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A rare 19th century English mahogany and walnut demilune folding tea table.

A rare 19th century English mahogany and walnut demilune folding tea table.

In style of 18th century George III period.
Of unusually small proportions.

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The double folding demilune tops open to reveal a small space to store and lock away their tea. Tea was so valuable in parts of the 18th century, they locked away from the staff.
The top folding into a well faded circular serving top, left open for long periods to have such fade. Usually the top is far lighter than inside. The bowed front apron, retaining the original lock, with ogee-shaped mouldings, above the narrow turned tapered legs, terminating in a fine pad-foot.

This piece had been over restored long ago, so I slowly removed majority of the polish, then built a softer wax finish.

H.72cm W.36cm D.22cm
Diameter opened 36x35cm, due to shrinkage.

Note, the front leg is walnut, quite unusual, certainly defining the table and something you probably won’t see again.

C.1850

$3,200 Reduced by 50% $1,600

Perfect as an entrance table for a small apartment or for many spots in any home.

When opened you’ll notice the bowl of relaxing sleep tea (I have most evenings before bed, so relaxing) and a bottle of “alchemy” essential oil I burnt in my shop daily, so many customers loved the scent, so I on sold both and many other teas I drink, for my sister Maxine, she owns iBliss Australia, I often scent my apartment, I love the smell✨

The majority of pieces used to dress the top are for sale, text or call me for information.

A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table. 

A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table. 

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
When interstate recently, one of my favourite customers from over many years, called me to say hello and ask where I’d moved to?
I explained I’d moved to my warehouse for about the next year in North Fitzroy.
About 1k from her home in Fitzroy, she was happy to hear this.
Next she said, I love every piece I’ve purchased from you over the years, they bring me great joy. My only regret is, I never bought that yew-wood pembroke table from you, for my library room.
My reply was, well Elizabeth, I took the table home to enjoy for a few years. However, I recently changed a few pieces around and had to bring back into stock. So it’s now just around the corner from you.
On my return, she came to my warehouse and asked me to deliver to try. Knowing the space well, I knew it wouldn’t return. Even better, this piece  like all of my stock was reduced by 50%.
I imported this table from Chester, UK some years ago and have nearly sold many times.
That’s the life of an antique dealer, some pieces, no matter how rare they are may sell before you even have the chance to post it, or may be in your company for over a decade.
I took a few photos in situ to share.
I also photographed all of the other pieces I sold her over the years, every one a one off piece. “The incredible beauty of English country furniture”
I’ll create a post soon of all of them, of course I have permission to do so…
Decorative 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps, of Small Proportions

Decorative 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps, of Small Proportions

This is French with strong English Hepplewhite influences.

Over the years I’ve sold many, usually slight or profusely carved.

This example has elegant modern like lines, beautifully worn and patinated. All original brass-work.

The standout piece in a modern apartment living room, entrance or hallway. Stunning lines indeed.

Beside 18th century English country Hepplewhite dining chairs. Notice the influence in style.

The 1940s Paris newspapers stuck to the backboards, adds yet another interesting touch to this rare 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps, of Small Proportions

This is French with strong English Hepplewhite influences.
Such an interesting piece.

As I said, usually carved, also usually much larger proportions.

H.230cm W.120cm D.50cm

Included on my Retirement SALE,
$16,500 reduced to $8,250

 

Late Tudor / early Renaissance carved oak panels (circa 1520–1560), presented within a later Arts & Crafts period outer frame (late 19th / early 20th century).

Late Tudor / early Renaissance carved oak panels (circa 1520–1560), presented within a later Arts & Crafts period outer frame (late 19th / early 20th century).

This is a classic composite, or “married,” construction of the kind long recognised in the trade: a later carcass carefully built to showcase much earlier salvaged fragments. The front facade consists of highly distinctive Tudor-period carved oak panels that capture the transitional phase between Late Gothic and Early Renaissance design in England.
The architectural arrangement of the facade is divided into vertical framed panels that derive directly from traditional medieval joinery. Arcaded structures contain primitive figures, characteristic of late medieval and Henry VIII-period carving, flanking a central panel of stylised, interwoven geometric motif. The three principal panels display a deeply incised geometric design, with trees or vines appearing on the side panels. Figures stand beneath carved archways in a manner strongly influenced by continental Renaissance designs that reached England and Flanders in the early sixteenth century, a style often described as “Romayne” or architectural caryatid carving.
These panels may originally have formed part of a fifteenth- or early sixteenth-century marriage chest (cassone), or been taken from Tudor oak wainscoting or dismantled bed heads in manor houses. Their surface shows severe age-related degradation, chipping and deep vertical checking on the lower sections, creating a heavily eroded, dry texture that contrasts markedly with the smoother structural frame surrounding them. Historic borer trails are present, as is typical of early oak. These are long extinct, with stable oxidisation and no evidence of active infestation.
The outer frame (stiles, rails and top lid) is a reconstruction of the Arts & Crafts period, when craftsmen held a particular reverence for medieval and Renaissance joinery and routinely salvaged original fragments from decaying estates to create new, functional pieces.
Two conservation options are under consideration: careful removal of the Tudor panels for independent conservation, sealing, wax finishing and reverse-framing on an antique velvet-covered timber panel (in the manner of the sixteenth-century Flemish oak panel of a rising angel previously offered), or retention of the complete composite structure with gentle restoration of the front panels and wax finishing of the surrounding coffer. Both approaches respect the historical integrity of these early carvings.
A rare and evocative survival of the transitional Tudor period, offered with complete transparency as a composite construction of genuine early panels within a later frame.

Panel
42 x 95cm

Coffer
H.66
W.120cm D.36cm

Call or text me for further details or to arrange a viewing.

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

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

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The ogee-shaped top rail above three plain rectangular scratch-moulded upright plats, supported by a lower rail, above two plank seats (some attractively knotted) resting on square block turned legs, terminating on a small pad-foot, with a high turned front stretcher, with double stretcher sides.

H.135cm W.46cm D.46cm

C.1700

Perfect for a low farmhouse table, with narrow skirts, such as this one displayed. Or make some thick decoratively upholstered fitted cushions and use with a standard 76cm hightail farmhouse table, or use as two decorative pairs of side chairs.

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions.

A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions.

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Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer.


The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot.
The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.

Fantastic overall well faded original polished and waxed patina.
Could I have raved anymore? What a piece!

1850 – 1880

H.79cm W.110cm D.40cm

An Outstanding Rare Late 17th Century Oak and Elm Primitive Windsor Armchair - Wales 1697

An Outstanding Rare Late 17th Century Oak and Elm Primitive Windsor Armchair – Wales 1697

An outstanding and rare late 17th Century Oak and Elm primitive Windsor armchair – Wales. The slanted upright plank back slotted through the single plank bowed arm on four bobbin turned supports joined to the elm saddle seat raised by four tapered out swept legs. Dated 1697 with the initials later gouged out and showing signs of very old repairs including shaped iron braces applied by hand made nails.

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Note: This chair is worthy of a museum and will probably never leave my personal collection. I have had the chair photographed in complete detail to display on my website and to be included in a future publication.

Sat in our dining room corner, appearing like a sculpture for many years, now sits in my apartment bedroom ✨

Photographed by Russell Winnell Photography.

AA0803

H.109cm W.62cm D.63cm

19th century English oak lowboy, in 18th century style.

19th century English oak lowboy, in 18th century style.

Recently restored and selling,

The two plank moulded top, above brass handled, two short and one long drawer, with a slight ogee-shaped skirt, resting on stylish cabriole legs, terminating on a round pad-foot.

H.70cm W.81cm D.50cm

C.1880

18th century English cream wear Thomas Whieldon-type tortoiseshell.

1750-1770

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table.

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table.

Purchased this table in Chester,
UK over 15 years ago, finally re-glued and wax finished.

UK1899

The plain well faded medullary ray grained four plank tilt top above a bold turned column, resting on elegant out swept legs.
Circa 1790

H. 69cm Dia. 79cm

$4,400 reduced to $2,200

Retirement SALE for one final year, all stock reduced from 50 – 60%
I can’t take it with me!

19th century English stoneware jugs and 19th century green majolica plate.
Contemporary brass copy of a classic horse head sculpture on cylindrical stand.

Short story on the age of some rare pieces.

Short story on the age of some rare pieces.

I saw an interesting story on researching the age of timber yesterday on Logan and Angelina’s @ourdollarhouse. Made me think of a few pieces I’ve sold and still have. This is a short story on the age of some rare pieces.

Being a semi retired antique and art dealer, specialising in furniture from that 16th – 20th century, I’ve had many pieces between 500 – 300 years old. Coming to mind,
One outstanding early 16th century Flemish oak credence table from 1520.
A small first half 17th century English oak livery cupboard 1600 – 1640
(both sold to the same Western District family)
an early to mid 17th century English oak refectory table 1600 – 1650, the thick removable cleated top, one single plank! Also graffitied T.A.S. 19/7/13, could’ve been scratched 1713 or 1813, I’d say 1713, due to the soft worn edges.
Truly amazing having this history in my hands. Actually, I recently bought that table back after selling to a friend 25 years ago!
I also sell art from 14th – 20th centuries. I have several large unused pages from a book of hand coloured copper engravings from 1686, actually by Hendrick Draakestein, how’s that for history. So the oak tree used for that 1520 credence table would have been at least 150 years old, so planted at least 1380. The wide plank of ok on the refectory table planted at least 1500.

Looks like we share a deep passion for history and timbers.

I also mentioned the 17th century paper I have from a book of botanical art by Hendrick Draakestein 1686, wonderful to have.

Photography by Russell Winnell Photography

A matched pair of 18th century English side/bedside tables.

A matched pair of 18th century English side/bedside tables.

Finding an original pair is near impossible, so locating a near match is also rare.

I’ll only sell these together.

Reduced to $4,500 pair.

A rare George III Cuban mahogany folding tea table.

The exquisite grained single plank rectangular moulded top, lifting to become a two plank square tea/card table top.
The unusual centered hinged rear legs opening to join with the sides.
The beautifully moulded front legs give a sense of style to a very classic straight lined table.
The narrow cock beaded drawer to the plain skirt, retaining the original brass swan-neck handle.
C.1770
H.72cm W.86cm D.42cm
Opened 84x86cm

Last quarter 18th century English tea/card table.

The single plank well faded hinged folding top, opening to a tea serving or card playing top.
Having a figured mahogany frieze with narrow card holding drawer, retaining the original brass swan-neck handle.
Resting on square tapered ogee-moulded legs. One hinged rear leg, supports top when in use.
Note: rarely are the opened tops as well faded as the closed. Indicates was very well used and loved.
C.1780
H.72cm W.90cm D.44.5cm, opened 89cm square.

 

An exceptional set of six English elm country Chippendale style dining or occasional chairs.

An exceptional set of six English elm country Chippendale style dining or occasional chairs.

Comprising of two armchairs and four dining, side chairs.

The shaped moulded top rail, having one classic Chippendale ears, flowing through to the fret carved centre splat, with tapered side supports, an upholstered drop in seat, above an ogee shaped rail, resting on stylish moulded legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.

Good overall colour, still to be re-wax finished.

Chairs 50cm wide

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The beautifully patinated thick single plank cleated top, Above a plain moulded frieze, resting on baluster-turned legs, joined by the original worn side stretchers. Fantastic overall patina, with the initials T.A.S 19/7/13 to one end. Which century 1713, 1813 or 1913. Fascinating when you sit and think about this. 1660 – 1700 All stock reduced by 50% $28,500 reduced to $14,250 H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm Note, the Carters Price Guide featuring this table and other pieces will be given when sold. A re-purchase I sold over 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back. A few snaps of my showroom last year, while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio, so threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
 Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold. 17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024 
Both mirrors 19th century. Text or call Jamie 0415555998 for information.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

A particularly nice mid 19th century English mahogany side table.

The beautifully grained, Regency style, triple moulded rectangular top, above two deep drawers.

With Sheraton period brass oval handles, and geometric shaped ebony inlaid stringing.
Resting on shaped, turned tapered legs, on original castors.

C.1850

H. 71cm W. 79cm D. 43cm

Reduced from $2,800 to $1,400

English Masons, Japanese Imari and Chinese ceramics, always suit being displayed on suitably beautiful tables.

A rare set of six 1920s revival dining chairs

A rare set of six 1920s revival dining chairs

These chairs are around 100 years old. The 20s was a huge revival period.

They have Queen Anne rear shaped splats and shaped top rails 1705.
George I and George II cavletto style moulds 1714 – 1740
all blending so well.

Would you believe I used bitumen to build this beautiful walnut/period oak colour.
A long, complicated, somewhat monotonous restoration job indeed!

Photographed by Russell Winnell.

Included in my retirement sale
All stock reduced by 50%