2066/19: A good quality mid-Victorian CANTERBURY (or magazine & newspaper rack) unusually constructed of solid satinwood. There are four divisions, the front one beautifully carved with flowing scrolls, whilst below is the frieze drawer, lined in ash, with its original turned solid satinwood handles. It is supported on solid carved and turned legs terminating in good quality castors. 21ins wide; 22ins high. c.1865

canterbury, furniture, magazine, satinwood

2027/19: An excellent quality Edwardian period inlaid satinwood BALLOON CLOCK in perfect working order. The case is of satinwood with string inlay to the front which also features a Wedgwood jasparware oval plaque to the centre. The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a gong and retains its original numbered pendulum. 12.5ins (32cms) high. *An engraved presentation plaque refers to this being a gift to Mr. & Mrs. Connacher of Kilmarnock in 1919. c.1919

balloon, clock, mantel, satinwood