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Pair 19th Century carved Anglo-Indian consul tables

Rob Frost — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:38:30 +0000

A superb pair of mid 19th Century carved Anglo-Indian consul table, having a highly decorative pierced and carved shaped gallery incorporating various foliage, mythical creatures and a figure at the centre, having a lovely figured top with a carved and moulded edge, a pierced and carved shaped apron below with further various foliage and mythical creatures, the four heavily scrolled cabriole legs with animal masks at the top of each leg and a single mythical figure sitting at the bottom, united with a shaped and carved stretcher. Fabulous quality and lovely crisp carving. Circa 1860

Early 19th Century mahogany tallboy / chest on chest

Rob Frost — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:51:20 +0000

A fine early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest on chest / tallboy, the moulded edge cornice above seven graduated cedar lined drawers with the original brass turned handles and escutcheons, having a bottom moulded edge and standing on splay feet. Fantastic colour and in excellent condition. Circa 1800.

Early 19th Century antique mahogany drum table

Rob Frost — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:53:06 +0000

Early 19th Century mahogany drum table, having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, the frieze below having a combination of four mahogany lined working drawers and four faux draws, with the original wooden turned knob handles, supported on an elegant and decorative turned column terminating on a tri form platform base with a gadrooned edge with carved scroll feet. Circa 1830.

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.

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 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

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.

19th Century Japanese Meiji period shodona display cabinet

Rob Frost — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:54:11 +0000

A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having mythical creatures either side, the cabinet consisting of various shelves, panels, cupboards and drawers painted and inlaid with mother of pearl, ivory and bone, the carved and pierced fretwork is very good quality, lovely engraved handles on the doors, each panel depicting a wildlife scene and the detail is superb. The cabinet sitting on a separate stand which has carved floral fretwork and scroll feet. This piece is in excellent condition and the detail is truly superb, a fine work of art. Circa 1880.

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018
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