Captivating late 19th Century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth

A pair of Arts and Crafts sheet metal lanterns with pagoda shaped tops, originally fitted for electricity.

A lovely weathered brass Arts and Crafts lantern with a pierced domed top above a ribbed moulded glass shade. Fitted for 3 bulbs.

he Decanter Box is of rectangular form with a domed lid veneered to the exterior in a beautiful feathered Burr Walnut mounted with a plinth base. The top of the Decanter Box is inlaid with a brass plaque with a scroll banner reading Durham House, the original commission for the box. The exterior is finished with twin flush mounted loop handles and a circular brass escutcheon to the front. The Decanter opens from the lid and then via the twin hinged doors at the front which swing open to reveal a deep purple and exotic Coromandel lining with a fully fitted drinks set. The set comprises of a gilded serving tray, two square decanters with faceted stoppers, a central circular decanter and 8 glasses, 4 tumblers and 4 spirit glasses. To the rear of the interior there is a retailers label for Charles Henry, Manchester. Henry was a known stockist of Betjemann design boxes. The combination seen in this particular Decanter box is extremely unusual and not one we have seen before at Mark Goodger Antiques making it a highly desirable model for a collector or connoisseur. It could be possible that the box was a unique commission for the owners at Durham house. We are unmistakably attributing the Decanter box to London firm Betjemann and Sons for the extremely high quality, design and use of particular materials. The Decanter Box dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1880.

The box of rectangular form with a domed lid extensively decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with a delicate edging of brass and an escutcheon inlaid into the box boulle. When opened the interior reveals a royal blue lining with several partitions for letters and smaller documents to be stored. The base of the box is signed by the makers Leuchars & Sons 36 & 39 Piccadilly, London & 2 Rue De La Paix Paris. The Stationery Box dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1880.

With regard to quality and artistry, Kirman carpets represent the pinnacle of all Persian workshop pieces. The workshops of Kirman, well known for the high standard of their craftmanship, won the royal patronage of the Safavid court in the 17th Century, and became some of the earliest Oriental carpets to make their way into the Western market, and are often spotted in historic houses across Europe and the UK. They remain highly sought after by collectors and designers alike today, thanks to the combination of their faithfulness to the techniques and patterns of the Classical Era, and the creativity of their designs.

This fine antique piece features an unusual all-over pattern, as opposed to the more conventional central medallion, which lends the work a rare sense of space and balance, added to by the uniformity of the muted chocolate brown colour across the wide border and the central field. The rest of the palette, all in gracefully aged vegetable dyes, includes tones of olive green, ivory, and faded pinks, with charming bands of sky-blue abrash (or, colour gradient) in the drawing.

In well-preserved condition for everyday use, with minimal age-related patina.

A beautiful example, rare in this square format, to suit a wide variety of settings.

Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear

From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this hand carved Swiss Black Forest Walking Bear.

Beautifully hand carved in the Brienz tradition, this Swiss Black Forest bear stands in a natural walking pose with an open mouth, finely detailed fur and traditional glass eyes.

The original hand carved Walking Bear dates to the turn of the 20th century circa 1890.

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French mahogany Empire style part glazed 2 door bookcase with applied brass beading.

Circa 1890.

Height: 178cm, Width: 102cm, Depth: 41cm

British School

French mahogany brass bound bureau plat with pull out slides.

 Circa 1890.

H 79cm (AH 63cm) x W 115cm/177cm x D 66cm