one of the largest and best quality Canterbury's made, fitted with three adjustable serpentine dividers on a rectangular base with applied moldings and lion ring handles; the columnar rounded corners continuing to tapering legs on brass casters; excellent antique condition; attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London (1730-1840)

the well-figured top raised on 4 elegantly splayed supports all joined by a lower shelf

the inset square top of ribbon mahogany above a single drawer apron raised on turned supports all joined by a lower shelf over a single drawer; raised on brass casters; good vintage condition with minor overall wear and good patina

A good north Germany (possibly Hamburg) Biedermeier Cylinder Bureau overall of beautifully figured mahogany veneers; as the writing surface is pulled outward the cylinder top opens to reveal various burlwood drawers and a central arched compartment all over a writing surface with inset hand-tooled black leather; the cabinet fitted with three small drawers above the cylinder plus three long drawers below; the whole raised on bracket feet; good antique condition with professional repairs; some areas re-glued; overall even wear with warm patina

each cylindrical lamp covered in deep-teal interlacing leather strap work resting on a brushed nickel base; later plating; rewired with new shades; excellent condition; shades as is

perfect as an ottoman, stool, foot rest, or table having an oval upholstered seat above a deep apron and raised on turned wooden supports ending in casters; excellent antique condition with new upholstery; refinished

the well-figured shaped top raised on 3 dramatically scrolling supports adorned with gilt foliate elements all over a lower shelf; professionally refinished and re-gilded

the well-figured top with chamfered edge; raised on scrolled supports and splayed legs joined by a lower shelf; good vintage condition; professionally refinished

the well-figured mahogany top with inlaid stringing above a frieze apron fitted with a single drawer and adorned with lively openwork brass perimeter band; raised on tapering square-form legs ending in brass capped feet; excellent antique condition with overall even wear

a tailored pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb each with round honey-colored mahogany top raised on quadrangular supports joined by a similar lower shelf; excellent restored condition with minor wear; professionally refinished

the oval mahogany tray centering an inlaid fan shell with outer perimeter stringing; with a gallery edge fitted with brass carrying handles; excellent antique condition with warm patina

the splayed top centering a tranquil landscape scene; resting on a conforming body raised on gilt metal feet and flanked by bold ring handles; overall wear.

of well-figured walnut veneer, the bowfront top above a conforming case fitted with 3 drawers and a brushing slide all over a scalloped apron and bracket feet; good antique condition; professionally refinished with small areas of replaced veneer

the rectangular quarter-veneered top with banding and molded edge over a burlwood frieze drawer above a scalloped apron; all raised on cabriole supports ending in pad feet; overall wear and patina; brasses replaced

the ochre marble top resting on a well-carved aqua painted base with ochre foliate scrolls; all supported on hoof feet; overall even wear and patination.

an impressively designed game table featuring a pivoting handkerchief top opening to reveal an intricately inlaid surface centering a removable center panel with game board and hand-tooled green leather surface on the flip side; resting on a body with openwork arabesque spandrels ending in splayed supports all joined by a lower shelf; the whole intricately inlaid with geometric designs and motifs; professionally restored with replacements to inlay; refinished

decorated with a scenic reserve centering a hunter on horseback beside a pair of dogs all on a black lacquered ground with gilt foliate decoration; impressed mark to underside ' Mark Knowles and Sons'; good antique condition with some wear and patina to surface; later faux bamboo black lacquered stand

the cross-banded book-matched pie slice veneered oval top with brass mounted perimeter band over a single drawer apron decorated with marquetry inlay; raised on square legs tapering to bronze sabots; oak secondary wood; good restored condition with small veneer replacements 

excellent condition; rewired

the square faux grained top resting on a corinthian capital base with egg-and-dart molding above a ring of protruding acanthus leaves; patination to surface; restored condition.

the inset rectangular glass top within a gilt-metal frame; raised on dramatically splayed supports ending in short graduated quadrangular feet all joined by a lower inset glass shelf; good vintage condition with solid construction; overall even wear and patina to gilded surface; minor surface abrasions to glass

the well-patinated table of solid construction with round top raised on six splayed faux bamboo supports all joined by cross stretchers; overall even wear and oxidation to surface;  

each with exceptional copper repoussé plates depicting a finely-detailed bouquet of flowers, foliage and wheat sheaths (repeated on the back) all within a heavy bronze frame over a stepped plinth; professionally rewired; typical oxidation and wear.

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 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.