Above a thick plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1820
H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm
Loved waxing up this magnificent long dining table over the past two days.
Remarkable how easy it is to bring something to life with such a simple process.
Also a great work out I need!! It’s hard yakka!
Cleaning and re wax finishing an old flat wax finish reveals all the natural beauty and depth of the hundreds of years old patina and knots.
Especially on the two plank oak top and long chestnut centre stretcher.
Note, the last photo in lane when arrived from France.
Now awaiting customers to come see…
36th year in business and about the 6th farmhouse table I’ve stocked over 2.1m (Rare when original)
The deep three plank, cleated top, above a pleasantly plain narrow frieze, one end having a long drawer with original turned handle and warped central drawer divide.
The beautifully patinated, deep five plank top, with original bread-slide, above a narrow slight moulded skirt, resting on square tapered legs.
1800 – 1820
H.75cm W.2m D.90cm
Sold this table from my storeroom, was planning on taking to my apartment, but business is business!
So like much of my stock, didn’t make my showroom.
The set of six American oak windsor armchairs also sold, they suit so well and are very comfortable. I used one as my desk chair.
I have hundreds of pieces to clear.
Over 100 pieces of art, rare 17th to 20th century pieces of furniture.
Ceramics, glassware including contemporary, mirrors etc…
The large single plank quarter sawn walnut top having a zebra grained effect, above a plain frieze, resting on an unusual labyrinth of barley twist legs and angled stretchers.
William and Mary influence in the styling of the base. Early 18th Century style revived in the second half of the 19th Century.
The well patinated thick single plank top, above a deep geometric drawer, having a divided interior, with carved star motifs and bold steel key.
Resting on well turned legs, joined by square stretchers, on matching bun feet.
Note, the top without visible shrinkage, as one plank. Thickness of top 3.5cm
The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding)
Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving.
Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs.
Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished.
Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries.
The beautifully grained thick moulded marble top, above three narrow moulded drawers, with intertwined grapevine brass handles, then two panelled doors with matching grapevine carvings and escutcheons, having the original brass shaped key.
Flanked by open shelved ends, with matched moulded uprights, terminating to a slight splayed foot.
Elegant design, inspiring the upcoming delightful Art Deco period.
C.1900
H.101cm W.135cm D.48cm
Above,
A. A rare pair of 19th century Parisian Girandole four branch crystal and gilt table lamps.
B. Vintage “Portmeirion”
Sunflower botanical planter.
C. ‘Chandelier D’or’ watercolour on paper 2019 Mali Moir
73 x 79cm
Brachychiton bidwillii
(scientific plant name)
Zoom in on her perfect details.
An exceptional watercolour by Mali Moir.
In my opinion one of Australia’s most exceptional versatile artists. From botanicals to charcoals to portraits in any medium.
The thick cleated sliding top slides front to back rather than left to right.
The deep apron having two narrow moulded panels to both sides, so it can be a side or centre table.
Attractive all round.
Resting on a slight sabre shaped leg.
Beautiful overall colour and patination.
The faded two plank cleated top, above a shaped skirt, the front having a single, double fronted drawer retaining
the original turned handles and central brass escutcheon.
Resting on shaped turned legs with a circular pad foot, joined by a shaped X stretcher.
