Late 18th Century Furniture

Pair of rare late 18th Century Egyptian Porphyry and statuary marble, circular stands. Most probably cut from a Roman column. Rome, Italy. Circa...

A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...

This elegant pair of fauteuils (armchairs) captures the timeless refinement of the Louis XVI Neoclassical style. Dating from the late 19th century, they represent a sophisticated rev...

A fine late 18th century Hepplewhite period harewood commode, green boxwood strung and padouk wood crossbanded throughout, having serpentine top with padouk wood central inlaid oval ...

Louis XVI chest of drawers or dresser. Mahogany veneered on oak. Four drawers, the sides are flanked by a pair of fluted quarter columns. Original condition and brasses. Key of later date. Denmark...

Pearlware Mug with Yellow Slip Ground and Heart Decoration, Circa 1780 The English slip-decorated yellow ground tankard or mug is unusually painted with...

This is an exceptional 19th century water-gilded Continental convex mirror with a bold, prominent eagle situated above a convex mirror plate framed by gilt beads and scrolling orname...

This antique Swedish corner cabinet is a beautifully preserved two-part piece of furniture, crafted in painted pine with a timeworn patina. Designed specifically to sit neatly in the...

Late 18th century Swedish neoclassical giltwood console with painted wood top and base. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source...

The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a decoratively carved skirt and cabriolet feet. The newer, professionally applied white...

Fine set of three Georgian fire tools having square shovel with pierced rectangle decoration, flattened knob finials, the shafts with suppressed ba...

A George III bacon settle, previously in the collection of noted businessman Charles Harold St John Hornby (1867-1946). Panelled throughout to front and back, the top cupboard access...

Phenomenal Brêche marble fireplace surround. This magnificent fireplace mantel showcases the timeless elegance of white marble, adorned with intricate veining in hues of violet, brow...

A large 18th Century walnut center (or kitchen) table. The thick, two-board top has a striking grain to the timber. The three frieze drawers are fitted with wooden knob handles. The ...

18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon circa 1790. Rare Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon, who is recorded working a number 49, strand, london from 1790-1794. 12" sil...

A late 18th century Italian painted and gilt Corner Cabinet with serpentine shape and floral decoration, ca. 1780 William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interior...

Mirror from France, hand-carved in gilt wood, from the LouisXVI Directory era or period, in the upper part carved in the shape of a vegetable shell and just below a carving of arrows...

This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...

Tiffany Co. 14 K gold compact. Marked on the interior. Very lightly used. Weight 99.3 g or 3.2 t. oz.

1770 Hanoverian pattern sterling silver tablespoon, London. By G.S. (listed by Wyler as unrecorded & Grimwalde has no possible maker either). Early George III period sterling. Scratc...

The Vardy bookcase is an important George III design architectural library breakfront bookcase, attributed to John Vardy. The upper section has a scrolled pediment decorated with fol...

A beautifully preserved pair of George III English coade stone urn finials marked ‘Coade Lambeth 1794’. The design for these urns appears in Coade’s 1778 tr...

Oval with beaded and reeded outer frame, outer mirror frame with mounted paterae and inner leaf tip molded frame and oval plate.

Tulip wood demilune game table The tulip wood demilune table opening to a round felt lined playing surface, over matched tambour doors, over four tapered legs, the center back leg...

This exceptional 18th-century Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted in Germany around 1780, is a stunning example of neoclassical design. Featuring exquisite cherry veneer and elmwood ...

An Italian 18th century "lacca povera" serpentine top serving table with a central drawer, the top painted to imitate stone, the body exuberantly decorated with overall foliate desig...

A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century. This desk features hand carved detailing throughout and cabriolet legs. Very versat...

Late 18th Century Cylinder Desk with beautiful Patina, 1800, France Cylinder desk with straight sides, closed in the upper part with a semi-circular flap, with two drawers. The whol...

Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases, circa 1770

This exceptional Baroque Game Table originates from Southern Germany and dates back to approximately 1770. It showcases a stunning walnut veneer that adds to its visual appeal. The t...

Maiolica tureen Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 9.05 x 12.59 x 9.05 in (23 x 32 x 23 cm) ...

With leaves up W-41 inches. Attributed to Henry Hill of Marlborough England. The rectangular top with shaped drop leaves and banded edge. The top with floral marquetry sprays through...

Heading : Grand Old Duke of York Prince Frederick Creamware Mug Date :c1794 Period : George III Marks : None Origin : Staffordshire Colour : Transfer printed Features : Named depicti...

A nicely carved rectangular fruitwood server with molded edge top and breadboard canted ends surmounting a case with two fitted frieze drawers over two nicely carved panel doors with French hinges, which open to a single interior shelf, all supported by two small French splayed feet in front and block feet in the back. The front of the piece is decorated with geometric and foliate relief carving, and the piece is adorned with beautiful brass scrollwork...

Maiolica tureen Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 6.69 in x 11,02 x 8.26 (17 x 28 x ...

A George III Argyll, a little drum-shaped contraption, designed to keep sauces and gravies warm at the table. This example, has an outer water jacket which can be filled via the spar...

18th Century oak dresser having a nice figured and moulded edge top above three central graduated oak lined drawers flanked either side by single drawer and a cupboard below, hinged...

Irish plum pudding mahogany tilt-top tea table with a carved floral molded edge, original brass locking mechanism, rotating birdcage, bulbous carved acanthus pedestal...

A Late Eighteenth Century Breakfast Table Beautiful Repolish Top Sat on a Gun Barrel Stem and Four Splayed Legs Dated C1780s

Finely constructed with choice veneers with crossbanded top with brass 3/4 gallery over a pair of paneled doors with a pair of opposing doors with pleated fabric, each corner with re...

a genuine 18th century oak chest of drawers, great serpentine shape ... lovely patina, in very good vintage condition ... drawers slide smooth ...

The case with geometric pattern design. Two drawers with etched bone panels and carved drawer moldings. Bun feet. With key.

Late 18th century Swedish drop-leaf table from the Gustavian era. The model is very unusual with a middle much narrower than typical, it's only 14 cm wide when the table is folded to...

A late 18th century Georgian English neoclassical chimneypiece, with a wide breakfront shelf. The centre tablet carved in high relief of a classical female figure in a garden. Flanke...

Circa 1780 George III period tray top side table, English. Originally as a bedside piece for a commode. Cabinet over drawer with attached legs. Distinguished by an undulating gallery...

English oak three-drawer credenza with oval period brasses, three lower case cabinet doors and terminating on original block feet, Late 18th Century.

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo folding table. With decorative tripod base. Scraped back to secondary paint.

With a molded rectangular top over a single drawer with brass bail handle raised on square section legs.

Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.

Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs in gilded wood with original double cane armrests. The fluted turned wood legs and hand-carved details are the result of remarkable craftsman...

Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk South Germany, 1770-80 Discover a stunning Louis XVI secretary desk from South Germany (circa 1770-1780), a true masterpiece of late Baroque and ...

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

French Walnut 18th Century Armchair c.1770, with extra wide seat. Good solid condition and very comfortable.

Set of George III steel firetools with ringed knob finial and turned shaft, the tongs with faceted hinge, the square shovel pierced with diaper pattern in square border.

Qing Dynasty pair of antique 18th century Chinese blue and white porcelain jars and covers, 2 of five sacrificial utensil...

18thc Hudson River Valley ladder back arm chair in fine condition with an amazing surface or patina.The seat is original to the chair and in fine sturdy condition.Rare to find a earl...

A Satinwood Bonheur du Jour with painted panels and glazed doors, maroon leather writing fold, ebony inlaid square tapering legs and painted brackets. After a design by Hepplewhite. ...

A pair (not identical match but from the same maker) peat or plate buckets. Mahogany and brass, outstanding construction, heavy and well made, with beautiful brass details. Made in E...

A Period Louis XV Boulle mantle clock The case is inlaid with brass and is further decorated with Rococo scrollwork and gilded bronze mounts. The det...

Two-drawer neoclassical commode with chamfered corners and tapered legs. The corners, legs, drawer fronts, and edges of the body are accented with brass profiles. The body is veneere...