18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

18th century continental oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

H.87cm W.140cm D.53cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

Late 18th Century English Oak country writing bureau of unusually small proportions

Late 18th Century English Oak country writing bureau of unusually small proportions

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The hinged two plank fall front, resting on the narrow brass-knob lopers.
Behind, a plain country interior of four small drawers eight divided compartments, having ogee shaped decorations above.
The base containing four narrow graduated drawers, all with later but appropriate fret-shaped brass-work.
Resting on a long graceful shaped bracket-feet.
Good overall colour and patination.

C.1790

H.96.5cm
W.75cm
D.46cm

Above:
Narcissus burning from its spatula
Dr Robert John Thornton 1808

19th century Parian Ware ceramic jug,
Running deer and foliage decoration.

Below an unusually wide early 20th century kilim hall rug.

An 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

An 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

I’m sure many won’t believe this story.

30 years ago I purchased this attractive 18th century, George III figured
mahogany chest of drawers, from fellow dealer Guy Page.
I remember the deal! Crazy thing is, I have dealt in country oak from nearly day one in 1990,
so I placed the chest aside.
About 25 or so years ago, we did a few repairs, drawer runners etc… On a trip to UK,
I purchased the Georgian style brass swan-neck handles
and had a Georgian wire-bow key made for the lock.
I recently bought to my workshop from storage and a customer liked, so we finally spent a couple of days finishing the restoration.
How’s that! 30 years!!!
Anyway, the chest is on hold until she returns in a week or so.

18th century English faded figured mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions.
The three plank moulded top, above two short, then three long figured mahogany book-matched, cock-beaded graduated,
oak lined drawers, having later, appropriate brass swan-neck handles.
Resting on shaped bracket feet.

Good overall colour and patination.

C.1780

H.94cm
W.96cm
D.51cm

Perfect for nearly any part of your home.
Living room, bedroom, hallway, guest room, entrance, landing.
Classic lines never fail.

19th century French oak petrin/dough bin

19th century French oak petrin/dough bin

The well patinated three plank hinged top, lifting to reveal the four internal canted sides, storage.
Resting on a plain frieze with small centre drawer. On four square chamfered tapered legs.
Good overall colour and patination.

C.1850
H.70cm
W.110cm
D.68cm

Framed contemporary sunflowers. Acrylic on canvas. 2010
49x59cm

19th century English pewter charger with Buddha’s hands.

Late 18th century English green and white tulip adorned pottery jug.
H 17.5cm

In one photo you’ll see the magnificent 18th century English oak long low dresser.
Just out from storage, with a fresh wax finish.
I’ll do a post on this soon.
212cm

An outstanding 18th Century English oak dresser base of unusually long proportions

An outstanding 18th Century English oak dresser base of unusually long proportions

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

Just out of storage, waxed and back into showroom.

The three plank moulded top above three drawers with brass swan-neck handles and a slight shaped apron, resting on a long cabriole leg, terminating on a round pad-foot.
Great overall colour and patination.

C.1780
H.81cm W. 212cm D.53cm

Just under 7′ Unusually long to not have a centre leg support.

Above, Three early 17th century Basileus Besler First editions 1613
Hand coloured copper engravings. 409 years old!

Prints by Basil Besler from Hortus Eystettensis.
Engravings with expert hand colouring.
With typical text showing through and minor spots.
Exceptional condition.
Cartophyllus syluestris
Melilotus Germanica
Bistorta Maior
Frame 88cm x 170cm

To the left, A stunning second half 18th Century English Country walnut and oak chest on chest.
The double moulded cornice above two short then three long book-matched, feather banded, graduated drawers.
The base with three long graduated drawers.
All with later yet appropiate brass-work.
Resting on shaped bracket feet.
Good overall colour and patination.

C.1770
H. 170cm W. 108cm D.55cm

To the right, An 18th century French oak, country chippendale style armchair.

A rare mid 18th Century English oak dresser base, Midlands – UK1879

A rare mid 18th Century English oak dresser base, Midlands – UK1879

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

Three plank moulded top, above three frieze drawers having decorative brass central handles, raised on silhouette-baluster profile legs to front and sides.
C.1740

H:73 cm
W:179 cm
D:48.5 cm

I purchased this dresser some time ago, and only just spent the time removing the later dark polish,
probably added in the Victorian period.
Many hours slowly removing the polish, revealing the beautiful lighter wax finish. Well worth every minute!

Over thirty years of trading and forty years in the antiques trade,I have never stocked a dresser with silhouette legs.
Even more unusual is that I now own two! Both from the same retiring English dealer that I purchased one dozen from.
Actually, my largest single purchase in my thirty years of business.
Notice the outstanding five framed Redouté citrus fruits, hand-coloured copper engravings.
Pierre-Joseph Redouté 1759 – 1840 above, 19th century English pewter charger displaying Buddha’s Hands, pewter mugs,
decorative Italian Murano vase and 19th century English green glass dump,
rare first quarter 20th century Art Nouveau globe (featuring Central Australia) and the mid-century vintage
Italian Murano glass sculptured shaped bowl.
Resting below is a 17th century Bronze cauldron.

The framed Redouté’s hung in my home for the past 20 years.
Now selling.

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

Decorative 20th century hand painted Chinese vase

Decorative 20th century hand painted Chinese vase

27 x 23cm

Resting on an 18th-century English Oak Coffer.

Beside a first half 20th century English lantern clock, in 17th-century style.

A 19th-century four-fold hand-carved and painted Chinese lacquered screen.

19th-century French hand-carved gilt wall mirror, having the beautifully aged original mirror.

In reflections, a first-quarter 18th century Elizabeth Blackwell hand coloured copper engraving ‘Wallflower’ 1737.

A large 20th-century Australian female charcoal nude, drawn 1988.

Unusual pair of 19th Century French Provincial Figured Walnut Bedside Tables

Unusual pair of 19th Century French Provincial Figured Walnut Bedside Tables

Notice the wonderful single plank backboards.
Exceptional, as they’re never seen.
Also the single plank doors.

Not the usual French bedside table at all.
Heavily carved, ormolu mounted bedsides aren’t my taste, thats why its unusual for me to have a pair.

Yet to be cleaned and re-wax finished.

H.80cm
W.42cm
D.34cm

Delivery of Decorative French Walnut Petrin

Delivery of Decorative French Walnut Petrin

Last night I delivered this decorative French walnut petrin to one of my favourite customers.
Not the best lit apartment, so I included a photo from showroom. The piece certainly lifted her living room. Especially when we placed the two rare Masons plates I sold to her recently.
FYI, paintings above, Bowna NSW, Hilary Jackman 1989 Australia Club, 110 William St, Melbourne. Dora Wilson Girl With Dog,
Septimus Power (My favourite) love this one. In the entrance her portrait painted aged 23, by Paul Fitzgerald 1960
Had to share this, ‘with permission’ Such a wonderful painting.
I love seeing customers homes, you’d be amazed at how many beautiful, rare pieces I see throughout Australia.

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.