English Georgian period mahogany tambour top desk circa 1790-1820. Rectangular top with tambour roll opening to expose a pull-out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted green leather slant lid. Cubby hole interior, ratcheted slide writing pull outs, two hand-cut dove tail drawers, tapered legs ending on solid brass casters. Measures 30 inches wide, 22 inches deep and 31 inches to pull out writing surface. Original finish, later brass pulls, some normal traces of usage. Excellent working order. Measures 38" high to the top, 30.75" high to the surface, 30" wide and 22.5" deep.

Rare French "os de mouton" French walnut armchair, circa 1700. Excellent untouched condition. Beautiful original surface patina, hand-cut mortised joints held with wooden pins. Measures 45.5" high to the back, 19" high to the seat, 25.5" high to the upper arms, 26" wide and 19.5" deep. Newly professionally upholstered in straw yellow linen. Excellent condition, strong and sturdy.

19th century pair of Staffordshire flower seller figures. Heights are 12.25 inches and 13.25 inches. Excellent condition apart from minor paint loss to her hair, his hair, and his nose.

Late 18th century mahogany secretary of English or Scottish origin. Old refinish, blown glass doors, original brasses, flame grained lid, full interior. There are cracks in the sides, and a slight bow to the drop lid, all commensurate with case pieces of this age. Accompanied by letter from the Metropolitan Museum of Art confirming its age. Measures 84.5 inches tall, 42.5 inches wide, 13 inches deep at the top and 24 inches deep at base.

Oil painting portrait of H Smythe Esq by Thomas Phillips 1770-1845 in gold leaf frame, excellent estate condition. The painting depicts Smythe holding a copy of The sporting Magazine November 1826 with his signature. Just in from a Lyme CT estate. Sold at Dave Elman's RAdio Auction Tuesday May 29, 1945 at 8 pm in the air-conditioned Crystal Room of the Hotel Rita-Carlton Madison Ave and Forty Sixth Stree New York lot number 75