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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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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

One of six  20th century American oak windsor arm chairs.

One of six 20th century American oak windsor arm chairs.

The bowed top rail, with fret carved shaped central splat, running through the central bow, flowing into the arms.

The saddle seat, resting on turned out-swept legs, joined by an “H” stretcher.

Having a wonderful overall well worn patina.

As always, the most comfortable chairs to dine on and locating sets isn’t easy.

You could have four around your kitchen dining table and place the other three in many places around your home or apartment.

A rare first half 19th century English Regency mahogany childs chair, with adjustable foot rest.

A rare first half 19th century English Regency mahogany childs chair, with adjustable foot rest.

50% reduction in child’s chairs. Four left in stock.

The perfect gift for a one year old toddler.

C.1830   H.58cm   W.36cm   D.41cm

Usually Grandparents & Godparents buy.

Sold one today for a beautiful antique doll to rest.

A young child treasures such a gift and usually keeps until they have their own children to enjoy…

See Bridget Evans beautiful hand written description

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.

Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

Set of four early 18th century English oak chairs.

H.135cm W.46cm D.46cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

A striking 18th century French oak, country chippendale style armchair

A striking 18th century French oak, country chippendale style armchair

This chair could well be English, made by a French cabinet maker, was purchased in UK many years ago, as English.
To me, there’s too many French characteristics.
The beautifully shaped top rail, with a raised central mould, terminating in out-swept ears. The vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights.
Having shaped scrolled arms, on shaped turned supports, joined to a two plank seat.
The base on turned, blocked legs, with a well turned central stretcher, having double rectangular side stretchers.
Well patinated wax finish.
H.1m
W.62cm
D.54cm
The down filled fitted tapestry cushion. This upholstery was heavily used during the 1990s and still fashionable today.
Gary Kay, Antique Decor used this frequently.
RIP my old friend.
Loved Gary, he was an icon of the antique trade.
When he liked you, he would say,
“Hi Best Friend”
Mali Moir ‘Chandelier’
Watercolour on paper 2019
73x80cm
Late Georgian, 19th century English country oak tiltable, rotating birdcage top wine table.
The circular two plank top above a bird-cage rotator, on a well turned support, resting on dramatically out-swept gothic influenced legs.
Also having fantastic patination.
H.72cm
Dia.46cm
W.50cm (base)
19th century English pewter waisted mug.
12x14cm

Last quarter 18th century English country Chippendale Oak & Elm side chair

Last quarter 18th century English country Chippendale Oak & Elm side chair

The shaped top rail having Chippendale style ears, above a wide plain vase shaped upright centre splat, flanked by two tapered side supports.
The attractive plain moulded figured Elm seat, resting on inner-chamfered square legs, joined by an ‘H’ and rear stretcher.
Fantastic overall colour and deep patination.

C.1780

Two unusual 18th century English fruitwood (cherry) pieces, with a strong French influence.

Two unusual 18th century English fruitwood (cherry) pieces, with a strong French influence.

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

Standing to the front an equally rare 18th century English cherry wood country Chippendale arm chair with a freshly
Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.

I’ve always enjoyed dealing in the more unusual, rare one off pieces…

To the chest top, three decorative 19th century English ‘Masons’ jugs and rare large mug.

Jeff Martin – 23 Times
Oil on board 2006

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