay missing) featuring Griffins. Age: Circa 1750
This unusual stool features a padded cushion top and bottom and a single drawer. Most probably used for sewing use, this stool is extensively inlaid on all sides including drawer, (some inlay missing) featuring Griffins. Age: Circa 1750
£125
£120
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£950
This is a stunning boulle desk writing slope 1810-1825. Andre Boulle 1642-1732, perfected the art of inlay with brass, tortoiseshell on ebony. This slope features ebonised body, rosewood interior and a bronze edging. The top lid lifts up to reveal a letter rack, the main flap reveals the writing slope. All brass inlay is present, the overall condition is good. The cloth writing surface is original but will need replacing, also there is no key. Largely, this desk is in original/untouched c
This is a stunning boulle desk writing slope 1810-1825. Andre Boulle 1642-1732, perfected the art of inlay with brass, tortoiseshell on ebony. This slope features ebonised body, rosewood interior and a bronze edging. The top lid lifts up to reveal a letter rack, the main flap reveals the writing slope. All brass inlay is present, the overall condition is good. The cloth writing surface is original but will need replacing, also there is no key. Largely, this desk is in original/untouched c
£950
£245
This 19th Century antique 'X' framed piece of furniture is all in original form, with its turned stretcher rails, carving detailing & green chesterfield style upholstery. £245
This 19th Century antique 'X' framed piece of furniture is all in original form, with its turned stretcher rails, carving detailing & green chesterfield style upholstery. £245
£245
£425
This is a classic Davenport desk, a type of writing desk that was popular in the 19th century. The desk has a distinctive sloping top, that has a leather finish, which opens to reveal storage space and drawer. The front legs are curved and have intricate scrollwork, indicating high craftsmanship. The top compartment, which opens to reveal multiple small sections and cubbyholes. There are small drawers on the side. £425
This is a classic Davenport desk, a type of writing desk that was popular in the 19th century. The desk has a distinctive sloping top, that has a leather finish, which opens to reveal storage space and drawer. The front legs are curved and have intricate scrollwork, indicating high craftsmanship. The top compartment, which opens to reveal multiple small sections and cubbyholes. There are small drawers on the side. £425
£425
£650
£650
£650
£650
£175
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£195
It has X frame divisions, a single drawer to the front with carved roundels and lots of extra details throughout. £195
It has X frame divisions, a single drawer to the front with carved roundels and lots of extra details throughout. £195
£195
£2,550
A handsome George III walnut chest on chest. Featuring line inlay on each drawer and the original brass handles. Real charming finish on the walnut veneer with a warm colour. Having fluted corners and moulded cornice above 4 long drawers on the top half and 3 long drawers on the bottom half. All stood on original bracket feet.
A handsome George III walnut chest on chest. Featuring line inlay on each drawer and the original brass handles. Real charming finish on the walnut veneer with a warm colour. Having fluted corners and moulded cornice above 4 long drawers on the top half and 3 long drawers on the bottom half. All stood on original bracket feet.
£2,550
£125
Chinese Tek Sing Shipwreck shallow blue and white bowl, decorated with a central motif & a series of lines and dots to the mid way between centre image and the outer deign of dots with a solid blue line. Accompanied with a white porcelain glazed bowl. Both with the present with the 'Nagel Auction Tek Sing Treasure' Labels to the rear. The Tek Sing was a large Chinese Junk that sank on 6th February 1822. £125
Chinese Tek Sing Shipwreck shallow blue and white bowl, decorated with a central motif & a series of lines and dots to the mid way between centre image and the outer deign of dots with a solid blue line. Accompanied with a white porcelain glazed bowl. Both with the present with the 'Nagel Auction Tek Sing Treasure' Labels to the rear. The Tek Sing was a large Chinese Junk that sank on 6th February 1822. £125
£125
£650
18th Century, 2 short over 3 long drawers, stood on Ogee feet, original brass handles & escutcheon plates. Finished in walnut veneer, cross banding to each drawer and top of chest. Cock beading around each drawer. Some wear to the top of the veneer but nothing constructional, commensurate with age. Overall, a nice chest, with nice patina, and a solid piece of furniture.
18th Century, 2 short over 3 long drawers, stood on Ogee feet, original brass handles & escutcheon plates. Finished in walnut veneer, cross banding to each drawer and top of chest. Cock beading around each drawer. Some wear to the top of the veneer but nothing constructional, commensurate with age. Overall, a nice chest, with nice patina, and a solid piece of furniture.
£650
£825
An antique Dutch marquetry bombe commode chest of drawers, profusely decorated with inlay with an organic, floral, birds & ribbon designs. £825
An antique Dutch marquetry bombe commode chest of drawers, profusely decorated with inlay with an organic, floral, birds & ribbon designs. £825
£825
£575
Late 19th Century antique marquetry side table. This inlaid single drawer table, is a mass of swags and floral motifs, the legs are carved in the most unusual manner with masked motifs animal style feet. £575
Late 19th Century antique marquetry side table. This inlaid single drawer table, is a mass of swags and floral motifs, the legs are carved in the most unusual manner with masked motifs animal style feet. £575
£575
£275
This is a rare mid 19th Century (c.1860) antique apprentice/Salesman's sample of a fully inlaid tilt top table. The circular top is 20cm in diameter, and impressively covered with various woods inlaid to table top. Stood approx 16cm high with the table top flat. £275
This is a rare mid 19th Century (c.1860) antique apprentice/Salesman's sample of a fully inlaid tilt top table. The circular top is 20cm in diameter, and impressively covered with various woods inlaid to table top. Stood approx 16cm high with the table top flat. £275
£275
£475
This 19th Century chinoiserie work/sewing table is profusely decorated without a singular area ignored. the heavily carved feet are supported by decorated turned cross member. Either support end designed in lyre shape to hold up the incredible work top. The black base background is to assist the striking golds and reds to stand out. Under the top lid has a lot of the associated accessories. £475
This 19th Century chinoiserie work/sewing table is profusely decorated without a singular area ignored. the heavily carved feet are supported by decorated turned cross member. Either support end designed in lyre shape to hold up the incredible work top. The black base background is to assist the striking golds and reds to stand out. Under the top lid has a lot of the associated accessories. £475
£475
£725
19th century Regency antique writing slope, featuring brass and tortoise shell on a mahogany slope. The interior having a writing surface, a stationary slot, a pair of inkwells and lift-up compartments. In need of a full restoration. £725
19th century Regency antique writing slope, featuring brass and tortoise shell on a mahogany slope. The interior having a writing surface, a stationary slot, a pair of inkwells and lift-up compartments. In need of a full restoration. £725
£725
£950
18th Century Dutch School. Visitation of the Magi, The Nativity. Oil on Board (on canvas). Auction stencil 797KA Price for the pair. £950
18th Century Dutch School. Visitation of the Magi, The Nativity. Oil on Board (on canvas). Auction stencil 797KA Price for the pair. £950
£950
Superb pair of 19th Century Italian Sgabello hall stools. Profusely carved in walnut, usually with a family imprese drawn from a coat of arms. These stools are designed from from the Italian Renaissance and feature carved boards in place of legs with a stretcher, designed for decorative use. £1,100
Superb pair of 19th Century Italian Sgabello hall stools. Profusely carved in walnut, usually with a family imprese drawn from a coat of arms. These stools are designed from from the Italian Renaissance and feature carved boards in place of legs with a stretcher, designed for decorative use. £1,100
Superb pair of 19th Century Italian Sgabello hall stools. Profusely carved in walnut, usually with a family imprese drawn from a coat of arms. These stools are designed from from the Italian Renaissance and feature carved boards in place of legs with a stretcher, designed for decorative use. £1,100
Superb pair of 19th Century Italian Sgabello hall stools. Profusely carved in walnut, usually with a family imprese drawn from a coat of arms. These stools are designed from from the Italian Renaissance and feature carved boards in place of legs with a stretcher, designed for decorative use. £1,100
£1,100
George I walnut chest on stand. Early 18th century and later, the moulded top with cross-banding, with an arrangement of three short and three length drawers with shaped apron and raised tapering turned legs joined by Serpentine stretchers. £1,100
George I walnut chest on stand. Early 18th century and later, the moulded top with cross-banding, with an arrangement of three short and three length drawers with shaped apron and raised tapering turned legs joined by Serpentine stretchers. £1,100
£1,100
£325
Sheraton revival display cabinet, made in mahogany with satinwood cross banding and painted swags, floral motifs decoration. The top being a broken pediment design over two astragal glazed doors. The base being bow front with two drawers on splayed square tapering legs with X stretchers with under shelf. £325
Sheraton revival display cabinet, made in mahogany with satinwood cross banding and painted swags, floral motifs decoration. The top being a broken pediment design over two astragal glazed doors. The base being bow front with two drawers on splayed square tapering legs with X stretchers with under shelf. £325
£325
SOLD
This 19th Century antique half-tester bed has 2 substantial barley twist columns at the footboard with a pair of large turned roundels. Recently recovered with matching bedsheets, headboard, upper curtains & bedside covers.
This 19th Century antique half-tester bed has 2 substantial barley twist columns at the footboard with a pair of large turned roundels. Recently recovered with matching bedsheets, headboard, upper curtains & bedside covers.
SOLD
£495
19th Century William IV antique day-bed / chaise / sofa stood on 4 large bulbus style turned legs. The front pair displaying carved decorations to match the carved oak panels that are presented on the front of each arm, across the top and bottom sides of this 'sofa'. The top rail can be lifted and removed for easier access of transport/re-upholstery, in which this piece would benefit from. £495
19th Century William IV antique day-bed / chaise / sofa stood on 4 large bulbus style turned legs. The front pair displaying carved decorations to match the carved oak panels that are presented on the front of each arm, across the top and bottom sides of this 'sofa'. The top rail can be lifted and removed for easier access of transport/re-upholstery, in which this piece would benefit from. £495
£495
£325
The slope has a green leather writing surface. This is hinged and opens to reveal a mahogany interior with three drawers, two short over one long dummy drawer. The front second has two barley twist columns with additional turnings to the top and base of each column. Each side shows a bank of drawers with one side being faux drawers, a pull out and pivot pen slide on the opening drawer side. The back of the davenport has pollard oak veneers. £325
The slope has a green leather writing surface. This is hinged and opens to reveal a mahogany interior with three drawers, two short over one long dummy drawer. The front second has two barley twist columns with additional turnings to the top and base of each column. Each side shows a bank of drawers with one side being faux drawers, a pull out and pivot pen slide on the opening drawer side. The back of the davenport has pollard oak veneers. £325
£325
£325
A superb walnut George III candle box. This box is a cut above all the other boxes you see - it features an unusual double serpentine front with a shaped divider on the interior, the back panel is formed in the gingerbread style. All of which is an exhibition of the skilled cabinet makers art. £325
A superb walnut George III candle box. This box is a cut above all the other boxes you see - it features an unusual double serpentine front with a shaped divider on the interior, the back panel is formed in the gingerbread style. All of which is an exhibition of the skilled cabinet makers art. £325
£325
£175
A quality Mahogany serpentine fronted fold over card table from the George II period. A hinged top to reveal green baize felt interior. The rear legs are hinged to extend for the support of the top. Flamed mahogany throughout on this table. Each 4 legs is chamfered with additional carvings to the exterior sides, all nicely finished with foliate design to the top of each leg. £175
A quality Mahogany serpentine fronted fold over card table from the George II period. A hinged top to reveal green baize felt interior. The rear legs are hinged to extend for the support of the top. Flamed mahogany throughout on this table. Each 4 legs is chamfered with additional carvings to the exterior sides, all nicely finished with foliate design to the top of each leg. £175
£175
SOLD
A fantastic burr finish to the walnut shelf top, with a carved gallery running along 3 sides. Below, the 4 divisions are covered in fretwork carvings. The burr walnut singular drawer is hidden in the concave base. All stood on 4 turned legs and original castors.
A fantastic burr finish to the walnut shelf top, with a carved gallery running along 3 sides. Below, the 4 divisions are covered in fretwork carvings. The burr walnut singular drawer is hidden in the concave base. All stood on 4 turned legs and original castors.
SOLD
£295
This 19th Century side table is handsomely covered in carvings, from the feet to the top surface. All around the table top edge, on the 4 corners and behind the carved knob/handle. Beneath the elm top is a drawer that is cleverly decorated with turned spindles all around, to include the drawer front, sides and back. Four turned legs, supported by a turned stretcher. £295
This 19th Century side table is handsomely covered in carvings, from the feet to the top surface. All around the table top edge, on the 4 corners and behind the carved knob/handle. Beneath the elm top is a drawer that is cleverly decorated with turned spindles all around, to include the drawer front, sides and back. Four turned legs, supported by a turned stretcher. £295
£295
£155
This is a lovely mid 19th Century antique brass and tortoiseshell candlestick holder. The stem displaying a cherub holding the candle cup, the Boulle base comprising a mahogany drawer. £155
This is a lovely mid 19th Century antique brass and tortoiseshell candlestick holder. The stem displaying a cherub holding the candle cup, the Boulle base comprising a mahogany drawer. £155
£155