Antiques Of The Week | 16th June 2021

Antiques Of The Week | 16th June 2021

This is a stunning quality original signed/stamped ‘Maple & Co’ Edwardian Rosewood Marquetry Library Desk which is embellished in beautiful and elegant Satinwood Marquetry Inlay, together with 7 working drawers, 2 stationary compartments, and the original gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver.

Raised upon 8 slender & tapering square inlaid legs, and terminating in 8 elegant solid brass casters (note: 1 caster wheel is missing).

The piece is in an overall exceptional original condition throughout, showing very little signs of use.

Note: The only minute cosmetic imperfection is a single leather cup-stain, and one of the eight small caster wheels is absent, otherwise the piece is of exhibition quality and condition.

1 Fine Art Mid 20th Century Oil Painting Prized Cow “Susan” Animal Portrait.
Subject portrait of a country farm Holstein Friesian cattle animal prized cow Called Susan.
Beautifully painted.
Signed by the artist F Goldring.
Circa mid 20th century.
Oil on board.
Set in original wood frame.
Bought from a retired farmers art collection.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the animal matter such elaborate detail.
The brushwork is of high exceptional quality.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

K0463 KHMER SITTING VISHNU ON LOTUS THRONE
Angkor Period, style of Baphuon,
10th Century
Sandstone
Height 51cm, Width 24cm, Depth 18cm,

This is a wonderful tall and elegant late 19th Century matching 3-piece French Garniture Clock Set, with three gilt-metal figurines, gilt-metal paw feet, a white ceramic hand-painted clock dial, and a beautiful solid Onyx clock case.

The piece has an 8-day movement and it chimes every half hour on a bell ring.

The original brass pendulum and a working key are present.

Offered in an overall very good condition commensurate with age with merely just the occasional minor chip to the Onyx.

The movement is currently keeping good time but we do always recommend that they are serviced for future longevity.

A gorgeous Victorian Dome Top metal bound pine Traveling Trunk of perfect proportions. Stout domed top with sturdy bound stretcher and shoulder Generously sized carry handles feature at each end are made of leather. The selected pine has a fine grain interest and honey hues and displays a desirable aged patina. Metal bound hardware in good order, commensurate with age. The interior is lined with paper. This is an attractive and practical carriage chest with the most beautiful warm colour. Having a most incredible look it would be perfect for the lounge or hall as well as the bedroom it is tidy piece of antique furniture with superb decorative appeal.