A Regency brass-mounted giltwood and faux-painted marble chiffoniere circa 1810

Formerly the property of Anthony Bruce Hardcastle, Esq. (d.1995) of Asthall Manor, Oxfordshire (1930-1995).

Overall in good condition. The mirror glass to superstructure appears to be replaced. Gilding refreshed. The faux-marble painting to top in very good condition and the vast majority appears to be original with very minor areas of inpainting. Some chips, losses, and wear to gilding throughout, however the gilding does appear to be stable.
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In the 14th Century, Asthall Manor, Burford, Oxfordshire was owned by Margaret, Countess of Cornwall. The house was later remodeled by Sir William Jones in the early 17th Century and it was subsequently bought in 1688 by Sir Edmund Fettiplace. It remained with the latter's family until 1810 when the house was bought by John Mitford (d.1830), 1st Lord Redesdale (1st creation). David Freeman-Mitford (d.1958), 2nd Lord Redesdale (2nd creation) moved to Swinbrook in 1926 and the house was purchased by Thomas Hardcastle in whose family it has remained. This chiffoniere table, with its Roman mosaic pavement top, bas-reliefs, and columnar supports, reflects the French antique style promoted by Charles Heathcote Tatham (d.1842). His "Etchings of Ancient Ornamental Architecture," 1799 and "Designs for Ornamental Plate," 1806 (published drawings of Roman antiquities) were used as models by cabinetmakers and other craftsmen. Tatham worked with the architect, Henry Holland, at Carlton House and it is likely that he designed the furniture produced by his brother's firm, Marsh and Tatham , for the Royal Family.