{"title":"6.26 English Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"english-upright-cane-cabinet","title":"English Upright Cane Cabinet","description":"This English cane cabinet exhibits classical style and impeccable design. Crafted of lustrous Cuban mahogany, this upright case features a beautifully paneled door which opens to reveal a three-tiered cane rack for 30 walking sticks. This ingenious design allows the rack to slide forward as the door opens, so that all of one's prized stick is within easy reach, and the mirrored back assures that all canes are in view. Set upon bun feet and accented with brass bands, this cabinet is a must for the serious collector. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27 7\/8 wide x 10 3\/4” deep x 65 5\/8” high","brand":"M.S. 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The serving dish, which could be used for a variety of delectable meats, is complete with its original dome cover and a removable liner that allowed the base to be filled with hot water to keep the entrée piping hot at the table.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen introduced nearly 275 years ago by Sheffield cutler Thomas Boulsover in 1743, Sheffield silver plate, also known as \"Old Sheffield plate\" or simply \"Sheffield plate\", offered consumers a more affordable alternative to sterling silver. Its sturdy nature and ease of decoration allowed the beauty of silver to be enjoyed beyond the world of the wealthy, effectively making Sheffield silver plate the most successful silver substitute in history.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, sterling silver and Sheffield plate may look identical since Sheffield is plated with sterling. Unlike sterling, which is hammered or rolled from an ingot of silver blended with other metal alloys, Sheffield plate consists of a sheet of silver, about 1\/8-inch thick, fused on top of an ingot of copper, which is then flattened to a malleable sheet of metal; in this state, the two metals act as one, expanding in unison.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEngraved on the lid are the crest and coat of arms of most likely of the Jervis-White family with the motto \"Venale Nec Auro\" or \"Not to be Bribed with Gold.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1825\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n25” wide x 20” deep x 16” high","brand":"M.S. 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Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in this piece elevates the tazza to a true Georgian masterpiece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today. Because of its scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature only small inset veneers. By contrast, this rare tazza features not one, but two substantial specimens of the stone. It represents some of the last ornamental wares created of such grand size and proportion, though other smaller examples still grace the stately British estates of Chatsworth, Hardwick, Kedleston and Haddon, among others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Not only does this tazza boast a highly rare material, but it was also designed by one of the most important architects and designers of the Georgian era. Sir William Chambers was a Scottish-Swedish architect based in London who was active during the reigns of Kings George II and George III. Celebrated for his combination of English Palladianism with French Neoclassicism, he published several design treatises during his lifetime and built houses for British nobility. The dolphin design of this tazza embodies his complex yet conservative style. Similar dolphin designs can be found in Chambers' \u003cem\u003eThe Franco-Italian Album\u003c\/em\u003e, a large group of drawings by the architect currently held by the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum. Dolphins also appear on the British Royal Family's Gold State Coach, which was designed by Chambers and built in 1762 for George III. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hardstone furnishings such as this were popular among the British aristocracy during the 18th century, and connoisseurs actively sought out the most gifted artisans from which to commission these exquisite masterworks. This particular tazza hails from an important titled British estate, for which it was specially designed and commissioned. Today, it stands as a stunning example of both Georgian artistry and the natural beauty of Blue John. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1780 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 18 1\/2\" diameter x 17 1\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. 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While the majority of the artist’s works depict moon-washed cities and the fishing villages of Britain, the location of this piece is the British countryside, giving it a sense of romance that would have resonated with its Victorian audience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Leeds the son of an ex-policeman, Grimshaw began painting while he was employed as a clerk for the Great Northern Railway. In 1861 he left his job to pursue a career as a full-time artist. By 1870, he was successful enough to rent Knostrop Hall, a 17th-century mansion near Temple Newsam, which is featured in many of his paintings. His continued success enabled Grimshaw to build a house in Scarborough and to rent a studio in Chelsea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His early paintings of still lifes and local landscapes were executed with a precision reminiscent of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s ideals. Later in his career, he turned his attention to moonlit urban scenes. He was fascinated by the relatively new art of photography and often used a camera obscura in developing his compositions. He strove relentlessly to perfect his own very individual vision. John Atkinson Grimshaw died on October 31, 1893, leaving three sons, Arthur, Louis and Wilfred, and a daughter, Elaine, who also became artists. Grimshaw’s work can now be seen in galleries all over the world including the Tate Gallery in London and the Leeds Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 20” high x 30” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 33 1\/2” high x 43 1\/2” wide","brand":"M.S. 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However, the pale blue hue exhibited in these pieces was the firm’s most popular ever produced, earning itself the nickname “Wedgwood blue.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1790 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both pieces stamped \"WEDGWOOD\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5 1\/8\" wide x 5 1\/8\" deep x 2 5\/8\" high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: The Starr Collection.","brand":"M.S. 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However, the pale blue hue exhibited in these pieces was the firm’s most popular ever produced, earning itself the nickname “Wedgwood blue.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1790 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both pieces stamped \"WEDGWOOD\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 13 1\/2\" wide x 10 3\/4\" deep x 3\" high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: The Starr Collection. ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41238422749319,"sku":"31-0265","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-0265_1_379448b8-4edc-4909-9700-ab7438b05850.png?v=1717922192"},{"product_id":"victorian-cameo-necklace","title":"Victorian Cameo Necklace","description":"Nine remarkably detailed cameos are showcased in this stunning Victorian-period necklace. 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This urn is wonderful example of Blue John artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1810 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 11 5\/8\" high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, Blue John stone is found only among the caverns of Treak Cliff Hill near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. Celebrated for its unique bands of blues, purples, and violets, Blue John was in great demand during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The colorful and decorative stone was even worked into columns in some of the finest houses in Great Britain, most notably Chatsworth, home of the Duchess of Devonshire. The name ‘Blue John’ is thought to originate from the French term bleu et jaune, meaning blue and yellow. The largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century and today only two working Blue John Stone mines remain, producing only a miniscule amount of the precious stone. The small amount that remains is buried in the veins of limestone which reside deep within Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern. Only 0.25 tons of the stone is extracted annually, and is sparingly reserved for small objects and jewelry.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42401396621447,"sku":"30-0192","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-0192_1_feac737d-ab25-4006-81ff-36497768ff9f.png?v=1741386550"},{"product_id":"george-iii-silver-tray-for-lt-robert-chester","title":"George III Silver Tray for Lt. Robert Chester","description":"This fascinating George III silver tray is a work of skillful English artistry. Intricately chased and engraved, it represents a prestigious commemorative gift for service. The tray rests on four bracket feet with oval handles and a delightful gadrooned border, and it is distinguished by a spectacular engraved presentation inscription. The inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath border with two coats of arms and flags, which bear the monograms for King George III and George Spencer, 2nd Earl of Spencer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The recipient of the tray was Sir Robert Chester Esq. The lineal representative of the Chesters of Royston and Cokenhatch, Hertfordshire, he was the son of the elder Sir Robert Chester Esq., who served as a Deputy Colonel of the Hertfordshire Militia before his death in 1790. Chester, the son, entered the service of the Hertfordshire Militia as Ensign in 1793 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, which he held until 1804. In 1794 he was appointed Gentleman Usher Quarterly Waiter to King George III, and he then filled subsequent roles in the King's court. In 1796, he was promoted to Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber and Assistant Master and Master of Ceremonies to King George III. In 1797, he was Groom of the Privy Chamber and in 1798 Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber. He was later promoted to the Office of Master of Ceremonies and received the honor of knighthood. The tray was presented to Chester by James Cecil, the 6th Earl and 1st Marquess of Salisbury. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Hertfordshire Militia was formed in 1688 in response to the threat posed to the throne of King James II by Prince William of Orange. In 1751, a royal warrant declared that the regiments should no longer be known by the name of their colonel, but instead by their number in order of precedence. The Regiment then became known as the 16th Regiment of Foot. By 1881, the militia amalgamated with the Bedfordshire Militia, and the Bedfordshire Regiment of Foot and the Regiment became the 16th Bedfordshire Regiment of Foot. During Chester’s service as Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia, they were more commonly known as the \"16th Foot.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As inscribed on the tray, Chester received the approbation of the Royal Princes and Lord Fitzroy. At the time of the ceremony, the Duke of York was Prince Frederick, the second son of George III, and the Duke of Cambridge was Prince Adolphus, the seventh son of King George III. Lord Charles Fitzroy was an equerry to the Duke of Cambridge and served him during his time in Flanders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exquisitely carved tray is not only a masterpiece of English silverwork but also an important historical document and is sure to be an important addition to any collection of important silver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The tray is engraved with the following inscription: \"Presented on the 7th of March 1807, by James Marquess of Salisbury COLONEL OF THE HARTFORDSIRE REGIMENT OF MILITIA, To Robert Chester Esquire LATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL, as a mark of his personal Esteem and Regard for the uniform Conduct and unremitting Attention shewn by him while Lt. Col. in having brought the Regiment to that high state of Discipline which received the Approbation of His Royal Highness The Duke of York COMMANDER IN CHIEF, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge Lord Charles Fitzroy \u0026amp;c. \u0026amp;c.at Ipswich in the Years 1805 \u0026amp; 1806\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bears the makers mark for Hannam \u0026amp; Crouch and hallmarked London, 1806 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1806 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 21\" wide x 29\" length \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Vanessa Brett, \u003cem\u003eThe Sotheby's Directory of Silver: 1600-1940\u003c\/em\u003e, item 1092, page 243 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reference:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman's Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, (Volume XXX 184)(July - December, 1848) London: John Bowyer Nichols and Son","brand":"M.S. 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Similar silverplate works by Elkington are also housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and London's Victoria and Albert Museum. \n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Each piece features Elkington \u0026amp; Co. marks\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Circa 1870\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Tray: 21\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n Pitcher: 16\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41712407904391,"sku":"30-0335","price":48500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-0335_1_e490d556-5a44-4144-8371-66d40d50709d.png?v=1728290142"},{"product_id":"wedgwood-tri-colored-jasper-vase","title":"Wedgwood Tri-Colored Jasper Vase","description":"This exceptional and rare Wedgwood tri-colored jasper vase exemplifies that renowned firm’s classical artistry. Crafted of jasper, perhaps the greatest of Josiah Wedgwood’s porcelain innovations, in the shape of an ancient Greek calyx krater vase, the white ground vessel is adorned with applied lilac and green relief medallions, floral festoons upheld by ram’s heads, and intricate foliate accents, including an olive branch border and palm details.\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Jasperware is one of Wedgwood's crowning achievements, and is highly acclaimed for revolutionizing ceramic art. Tri-toned specimens are found much less frequently, and are eagerly sought by collectors.\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Impress mark “WEDGWOOD”\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Circa 1900\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 8 3\/4” high","brand":"M.S. 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The terrestrial globe provides the most current geographical information of the time, including facts discovered during expeditions to the North Pole, while the celestial globe provided a timeless map of the heavens, an essential tool in shipping. Set in their Regency-period mahogany stands, each globe has aged to a beautiful patina. John Cary and his brother William collaborated in the late 18th century to create some of the finest globes in the world. Their expert design and craftsmanship soon allowed them to take command of the English globe-producing market.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe terrestrial globe is inscribed “CARY’S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Delineated from the Best Authorities Extant; Exhibiting the Late Discoveries towards the NORTH POLE and every improvement in Geography to the present Time, LONDON; Published G. \u0026amp; J. Cary, St. James Street, March 15th 1821.” The celestial globe is inscribed within a rectangular label, “CARY’S NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE ON WHICH are correctly laid down upwards of 3500 stars, Selected from the most accurate observations, and calculated for the Year 1800, With the exient of each Constellation precisely defined by Mr. Gilpin of the ROYAL SOCIETY\/Made and Sold by J. \u0026amp; W. Cary No. 181 Strand London Jan 1816.”\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTerrestrial globe: dated 1821\u003cbr\u003e\nCelestial globe: dated 1816, with calculations from 1800\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n16” diameter overall x 18” high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is commonly a significant difference between the dates of terrestrial and celestial pairings. Globe makers often made celestial models in advance, since the stars and constellations were considered established and unchanging. 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Appropriately crafted in the shape of a Greek amphora, this vase’s intricately engraved figures stand out against the soft gold background, while classical Greek accents, such as a large anthemion and Greek key and rolling wave border frame their mythic proceedings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The sons of noted silversmith John Houle, Daniel and Charles Houle first went into business with their father for a year in 1844. Maintaining their joint partnership for 40 years, the brothers supplied high-quality silver articles in a large variety of styles to a number of retailers. Some of their finest work included exquisite items boasting gold inlay and parcel-gilding such as this magnificent urn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1868 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 22 ½” high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 156.25 Troy ounces","brand":"M.S. 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To find an example in such exceptional condition is truly extraordinary.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSince the Restoration of the monarchy, there had been a growing interest in Chinese-style design forms in England. Called \"chinoiserie\" in French, this style had become extremely popular by the middle of the 18th century, the heyday of the Georgian style, on which designers such as Thomas Chippendale were quite willing to capitalize. By the mid-1750s, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens were sporting \"Chinese Pavilions and Boxes\" and several design books, including Chippendale’s \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director\u003c\/em\u003e, which featured a number of Chinese designs.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA similar piece is illustrated in \u003cem\u003eAn Outline of Period Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by Katherine Morrison McClinton, p. 137.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1840 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n34\" wide x 24\" deep x 29 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. 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He was the first person to boast such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that of a monarch, and sets such as this demonstrate his lasting influence on English cabinetmakers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The son of a Yorkshire cabinetmaker, Thomas Chippendale quickly excelled in the family business. By the age of 36, he owned a series of workshops throughout England and an expansive timber yard for harvesting the finest woods. In 1754, Chippendale published \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director\u003c\/em\u003e, considered the “bible” of furniture design of its day. The book contained over 161 plates with an astounding range of furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles. Subsequent publications of the text throughout Europe and North America included many Neo-Classical designs, serving to propel Chippendale into the international spotlight. Soon, this modest craftsman counted among his distinguished clientele countless members of nobility and society. His lasting influence \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 38 1\/2\" high x 24\" wide x 18 1\/2 deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239052189831,"sku":"28-310","price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/28-310_1.png?v=1712739514"},{"product_id":"wedgwood-crimson-covered-jug","title":"Wedgwood Crimson Covered Jug","description":"A lovely crimson jasperware jug by Wedgwood, featuring an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of acanthus leaves and grapes bordering the rim. Maidens, children, and foliage provide the main focal point on the body. A twisted jasper handle and original lid complete this great jug. 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Known primarily for their electroplate wares, sterling silver crafted by Elkington \u0026amp; Co. is a precious find, especially one of the quality and form of this Portland vase. The vase is hallmarked near the rim by Elkington \u0026amp; Co. The base is stamped “Elkington \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. 22 Regent St. London.”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The original Portland Vase, which resides in the British Museum of Art, is the most famous cameo glass vessel from Roman antiquity. In the late 18th century, Josiah Wedgwood received the vase from the Duke of Portland and began to create his famed jasper versions. According to the British Museum, the relief scene is most likely a mythological theme of love and marriage, and it is believed that the original Roman vase may have been created \nas a wedding gift.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9 3\/4” high","brand":"M.S. 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He produced some of his best work for Royal Goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, the most important work arguably being the Jamaica Service of 1803, now housed in the Royal Collection. \n\nHallmarked London, 1821 \n\n9 5\/8” wide over handles x 6” deep x 5 1\/4” high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874631581831,"sku":"29-6411","price":16850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-6411_1.png?v=1772356113"},{"product_id":"george-iv-silver-gilt-and-agate-candlesticks-by-edward-farrell","title":"George IV Silver Gilt and Agate Candlesticks by Edward Farrell","description":"This incredibly rare pair of antique candlesticks, comprised of beautifully polished agate stone mounted in gilded silver, was crafted by Edward Farrell, one of the finest craftsmen working in the Rococo Revival style. Opulent yet well-balanced, with wide octagonal bases, scallop bobeches and an intricate floral motif, these intriguing lights were most certainly made for an affluent member of society. Farrell, who worked with Paul Storr, excelled at creating highly figurative, elaborate pieces, and was known as a specialist in historical plate. He also supplied Frederick, the Duke of York, with monumental and ambitious works through his association with silversmith and jeweler Kensington Lewis. Exceptional in detail and execution, these fabulous candlesticks are superb examples of Farrell’s genius. Similar candlesticks were crafted by Royal Goldsmiths Robert Garrard \u0026amp; Co. of London, formerly owned by the Duke of Buckingham (1797-1861), and later by Sir Anthony Rothschild of the powerful and prominent Rothschild family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1823 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5 1\/4” wide x 7 5\/8” high \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times, and has been collected by royalty since antiquity. Many museums in Europe, including the Louvre, have spectacular examples. To find candlesticks of such outstanding quality and artistry on the market is quite rare.","brand":"M.S. 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It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups can be found in the most respected museum collections including the Gilbert Collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Features maker's mark \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1760 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3 3\/4” diameter x 7 1\/2” high","brand":"M.S. 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Figures of import, including nobility and royalty, regularly commissioned work from Storr for its unmatched artistry and superior quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament held at the Clermont Club in 1972. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving townhouse designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy: five dukes, five marquesses, 20 earls and two cabinet ministers. Home to the Clermont Set, an exclusive group of upper-class British gamblers, it was the first London casino opened by John Aspinall after he won the gaming license under Britain's new gambling law. Famous among British celebrities since its opening, the club was sold in 1972 to Playboy Enterprises.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bowl: 8 1\/4” diameter x 3 3\/8” high\u003cbr\u003e Stand: 10” diameter","brand":"M.S. 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Though never used by Napoleon, the fact that this intriguing footbath was destined for one of the most significant figures in world history makes it a most desirable and important antique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The toilet service designed by renowned cabinetmaker and sculptor George Bullock (1777 - 1818). Considered a major and most influential furniture maker of the early 19th century, Bullock was renowned his exceptional craftsmanship. Eventually, he expanded his specialty to include fine and decorative art design. In 1814, Bullock moved to London where he established his workshop. The superior quality of his work soon made him very successful and sought after for special commissions, including three major commissions, that of Great Tew Park, Cholmondely Castle and Abbotsford. His most prestigious commission, however, was to supply furniture and accessories for the exiled Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. As the toilet set was not to be used by the deposed leader, Bullock instead sold the set to Matthew Robinson Boulton of Tew Park, Oxfordshire.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Circa 1816  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  13 ¾” wide x 19 ¾” length x 7 ¾” high  ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42293839069319,"sku":"29-9147","price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-9147_1_0998dac1-e903-42a5-9969-f8c3f1c990a7.png?v=1738698584"},{"product_id":"medicine-chest-by-thompson-capper","title":"Medicine Chest by Thompson \u0026 Capper","description":"An invaluable addition to the 19th-century home, this travel medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm of Thomas Thompson and S. J. 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Medications include various antiseptics, mastic (used for cuts, stomach problems, and oral care), quinine (for the treatment of malaria), bismuth and calcined magnesia (both for digestive disorders), aspirin and hydrogen peroxide, or \u003cem\u003eeau oxygénée.\u003c\/em\u003e An array of instruments, including a nasal pipe, dropper tube, vial, tongue depressor and even a bandage with illustrations on proper usage are held within this remarkable medical compendium.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though the need to keep medical supplies at the ready dates to ancient Egypt, the first medicine chests did not appear until the late 1700s, with their popularity and level of sophistication reaching a zenith in the mid-1800s. 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Today, these cases are a charming reminder of a bygone age of lavish house parties and the Grand Tour and are highly prized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e English, circa 1865 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6\" high x 12\" wide x 9\" deep \n","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43873373880455,"sku":"30-5395","price":19850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/30-5395_1_b3409d6a-a258-4e5d-a6d0-c383c1a08e66.png?v=1770665477"},{"product_id":"english-cameo-glass-vase","title":"English Cameo Glass Vase","description":"A lovely English peach cameo glass vase decorated with a leafy vine motif. Excellent condition.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1880\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5\" diameter x 9\" high","brand":"M.S. 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As the top swivels like a turret, the back legs pull out of an accordion-like fold to lengthen and support the extended top. A green baize lines the playing-surface of the serpentine top, while square tapering legs and guttae feet provide stable support. Such a complex construction is the result of thoughtful design and skillful craftsmanship. Its match is rarely found in such exquisite condition.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n29\" high x 35\" wide x 17\" deep (closed); 34\" deep (open) \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProvenance: \u003cbr\u003e\nBought from Dunphey 19 July 1965. £315 as 'Irish Chippendale' and by descent.","brand":"M.S. 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Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747, and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained Classical manner. Excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1751 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4\" diameter x 10 3\/4\" high","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874608480391,"sku":"29-2695","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-2695_1_e6460d94-1618-4e4c-97f7-e84ff9408bbb.png?v=1772355936"},{"product_id":"paul-storr-silver-gilt-grape-shears","title":"Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears","description":"An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed silversmiths in history. 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This bowl is a rare survivor of this early period and remains in excellent condition. \n\nCirca 1755-1774 \n\nBefore the discovery of Wall and Davis, only the artisans of the Far East, who were masters of the art form, held the secret formula for creating porcelain. In the 1750s, everything Oriental was at the height of fashion in England. Porcelain wares were often imported at a hefty price, which stimulated the desire for English domestic porcelain production. Early attempts to re-create the medium were unsuccessful, often resulting in porcelain-like substances that were highly unstable and could easily crack with changes in temperature. With the recent boost in popularity of tea as the beverage of choice, these inferior precursors proved unsuitable, further fueling the demand for better alternatives. Wall and Davis were able to secure the most talented artisans to decorate their new invention, in the forms popularized by Eastern and German porcelain contemporaries, and their discovery secured England's place among the greatest centers of porcelain production.","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41239053205639,"sku":"29-0616","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-0616_1.png?v=1712739708"},{"product_id":"royal-silver-gilt-tazze-by-digby-scott-and-benjamin-smith","title":"Royal Silver Gilt Tazze by Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith","description":"Silver-Gilt Tazze\u003cbr\u003e Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1803 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This extraordinary pair of silver gilt tazze was crafted by the famed partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith. The tazze are exemplary of the superior work produced by Scott and Smith, the most prominent silversmiths of the Georgian era. Each piece boasts an intricately pierced and chased Bacchanalian motif of grapevines around their edges. At the center of each tazza is etched the coat of arms of the Duke of Cumberland, meaning that the pair was specially made for Prince Ernest Augustus (later King of Hanover), the fifth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. A very similar silver gilt tray by Scott and Smith is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), while a candelabrum made by the firm for the duke is in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith produced some of the greatest silver works of the Regency period, and their repertoire often included royal commissions such as these tazze. Scott and Smith jointly ran workshops located in Greenwich from 1802 to 1807, and during their brief partnership they were the principal suppliers of silver masterpieces to Rundell, Bridge \u0026amp; Rundell, the official “Jeweller, Gold and Silversmiths to the Crown.” Working on the cusp of the late Georgian and early Regency periods, the works of Scott and Smith often feature elements of the Neoclassical style, such as the pierced grapevines in these tazze, all crafted in exquisite, sumptuous detail. The firm’s royal commissions also include the Duke of York baskets, created for King George III's second son, Frederick Augustus (1763-1827), which are currently on display at the Powerhouse Museum (Sydney). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12” diameter x 3 1\/4” high ","brand":"M.S. 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A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” \n\nHallmarked London, 1782 \n\n11 1\/4” wide x 7 1\/2” deep x 5 1\/2” high \n\nThe armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry, in 1821.","brand":"M.S. 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Just three years later, in 1769, he was invited to become a founding member of the Royal Academy, one of the highest honors a British painter could achieve. With its fluidity of line and boldness of color, \u003cem\u003ePortrait of Francis Bennett (1712-1790)\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the artist's shift away from the more realistic style of his early output toward the elegant grandeur that characterizes his later oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Francis Bennett, like Gainsborough himself, prospered thanks to the huge expansion of Bath as a spa town in the 18th century. Born in Bath in 1712, he established himself as a linen and wool draper who counted the elite of the town—including Gainsborough himself—among his clientele. A slightly earlier portrait of Bennett in a blue waistcoat was formerly in the collection of the late Viscount Cowdray at Cowdray Park. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1727 in Suffolk, Gainsborough was the leading portrait painter of the 18th century, alongside Sir Joshua Reynolds, his main rival. Though Gainsborough originally set up his studio in Ipswich in 1752, he later moved to Bath, where he achieved considerable success. A favorite of the aristocracy as a portrait painter, Gainsborough was equally at home painting landscapes and pastoral idylls, presenting nobility, the working class and nature with the same extraordinary technical precision. Gainsborough’s ability to capture his subjects’ personalities, imbuing them with an emotive poetry, set him apart from his contemporaries. His portraits belong to the world's most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, the National Gallery in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the portraits of Thomas Gainsborough currently being prepared by Dr. Hugh Belsey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1766 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 30 1\/8” high x 25” wide (76.52 x 63.50 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 36 3\/4” high x 32” wide x 3\" deep (93.35 x 81.28 x 7.62 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Thomas Agnew \u0026amp; Sons, London, by 1899\u003cbr\u003e Jointly owned by Agnew’s and Wallis \u0026amp; Son, 1903\u003cbr\u003e Agnew’s half share sold to Wallis \u0026amp; Son on June 2, 1910\u003cbr\u003e Galerie D Heinemann, Munich, 1918 and 1928\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Amsterdam, 1995-2005\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans, 2009\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Los Angeles, 2012\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans, 2016\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Walter Armstrong, \u003cem\u003eGainsborough and His Place in English Art\u003c\/em\u003e, 1904, p. 258 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e French Gallery, 1913, no. 17\u003cbr\u003e Galerie D Heinemann, Munich, 1918 and 1928","brand":"M.S. 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He was the first person to amass such a strong following that an entire style bears his name and not that of a monarch, and cabinets such as this demonstrate his lasting influence on English cabinetmakers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The son of a Yorkshire cabinetmaker, Thomas Chippendale quickly excelled in the family business. By the age of 36, he owned a series of workshops throughout England and an expansive timber yard for harvesting the finest woods. In 1754, Chippendale published \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman and Cabinetmaker's Director\u003c\/em\u003e, considered the “bible” of furniture design of its day. The book contained over 161 plates with an astounding range of furniture in the Gothic, Chinese and Rococo styles. Subsequent publications of the text throughout Europe and North America included many Neo-Classical designs, serving to propel Chippendale into the international spotlight. Soon, this modest craftsman counted among his distinguished clientele countless members of nobility and society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 38 1\/2\" high x 24\" wide x 18 1\/2 deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41790300258439,"sku":"28-7245","price":6850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/28-7245_1_f19f2c05-ea84-4283-ba7e-2e2862c9b400.png?v=1728288944"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/6-26-english-collection.oembed?page=15","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}