Royal House Antiques

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully polished circa 395-million-year-old Ammonite Atlas Mountains fossil statues These are some of the most decorative pi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Victorian very large door pulls or handles with curved tops and bottom If your in the market for a pair of really large, signature Victorian door handles...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and important suite of twelve original John Gee 1779-1824 Regency bergère Rosewood with brass inlay dining chairs Where to start, these are as rare as they come, an original suite of John Gee chairs and twelve no less! They have rosewood frames, brass inlaid and period bergère seats with later mate removable cushions. I have included a brief history on John Gee below along with some of is later sales and so on Most likely if you are a collector and follower of fine furniture, you would have seen this design many times before, these are the originals, where it all began, the first edition period pieces by one of the great cabinet makers of the late 18th to early 19th century. The craftsmanship is as fine as they come In terms of the condition, they are all structurally sound, the finish is original and they haven’t been professionally restored so far as I can see. There are some small losses which is quite normal to the brass work and some punches to the bergère again consistent with age and use, they are after all, over 200 years old. We have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished them from top to bottom, I can have them fully, professionally restored for the cost price should the new owner wish, they can be made as gallery perfect as possible X2 Carver dimensions Height:- 84.5cm Width:- 52cm Depth:- 59cm Seat height:- 45cm X10 standard chair dimensions Height:- 84.5cm Width:- 46.5cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 46cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Gee, John 49, Wardour Street, Soho, London; chair maker and turner (fl.1779–c.1824) Also listed as Gee & Sons (1809) and Gee, Thomas Ayliffe (1804– 09) In about 1779 John Gee replaced Thomas Ayliffe as partner to Benjamin Crompton, who had been Turner in Ordinary to George III since 1762. On 14 October 1787 Gee was sworn in as turner ‘jointly with Thos. Ayliffe his partner’, but his name, unlike Ayliffe's, does not appear in the Court and City Register until 1799. Ayliffe was the fourth member of his family to be a turner to the King, so Gee was probably the junior partner. In 1790 Lord Wilton bought chairs for the Music Room at Heaton Hall, Lancs. ‘2 June 1790 Aycliffe & Gees Bill for chairs etc. £49 8s.’. From 1799, when he is described as ‘Chair-maker, 49 Wardour Street, Soho’, Gee is listed in London directories. In 1803 he is called ‘Chairmaker & Turner to His Majesty’ and this title occurs regularly in entries up to 1823; in most directories, however, this appointment is omitted. Gee is also included in the list of master cabinet makers attached to Sheraton's Cabinet Dictionary, 1803. The last directory listing for Gee is 1823–24. On 8 November 1804 Thomas Ayliffe Gee was appointed Turner in Ordinary to the King jointly with his father and briefly, in one directory of 1809 the firm is listed as ‘Gee & Sons, Turners & chair makers’. John Gee's name is shown in the Court and City Register until 1831, well after his apparent retirement. Charles Holme Bridges, who succeeded Gee at 49 Wardour St in 1824 received a royal warrant in 1822 but is first entered as a turner in the 1832 Register. Gee's productions have been identified through stamped marks: ‘J GEE’, ‘GEE’, l GEE’, ‘Jn. G’ and a crown, J within G, and ‘GEE WARDOUR ST’ have been noted. Certain chairs are stamped with initials: ‘RR’, ‘GL’, ‘GH’, ‘IT’ and ‘WG’ have been noted. These are probably the marks of individual chairmakers in Gee's employ. His seems to have been a substantial undertaking. The following summary list records chairs by Gee in the order of their emergence: Pride's of London, 1962, 6 chairs, painted trophies on green and brown background, stamped ‘J GEE’. Bearne's Sale Rooms, 1964, settee, 2 armchairs, 7 chairs, stamped ‘J GEE’; 8 chairs, brass inlay, stamped ‘J GEE’. Sotheby's, London, 19 June 1970, lot 80, 4 chairs, simulated rosewood, gilt, stamped ‘GEE’ and ‘RR’; Sotheby's, London, 23 October 1970, lot 170, 6 chairs, simulated rosewood and brass inlay, stamped ‘GEE’ and ‘GL’ (some only); Sotheby's, London, 11 June 1971, lot 192, 2 armchairs, ebonised and gilt, stamped ‘GEE’; Christie's, London, 20 January 1972, lot 64, 8 chairs, ebonised, stamped ‘I GEE’ and ‘GH’; Bearnes & Waycotts, 1974(?), armchair, painted. Christie's, London, 31 October 1974, lot 98, 3 chairs, gilt, one branded ‘Jn. G’ twice with crown, the other two branded with crown, and with trade label of Copworth Bros. & Harrison, 22 Old Bond Street, Carpet & Cabinet Manufacturer to Her Majesty; Pride's of London, 1975, 6 chairs, simulated rosewood and brass inlay. Temple Newsam House, Leeds, 1976, 2 armchairs, ebonised and painted, stamped J within G and ‘IT’. Mrs G. M. Douglas, Bath, 1978, 3 chairs, painted green, stamped ‘GEE WARDOUR ST’ and ‘WG’. Sotheby's, London, 14 November 1979, lot 277, 2 chairs, painted with flowers, one stamped ‘GEE’. Private House, Monmouthshire, 1985, 8 chairs, ebonised, all stamped ‘GEE’ and ‘IT’, and 2 settees, en suite, both stamped ‘GEE’ and (?) ‘WP’. SOANE MUSEUM, 4 plain splat back chairs...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed fea...

We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of fully polished limestone circa 395-million-year-old Fossilized Orthoceras statues Please note the delivery fee listed is just a gui...

We are delighted to offer this very well made English oak circa 1880-1900 revolving bookcase table with printed numbers on the shelves Pl...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1900 hardwood revolving bookcase with Sheraton inlay to the top. An exceptionally well made and highly decorative library bookcase or book table. This is a very versatile piece of furniture that would look amazing in any setting. This is one of the only examples I have ever seen in Rosewood We have cleaned waxed and polished the piece, it has some normal age and use related patina marks here and there, nothing you wouldn't expect from 120+ year old bookcase...

We are delighted to offer this very well made antique Hungarian hand painted Housekeepers pot cupboard circa 1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers wi...

We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of vintage pitch pine benches for a refectory dining table with original finish Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, i...

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made circa 1900 George Hepplewhite style Mahogany & Giltwood armchair A very decorative and well made armchair, this piece ...

We are delighted to offer this stunning hand made in England mahogany and brown leather large coffee or cocktail table A very decorative and well made piece, the top is upholstere...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian Honduras Mahogany side chairs with ornately carved Lion’s Hairy paw feet ...

We are delighted to offer this sublime circa 1780 George II and later walnut stool with ornately carved legs and Claw & Ball feet This piece is a very good looking well made and d...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1830 William IV Mahogany tilt top table with fluted column base A wonderfully decorative and super original William IV occasional table...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Thomas Chippendale style extending occasional table in very fine mahogany This is a very well made, important looking occasional ta...

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice pair of Sherbourne Nevada RRP £1429 each / £2858 the pair leather recliner armchairs Please note...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved Victorian Ebonised and Giltwood library bookcase Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within t...

We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak coffee table circa 1950’s A very utilitarian every day piece, this has the original finish and is a good worker day table ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning and very rare original Ships Pitch Pine Refectory dining table with Phosphor Bronze feet and fittings A truly sublime p...

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of six original Victoria Walnut framed cabriolet legged dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms Please note...

We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa This is a very comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back i...

We are delighted to offer this lovely Tan brown leather chesterfield tufted footstool A good looking and comfortable stool, it has a nice heritage patina to it We have cleaned ...

We are delighted to offer this nice primate English oak side table circa 1930’s Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and l...

We are delighted to offer this stunning original mahogany library bookcase with herm carved statues and Lion hairy paw feet to the base A good looking and well made piece, its rare to find one with the ornately carved Herm statues...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of full length cushion framed wall mirrors A good looking and well made pair, they are cushion framed which means they have c...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite very well made original Victorian walnut Sheraton inlaid large butlers serving tray with bronze handles af...

We are delighted to offer this very well made and decorative Bevan Funnell lamp table in flamed mahogany with Regency style gallery rail Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Georgian circa 1800 walnut tripod lamp wine table A truly sublime piece, this is very elegant and has subtle a...

We are delighted to offer this extremely rare suite of four early Victorian circa 1840-1860 hand carved dining chairs with ebonised and gold gilt frames which have been fully restore...

We are delighted to offer this stunning campaign decorative world map nest of tables. Each table has a very good detailed map of the world. We have lightly restored this by giving...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1880 English Victorian two tier rotating book table with pokerwork top A very good look...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...

We are delighted to offer this very rare floor standing snake lamp after the original by Edgar Brandt which sold in 1994 at Christies for $76,000 A very good looking and decorati...

We are delighted to offer this sublime pair of original Sheraton Revival, hand painted Victorian tripod tables with claw & ball feet A very g...

We are delighted to offer this stunning ornately carved solid Elm east European fireplace A very good looking and well made piece. This came from central Germany, where it was ori...

We are delighted to offer this very well made solid mahogany hand painted cupboard with library bookcase top A very well made circa 1880 piece of English country house furniture. This can be used as a kitchen pot cupboard or as a library bookcase with cupboard...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved from solid Rosewood, inlaid, Burmese side table of medium proportions. A very good looking and decorative table, this wo...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Berners Street fully stamped light mahogany wardrobe This has to be one of my ...

We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of original Anglo Indian circa 1880 oak and iron bound hall seating with internal storage A good looking and well made suite, the set ...

We are delighted to offer this lovely hand painted circa 1860 east European side cupboard A good looking and well made piece, it is a great size and looks wonderful in any setting. ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Thomas Chippendale style, Fret work carved, occasional silver tea table in Mahogany This table is stunning, I would say mid to la...

We are delighted to offer this stunning original Victorian hand carved mahogany Jardinière plant stand A very decorative and good looking piece, its solid mahogany so very heavy ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage French circa 1940’s Brass and Onyx nest of tables A very good looking and well made suite. These sit well in any setting,...

We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored vintage Mid Century Modern hardwood sideboard A very good looking well made and decorative piece with a glorious timber pati...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight fully restored Chesterfield tufted armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carved legs These chairs are a...

We are delighted to offer this lovely 1936 solid sterling silver art deco cigarette dispenser A very good looking and well made piece, full...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1840-1860 Gillows of Lancaster Attributed, Cuban Mahogany fully restored dumb waiting occasional table A very good looking ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1920’s Singer Sewing machine steel and bentwood ply work chairs A very good looking and original pair, they ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of antique Giltwood marble topped jardiniere stands A very good looking well made and decorative pair, made for plants and disp...

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice suite 1940’s English oak nest of tables finished in mahogany A very good looking well made and decor...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1880 refectory Library Dining table with tapered legs and hand dyed Regency green leather top. This table is simply stunning ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1800 Dutch inlaid wine cooler with original brass bucket and single drawer A rare, collectable and good looking antique whi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite quality circa 1900 Honduras Mahogany dressing or vanity table with lion hairy paw feet This piece is part of a large suite, I hav...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair A very good looking we...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs. In truth, I have never seen a suite of four before, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This suite has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and important William IV Rosewood Pembroke table with exquisite timbers and ornate carvings This is a wonderful find, most ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite quality circa 1900 Mahogany side table with lion hairy paw feet This piece is part of a large suite, I have in total a pair of oc...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope with later stand What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria then look no further, this is the finest example I have personally seen. The timber patina is glorious, it’s a very old type of mahogany, most likely Cuban. The brass fixtures and fittings all operate perfectly and are flawlessly mounted The stand has been made at a later date to showcase and protect the piece, it is now the size of a normal side table. The writing slope itself has some interesting features, the top can be sat at a 45 degree angle for reading, there is a piece of beaded wood that slots into the two front holes, this holds and seats whatever literature you wish to rest there. The large side drawer is locked in place by a long metal rod, this rod also stops the drawer from coming all the way out. You have two internal document storage sections and various stationary cubby’s. The writing slope is baize lined and on the underside of the base you have a crosshatched silk ripped design which has been studded in place. This is exactly the same as antique LV steamer...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late Victorian Sheraton Revival tripod table A very good looking well made and decorative piece, it sits well in any setting and is...