Folly Mill

Thaxted | Essex

Sworders is pleased to present the selected contents of Folly Mill, Thaxted in our upcoming Fine Interiors sale, 29 & 30 June 2021. This charming collection of traditional English and Continental furniture, paintings and decorative arts from the 17th to 19th centuries have been beautifully presented alongside an exciting array of modern art in situ at the Grade II-listed manor house, creating a stimulating blend of traditional and modern.

Situated in a 222-acre estate in the north of Essex, Folly Mill dates back to the late 16th century and extends to over 4,200 sq ft. After being purchased by the Renton family in 1938, the property has been most famously used over the past 80 years as a party venue and a base for country pursuits.

Estimates for the collection range from £200 to £6,000 and the selection of modern art will be offered in our Modern and Contemporary Art sale later in 2021.

A selection of highlights from our upcoming sale, 29 & 30 June 2021

 

 

A Continental walnut refectory table, 19th century
A Continental walnut refectory table, 19th century

£1,500-2,000

An Italian blue and white tin-glazed drug jar, 18th century
An Italian blue and white tin-glazed drug jar, 18th century

£300-500

 
A Flemish oak refectory table, 17th century
A Flemish oak refectory table

£3,000-5,000

Follower of Joos de Momper, An extensive open landscape with figures and wagons
Follower of Joos de Momper
An extensive open landscape with figures and wagons

£1,000-1,500

A James II oak dresser
A James II oak dresser

£1,500-2,500

A primitive elm and ash 'cheese top' cricket table
A primitive elm and ash 'cheese top' cricket table

£400-600

North Italian School, early 17th century, St Barbara holding a palm frond, the tower beyond
North Italian School, early 17th century
St Barbara holding a palm frond, the tower beyond

£800-1,200

A Spanish walnut table, 17th century
A Spanish walnut table, 17th century

£600-800

A large Chinese Imari punch bowl
A large Chinese Imari punch bowl

£200-300

A pair of Chinese Paktong pricket candlesticks, 17th century
A pair of Chinese Paktong pricket candlesticks, 17th century

£2,000-3,000

Follower of Peeter Gysels, A village scene with figures outside an inn
Follower of Peeter Gysels
A village scene with figures outside an inn

£3,000-5,000

A Korean yarn winder, 19th century
A 19th century yarn winder

£200-300

A Spanish rosewood side table, 18th century

 

A Spanish rosewood side table, 18th century

£500-800

An Isnik pottery flask, 19th century, together with two similar slab vases

 

An Isnik pottery flask, 19th century, together with two similar slab vases

£300-400