18th Century Furniture

An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from C.1800. Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...

A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood & ebony line inlaid & satinwood banded throughout, having brass galleried top above ...

Small 19th century English painted oak bureau with brass swan neck handles. 1820. Code: 9064 Dimensions: W: 31" (78.7 cm) H: 36" (91.4 cm) D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Large 18th century English three drawer cabriole leg oak dresser base with fretted frieze. 1750. Code: 8931 Dimensions: W: 76.5" (194.3 cm) H: 30.5" (77.5 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

Circa 1750 early George III period slant front bureau desk. Wood referred to at the time as "Red Walnut", with oak drawer liners. Original, fine cut-work bat-wing brass hardware. Ori...

A mid 18th Century mahogany Gainsborough chair, of broad and low proportions, with shaped stop rail and magnificently carved arms depicting sabre toothed beasts, with carved lion mas...

A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...

An early 19th century Georgian mahogany baby pembroke table having shaped and crossbanded two flap top above frieze drawers to front and reverse wi...

Antique Queen Anne fantastic quality burr walnut and featherbanded bureau bookcase having a shaped moulded top with three original turned finals above a pair of burr walnut bevelled ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver beer/water jug; part of our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver beer jug has a plain baluster form onto a circular spreading foot. The body of this impressive antique silver jug is embellished with an impressive engraved scrolling leaf bodered coat of arms depicting on a fess three five-pinted stars between three griffens' heads erased. This impressive example of Georgian silverware is fitted with a cast sterling silver S scroll handle ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf thumbpiece and bifurcating lower scrolling terminal. The cast beak style spout of the jug is embellished with a vase-shaped moulding to the nadir. The circular spreading foot is embellished with bands of tooled decoration. Note: The London Assay Office have missing records in the Smallworkers' Register (1739-1758) and Largeworkers' Register (1758-1773), and it can be determined that this maker's mark was registered within this timeframe. However John King became free from his apprenticeship August 1757, and it can be determined there is a high probability that this maker's mark associates to him. Condition This 18th century jug...

England Mid -18th century circa sterling silver and cut glass cruets service set in George IV style The sterling silver basket of the two cut glass cr...

A fine example of a George III period mahogany serpentne fronted chest of four long graduated drawers with tulipwood banding to the drawers and upper apron. Of excellent long, low pr...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George II Newcastle sterling silver sauceboats made by Isaac Cookson, an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. These exceptional and rare antique George II sterling silver sauceboats have a plain oval rounded Provincial form onto a pedestal and spreading foot. The surface of each gravy boat is plain and unembellished, featuring a subtly convex upper portion and shaped rim. The sauceboats are fitted with opposing scroll handles with a plain scrolling thumbpiece. The underside of each Provincial gravy boat has the original crude finish; this was typical of Georgian silverware crafted for regular use. These exceptional antique silver sauce boats...

Title: "Ceremonial Tribute to Captain Cook in the Hawaiian Archipelago" Description: This antique print depicts a scene titled "An Offering before Capt'n Cook in the Sandwich Island...

18th C. Chelsea Porcelain Figure of Shakespeare, Now As A Lamp Complete with a custom-made shade 23.5" h, shade measures 12 w x 9" h The d...

English 18th century drop leaf table in mahogany with drop leaves and pad feet. The dimension are with the table closed.

A fine late 18th-century George III period wall-hanging corner cabinet, dating from around 1780–1790. The cabinet is surmounted by a dentil-detailed moulded cornice above a richly fi...

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

A Prospect of the Inside of St Peter’s in Westminster – Coronation Preparations, c. 1720 – Hand-Coloured Engraving Hand-coloured engraving showing the interior of the Collegiate Chu...

This is a very good English "RUMMER" Drinking Glass, which were originally drinking glasses used in English taverns in the late 18th and early 19...

A view of the floating Chinese House at Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade, the Rotunda in the background, after Antonio Canaletto (1697 - 1768). Engraved by by Thomas Bowles, 1754....

A Charming And Attractive, Very Good Quality, 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Demi Lune Shaped Tea Table, Having Well Figured Foldover Top, To Deep Storage Compartment, Raised...

With triangular shape with leaf down opening to a square surface. The frieze with a drawer. Slight cabriole legs headed by lambs tongue carving. Pad feet.

Pair of covered fruit coolers and liners, pair of covered sauce tureens on stands, 1 fruit compote, 4 lozenge-shape dishes, pair of square dishes, 4 shell-shaped dishes, 22 plates.

A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase, Of Unusual Small Proportions, Having Four Elegant Astragal Glazed Doors To Top Enclosing Adjustable Shelves, ...

A tall unglazed antique cupboard door, designed for placement in an arched interior alcove. This stripped pine door is made up of 4 opening cup...

18th Century English painted and decorated oak chest of drawers. 1790. Code: 9116 Dimensions: W: 37.5" (95.3 cm) H: 38" (96.5 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

A Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs, with Needlepoint Upholstery With shaped camelback seat, with carved flower, acanthus and bead and reel scrolling arms, on plain sq...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of five antique Georgian English sterling silver bottle labels or tickets made by Hester Bateman, part of our wine related silverware collection These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver bottle labels have a neoclassical urn shaped form. These antique silver labels or tickets are further ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck ribbon bow designs accented with suspended leaf festoons. The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port', 'Geneva', 'Claret', 'Rum' and 'Madeira'. These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops to the corners of the urn designs and connected by silver round link chains. These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman, are an exceptional example of their type. Condition These antique silver bottle labels or tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition, for their type. The bright cut engraved decoration is crisp. These antique wine labels...

Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Hester Bateman, this wonderful, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, features bead borders, a plain body, a wooden scroll handle, and acant...

Antique high-back settle, from the 18th century that embodies the rustic charm of traditional tavern and inn furniture. Crafted from solid wood, its curved design and high back were ...

This is perhaps one of our favorite pieces and one of the most sophisticated and uniquely finished chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame m...

A fine pair of 18th century carved pine English Georgian consoles . A crest carved in the middle section. Breche D Alep marble tops .

Outstanding quality George III antique mahogany bureau having a quality mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of eight drawers (one fitted with the original in...

This is a slant front secretary or bureau made in England circa 1780. It is made of Kashmir walnut (the finest cut of burr walnut) and walnut. The top, ...

A fine 18th century Queen Anne period English overmantel mirror, the early but later glass plate with scalloped beveled edges and cut notching, within a cushion molded and polychrome...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

A fine English double secretary bookcase of mahogany from the late Georgian era, c.1780, featuring a crown moulded top with two astragal glazed doors, each side opening to four long ...

This product is a handsome 18th century English walnut chest of drawers, boasting a classic and timeless design. The chest of drawers is crafted with high-quality materials, making i...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Black Lark by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730 Description: This elegant antique hand-colored engraving depicts The Black Lark, drawn and engra...

English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus carved post, terminating on squared plinths with Marlboro feet. Bed is queen-size w...

English Queen Anne walnut table with a one board top , two drop oval leaves consisting of one board, two pivot swing out gate legs, and termina...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...

This is a superb pair of antique George III solid fruitwood demi-lune console tables, possibly Anglo Chinese, circa 1780 in date. Each console has a beautiful half moon shaped top...

Fine early Georgian walnut kneehole desk pr dressing table, the top with well figured quarter veneered book-matched top having crossbanding, herringbone inlay and ogee molded edge, o...

A magnificent Antique George III Sterling Silver Cruet Stand with a set of 8 Silver & Cut Glass Condiment Containers. This Large Antique Silver Condiment Stand includes a pair of Mustard Pots, and Pair of Oil & Vinegar Bottles and 4 smaller condiment bottles. There is a small crest engraved on the stand and on the bottles. Made in London, England in 1798 by Paul Storr. Approx. Weight (Stand Only) - 1142g Approx. Length Stand - 39.6cm Approx. Width Stand - 21cm Approx. Height Stand - 28.5cm Approx. Height Oil & Vinegar - 20.6cm This Paul Storr Cruet Stand has Full English Hallmarks on the base and is part marked on the handle. Each Condiment Jar has hallmarks. This Antique Georgian Silver Cruet Set...

An important and very impressive 18th century Chippendale period mahogany break fronted bookcase, having dental moulding to the cornice, astragal glazed doors above three large frieze...

1737 Hanoverian pattern sterling silver tablespoon by Joseph Smith I, London. George II period. Crest obverse. The earliest known silversmith at Clerkenwell Close, called shop "Ye Go...

Good George I oak side table, the ogee molded top with mitered breadboard ends, over single drawer with etched brasses, standing on cabriole legs ending in turned pad feet, the whole...

Small Georgian Bracket Clock by Thomas Robbins, Chatham Fine mahogany arch top case standing on a raised, moulded plinth and resting on four brass ball feet with red silk lined fishs...

English Chippendale Mahogany drop leaf Pembroke table with a one board top, single drawer with original foliage brasses, central keyhole escutcheon with interior lock, and resting o...

Very fine George II period giltwood mirror, the swan neck pediment with foliate carved scrolls surrounding central shell carved cartouche, the whole w...

Fine matched pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with shaped backs, the arms with blind fretwork carving, the square legs similarly carved and joined by pierced fretwork ...

With outward scrolling armrests; raised on foliate-carved cabriole front legs terminating in ball and claw feet.

An 18th century balloon shaped bracket or table clock by John Leroux of Charing Cross, dating from circa 1790. The waisted case surmounted by a brass pineapple finial over a drum housing the movement. The dial is behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel to front and brass carrying handles to sides, over hipped concave-sided section forming the base. The front has an applied mount of a sunburst mask, the rear with keyhole shaped door incorporating fine scroll-pierced sound fret set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating break-arch recess to apron and with ogee bracket feet. The five knopped pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with rounded angles to the rectangular plates and anchor escapement regulated by a long bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 11.5 inches, the backplate signed J. Leroux, London to centre, the 7 inch circular single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Leroux, Charing Cross to centre, with fine pierced steel hands and Arabic five minutes to outer track. An identical clock is illustrated in English Bracket and Mantel Clocks by Andrew Nicholls...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by John Langlands I; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional...

English hanging corner cabinet with a bowed front from the George II period, circa 1730. Originally decorated with japanned motifs executed in gold leaf on a black and red ground, de...

Fabulous and RARE! 18th century oak tall chest of drawers with wonderful oyster walnut veneer on the drawer fronts. The top of the case has a gorgeous c...

Set of 2 Biblical Engravings – Christ’s Resurrection & St. Andrew the Apostle (1735) This evocative set of two antique engravings, published in 1735,...

Very fine George III mahogany Chinese Chippendale console/serving table, the richly patinated top over blind fretwork carved apron and legs, joined by open fretted brackets and standing on blocked feet...