Highlights of sale on 30th March 2008
This sale contained a large selection of Continental Furniture, Lighting and Mirrors
| Lot 437 |
PEDESTAL DESK
19th century yewwood veneered and brass bound, the gilt tooled leather inlay surface above nine drawers, twin pedestals and plinth bases, fitted recessed gilt metal handles throughout
Sold for £3600
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 436 |
CHEST ON CHEST
English, early 18th century Queen Anne figured walnut, of compact proportions, with two short above six long drawers in two sections, with bracket supports
Sold for £2800
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 181 |
ARMCHAIRS
A pair, of Italian designer style, black distressed leather, chrome framed
Sold for £2600
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 333 |
FINE PART SILK CARPET
366cm x 270cm
Double pendent medallion surrounded by floral vines and palmettes on ivory field framed by a similar palmette ivory border.
Sold for £1800
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 480 |
BOMBE COMMODE
Late 18th century Dutch mahogany, with associated later top above three long drawers with gilt metal handles and escutcheons, medallion and laurel leaf carved apron below on ribbon tied cabochon and lion head feet (as found, top Victorian)
Sold for £1700
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 441 |
CAMPAIGN DESK
"0th mahogany and brass bound, the gilt tooled leather writing surface above three frieze drawers and trestle supports
Sold for £1600
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 310 |
FINE SILK CARPET
274cm x 183cm
Design drawn from 'Arbebil' carpet in V&A museum, central pendant medallion on rouge field surrounded by flowering arabesques, spandrels and matching stylised ivory palmette borders.
Sold for £1500
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 440 |
CAMPAIGN CHEST
19th century mahogany, having two short above three long drawers filled recessed gilt metal handles and raised upon turned supports in two original sections
Sold for £1400
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 304 |
VERY FINE PART SILK NAIN RUG
211cm x 133cm
Signed, Central Persia, double pendent petal medallion surrounded by floral vines and palmettes on ivory field, framed by a repeat palmette Shah Abbas ivory border.
Sold for £1400
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Lot 535
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OVERMANTEL
Early 20th century French, circa 1925, with rectangular plate bordered by silver foil decorated marginal plates depicting foliage and figures
Sold for £1300
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 307 |
ZIEGLER CARPET
252cm x 204cm
Floral vines, flowers and palmettes on ivory field, framed by a meandering floral vine and palmette champagne border.
Sold for £1200
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 152 |
OTTOMAN
Zebra skin effect upholstery, having a hinged top on short carved wooden legs
Sold for £1080
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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| Lot 371 |
PERSIAN SCHOOL
'Court Scene'
Gouache, 52cm x 74cm, in fine inlaid frame.
Sold for £1000
+ Buyer's Premium (17.02%) + VAT
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