A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers.

A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers.

The solid two plank moulded top, with further applied upright moulds, then double moulded drawer dividers, housing two short then three long figured walnut, feather cross-banded graduated drawers, having decorative later brass work. A lower sectioned mould, resting on shaped bun feet.
C.1720
H.92cm   W.100cm   D.55cm
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.

19th century English country elm triple-bowed Windsor rocking chair

19th century English country elm triple-bowed Windsor rocking chair

The first one in around 20 years, very scarce.

The bold bowed top rail above a fret-carved centre splat, running through a well patinated bowed arm

rest, with out swept turned arm supports, on a well grained saddle seat, resting on central bobbin-

turned legs, joined by a bowed front stretcher and the original bowed rockers.

Fantastic overall colour and patination.

C.1850

H.1m
W.53cm
D.60cm

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.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

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 continental oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

H.87cm W.140cm D.53cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

Set of four early 18th century English Oak chairs

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.