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
19th century English oak, 17th century style livery (food) cupboard. The semi-triangular widening top, above a plain moulded skirt, with panelled sides and a floral carved iron hinged door, opening to reveal storage space. Resting on turned legs, joined by rectangular upright stretchers. C.1880 H.76cm W.102 & 58cm D.45cm The tapered top makes this table easy to navigate in a small space. Perfect as a sofa table, hall table, entrance table.
An attractive last quarter century English Oak low dresser. The four plank thumb-moulded top, above an ogee shaped skirt, housing three moulded drawers, with brass swan-neck handles and shaped escutcheons. Resting on gracefully shaped cabriole legs, terminating on a rounded pad foot.
A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions. 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.
Part of my shipment that arrived today and a beautiful amber Italian Murano chandelier hanging in my window ✨ Usually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak refectory/farmhouse table. Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top. Above a plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher. C.1820 H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm 19th century English oak coffer/blanket box. H.65cm W.138cm D.59cm
A magnificent late 18th century, George III painted and gilded satinwood demilune side table. The well preserved floral painted top, having a central still life of fruits and butterflies, with flowers and leaves flowing throughout the centre, and an angel putti. Rosewood cross-banding, with ebony and satinwood stringing. The gilded fluted skirt, above turned tapered fluted legs. Excellent museum quality patina overall.
Selling this rare set of eight 19th century well patinated French Louis XV style figured Walnut, dining chairs for a customer. This style of chair is reasonably easy to locate in France as they continued to make this ever popular style. But it’s rare to locate a large set of original period chairs, so that’s why I’m happy to sell. Second half 19th century.
Seven 20th century American oak windsor arm chairs. Having a wonderful overall well worn patina and attractive fret-carved rear splats. As always, the most comfortable chairs to dine on and locating sets isn’t easy. You could have four around your kitchen dining table and place the other three in many places around your home or apartment.
An exceptional rare early 19th Century English elm writing bureau AA1895 The gallery moulded top and lifting lid above a four short and three long slight graduated drawers, resting on bun feet. Having a fantastic overall faded colour and patination. With later but appropriate brasswork. C. 1820 H: 88 cm W: 82 cm D: 43.5 cm
A rare 17th century English ash boarded chest of diminutive proportions. The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate. The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs. C.1680 AA2365
First half 19th century English hoop back Windsor arm-chair. Ash, fruitwood and elm. Thames Valley 1800 – 1840 H.86cm W.52cm D.50cm
A delightful early 19th century Dutch oak hanging display cabinet, with decorative floral marquetry inlay. The shaped moulded cornice having a secret display window, above the nine panelled glazed astragal door, with matching glass windowed canted corners. The interior fitted with two moulding disguised shelves. 1780 – 1820 H.111cm W.111cm D.27cm
An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser. The three plank well patinated top with applied mouldings below, then two double cushion moulded drawers, resting on stylish turned legs. The ogee-shaped mouldings above the legs to front and sides are later additions, as is the later brassware. 1680-1700
Early 19th century English oak lowboy. Another one of the pieces I purchased back, that I sold to an old friend over twenty years ago. The three plank top above a deep moulded ogee-shaped frieze, with stepped narrow drawers with brass drop handles to the front. Resting on slender turned legs, joined by a bold central “H” stretcher. C.1800 H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm
A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions The rectangular moulded top, above two long hinged doors, opening to reveal a cord covered interior, with a small light above each shelf. The doors having a double throw lock. With narrow glassed viewing sides, resting on short turned tapered legs.
Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt. Housing three brass dressed central drawers.