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Finally leaving my showroom this evening. Thought I’d make myself even later by taking a few window photos.
Why not hey?
I’m selling a beautiful harlequin set of 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs for a customer, so popped one into my window.
The incredible beauty of 240 years of patina shining in my window is worth staying back for.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
Those who know me, know of my memory problem, due to an accident 28 years ago.
I have a short term memory.
However, every one of these wonderful pieces, I know who purchased, what they paid and where they sit in their beautiful homes.
For these memories I’m ever so grateful ❤️
18th century English yew wood windsor armchair, on cabriole legs.
Rare early 19th century Irish yew wood and chestnut windsor wedding settle.
(Sold to the wonderful John Borthwick) retired and long passed on Melbourne antique dealer.
Rare English Regency yew wood tea caddy.
Sold to one of my favourite ever customers (Jane T) sadly moved back to the UK around a decade ago.
The shaped arm rest and domino shaped arm support from an early 19th century English yew wood windsor armchair.
(Belonged to Betty L) another wonderful kind customer, sadly now passed on.
The two long yew wood panelled doors to a rare 18th century French yew wood armoire.
Very special piece, probably will have to crane into my apartment as to high for the lifts.
Will sit in my spare room and hold lots of clothes and stuff… will look amazing once there!
Most photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
I’ll start with these magnificent rare 18th century English Gothic windsor elbow chairs.
I sold these to a wonderful woman in her late 70s back in 2006. She still enjoys them every day.
Such joy they have brought to her life…
Having double bow construction, with fine tracery fretted splats oweing much to the 18th Century Gothic Revival.
The bowed arms on swept back underarm supports attached to an unusual mahogany saddle seat (typically elm) above pierced knee brackets,
raised on well-formed cabriole front legs joined by a crinoline stretcher.
Attributed to the Thames Valley region. Yew wood, fruitwood and mahogany seats.
No recorded period Gothic Windsor chair has yet been found in in any wood other than the prized yew wood.
C.1770
Photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography
Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.
Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.
Set of four early 18th century English oak chairs.
H.135cm W.46cm D.46cm
All in need of a good re-wax finish.
First half 19th century French figured elm on oak farmhouse table.
The well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, resting on four oak tapered legs.
C.1820
H.75cm
W.2m
D.80cm
The chairs,
Six from a harlequin set of eight last quarter 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs.
An early 19th Century English Oak Trestle having a thick warped single plank seat
resting on rectangular corner – chambered legs, joined by a pegged ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1800
H.63cm
W.170cm
D.40cm
Notice how even a retro made semi Chippendale style dining chair can match so well with a striking piece of art 300 years older.
Contemporary framing can completely change the look of a copper engraving, painting, lithograph, even old photos. It’s not hard.
These chairs were unattractive, dark and had shocking patterned upholstery.
Once again, it’s not too hard to improve a chair.
I have these in a window display this week.
Quite eye catching, along with the descriptions of both.
As always it’s important to create interesting window displays
The shaped top rail, above a fret carved tapered centre splat, flanked by shaped tapered uprights.
The freshly upholstered soft mint chenille seats blending beautifully.
Resting on a square leg, joined by stretchers.
This set of chairs were very tired, so we cleaned back the surface and refinished them in a soft white.
Would never dream of doing this to a period chair, however this method of restoration has vastly improved these.
These chairs would look fantastic with a period french fruitwood farmhouse table.
The last set I sold through a decorator in 2009.
These chairs also featured in a home I dressed in Elwood 2009.
To see the story of the Elwood home, search ‘Elwood’ on this website.
Above is a one off set of 19th Regency period watercolours of Indian birds, in Kamataka, Southwest India.
Dated 1828
Also, my favourite 17th Century botanical engraver, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.
I sold these to good customers twenty years ago.
They are now moving and need to sell.
I’m always happy to re sell rare items I’ve handled over the past three decades, as they’re so hard to find.
We just finished restoring this fantastic set of 19th century English Country Regency dining chairs.
A customer purchased them not realising that many users ago, someone had drilled holes through every leg and seat rail, tying a coat hanger style metal brace.
Once removed, not easily, they were a complete mess!
Eddie took each chair apart and rebuilt them. We cleaned back, filled the holes, disguised the repairs and refinished them.
Cut back and waxed today and ready to deliver.
I thought I’d share the process with you.
Note: still to be reupholstered.
Late 18th Century English cherrywood and laburnum chest on chest.
Standing to the front an equally rare 18th century English cherry wood country Chippendale arm chair with a freshly
Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.
I’ve always enjoyed dealing in the more unusual, rare one off pieces…
To the chest top, three decorative 19th century English ‘Masons’ jugs and rare large mug.
Jeff Martin – 23 Times
Oil on board 2006
All pieces with full descriptions on my website.
English – Chairs – singles
English – Chests
Works of art – Contemporary or search
Jeff Martin…
With a freshly Colefax check upholstered drop in seat.
Mixing antiques from different parts of the world can work very well. Not all styles mix well, but 18th and 19th century English and French furniture mixed very well.
Six from a harlequin set of eight, last quarter 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs, with a handsome first quarter 19th century French figured elm, two plank farmhouse table.
Absolutely beautiful. Classic lines with unequalled style, well that’s my opinion.
Note: The chairs appear more red in the photos
Enjoy
A rare pair of mid 17th Century french walnut and oak ‘tabourets de chanters’ (cantor’s stools) having fantastic colour and patination. C. 1640
Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques 1980
H: 58.5 cm W: 34 cm D: 27.5 cm
A rare 17th Century English oak armchair.
The shaped top rail supporting a large shaped centre splat. The curved arms on turned supports meeting the two plank seat and flowing into a leg. All joined by stretchers. Great 340 year old patina. C.1680
H: 106 cm W: 59 cm D: 57 cm
