19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. The stylish slight shaped pediment, resting on a plain rectangular top rail, with matching side uprights, resting on a mirrored base, and the shortest decoratively shaped bracket feet. The sectioned panelled sides are so attractive to gaze upon. The shelved interior having a lower long drawer. Both central side drawers blocking a matching central sliding panel, with a secret drawer appearing behind.
Late 18th-early 19th century French provincial oak arm chair. Purchased this delightful chair from customers last week. They bought as 18th century, English oak George III elbow chair. Except it’s not! But still very nice stylish, a lot more than if was English, as it’s French.
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.
20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas. By J P Vezzeos 49 x 57cm I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame. Years ago I wrote an article ‘To Frame or not to Frame’ for Period Style Magazine, you can see it under ‘Media’.
19th century French oak refectory/dining/sofa table. SOLD before in showroom! The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on rectangular chamfered legs, with octagonal moulded feet, joined by a rectangular moulded ‘H’ stretcher. Great overall colour and patination. 2.2m x 70cm Cleaned,lightened, highlighted and re wax finished. C.1880 France This table will be enjoyed as a stylish long sofa table in a bright spacious living area overlooking the most beautiful green farmland and rolling hills, can’t wait to see in situ.
19th century English floral gilt decorated & painted tin tray on original black painted folding stand. The shaped moulded edge retaining much of the original gilt design. The painted surface includes a peacock and flowers. Fantastic condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop this morning. C.1890 H.44cm W.78cm D.59cm
Selling three 19th century French Gras Bayonets for a customer CDS750 Two retaining the original scabbards 66cm The Gras bayonet was one of the last French sword bayonets. It was manufactured to fit the French model 1874 Gras infantry rifle.
Early 19th century French oak farmhouse table of large proportions I’m selling this fantastic, long French oak farmhouse table for a customer. Requires minor restorations and a good wax. The well faded three plank, cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on thick square tapered legs. C.1820. H.75cm. W.299cm D.85cm
18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux-Corps. Having a well worn, unrestored finish. These are usually over restored. Having pleasant carved details overall. H.238cm W.136cm D.50cm
First half 19th century French provincial walnut & fruitwood vigneron, wine tasting table on trestle base. Been some years since I’ve stocked one of these, this one in particular being the largest I have seen. The large perfectly faded and patinated circular five plank folding top, on two rectangular upright supports, having an attractive lyre-shaped twisting central support, retaining the original steel guide attached below the top. Resting on bold long sledge-feet. C.1840 H.73cm Dia.118cm
Early 19th century French fruitwood & oak dough bin/petrin. The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a canted bin with deep wedge corner joints, joined to an oak planked floor. The base with a plain frieze, resting on attractive out swept shaped legs. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1800 H.77cm W.167cm D.66cm
Last quarter 19th century Italian walnut carved settee, with fitted cushion H.80cm W.147cm D.58cm Selling for a friend
19th century French marble top occasional, corner, lamp table. The circular, moulded top, resting on a deep blue, gold decorated shell carved painted base. On a long slight cabriole legend angled pad-foot. C.1890 H.72cm Dia.72cm Perfect piece to place between armchairs or sofas, with a lamp and framed photo of me!
An unusual 19th Century French Fruitwood, Burr Elm and Oak Dough bin. An unusual 19th Century French Fruitwood, Burr Elm and Oak Dough bin The Fruitwood two plank sliding top, above a Burr Elm panelled base, above a well carved darkened Oak base. Having solid Burr Elm panels. Resting on a long slight cabriole leg. C. 1850 H. 75cm W. 121cm D. 58cm