{"title":"Antiques","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-good-pair-of-early-victorian-golden-oak-leather-upholstered-library-chairs-c-1840-50","title":"A Good Pair of Early Victorian Golden Oak \u0026 Leather Upholstered Library Chairs c.1840-50","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: Early Victorian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1840-50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: 21.5”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth: 21”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 36” or 18.5” at seat (all at extremities)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe well made pair of early Victorian period library chairs, carved in golden oak with fluted tapering legs adorned with acanthus leaves and floral cabochons to good quality front brass castors, the seat and back with gadrooned friezes, the shaped padded back and seat covered, in the original plum leather, now faded beautifully with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition of both chairs is mainly good and entirely original, with a natural and honest patina, deep colour and no sign of any restoration. The sprung seats are in good sturdy order and do not need re-springing or re-webbing. There is no worm or damages to the oak other than some nibbling and wear to the extremities. The plum leather is almost certainly original and has just the right amount of wear with no tears or rips, aside from one coin sized piece of loss to one chair. The brass castors are original, good quality and move freely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chairs are reminiscent of the work of the firm of Holland \u0026amp; Sons, one of the largest and most successful furniture making companies in the 19th Century. We have sold a similar pair that had more of a gothic influence in the pat which retained the same shaped seats and backs as this pair. The chairs have grooves to the undersides of the seat backs so that they can be picked up and moved more easily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn just the kind of country house condition we love, this pair prove brilliantly decorative quality chairs that would work well in a hallway or landing space for instance.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562574770456,"sku":"1623","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/pairofleatherandoaklibrarychairs3.jpg?v=1787571687"},{"product_id":"a-good-pair-of-georgian-architectural-figural-pilasters-in-the-form-of-caryatids","title":"A Good Pair of Georgian Architectural Figural Pilasters in the Form of Caryatids c.1780","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: George III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 45 inches each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: 4.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth: 4.75 inches (all at maximum)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beautifully carved fireplace figural pilasters each having a caryatid sculpted female mask with curled hair and headdress, wearing necklaces and showing their original charcoal green paint under mantle shelf pediments, survive from the George III period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe overall condition of the pilasters is tired but wonderfully decorative, with some loss to the mouldings, especially to one mask with the nose and forehead section absent, and with much of the original paintwork flaked back with some remaining to the masks. One of the pilasters has its stylised leaf motif above the mask picked out in green still surviving, the other is lacking. There is old worm to the lengths in places but they are both still structurally solid. One pilaster has losses to the reverse with a section missing though overall they remain attractive pieces in their entirety. The lengths of the supports suggest they are originally from a fireplace surround, being the two opposing pilasters that would have supported the top shelf mantelpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the eighteenth century, the architects returned to the Inigo Jones classic type, but influenced by the French work of Louis XIV. and XV. Figure sculpture, generally represented by graceful figures on each side, which assisted to carry the shelf, was introduced, and the over-mantel developed into an elaborate frame for the family portrait over the chimneypiece. Towards the close of the eighteenth century the designs of the Adam Brothers superseded all others, and a century later they came again into fashion. The Adam mantels are in wood enriched with ornament, cast in molds, sometimes copied from the carved wood decoration of old times. Mantels or fireplace mantels can be the focus of custom interior decoration. Pilasters themselves have a numerous deign benefits. Strong vertical lines of the pilasters adding stately look to the interior as well making the room appear higher. 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The patination is beautiful and they have not been overly cleaned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese candlesticks were clearly inspired by Greek antique ruins, hence the deliberately corroded and imperfect surfaces which are really cleverly executed. The stamped mark of 1245 is probably the manufacturer's serial numbers. The sharpness of the casting has deliberately been softened to reflect the weathered and part-ruined state of the capitals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Corinthian capital in architectural terms is the top part of a column characterised by large acanthus leaves and fluted columns, as we see here.. The Victorians would have enjoyed the novelty and exotic undertones of these candle sticks opposed to the regular brass examples more commonly found at the time and we cannot find any examples that are similar to these; usually candlesticks formed as capitals are not in 'ruined' form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good large decorative pair of candlesticks that have real prescence.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562574868760,"sku":"1743","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/ormolucorinthiancandlesticks17.jpg?v=1787571693"},{"product_id":"a-good-pair-of-large-continental-school-c-1830-oils-on-canvas-of-classical-urns-flowers","title":"A Good Pair of Large Continental School c.1830 Oils on Canvas of Classical Urns \u0026 Flowers","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Continental, Probably Dutch or French\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: Early\/Mid Nineteenth Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1820-40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Heights: 63 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Widths: 19.5 inches (each)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large unframed pair of early nineteenth century continental oils on canvas standing at over five feet high each, showing large classical stone urns and a tall bouquet of flowers and foliage showing an array of predominately red, pink and white flowers, with trailing ivy to the urns having central rococo shells flanked by dolphins, the still life's bordered by a classically painted frame with central fleur de lys motifs and arched tops are apparently unsigned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth pictures are in fair condition and prove very decorative. They suffer from minor losses and show even amounts of craquelure to their surfaces. There are several repairs, visible verso to each, the tears having been well repaired at some stage though they are not re-lined. We have given them a light clean and varnish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a possibility the paintings have been removed from a three or four fold panel dressing screen, with the dimensions being the right height and width for this purpose and the style fairly typical for a screen. That said, most screen panels did not generally have painted borders as detailed as these, their designs are generally more of an 'all-over' design or repeated pattern so it's easily feasible this pair have always simply been a pair of pictures in their own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe works are well painted and the style of the pictures is reminiscent of the work of eighteenth century painters Jean Baptiste Monnoyer or Jan van Huysum. 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The original paint is beautifully aged and the patina is well established. Each example has repair work to it with some joining work though having said this they are both still stable and useable in their current condition. We always prefer giving the client the choice with regards to restoration but if you wish the work to be undertaken after purchase please contact us for details. 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She remains sturdy and we have given the piece a light polish to the ebonised finish and had two of the glass panels replaced, which have been hand bevelled, to match. The lock and key are later and in working order. The shelf can be adjusted higher or lower to taste via the rungs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aesthetic movement can be seen as the bridge to the arts and crafts style. It often had formalised, restrained ornamentation, and was heavily influenced by Japanese decoration, knowledge of which flowed to the West in the nineteenth century through oriental imports. 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Good value.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562575589656,"sku":"stained!","price":460.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/stdpchst2.jpg?v=1787571723"},{"product_id":"a-good-quality-regency-mahogany-secretaire-bookcase-c-1825-30","title":"A Good Quality Regency Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase c.1825-30","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: English\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: Regency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: c.1825-30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: 33.75”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: 81.75”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth: 21” (with handles)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fine quality mahogany secretaire bookcase of compact proportions, the upper section with reeded cornice over two Gothic arch glazed and barred doors enclosing adjustable shelving on a base with fitted secretaire drawer having draught turned handles opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes, over a pair of panelled cupboard doors enclosing three linen shelves, each section retaining its original Bramah lock with key, the whole raised on turned cup and cover supports, surviving from late Regency period England.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe piece is in good, clean and operational order in the sort of original condition that is hard to find and desirable as such. 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The original heavy plate glass is mainly clear and in good order with two or three areas showing the most foxing, giving the large expanse of glass some welcome character. To the reverse it retains its original stained pine back panels. The mirror has not been restored or repaired in any way and it remains structurally true and sound, and thus remains true to its original condition. 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The leather is worn but appealingly so, now wonderfully supple to the seat, with a handful of repairs to the whole, which we have stabilized, please see photographs for visual reference. There are some areas where the leather has worn down to the suede base level, mainly to the top left flank and the roll back. There are some tears to the sides, which have been repaired at some stage. The castors are also original to the piece but are a little stiff. It proves a very comfortable chair indeed, perfect for lounging, reading or watching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis chair could be grouped with that of 'club' furniture from the early twentieth century. The word \"club\" in club chair harks back to the gentlemen's clubs in nineteenth century England where a gentleman could go to get away from his household (including womenfolk). Once there, he would sink into a well-upholstered leather chair and relax with a drink and perhaps a cigar. 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There is some light spotting to the mirror plate. The adjustment screw and nut is in tact and operational. The ebonisation of the frame is possibly later, carried out in the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the mid-eighteenth century, facial hair fell dramatically from favour as the face of the polite gentleman was increasingly clean-shaven. The arrival of the newly-invented cast steel enabled razor-makers to produce ever sharper (and indeed blemish-free) blades, rendering shaving more comfortable, and razors more durable and capable of re-sharpening. Shaving the face evinced neatness and elegance, and notionally separated the gentleman from the unkempt yokel whilst shaving the head prepared it for the wearing of a wig – an expression of gentlemanliness, masculinity and taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe early nineteenth century saw the development of the famous Sheffield straight razor, which resembles the straight razors used today. At the time this shaving mirror was crafted there was also a boom in the world of shaving related cosmetics as many perfumers and chemists began to manufacture soaps and creams specifically designed to aid in the shaving process. Published in 1833, The Young Man's Guide offered advice for men coming of age on various facets of life and recommended the use of cold, not hot water, for shaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVersatility here is key.","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562577359128,"sku":"ebonisedshavingmirror","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/main-image_fd14eedc-1920-46b8-8500-b60947b81868.jpg?v=1787571787"},{"product_id":"a-good-late-19thc-oil-on-canvas-still-life-of-sunflowers-by-e-m-ashford-british-fl1882-1904-ag09","title":"A Good Late 19thC Oil on Canvas; Still Life of Sunflowers by E M Ashford (British, fl.1882-1904)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Late Nineteenth Century\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1885-1900\u003cbr\u003e Canvas Height: 23 inches\u003cbr\u003e Canvas Width: 13 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The part canvas Victorian school fragment painted in oils on canvas depicting two sunflowers against a smoky swathed satin background, the flowers in a inky blue vase sat on a ledge, the whole presented unframed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The painting is in as found condition and signed EM Ashford in ruby red whilst to the reverse one can see where the painting would have once been a larger picture. Once part of a larger painting this is quite a large fragment of a bigger composition, though it does prove to be a substantial standalone work. The piece has some wear to its rather dry surface with some paint lift and it has not been cleaned.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e E M Ashford is recorded having a work sold on behalf of Sothebys London in 1985 for £1800, a fair sum then, the painting entitled 'Trio of Wolfhounds' and so we know he or she was quite a highly regarded artist but any more substantial biographical information on the artist seems to be scarce.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a very accomplished painting, the high skill of the artist is evident, and we feel it's condition and it being unframed only add to its overall charm. 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