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 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 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
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 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 Maria Therese Ten Branch Crystal Chandelier 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. 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 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. 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.
A rare first half 18th century English oak clothes press. The classic lined cavetto shaped frieze above an unusual groove moulded central support, flanked by matching double fielded panelled doors. The base having three fixed rectangular fielded panels, above two panelled drawers, retaining the original brass drop handles. This early example resting on stump-feet. (Soon after becoming bracket-feet) Note: the interior floor lifting to reveal a hidden storage space. (In the 18th century, secret drawers and compartments within bookcases, bureaus and chests of drawers was more common than not) Exceptional colour and patination. 1725-1750 H.207cm W.138cm D.51cm
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Screen 19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquered Four fold Screen Beautifully decorated with peacocks, swans, grape vine and lotus flowers. Having a decorative peacock border Retaining some of the original gilt patination Still to be clean and restored C.1880 H.183cm W.162cm
18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a tapered, turned central column Resting on three out-swept cabriole legs This table has never been restored, I will not restore this table until sold, and will only be waxed. C.1780 H 73cm Dia 79cm
A delightful first quarter 18th century George I, English country oak side chair. One probably remaining from a larger set. The ogee-shaped top rail above a vase-shaped centre splat, secured by a lower shoe, flanked by two tapered side supports, the newly upholstered seat (C.W.Howell Upholstery) on moulded seat rails, resting on beautifully shaped cabriole-legs, terminating on a round pad-foot. Notice the out-swept rear legs, complimenting the front. C.1720
A rare early 19th Century Dutch/Flemish Bronze two tier Electrolier of large proportions This was originally made to house candles. Each shaped branch lifts out to place the lit candle into. (Note: even though now wired, they still are removable, slightly) The top having soldiers playing flutes, above the first row of smaller branches, having individually carved maidens watching over the room. The second row having large Sunflower heads carved to the top and dolphins to the centre, as above. All slotted into the bold turned central support, terminating in a detailed finial. Cleaned and completely rewired to Australian standards. Now cleverly wired to house electric globes. 1890 – 1910 H: 1m Diameter: 95 cm excluding cup and chain. All chandeliers can be extended and hung to desired height.
An unusually high, early 19th century French oak dough bin/petrin. The cleated three plank sliding top, above a canted bin, the front panel having a central sun carving, flanked by matching reversed shaped fielded panels. The base with sunflower carved panel, flanked by rectangular fielded paneled doors. Resting on short square tapered legs. Good overall well faded colour. C.1800 H.84cm W.148cm D.56cm