William IV Mahogany Pedestal

William IV Mahogany PedestalA good William IV carved mahogany pedestal, c. 1835 The serpentine and moulded solid mahogany top, with shaped apron carved with flowers and scrolls, raised on the moulded and panelled square tapering column carved with foliage, above the moulded plinth base. Wonderful carving, good and dense mahogany, beautifully patinated throughout. The designs for pedestals for supporting busts, candelabras or plants can be found in the Chippendale's 'Director'.

Each with a waisted back

of Gillows style and quality

the 5th Earl of Bristol

An rare and unusual fine pair of early Regency mahogany klismos hall chairs of exceptional quality

Now mounted as table lamp on patinated gilt base

in 1894 (Antwerp) and 1900 (Paris)

5 April 2017

A fine Regency period rosewood veneered

with a ribbon and floral-carved edge

This magnificent armchair of broad proportions is exquisitely embellished with profuse carving and gilding throughout

With silk-lined sliding screen at the reverse and a detachable book-rest and an inverted serpentine-fronted

A further related example is illustrated in H