First quarter 18th century English oak gate-leg table.

First quarter 18th century English oak gate-leg table.

The two plank rectangular central top, with two, two plank drop sides.
Having a fine scratch mould 1cm from plain edge.
One end skirt having a later replaced or rebuilt 19th century drawer, with a brass handle.
The base with graceful cotton-reel legs, joined by bobbin-turned stretchers.
Fantastic overall deep oak colours and patination.

C.1720

H.72cm   W.112cm  D.55cm

Opened:  W.142cm   D.112cm

 

19th century revival of a George III long demi lune mahogany side/hall table.

19th century revival of a George III long demi lune mahogany side/hall table.

They didn’t make them this narrow in the 18th century. Much shorter and deeper.
This was made to suit the narrow Victorian hallways.

The bowed single plank, reeded-mould top, above a narrow x-banded skirt,
having a single figured mahogany central drawer, with ebony stringing and later but appropriate circular brass plate,
ring handles, covering where the wooded turned handles originally sat. With faux drawers to each side.
Resting on turned tapered legs.

Good overall colour and patination.

 

Window display night shots

Window display night shots

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.

More past Yew wood sales

More past Yew wood sales

Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.

These are the only two yew wood chests I’ve had in over thirty years trading. Extremely rare.

Purchased both in UK 15 and 20 years ago.

 

Beautiful Yew wood pieces, sold over the years.

Beautiful Yew wood pieces, sold over the years.

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.

A rare pair of 18th Century yew wood Gothic Windsor elbow chairs

A rare pair of 18th Century yew wood Gothic Windsor elbow chairs

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…

 

Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

After much deliberation, I’ve decided to sell a few very special pieces I’ve had at home the past
20 or more years.

This magnificent wine table is one. I simply cannot house everything I’d like to.

Stock AA0785

 

18th Century Oak Lowboy

18th Century Oak Lowboy

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.

Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

18th century oak lowboy.

H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table - UK1881

A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – UK1881

I’ve enjoyed having this beautiful 18th century English yew-wood side table in my apartment for the past few years.
Being a dealer and having such special pieces, I have the enjoyment of living with, then selling once replacing.

I’ll truly miss this table, however living in an apartment forces one to cull!

This table will be back in my showroom next week.

 

Farmhouse tables. New shipment recently arrived from Europe.

Farmhouse tables. New shipment recently arrived from Europe.

Even though I’m retiring soonish, new stocks still arriving. Everything is discounted even if new arrivals…
Part of new shipment arrived from Europe.
Farmhouse tables
One solid pollard oak top
(Can’t wait to restore it)
One with the original matching trestles and bread slide.
Great patination.
One 2m or each drawer leaf 1m each.
So 2-3 or 4 metre cherry farmhouse table.
A couple of fantastic dough bin/coffee tables
English oak dresser
A few decorative Italian Murano glass pieces…

Keep an eye on my website or Insta…

An early 19th Century English Oak Trestle

An early 19th Century English Oak Trestle

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

1686 - 1986

1686 – 1986

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

An attractive Set of Six 20th Century Australian Ash Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, now white.

An attractive Set of Six 20th Century Australian Ash Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, now white.

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.

RESTORATION - Not for sale.

RESTORATION – Not for sale.

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.