18th century English oak lowboy. Another piece purchased last week that still requires a clean up and re wax finishing. I’ll carefully remove much of the later polish, bring back to a lighter oak, then re wax finish. Later brass work, I’ll probably replace with period style swan-neck handles. H.73cm W.84cm D.48cm 19th century English Masons style Imari design ironstone plate. 23cm
Early 19th century English elm, ebonised, floral painted and gilt corner chair. Having a burgundy leather drop in seat. C.1800 H.77cm W.80cm D.60cm
Pair of 18th century English country Chippendale oak side chairs. The beautifully shaped top rail, with a raised central mould, terminating in out-swept ears. The vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a single plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square inner chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers. C.1770 Still in need of re waxing.
Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’ This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904). Gabriel Viardot distinguished himself from the 1870s, in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture, of which he specialises. He drew his inspiration after participating in the Universal Exhibition of 1867, where Japan participated for the first time in Europe. His production of characteristic furniture was sometimes made from lacquered and embossed panels sent directly from China or Japan often decorated with Tonkin mother-of-pearl inlays, but always on a sometimes dyed sycomore frame. This exotic light-coloured wood has often been confused with beech. The furniture was subsequently embellished with ornamental bronzes. It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production. The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze. H.98cm W.69cm D.40cm
Set of eight Fleur De Lis Chairs by Lucian Ercolani Customer consignment. Ercol Model 375 Gold Label Beech with Elm seats, the bowed top rail above three fret carved Fleur De Lis splats on an elm slight saddle seat resting on fine turned tapered legs, joined by a high matching H stretcher. If looking for a comfortable dining chair, these are surprisingly comfortable, well worth coming in to try! 1979
18th century European oak coffer/trunk. Perfect as a coffee table in a small space. Still to be re wax finished. H.32cm W.86cm D.39cm C.1780
Rare pair of 18th century English country Chippendale high back oak side chairs. The shaped top rail, terminating in out-swept classic Chippendale ears. The beautifully grained vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base having an unusually deep top rail, resting on Queen Anne style turned tapered legs and a bold pad foot. C.1780 Still in need of re waxing.
An outstanding rare museum quality 18th century English mahogany Chippendale period chinoiserie carved leather top writing table. This table should be in an English museum. C.1770 H.72cm W.76cm D.50cm
18th century English country Chippendale oak side chair. The central bowed top rail flowing into out-swept ears. The bold shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square outer moulded legs, joined by a rectangular “H” stretcher. C.1770 Good overall colour and patination. Still in need of re waxing.
An unusually shaped 18th century English well faded mahogany D-end drop side dining table. To me one of the best English furniture designs. Such plain clean lines. So many uses. Sofa, Hall, Side, One end D, or a fully opened long oval dining table. Great overall fade, resembling straight grained walnut. Still requiring careful re finishing over the existing finish to retain the fade. H.73cm W.115cm Length opened 184cm
18th century English country figured walnut chest or drawers of smaller dimensions. The cross-banded quarter panelled, moulded top, above two short then three long graduated drawers with book-matched veneers and narrow cross-banding, retaining all original brass-work. The drawers flanked and separated by classic walnut double moulds, resting on plain bracket feet. C.1760 H.88cm W.90cm D.47cm Still requiring a good deal of re wax finishing.
18th century English country Hepplewhite elm and ash side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a goblet shaped upright centre splat. The base having a single plank seat with later cushion, resting on square inner chamfered lags, joined by rectangular stretchers. Fantastic overall faded patina. Still awaiting a good re waxing.
Pair of 18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chairs. The shaped top rail above a vase shaped upright centre splat. The base having a moulded plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned, square front legs, joined by turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. Still awaiting a good re waxing.
18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a simple scratch-moulded shaped upright centre splat. The base having a three plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned front legs, joined by well worn turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. I love how country furniture at times combines several different styles and timbers. Such individuality and uniqueness indeed! Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780