Norman Adams
Norman Adams Auction Catalogue from Sotheby's London
Located in valatie, NY
The Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009 auction catalogue from Sotheby's London of Classic English
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
George III Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
and original casters. Provenance; Norman Adams Ltd. London. Includes key.
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Antique 1790s English George III Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Tall George III Period Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
. Standing on shaped bracket feet. Original brasses. Provenance: Norman Adams Ltd, London. C. Fredericks
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Period Oval Mahogany and Yew Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
frieze drawer in one end. Inside the drawer is a label from Norman Adams, Ltd. of London. The table is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Yew
Pair of 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Armchairs with Floral Upholstery
Located in London, GB
:
Stevens, Christopher Claxton, and Stewart Whittington. 18th Century English Furniture : The Norman Adams
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Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
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Mahogany
H 37 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
cabinet maker.
For comparison see Soth eby's Sale of the Norman Adams Legacy 1923-2009, Lot 110: four
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Antique Early 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Gillows Mahogany Rent Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, GB
Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection', Antiques Collectors' Club, 1983, p. 110.
Literature:
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Antique 18th Century English George III Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass mirror, Manner of John Belchier
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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Provenence: Norman Adams, Private collection, Dorset UK
Enquire for dimensions.
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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Set of Twelve 19th Century English Neo-Classical Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Century English Furniture : The Norman Adams Collection. Rev. ed. Antique Collectors' Club, 1994, p. 72
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Rare set of 12 Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Revival Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Whittington. 18th Century English Furniture : The Norman Adams Collection. Rev. ed. Antique Collectors' Club
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Recent Sales
Pair of George III Mahogany and Cast Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
bases. With a Provenance to Norman Adams Ltd, September, 1977 and in a private collection, Washington
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Antique 1780s English George III Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Oval Centre Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
from "Norman Adams Ltd, 8-10 Hans Rd, London, SW1".
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Sheraton Drop-Leaf Pembroke Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
fine English furniture dealer Norman Adams. With two drop down leaves, one drawer and exceptional
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Fine Sheraton Period Satinwood Low Breakfront Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
fine piece with the satinwood having excellent color. With a provenance to Norman Adams Ltd., 2nd June
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Antique 1790s English Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Satinwood
Fine and Rare Mahogany Chippendale Silver Table, England, circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
Norman Adams Collection. Note the label we found on the underside. Perhaps they felt this was by
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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Hepplewhite Period Double-Sided Mahogany Writing Table
By George Hepplewhite
Located in London, Middlesex
Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection. p.118.
Identical handles on a sideboard, now the property of the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Attractive Pair of Late 18th Century White Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candle Stands
Located in New York, NY
illustrated in 18th century English furniture The Norman Adams Collection, 1983 (p. 462 and in color p. 453
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Antique 1790s English Candle Stands
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Beech
H 35.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique George III Oval Mahogany Breakfast Table, English, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, by C. Claxton Stevens & S. Whittington, page 251
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne / George II Walnut Wing Chair with Carved Knees, Claw & Ball Feet
Located in Providence, RI
a related tripod table in the Norman Adams Collection illustrated in 18th Century English Furniture
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
An Assembled Pair Of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
υth Century English Furniture The Norman Adams Collection, 1985, pl. 4., pp.32, 44, and an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
An Irish Mahogany & Rosewood Sofa Table
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in New York, NY
, Stevens and Whittington, 18 (th) Century Furniture The Norman Adams Collection, 1983, p. 169,
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Antique 19th Century Irish Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Set of Ten George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Chippendale period chairs with dealer labels of Norman Adams noted London dealer of the finest
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Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Flight of George III Mahogany Library Steps
Located in Greenwich, CT
riser ending in onion finial, good patina and bearing a Norman Adams celluloid on the underside.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional George III Demilune Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
possessing remarkable color and patination, ex Norman Adams London.
Provenance: Featured in half-page ad in
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Antique 1780s English George III Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. Mahogany Double Pedestal English Regency Dining Table with Brass Casters
Located in Charleston, SC
label from the legendary antique shop of Norman Adams. "ANTIQUE FURNITUE from NORMAN ADAMS LTD. 8-10
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 48 in
Pair of Regency Ebonized And Gilded Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
turned legs with a flared taper. Provenance Norman Adams, London. Labelled on base.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Set Of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
and rosette splat, fluted scroll arms, Molded sabre legs.Sold by Norman Adams, London
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Fine Hepplewhite Serpentine Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Exceptional color and patina, circa 1790. Provenance: Norman Adams, London.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Regency period mahogany end support writing table
Located in London, GB
name of Norman Adams Antiques Knightsbridge).
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Yew Wood Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
timber saved from a cherished yew tree on the property.
Ex. Norman Adams Ltd.
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Yew
19th Century Irish Regency Freestanding Bookcase By Williams & Gibton Of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
Claxton-Stevens and Whittington, Eighteen Century English Furniturein the Norman Adams Collection, London
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 14.97 in
English Regency Mahogany Bowfronted Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
specialists "Norman Adams Ltd" who dealt at the very
top end of the English trade for around 8 decades
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
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Mahogany
Calamander Wood Regency Period Oblong Antique Lamp Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
and original purchase invoice
from the famous London furniture specialists "Norman Adams Ltd" who
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Other
18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection', London, 1989, p. 368 and R. Edwards CBE FSA, 'The Dictionary of
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Superb Pair of George II Oak Bookcases, circa 1750
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
Whittington, 18th
century English Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection, Antique
Collectors Club 1983, page
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
George III Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase, England c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Century English Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection,
pg. 190 & pg. 200 for Breakfront
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
A George IV campaign dining table by Charles Stewart with five additional leaves
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
inches in height and 54 inches in length. A very similar example from Norman Adams Ltd featured in
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Antique 1820s English George IV Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.27 in W 133.08 in D 54.02 in
Fine English Gilt Mirror in the Adam Taste, circa 1770
Located in Lymington, GB
English nobility.
A related oval mirror was sold in Christie’s ‘Hotspur & Norman Adams sale’ 20th
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Antique 1770s English Adam Style Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
George III Period Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
turned column tripod bases. Previously sold by renowned London based antiques dealer Norman Adams and
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Kettle or Urn Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
18TH CENTURY FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART’, Norman Adams Collection, British Antiques Catalogue, C
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Antique 1770s English Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Specimen Woods Work Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
retains a trade retail label from the famous London furniture specialists “Norman Adams Ltd” who dealt at
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Small Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London
, illustrated in The Antique Collector, September/October 1946, front cover (with Norman Adams), subsequently
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Norman Adams Style Pembroke Table
By Smith & Watson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany Pembroke highly decorated with inlaid woods. Fluted legs. Smith & Watson model B253
Category
Vintage 1970s Hepplewhite Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony
A Georgian Mahogany Tallboy.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Rare Narrow Georgian Mahogany Tallboy. Ex Norman Adams,London
Height:4'2"
Width: 23 1/2"
Depth
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Serpentine Mahogany Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
, with period swan neck handles supported on shaped bracket feet.
Norman Adams plaque inside top
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Mahogany Writing Table with Fine Brass Inlay
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
and edging to the top section. The writing surface with indented double bowed corners. Ex Norman Adams
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
A Chippendale Nightstand
Located in Woodbury, CT
reveal a cabinet. Hardware is original. Retaining an old, mellow patina. English, circa 1760, with Norman
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
A Regency Oval Tole Tray on Stand, Circa 1795
Located in New York, NY
tapering legs joined by an X-form stretcher ending in bronze sabot.
Provenance: Norman Adams, London, UK
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Regency Tray Tables
George II Walnut Stool with Gilded Carving
Located in Wells, ME
with burl walnut.
(the seat frame is restored)
Reference of similar gilded carving:
• Norman
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Footstools
A Fine Sheraton/Regency Period Mahogany Serving Table Sideboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
excellent patina add to the charm of this piece. English, circa 1800. A related example is in "Norman Adams
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Tables
Materials
Mahogany
An English Regency Giltwood Dolphin Base Pedestal Torchere
Located in Woodbury, CT
: "The Norman Adams Collection" by Christopher C. Stephen, pg 440. The top board and marble are replaced.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pedestals and Columns
George I Period Mahogany Corner or Writing Chair
Located in New York, NY
example is a particularly successful expression of the type.
The chair retains a Norman Adams lable to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Corner Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
An English Mahogany Rococo Chippendale Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Woodbury, CT
. For a nearly identical match ref: Norman Adams Collection, Stevens & Whittington, Page 45, color pl. 5.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 12 antique mahogany George III dining chairs, c.1795
By James Dyer
Located in New York, NY
chair. English c.1795, Provenance: Private Collection, London; Norman Adams, London.
Armchairs Top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
Fine Chippendale Pole Screen with Tapestry and Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
edgework, and relates to other English pieces of the time. A similarly carved English table in the Norman
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
H 62.5 in W 23.75 in D 18.5 in
A Pair of George III Giltwood Armchairs Attributed to Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Knutsford, GB
and Stewart Whittington, Eighteenth Century Furniture, The Norman Adams Collection. The chairs also
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
Stewart Whittington, ‘18th Century English Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection’ (Antique Collectors
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Antique 1760s English Candlesticks
Materials
Wire
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Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
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Materials
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Located in Paris, FR
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George III Mahogany Bedside Commode
Located in Essex, MA
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Category
Antique 1770s English George III End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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H 58 in W 29.75 in D 15 in
George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Huntington, NY
George III mahogany bedside cabinet with brass accents.
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Pair of Red Gorgonian Branches, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
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Bronze
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