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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

19th Century French Oak Gate-Leg Table — 19th Century French Oak Gate-Leg Table

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

The oval thumb-moulded drop side top, above a beautifully turned double gate-leg base, having mirrored-turned stretchers.

Closed as side/sofa table

H.75cm W.125cm D.59cm

Opened W.153cm

In first stages of restoration was very dark. Cleaned back ready for re-waxing.

Useful as a Side table,
Sofa table, Breakfast table (with one d-end up) or a dining table.
Also as a centre table opened with a vase of flowers.
I look forward to cleaning this table up and re posting…

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.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

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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

All pieces with full descriptions on my website.
English – Chairs – singles
English – Chests
Works of art – Contemporary or search
Jeff Martin…

An unusually small 19th Century Flemish hanging messing (brass) cushion shaped mirror, with pierced and embossed ormolu mounts. — An unusually small 19th Century Flemish hanging messing (brass) cushion shaped mirror, with pierced and embossed ormolu mounts.

This item is sold

Before and afters of a mirror I highlighted and buffed for the shop today.

An unusually small 19th Century Flemish hanging messing (brass) cushion shaped mirror, with pierced and embossed ormolu mounts.
The arrow wielding Cupid to the mirror backed pelmet.
The mirrors overall are original with wonderful oxidized patination.
C.1850
65cm x 36cm

Decorative pair of 19th century English Masons ironstone plates. — Decorative pair of 19th century English Masons ironstone plates.

Decorative pair of 19th century English Masons ironstone plates.

Beautifully coloured.

25.5cm Dia

18th century French walnut jardinier/Petrin/dough bin. — 18th century French walnut jardinier/Petrin/dough bin.

The serpentine moulded sliding top, above the canted dough-bin.
The base having a long floral carved secret drawer, with matching carved lower stretcher and shaped side and rear stretchers.
Joined by turned legs, resting on scroll carved cabriole legs.

Fantastic overall faded colours and wonderful patination.

C.1780

H.97cm W.120cm D.52cm

Showing how easy it is to place many decorative items with such a beautiful piece of C18th French walnut.

Stunning mid century Italian Murano Coloured Glass Chandelier — Stunning mid century Italian Murano Coloured Glass Chandelier

Newly arrived in Australia
Being restored and rewired to Australian standards
Will be in showroom by end of July
The subtle touches of pink are refreshing
100% original flowers and leaves

H.100cm
W. 70cm

A Rare Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Folding Library Chair — A Rare Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Folding Library Chair

A wonderful find.

This chair has never been overly restored (if over restored – worthless)

All that was needed was a light clean and a lot of waxing

1880-1900

Opened H.87cm W.41cm D.56cm

An unusually narrow 19th century French oak entrance/hall cupboard — An unusually narrow 19th century French oak entrance/hall cupboard

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD

A perfect find for a narrow apartment entrance or hallway.

The rectangular top, above a moulded frame and central panelled door, resting on matched moulded rectangular feet.

1890 – 1910

H.1m W.71cm D.23cm

Yet to be cleaned and re wax finished.

Mid 17th century hand coloured copper engraving ‘Pseudo Struthium’ by Basil Besler 1640 — Mid 17th century hand coloured copper engraving ‘Pseudo Struthium’ by Basil Besler 1640

In exceptional condition for a 380 year old engraving.

Framed in my contemporary style, not using multiple mounts and a gilt frame.

Engraving 52 x 41cm
Frame 92 x 77cm

Refer to an article on my website listed under media – To Frame or Not to Frame.
You may enjoy the short story

A Unique early 19th Century English Country Oak Tilt Top Wine/Lamp Table of Small Proportions — A Unique early 19th Century English Country Oak Tilt Top Wine/Lamp Table of Small Proportions

The well patinated two plank rotating circular top.

Tilts to reveal the original cross frame, attached to a rotating birdcage support.

On a well turned column, supported by three unusually shaped out-swept legs.

C.1850

H 72cm
Dia 46cm

A matched set of six, first half 19th century English Windsor chairs.

A matched set of six, first half 19th century English elm, ash and fruitwood wheel-back Windsor chairs

Re glued and re wax finished, in showroom today.

C.1840

Exceptionally Large First Half 20th Century Italian Murano Ten Branch Crystal Chandelier — Exceptionally Large First Half 20th Century Italian Murano Ten Branch Crystal Chandelier

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

Having a profuse amount of flowers and leaves

Certainly a feature piece

All chandeliers can be hung to any height by adjusting the length of the chain.

To be restored and rewired to Australian Standards

Two green and red retro vases — Two green and red retro vases

Two green and red retro vases.
These look great as they are, I suppose you could add flowers or a very pleasant ‘Long Island Iced Tea’

H.25cm
Dia.11cm

Also a nice Krosno glass bowl

H.12cm
Dia.22cm

18th Century English Oak Coffer — 18th Century English Oak Coffer

The two plank moulded iron hinged top, above a celtic circle floral carved top rail. Having three arched panels, flanked by four upright carved tulips. Resting on plain rectangular feet.
Good overall colour and patination.
C.1780

H.69cm
W.116cm
D.52cm

Martin Tighe – Conference – acrylic on board.

Mali Moir – Epaulette Shark – life size water colour.

Jeff Martin – 23 Times – oil on board

Three framed ‘Wolters Pears’ published 1880.

Rare 19th Century English Masons ironstone octagonal bowl.

19th century English stone wear acanthus leaf shaped jug.

Krosno coloured glass bowl

19th century European Majolica,
Jardinière-Vase (Italian)

18th century English pewter charger
and three pomegranates

Rare early 17th century English oak boarded chest. — Rare early 17th century English oak boarded chest.

This item has SOLD

Completely original.

C.1620

H.72cm
W.155cm
D.45cm

All carvings and patination original. Many coffers were carved into, especially during the 19th century.

I placed many items above this coffer to show how something around 150 years before Cook landed in our country, can blend so well in any space.

Simply beautiful!

Hanging above, three framed Elizabeth Blackwell, The Curious Herbal 1730.
With 18th-19th century English pewter
with C19th English green majolica and C20th French green majolica.

A large 19th century Japanese Imari floor vase and a selection of Imari chargers.

Jeff Martin – 23 Times – 2006
Oil on board 112 x 98cm

Contemporary brass domed, cluster of glass balls table lamp.