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

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

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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.

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

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 unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

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

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

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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.

Rare 18th Century English Country Fruitwood Chest of diminutive proportions.

Rare 18th Century English Country Fruitwood Chest of diminutive proportions.

This chest is entirely made from single planks of timber, including the unseen floor (see last photo) which we discovered while lifting through to showroom.

The quarter sawn top and sides showing figurative grain, top with applied shaped mouldings.
The four long graduated drawers with later but appropriate brass-work (also unusual as generally two short then three long drawers).

Resting on a stylish, splayed bracket foot.

With well faded colour and patination.

H.94cm
W.80cm
D.45cm

First half 19th century English Oak  Lancashire dresser

The well patinated oak cleated, thumb moulded top, above a narrow central drawer and matching lower panelled door, flanked by two banks of three mahogany x-banded graduated drawers,

with brass swan-neck handles. The facing front corners have stylish quarter columns and deep panelled sides. Resting an ogee shaped squatted bracket feet and matching flowing moulded skirt.

Good overall warm coloured patination.

H.91cm
W.192cm
D.59cm

C.1850

This would certainly be the feature piece in your living or dining room.
While sitting there looking fantastic, the many drawers can store a lot of your precious belongings.
Perfect height to use as a serving table or place into a deep hallway as a stylish entry piece.

Hanging above an arrangement of rare 17th to 19th century European hand coloured copper engravings.
See many on my website under, Works of Art – Botanicals.

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.