Mallett of Bond Street is famous in the world of antiques and fine art, renowned as the leading dealer in fine English furniture. Drawing on its previously unpublished archives, Lanto Synge takes the reader from the 17th through the 19th centuries, illustrating furniture of all kinds, mirrors, glass, sculpture and decorative items and a selection of outstanding paintings. Anecdotes about interesting personalities and customers enliven the text, and provide an entertaining history of the business itself. These, combined with the remarkable illustrations, offer a unique perspective on the history of furniture and the decorative arts.
