Anthony Short Antiques LTD
About us
I offer a large and varied collection of fine 18th- and 19th-century antique furniture. My stock features quality mahogany pieces from the Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods, in designs inspired by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite. I also specialise in elegant walnut furniture from the Queen Anne period, along with a selection of English and Continental oak and country furniture. In addition, I carry a range of decorative objects to complement these period pieces.
Products & services
18TH CENTURY WELCH DRESSER BASE CUPBOARD
A stunning mid-18th-century large oak Welsh dresser base cupboard. It features a well-figured oak molded top above three frieze drawers, with an arrangement of two central false drawers flanked by paneled cupboard doors opening to reveal shelves. The dresser has molded drawer fronts and fielded ogee pointed arch door panels with molded surrounds. It has flat oak paneled sides, oak drawer linings, brass swan neck handles, and back and floor boards. The piece is raised on original stile feet and retains exceptional, untouched color and patina throughout. North Wales, circa 1760. Height: 88.5 cm (34.8 in), Width: 182 cm (71.7 in), Depth: 53.5 cm (21.1 in)
19TH CENTURY SATINWOOD & MARQUETRY DESK STAMPED GILLOWS
A fine quality mid-19th century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. It features marquetry boxwood, rosewood, and ebony line inlays throughout, with satinwood panels. The desk has a brass galleried top and a shaped green-tooled leather writing surface. Finished to the rear, it includes a bow-fronted central drawer flanked by four graduating mahogany-lined drawers on each side, all with their original carved brass handles. The desk is supported on square tapering legs ending in original brass castors. Gillows of Lancaster and London, also known as Gillow & Co., was an English furniture-making firm founded in Lancaster circa 1730 by Robert Gillow. Height: 81 cm (31.9 in), Width: 124 cm (48.8 in), Depth: 71 cm (28.0 in)
EXCEPTIONAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY DUTCH MARQUETRY INLAID CENTRE TABLE
A late 18th to early 19th century Dutch marquetry-inlaid centre table of exceptional quality. This exquisite table features an overhanging rectangular top above a frieze with a shaped apron all round. It rests on four walnut bold barley twist legs that transition into cube forms, leading to an ebonised H-platform stretcher, and stands on ebonised bun feet. The quality of the decoration is truly exceptional. The frieze, top, and even the centre of the stretcher are inlaid with marquetry that is cleanly laid and beautifully designed. The top of the table incorporates a floral design, with an oval stringing in the centre showcasing an urn on a decorative plinth, surrounded by large flowers and scrolling foliage, and several birds and butterflies resting on the urn. The moulded edge features countless inlaid geometric motifs. A single oak-lined drawer spans the width of the table within the decorated apron. All surfaces, except for the legs, are decorated. The table boasts wonderful proportions, combining the boldness of the design with the intricate marquetry surfaces. This piece is inlaid with fine quality woods in many colours, showcasing a natural theme of birds, butterflies, and flowers. The workmanship and detail are exceptional.
STUNNING 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN PERIOD BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
A stunning and rare 19th-century Victorian period large three-seater serpentine leather button-down brown Chesterfield sofa. It features the original brown leather hide that has been cleaned and polished, with horsehair padding, giving it a lovely soft and sumptuous feel. The sofa has a full button-down seat with a full button-down scroll back and armrests. It retains all of its original buttons and stands on hand turned mahogany front legs and mahogany splayed rear legs, all terminating on original period brass castors. This is a fine example of a high-quality Victorian Chesterfield with a good patina. England, circa 1880. The sofa seat height is 38cm.
LARGE SET OF 14 MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE STYLE DINING CHAIRS
A quality large set of 14 Georgian Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs of good color and condition, featuring broad reupholstered leather seats that are generously wide, providing comfortable seating. This large set, comprising 2 armchairs and 12 dining chairs, dates from the late 19th century and displays a desirable aged patina throughout. The chairs are upholstered in green leather with shaped arched backs and pierced vase splats above the seats. All are raised upon square section front legs, gently splayed to rear legs, united by an H-stretcher. England, circa 1880. The seat height is 48 cm. Measurements of the armchairs: Height: 98 cm (38.6 in) Width: 62 cm (24.4 in) Depth: 55 cm (21.7 in) Measurements of the chairs: Height: 95 cm (37.4 in) Width: 56 cm (22.0 in) Depth: 52 cm (20.5 in)
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY TWIN PILLAR DINING TABLE
A fine untouched late 18th-century George III period extending mahogany two-pedestal dining table with a solid rectangular top. The table boasts great quality and colour to the solid Cuban mahogany. It stands on a pair of beautiful ring gun-barrel turned pillars and a quadripartite stand with four outswept sabre legs terminating in beautiful brass castors. The table features two D-shaped end sections and one original leaf, allowing it to extend to accommodate 8 - 10 people.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III LIBRARY BOOKCASE BY GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
A magnificent late 18th-century George III period six-door breakfront library bookcase, crafted from the finest figured mahogany. It features a moulded cornice above six astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves. The lower breakfront middle section includes a well-figured fitted secretaire drawer with compartments under a sliding tooled leather inset writing surface, revealing secret compartments. Below, six beautiful figured mahogany panelled doors open to adjustable shelves, all resting on a moulded plinth base. The central drawer bears the stamp "Gillows of Lancaster," as visible in the photo. The piece boasts outstanding color and patination, and its size, style, and exceptional quality of timber suggest it was likely created as a special commission. The Gillow family, renowned for their contributions to British cabinet making during the 18th and 19th centuries, established a reputation for producing high-quality furniture from the best woods in elegant yet practical styles, often incorporating ingenious devices. They were unique in maintaining branches both in London (opened in 1770) and the provinces, reflecting their prominence and widespread influence in the furniture industry. Height: 252 cm (99.2 in), Width: 340 cm (133.9 in), Depth: 64 cm (25.2 in)