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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

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 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.

A rare first half 18th century English oak clothes press. — 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 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

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

Highly decorative 19th century French floral carved gilt settee — Highly decorative 19th century French floral carved gilt settee

H 108cm

W 182cm

D 80cm

A delightful first quarter 18th century George I, English country oak side chair. — 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