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Early 18th Century antique George II Norfolk chest

Rob Frost — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:33 +0000

Early 18th Century George II walnut Norfolk chest of drawers, having a wonderful crossbanded and figured top above a selection of four over three drawers, four small drawers around a central small cupboard door, with three long graduated drawers below, the drawer fronts having boxwood lining and the original brass plate handles and escutcheons, supported on a moulded base terminating on bracket feet. Circa 1740.

Early 19th Century pollard oak and ebony cabinet

Rob Frost — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:49:30 +0000

A superb quality early 19th Century pollard oak and ebony cabinet in the style of George Bullock, having a wonderfully figured rectangular top decorated with ebony inlay, a long frieze drawer below with the original ebonised turned handles and the drawers front having an ebonised edge, two large cupboard doors below with decorative brass grills in each panel, opening to reveal two shelves inside, the doors flanked either side with bold turned columns incorporating ebonised turnings at the top, centre and bottom of each column, carved beaded decoration running along the bottom and sides of the cabinet and standing on turned and carved feet. Superb colour and figuration and in excellent condition. Circa 1810.

George Bullock (1777-1818) was a sculptor and furniture maker working in Liverpool and London.

A large early 20th Century mahogany four pedestal dining table

Rob Frost — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:46:19 +0000

A large and impressive early 20th Century mahogany four pedestal dining table of exceptional quality, extending to just under 15 1/2 ‘ long, which can seat a comfortable 16-18 people, the moulded rounded rectangular top incorporating three additional leaves and having a wonderful figured top raised on decorative turned columns with splay legs, terminating on decorative brass lion paw cap and castors. Fabulous quality and having a lovely warm mahogany colour. Circa 1920.

Early 20th Century diorama of an 18 pound Gun Team Royal Artillery of the 1st World War (1914-1918)

Rob Frost — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:54:18 +0000

Early 20th Century diorama of an 18 pound Gun Team Royal Artillery of the 1st World War (1914-1918) with the model depicting a scene of three soldiers riding on a team of horses pulling a two-wheeled military limber or carriage along a trench line or devastated road, the terrain features realistic battlefield details, including deep mud, rolls of barbed wire, sandbags piled against a brick wall, a streetlamp, and a stark, leafless tree that evokes the desolation of the Western Front. The entire model is preserved inside a rectangular, wood-framed glass display case, at the bottom of the case is a regimental badge of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Circa 1920.

Early 19th Century Chinese cast iron temple bath

Rob Frost — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0000

An early 19th Century Chinese cast iron temple bath from the Qing dynasty (1644–1912) Featuring repoussé lotus motifs and floral designs along the sides, having the original four cast iron ring handles and standing on decorative mythical creature feet. These vessels were typically used as water baths or ritual troughs in Buddhist or Taoist temples. The lotus petal border (visible around the base of the handle) is a classic symbol of purity in these traditions.

A beautiful aesthetic piece for the interior of a home or for in the garden or on a terrace. Circa 1840.

Early Victorian 19th Century mahogany washstand

Rob Frost — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:42:32 +0000

Early Victorian 19th Century mahogany washstand, having a high shaped gallery and fitted with an insert for a wash bowl, the frieze below having fine ebony inlay, with a shelf below with a single oak lined drawer with the original brass turned handles, with fine turned and ring supports. It is displayed with a matching pink-and-white patterned ceramic toilet set, which includes a water pitcher resting inside its basin on top, along with a secondary shaving or soap dish and a lidded container on the tier below. Circa 1840

18th Century antique mahogany tripod table

Rob Frost — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:33:20 +0000

A large and impressive 18th Century mahogany tripod tea table, having a wonderful figured top that sits on a birdcage mount so you can turn the top without turning the base, supported on a turned column terminating with three carved slender shaped legs with ball and claw feet. Circa 1780.

Early 19th Century Chinese cast iron temple bath with script

Rob Frost — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:51:45 +0000

On one side of the bath there is an inscription of the Chinese reign mark which indicates the specific year it was purportedly made which states “19th year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign” which corresponds to the year 1754 (The Qianlong Period (1736–1795): This era is considered a “golden age” for Chinese craftsmanship)

A beautiful aesthetic piece for the interior of a home or for in the garden or on a terrace. Circa 1840.

Early 20th Century antique gilt and marble top console table

Rob Frost — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:39:32 +0000

A highly decorative early 20th Century antique gilt and marble top console table in the George II style, having the original rectangular dark green marble top above a frieze with decorative raised scroll moulding, supported by a naturalistically carved eagle with outstretched wings perched on a rockwork base and supported on a faux marble platform base with a moulded edge. In Roman mythology, the eagle was a companion to Jupiter, symbolizing power, protection, and authority. Circa 1920.

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie bureau bookcase

Rob Frost — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:32:13 +0000

An impressive Chinoiserie bureau bookcase on a red background, the carcass itself 18th Century but lacquered in the early 20th Century, having a pierced fret swan neck pediment with decorative floral patraes, nice shaped moulded cornice with dentil moulding, the top section having two astrigal glazed doors with three shelves inside, the middle shelf fixed and the other two adjustable replacement glass shelves, the fall opening to reveal a superb fitted interior with various drawers, compartments and a well, the base section having a selection of five graduated, oak lined drawers with brass plate handles and escutcheons, standing on bracket feet. The front, sides and inside of the bureau and bookcase lacqured depicting Chinese countryside scenes, lovely quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1920.