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| Elizabethan shoe horn |
Extremely rare Elizabethan shoe horn
English dating to 1603
Robart Mindvm , made this shoing horne for Benjamyn
Gibson annodomini 1603 sarve God
If you are interested in viewing this piece please enquire first as I am selling it for a client and it is not kept at merchant house antiques
Check out https://www.academia.edu/20393370/A_catalogue_of_shoehorns_made_by_Robert_Mindum_1593-1613
https://leatherworkingreverend.wordpress.com/category/mindum-and-imitators/
for lots more info on these shoe horns
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| Ref: Mha / cs / sharples |
Price:
£15,000
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| ART DECO BRONZE PANTHER , MAURICE PROST |
STUNNING ART DECO BRONZE "PANTHERE MARCHANT"
THIS PIECE IS NOT SIGNED BUT IS FROM THE ORIGINAL BY " MAURICE PROST " IT IS MARKED BRONZE ON THE BACK LEG
AN ORIGINAL AND RARE FRENCH ART DECO PERIOD PROWLING PANTHER BY THE PHENOMINAL MAURICE PROST (1894-1967) THIS SCULPTURE INSPIRED BY ONE CREATED AS A LIFE SIZE BRONZE PANTHER FOR THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION IN PARIS 1931
THIS SCULPTURE IS BRONZE ON A BLACK SLATE BASE AND IS CIRCA 1930'S ALTHOUGH PROST LOST AN ARM IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR HE WENT ON TO BE KNOWN AS ONE OF THE GREATEST SCULPTORS OF THE ART DECO PERIOD AND EXHIBITED IN EDGAR BRANT'S GALLERY AT THE SALON D'AUTOMNE IN 1923 AND RECEIVED COUNTLESS ACCOLADES AND AWARDS FOR HIS WORK
H 7 INCHES OR 18 CMS
W 13.3/4 INCHES OR 35 CMS
D 3.3/4 INCHES OR 9.5CMS
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| Ref: MHA |
Price:
£7,495
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| GILLOW MAHOGANY PARTNERS DESK |
FINE QUALITY GILLOWS PARTNERS DESK WITH 9 DRAWERS TO THE FRONT AND 2 CUPBOARDS TO THE REAR.
THIS DELIGHTFUL ANTIQUE DESK RETAINS ITS WOODEN HANDLES AND AN ORIGINAL TAN EMBOSSED LEATHER WRITING SURFACE, WHICH HAS ACHIEVED A SUPERB MELLOW PATINA OVER THE YEARS.
THERE ARE 9 SMOOTHLY RUNNING DRAWERS TO THE FRONT, THE MIDDLE DRAWER OF WHICH IS STAMPED "GILLOW." height 30" length 60" depth 36"
THE LEG ROOM BELOW IS 24" WIDE AND 24" HIGH WITH A GOOD WIDE ARCH. KEYS AVAILABLE.
SHOWN HERE IN OUR BEST SHOWROOM CONDITION, HAVING BEEN CHECKED, LIGHTLY REFURBISHED AND THEN WAX POLISHED TO SHOW ITS THE SUPERB QUALITY OF THE MAHOGANY. A VERY SPECIAL DESK.
DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED TO MOST AREAS, SO PLEASE CALL Overseas / USA enquiries welcome , please contact us direct for competitive shipping quotes
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£5,850
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| ROSEWOOD MICROSCOPE SLIDE COLLECTORS CABINET |
A mid 19th Century Collectors cabinet for microscope slides in Rosewood.
Two glazed doors, each with working locks and keys, open to reveal two banks of drawers a total of 72 for slides.
Each drawer is numbered with room for 30 slides in each.
There is an extra drawer at the bottom of each bank, presumably for paperwork.
68 cms high.
31 cms deep.
63 cms wide. |
| Ref: R/0217/GEUT |
Price:
£4,950
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| Art Deco pedestal desk |
The most fabulous Art Deco pedestal desk
Dating to around the 1930's , this piece is very much of the period with Macassar Ebony banding intricate inlay detailing ebony & ivorine , original silver plated key escutcheons , keys will be supplied for each of the 7 drawers , original leather inserts to the top / side slides
This piece can free stand as has faux drawers and detailing to the reverse side , the whole piece can come apart for ease of transportation / delivery
Photo's shown prior to going into the workshops for cleaning / polishing
It was suggested that this desk was designed for an architect so plans could be put in the full length pigeon holes
Height 31 inches
Width 64 inches
Depth 34 inches
kneeehole dimensions
24 inches high
26 inches wide
Slide dimensions
26.5 inches X 14.5 |
| Ref: Mha0054/42/03/7120 |
Price:
£4,795
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| BOOKCASE / CABINET c 1880 |
A most impressive late 19th century French Mahogany display bookcase / cabinet with beautifully inlaid brass panels and embellishments. Their are 5 substantial and adjustable brass fronted oak shelves with a good depth, suitable for deep books / ledgers. The doors all function well with bright clear glass and working locks and keys.
This bookcase / cabinet provides an enormous amount of storage, display and book space, with the advantage of being easily dismantled for moving when needed. Shown here in excellent condition having been lightly refurbished and wax polished, while retaining a rich mellow antique patination.
Dimensions: Height 95"...241cm. Width 82"..209cm. Depth..20" 51cm
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£4,400
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| 19th century Mahogany chest on chest. English C 1800 |
Attractive mahogany serpentine fronted chest on chest with brushing slide.
English, circa 1790-1800. Compact and beautifully made. Not too tall, which is an advantage when reaching for the top drawers,!
Well maintained by former owners and shown here in best showroom condition, having been lightly refurbished and wax polished. The drawers are oak lined and are running smoothly, with brass swan neck handles and a working key.
Very useful brushing slide.
The quality is excellent with lovely detail to the cornice and fretted sides. There's a well pronounced serpentine shape to this chest and while of compact size, there is an enormous amount of useful storage space with the benefit of the brushing slide.
The colour is a rich and mellow mahogany with a good antique patination. A superb chest and an increasingly rare item.
Call for a shipping quote ....you might be pleasantly surprised |
| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£4,200
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| Military / campaign chest of drawers |
Top quality 19th century military / campaign chest of drawers constructed from solid teak .
Shown here prior to going into the workshops to be waxed and polished
Fabulous handles , the detailing of all the screw heads facing the same direction is a true sign of the quality of this piece . Panelled drawer bottoms and back
Original label to the back ( hard to make out exactly what it says. )
Missing side carrying handles we are trying to find some antique replacements
Height 42 inches
Width 42 inches
Depth 18.5 inches |
| Ref: Mha0061/70/30/71 |
Price:
£3,950
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| mahogany desk |
Top quality Edwardian mahogany and inlaid kidney shaped desk
English circa 1900 with original leather . Hobbs locks all the drawers are mahogany lined lovey brass castors
This piece has been through our workshops and been cleaned and polished and is ready to be placed in you home .
This is one of best kidney shaped desks we have had the weight and quality of this piece is superb
We can offer viewing via FaceTime which we find a very useful tool for clients ...
Height 30 inches 76 cms
Width 48 inches 122 cms
Depth 26 inches or 66 cms
Kneehole dimensions
24 inches high by 16 inches wide |
| Ref: Mha0051/61/20/71 |
Price:
£3,495
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| Napoleon III writing table |
The most stunning Napoleon III writing table
French dating to around the 1870's , large single drawer to the front ( with working lock and key ) inlaid on all sides so can free stand
Veneered with Rosewood , legs are solid rosewood inlaid with various specimen woods over a parquetry background
This piece has been through our workshops been cleaned / polished having a wonderful finish / patina ready to be placed in your home
Width 42 inches
Depth 26 inches
Height 30 inches
Height under drawer 24.5 inches |
| Ref: Mha0002/62/40/7120 |
Price:
£3,495
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| Georgian linen press |
Very good quality early 19th century
English dating to around the 1820's with original brass swan neck handles , kickout bracket feet , all its slides
This piece has been through our workshops been cleaned / polished all the drawers run smoothly
This piece has a fabulous colour / patina ..
H 80 inches
W 49 inches
D 24.5 inches |
| Ref: Mha0751/07/40/7102 |
Price:
£3,495
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| Mahogany pedestal desk |
Good quality 19th century mahogany and ormolu mounted pedestal desk
French circa 1870's from the Napoleon III period , constructed from solid mahogany over an oak frame , with original leather inserts to the top and side slides
This is a very stylish and practical desk and having the added benefit of slides either side for a bit of extra space , can free stand as polished on all sides
This piece has been through our workshops been cleaned and polished all the drawers run smoothly working locks to all drawers supplied with 7 keys
Original leather has a number of marks and blemishes but this only adds to the charm of the desk
We can offer viewing via facetime if you cant come to view in person
Height 30.5 inches
Width 57 inches
Depth 31.5 inches
Kneehole 23 wide 24.5 inches high
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| Ref: mha0571/40/70/7120 |
Price:
£3,495
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| Large refectory table |
Very substantial oak refectory table , fabulous chunky oak top
Will seat 10/12 people , the top can come off for ease of delivery / delivery
Length 2.97 meters or 117 inches
Width 84 cms or 33 inches
Height 75 cms or 29.5 inches
Overhang at ends 11.5 inches |
| Ref: Mha0051/82/50/7120 |
Price:
£3,495
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| Gunter's Hororay Quadrant |
Gunters Hororay brass quadrant
Engraved with animals and figures one side and angles on the other
This item is being sold on behalf of a client and is not on display at Merchant House , please ring first if you wish to view.
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| Ref: mha/comm |
Price:
£3,495
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| Early 20th CENTURY AMBOYNA CONSOLE TABLE |
Superb Late 19th century Amboyna Console table with period Marble top in excellent condition. This delightful table is French . c 1900. Shows Paris attributable to E Schamiot ser no 1475
Shown here in best showroom condition, having been kept in beautiful condition by former London owners, and simply checked over and wax polished by us.
The original antique mirror/glass in the base has some small areas of wear consistent with age, but is generally clear and bright.The Marble top is completely original with no repairs whatsoever. A lovely mellow console with a terrific antique patination throughout.
Shipping to most areas.....please call |
| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£3,400
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| MAHOGANY BOOKCASE C 1830 |
Very attractive figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase in excellent condition. English. C 1830.
This delightful item of Antique English Library furniture came from a large West country home, having been well looked after by former owners. The figured veneers are superb and the entire bookcase has a mellow antique patina.
The bookcase stands on a plinth base, with 2 doors above, then a pull out secretaire with 6 drawers, pigeon holes and a Burgundy leather writing surface. The top section has 6 beautiful original glass panes and 4 mahogany fronted substantial adjustable book shelves which are 10" deep.
The cornice compliments the bookcase as an elegant "top Hat." into which the top 2 doors locate and secure.
A really fabulous antique English Bookcase with loads of useful storage and adjustable book space. Its one of those rare pieces which has hardly been touched since being made 150 years ago.
height 96.5" depth 23" width 47"
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£3,250
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| Antique oak dresser |
Good Welsh oak dresser dating to around 1810
Lovely colour / patination , with cream bowl pot board
This piece has been through our workshops . been cleaned polished and is ready to be placed in your home
Height 86 inches
Width 72 inches
Depth 19.5 inches |
| Ref: Mha0051/61/30/71 |
Price:
£2,985
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| Oak dresser |
Wonderful, Early 19th century oak dresser . Dating to around 1800
Predominantly made of oak with some elm and pine carcass, great colour and patina ..
It is a very characterful piece and has had some repairs over the years ( but haven't we all ) but this only adds to the history and style of the piece ...
This piece was purchased direct from a house in north Wales
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It has had signs of old woodworm but our restoration team and given it a treatment just to be on the safe side
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| Ref: Mha0071/70/7120 |
Price:
£2,895
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| Mid 19th century Camphor wood chest c1850 |
Superb Mid 19th Century Camphor wood Chest of 5 Drawers in excellent condition. This delightful Antique chest has brass carrying handles, original drawer handles and corner plates. The Aroma of camphor is moderately strong,
the entire chest being made of such timber. The beautiful drawer fronts are further embellished with fine ebony inlay.
This chest has been thoroughly checked over, lightly refurbished and then wax polished to further enhance its superb antique patination. An increasingly rare item much prized for the exotic Camphor wood.
height 50.5" depth 21.5" width 47"
Please call for a competitive delivery quote
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£2,850
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| Georgian Mahogany sideboard c1800 |
This is an absolutely delightful Antique Georgian sideboard. English C 1800.
The colour and patination is a pleasure to behold. It is a most useful item having plenty of storage and as a Server.
There are 2 drawers on the top left, a single drinks drawer for bottles on the right hand side and a door opening on the left bottom side. The Satinwood cross- banding and marquetry shells and inlays are beautifully done. The drawer handles are an ancient replacement, most likely replaced Mid 19th century.
Overall, an attractive and most useful piece of antique furniture, which is becoming increasingly scarce these days.
Delivery available to most areas.....please call for a competitive quote
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£2,850
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