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 Perfect as a dining table for small space. Opened out or against the wall with one leaf opened. Both leaves dropped as a hall or sofa table. Or one leaf lifted, to display food and drinks. Above: five framed early 19th century Redouté hand coloured copper engravings, from my private collection, now selling.
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. 19th century English mahogany demi lune hall table. 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. H.70cm W.99cm D.48cm C.1870 A private purchase last week. Originally purchased from John Wilson Antiques 1990s. Hanging above, ‘Narcissus bursting from its Spatha’ 1808. By Robert John Thornton. Hand coloured copper engraving, London August 1, 1808.
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 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
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 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. Note: All stock is included in my retirement sale. The rectangular drop leaf top above a single end-frieze drawer having the orignal brass swan-neck handle raised on rectangular section tapered legs terminating in brass castors C. 1780 H: 72.5 cm W: 102.5 cm (when opened) D: 88 cm Photographed by Russell Winnell Photography
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…
A Unique early 19th Century English Country Oak Tilt Top Wine/Lamp Table of Small Proportions The well patinated two plank rotating circular top. Tilts to reveal the original cross frame, attached to a rotating birdcage support. On a well turned column, supported by three unusually shaped out-swept legs. C.1850 H 72cm Dia 46cm
18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a tapered, turned central column Resting on three out-swept cabriole legs This table has never been restored, I will not restore this table until sold, and will only be waxed. C.1780 H 73cm Dia 79cm
A Rare and Unusual Retro Book-Matched Figured Walnut Central Joined Adjustable Nest of Tables A Rare and Unusual Retro Book-Matched Figured Walnut Central Joined Adjustable Nest of Tables on turned tapered legs. The circular tops having the original coloured formica edging. C.1970
Contemporary Retro Inspired Collection by Allpress/Van Kaathoven 2018 Dealing in antiques for the past 30 years and being in the trade now for 40 years, I have started to add a few contemporary pieces we create for Australian Interior Designers, Architects and Private Customers. Sometimes a customer needs something that has never been made before. The majority of my stock has always been quite unique, so why not provide a modern option of the same quality. Take a look at mine and Andrews modern creations and consider a unique contemporary piece to mix with your beautiful antiques. This collection immediately captures your attention with their unquestionable class, elegance, style and clean lines. Verona Table: H.750cm W.2.4m D.1100cm Desk: H.750cm W.2m D.90cm Oak parquetry top trestle style dining table H.750cm W.2.7m D.1m
May be selling soon – in my apartment – AA1255 Stock AA1255 19th Century French oak desk of small proportions The tick two plank top having several knots and a matched sap wood join between planks above a plain fieze with a single moulded drawer to the front retaining the original lock and escutcheon. Resting on square tapered legs. 1870 – 1900 H: 2′ 5″ – W: 3′ 3″ – 100 cm D: 2′ 3″ – 66 cm
An early 19th Century French fruitwood farmhouse table – UK3824 An early 19th Century French fruitwood farmhouse table. The well patinated three plank cleated top above a plain frieze, raised on square section tapering legs. 220 years of great overall colour and patination. C.1800 H:76 cm W:201 cm D:78 cm
A fantastic coffee table comprising of an early 19th Century French fruitwood dough-bin base with a 19th Century French burr elm quarter panelled door top – AA7000 A fantastic coffee table comprising of an early 19th Century French fruitwood dough-bin base with a 19th Century French burr elm quarter panelled door top. H. 47cm W. 171cm D. 58cm.
First half 19th Century English oak double octagonal occasional table – AA1547 Second half 19th Century English oak double octagonal occasional table. The cock beaded two plank double octagonal top on a well turned support resting on three out swept pointed cabriole legs. C.1880
George III English Faded Cuban Mahogany Wine Table George III English Faded Cuban Mahogany Wine Table The circular single plank tilt-top having beautiful overall aged and faded patina (Resembling walnut) Resting on a well turned column support, joined to three out-swept cabriole legs, terminating on a pointed pad foot. Stunning! C.1770 H.73cm Dia.80cm
Late 18th Century English Country Oak Circular Top Wine Table Late 18th Century English Country Oak Circular Top Wine Table The circular two plank top above a well turned centre support, joined to three out-swept shaped cabriole legs, having a raised central spine. Note, the unusual timbers used on the turned support and legs is quarter-sawn oak. This gives the fiddle-back grain. Good overall faded colour and patination. C.1780 H.72cm Dia.73cm