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A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table. — A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

When interstate recently, one of my favourite customers from over many years, called me to say hello and ask where I’d moved to?

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I explained I’d moved to my warehouse for about the next year in North Fitzroy.

About 1k from her home in Fitzroy, she was happy to hear this.

Next she said, I love every piece I’ve purchased from you over the years, they bring me great joy. My only regret is, I never bought that yew-wood pembroke table from you, for my library room.

My reply was, well Elizabeth, I took the table home to enjoy for a few years. However, I recently changed a few pieces around and had to bring back into stock. So it’s now just around the corner from you.

On my return, she came to my warehouse and asked me to deliver to try. Knowing the space well, I knew it wouldn’t return. Even better, this piece like all of my stock was reduced by 50%.

I imported this table from Chester, UK some years ago and have nearly sold many times.

That’s the life of an antique dealer, some pieces, no matter how rare they are may sell before you even have the chance to post it, or may be in your company for over a decade.

I took a few photos in situ to share.

I also photographed all of the other pieces I sold her over the years, every one a one off piece. “The incredible beauty of English country furniture”

I’ll create a post soon of all of them, of course I have permission to do so…

Pair of late 19th century English Queen Anne, George III, revival figured walnut side chairs. — Pair of late 19th century English Queen Anne, George III, revival figured walnut side chairs.

THIS ITEM HAS SOLD

The moulded top rail,
with carved scrolled ears, above a vase-shaped center splat, flanked by serpentine shaped side supports.
The upholstered drop in seat, resting within narrow thumb moulded, book-matched rails, resting on well carved scrolled cabriole legs, with a round pad-foot.

Fantastic overall faded patination.

C.1880

Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest - UK1120 — Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest – UK1120

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

Stock UK1120

Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest.

The moulded three plank top above applied mouldings to the top rail with a shaped laburnum centre piece. Then two short and three long generous sized graduated drawers having unusual laburnum cock beading and brass swan-neck handles, flanked by chamfered and moulded corner uprights, resting on attractive shaped bracket feet.

Note: This is the first Georgian fruitwood chest I have had in over 20 years, also having beautiful fruitwood and beech drawer lining and good overall colour.

C. 1800

H. 3’ 10” – 116 cm

W. 3’ 11” – 118 cm

D. 1’ 10” – 55 cm

Last quarter 18th century English country oak dresser base. — Last quarter 18th century English country oak dresser base.

The well patinated three plank moulded top, above three drawers, retaining the original brass fret shaped handles.

Notice the cock-beaded inside edge mouldings, giving the illusion of being on the drawers (mostly done on country pieces) above one narrow central panelled door, flanked by two matching wider doors.

Having double panelled sides, resting on square block legs.

C.1780

H.89cm W.151cm D.55cm

A rare mid 18th Century, George II, English red walnut drop side table of small proportions. — A rare mid 18th Century, George II, English red walnut drop side table of small proportions.

SOLD

The circular dropside top above a slight frieze to each short end, resting on four turned tapered legs terminating on pad feet.

Fantastic faded colour and patination.

C.1760

H.70cm W.93cm D.34cm
Demilune 66cm
Round 1m

A freshly waxed, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool. — A freshly waxed, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

THIS ITEM HAS SOLD

The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs.
Usually joined by stretchers.

Perfect overall patination.

C.1660

H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm

This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.

18th Century English Country Oak and Walnut X-banded Chest of Drawers — 18th Century English Country Oak and Walnut X-banded Chest of Drawers

18th Century English country oak and walnut X-banded chest of drawers AA2128

The rectangular walnut x-banded oak top, above two short, then three long walnut x-banded, cock-beaded drawers, having brass stuart-drop handles.

Resting on the original high shaped bracket feet.

Good overall faded colour and patination.

1780-1800

H.1m W.95.5cm D.53cm

19th century English country oak joint stool in 17th/18th century style. — 19th century English country oak joint stool in 17th/18th century style.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

AA2633

From usage over the past 150 years the finish has naturally worn off, leaving a beautifully faded raw patina.

The rectangular single plank moulded seat having attractive figured oak grain.
Above deep upright gouge carved skirts, with a pretty fine scratch-carved flower over all.

Raised on beautifully carved fine lined Jacobean style barley-twist legs.
Joined by the two remaining long stretchers.
C.1870

H.50cm W.45cm D.29cm

I’m very happy to present this outstanding first half 18th century English oak side table. — I’m very happy to present this outstanding first half 18th century English oak side table.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

I’m explaining this table in full detail, to show why I love English country oak, elm, chestnut, ash, fruitwoods, walnut and beech, as no two pieces really are quite the same.

(Unlike town pieces, especially 18th – 19th century mahogany’s, predictably perfect.)
Such an interesting table, with various periods included in the making.

Copy of a mid 19th century English comb-back ash and elm Windsor armchair. — Copy of a mid 19th century English comb-back ash and elm Windsor armchair.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

A customer brought in this exceptional copy of a mid 19th century English comb-back ash and elm Windsor armchair yesterday, such a good late 20th century copy, in every way.

I don’t sell copies, but remembered another customer was wanting an original, I called and showed her this one. SOLD!
Certainly priced accordingly, but two very happy customers.

A rare George III English oak dish-top lamp table.
C.1770

H.69cm Dia.41.5cm

Hanging above, “Caunga”
Hand painted copper engraving,
by Hendrik Draakestein.

The first complete flora from the East Indies.
Amsterdam 1686

An outstanding rare museum quality 18th century English mahogany Chippendale period chinoiserie carved leather top writing table. — An outstanding rare museum quality 18th century English mahogany Chippendale period chinoiserie carved leather top writing table.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

AA2578

This table should be in an English museum.

C.1770

H.72cm
W.76cm
D.50cm

18th century English country oak chest of drawers, of low proportions. — 18th century English country oak chest of drawers, of low proportions.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

The well patinated two plank cleat-moulded top, above two short, then three long graduated narrow moulded drawers, having brass swan-neck handles.
Resting on classic shaped bracket feet.
Great overall faded patina.
C.1770

H.94cm
W.104cm
D.54cm

Pair of 18th century English ash & elm Country Chippendale side chairs. — Pair of 18th century English ash & elm Country Chippendale side chairs.

THIS ITEM HAS SOLD

The ogee shaped top rail having slight ears, above a fret-carved central splat,
resting on square inner chamfered legs, joined by an “H” stretcher.
The well upholstered pure wool small check, drop in seat (hand tacked) by C.W.Howell Upholstery.
Over 35 years my upholsterer.

Good overall warm toned patina.

C.1780

H.92 W.50 D.46cm

An unusual, 17th century style Oak cotton reel turned stretcher sofa. — An unusual, 17th century style Oak cotton reel turned stretcher sofa.

With grapevine upholstery and comfortable long down filled cushion.
Surprisingly comfortable.
I can see in a barristers or drs waiting room. Very smart indeed.

H.88cm W.175cm D.68cm

An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser. — An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

AA2621

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a small central cock-beaded drawer, flanked by two longer drawers, having later but appropriate 19th century solid backplate brass handles,
above an attractive shaped lower mould, resting on turned column front legs and plain rectangular rear legs.
1780 – 1820
H.85cm
W.160cm
D.45cm

I sold this low dresser over 30 years ago, via interior designer Barb Brownlow and re purchased from same customers.

Rarely does pine resemble oak so well.
Centuries of waxes and different polishes creates this patina.

First half 19th century French figured Elm on Oak Farmhouse Table. — First half 19th century French figured Elm on Oak Farmhouse Table.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

First half 19th century French figured elm on oak farmhouse table.

The well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, resting on four oak tapered legs.

C.1820

H.75cm
W.2m
D.80cm

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