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Two magnificent pieces take the spotlight - Late 18th century English Oak bow fronted hanging corner cupboard - Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

Two magnificent pieces take the spotlight – Late 18th century English Oak bow fronted hanging corner cupboard – Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

Excuse the average lighting in my warehouse, it’s all from spotlights. Also, oak has a tendency to photograph red, see the close up photos of the figured oak doors.

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Late 18th century English Oak bow fronted hanging corner cupboard.

The moulded cornice above a mahogany top rail, having marquetry inlaid shells and plain Tunbridge ware decoration. above two bowed “H” hinged doors, wearing decorative shaped escutcheons.

Opening to reveal original ogee-shaped narrow shelves, with a lower bowed shelf and a pair of lower drawers.

1790 – 1820
H.104cm W.71cm D.48cm

Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

The well patinated circular top supported by a beautifully turned column, raised on three down swept cabriole legs terminating in boot feet.
The shaped legs resembling the Isle of Man flag.
The flag features three running legs bent at the knees conjoined at the centre.
Local residents of the Isle of Man explain that the legs turn anti-clockwise so that they don’t kneel to the English.
The use of the emblem on the flag in the Isle of Man dates back to the 13th Century.

H. 70 cm
Dia. 76cm

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.
Note: once belonged to John D Dunn, from his personal private collection.

Call me for pricing.

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…
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

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.

 

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.

SOLD - 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

SOLD – 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

The well patinated circular top, above a well turned central support column, joined to refined out swept cabriole legs, terminating on a stylish pad-foot. Beautifully worn and well patinated. Other than a later replaced catch and a type of stain applied behind, revealing the untouched elm block. H.68cm W.76cm













 












	












	

	


		A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
	

	


					

				A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
			

		

	
Over the past few years since selling our family home and sizing down to an apartment, I’ve sold much of my private collection. Some I sold long before I moved, and since I moved, that’s progression and continually upgrading my surroundings. These are a few pieces I’ve reduced to under 50% of their value. Now in my warehouse and only a small display area for private viewings, I’ve made the decision to let a lot go, even the rest of my private collection Before I moved shop in June, I even sold my complete Draakestein collection, ten in total went back to the UK, as much of my stock has over the decades, as dealing in rare items there’s always an international demand. Note: the surrounding pieces and art in my home and showroom have all sold, even the ceramics!! The very long French buffet below the Atamja painting, the farmhouse table, harlequin set of country chippendale chairs and pair of bog-oak side chairs all sold within weeks of placing onto the market. Also the Besler 1613 and olive wood wine table in bedroom. An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas – 2012. By Ngurah Atamja 200 cm x 300 Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire 1780 – 1800 H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard. H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm 19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1840 H.226cm W.146cm D.56cm




	












	

	


		19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
	

	


					

				19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
			

		

	
Having beautifully, grained, figured chestnut three planked top.


Above two deep drawers, retaining original fine brass handles.


Resting on square, chamfered legs, joined by a rectangular chamfered H stretcher.


H.80


W.140


D.67


$4,600 reduced to $2,300 restored.




	
















	

	


		17th century English oak refectory table.
	

	


					

				17th century English oak refectory table.
			

		

	
A recent re-purchase I sold 20 years ago.


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


H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm


In need of a good re-wax finish.


Keep an eye on my posts to see once done..




	












	

	


		Recently restored - unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
	

	


					

				Recently restored – unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table
			

		

	


Was coated with thick pasty oxides years ago, that hid the beautiful natural grain.


There were strong black rings to the top and leaves and a few chips.I hand stripped, Eddie patched the tops and bleached the rings.


Then I sealed and hand finished the table is as lighter natural finish as possible, using traditional french polishing and modern protective finishes.