the shaped stool with a slip seat above a deep concave apron; all raised on exuberant acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet; minor veneer replacements; refinished surface; wear consistent with age and use
a wonderful period English George III hand-carved tilt-top supper/tea table with shell and leaf carved top with circular reserves, over a turned baluster support issuing three downswept legs terminating in ball and claw pad feet; the English supper table became popular during the reign of King George II and continued into the late 18th century; repair to edge of top; refinished surface
the rectangular dish top with raised molded edge above a plain frieze apron above a rolled perimeter molding; raised on elegantly-shaped cabriole supports with shell carved knees all ending in pad feet; overall good sturdy construction with nice color; refinished with minor even wear
the rectangular tray with a deep gallery pierced with shaped handles; raised on a later collapsible x-frame stand; deep overall color; good antique condition with nice patina to tray
the shaped lift-top with turreted corners all raised on cabriole supports with lappet carving and in pad feet; adorned overall with seaweed marquetry inlay; the hinged top supported by a gate leg opens to reveal the interior with felt top, having round inlaid corners and chip cutouts; overall good antique condition for a piece of this age; refinished surface with small areas of replaced veneer; some shrinkage; fading and wear to later felt top
the large ovoid vessel tapering to the base; adorned overall with geometric gilt decoration all on a black matte ground; good condition with minor overall wear and rubbing; no chips or cracks
with short flared lip above a compressed body over a cylindrical foot; adorned overall in a deep cobalt blue glaze with raised floral vine and bold acanthus leaves; good antique condition with overall wear; no visible repairs or cracks; some chipping, rubbing and craquelure to glaze commensurate with age
each with leather saddle seat seeming to float above an ebonized wooden base with turned legs fitted with brass caps and feet; new tan leather upholstery; good vintage condition with minor marks and wear; The G Plan Story: G Plan can trace its roots back to 1898, when Ebenezer Gomme began handcrafting furniture in his workshop. In 1953, his grandson Donald launched the G Plan brand and with it a post-war furniture revolution. Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century.
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet; good antique condition with minor wear and surface indentations; patina to brass; refreshed surface
the hinged circular top centering a beautifully inlaid checkboard on one side flipping to reveal an inlaid Parcheesi (Ludo) board on the reverse; raised in 4 dramatically incurved supports joined by a lower shelf fitted with a hidden compartment for game pieces; professionally refinished with minor warpage to top; Parcheesi is based on Pachisi, originated in India around the 4th century A.D. Its popularity headed west in the 1860s, first traveling to England, which had taken over rule of India from the British East India Company in 1858, and then further into Europe.