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Restoration of an unusual 19th century French Amboyna Burl cylinder-top writing desk
Before and after photos.
We had great pleasure in restoring this piece.
Eddies perfect kingwood cross-banding, amboyna veneer and satinwood stringing inlay patching.
My colouring and french polishing, Jack cut back and waxing.
Very happy customers!
20th century oak sideboard
Fresh out of restoration from an unattractive chocolate colour with tiny steel handles to this.
We rarely strip, but in this case nothing to save, so hand strip, no sanding, mix a bitumen based stain, re polish, cut back and built a wax finish.
A recent private restoration job.
Beautiful last quarter 19th century French oak rotating desk chairThe last photo shows before restoration.
Several patches and re carving, re gluing, removed the later varnished dark surface to reveal a very red raw oak.
Refused to sand or bleach, made up a green base stain that removed much of the red, a very old trick.
Re french polished, coloured in repairs, cut back and wax finished.
Craig Howell, upholsterer, removed the original pressed leather seat and reupholstered the chair to finish this wonderful job.
Eddie, cabinet maker, completed the repairs and carving. Also the ball bearings lubricated and running well.
The rectangular central panelled hinged moulded top
Above a matching panelled front
Having the original lock and key
Resting on a miniature bracket style foot
This piece was in our front living room the last twenty years, housing remotes, many wine glasses and coffee cups rested on the top.
After selling our family house, I simply can’t hold on to everything, so selling many pieces from my private collection.
H.34cm
W.51cm
D.29cm
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.
Below the circular top reveals the falling fabric continuing on to form the base.
Provenance: The table was selected by notable decorator Colin Bowman when both Madame Verna and he travelled to America for the furnishing of Verbu Lodge in early 1982.
This table is a one off.
H.73cm
Dia.124cm
AA1868
Not for sale – Sharing this beautiful item from my home.
The old Green or Blue Trick?
I like the green vase more, but think the blue suits?
I suppose I’m lucky to have such a decision to make!
This twin bedroom design was inspired by a wilful little girl and her excitable younger sister.
A pleasant mid 19th century French fruitwood and oak side table.
The well patinated three plank moulded pear wood top, above an oak base.
The long single drawer retaining the original steel drop handle, resting on fine turned legs, joined by a matching turned ‘H’ stretcher, with a turned fruitwood central finial.
Fantastic overall deep colour and patination.
C.1850
H.70cm
W.75cm
D.48cm
Selling for a customer.
H.78cm
W.214cm
D.100cm
Customer had this table made nearly 20 years ago.
Would even make a spacious desk.
Very reasonably priced🌟
Contact me of you would like to see.
Just arrived in showroom after restoration and re wiring.
This chandelier is one of the most stylish I’ve ever stocked. Every detail, perfect.
Beautifully shaped, moulded and scrolled brass details.
H.140cm inc chain
Dia.80cm
Note, the chain can be extended or reduced to any height.
Fantastic photography by Russell Winnell.
The well patinated four plank cleated top, having a drawer to each side, retaining the original turned handles.
Resting on square tapered legs.
C.1840 France
H.76cm
W.188cm
D.76cm
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…
H.80cm
W.40cm
D.31cm
19th Century French Provincial Oak Side Table.
Three plank moulded top above a large moulded narrow drawer with a brass turned handle
Resting on bold turned legs, joined by a matching turned ‘H’ stretcher
Having a central turned finial
Good overall colour and patination
C.1880
H.69cm W.75cm D.59cm
Shaun Rodwell helped me deliver this farmhouse table yesterday afternoon. Looked fantastic!
Last photo was the one we replaced. Huge improvement and very happy customer…
You’ll also notice a delightful Norfolk Chest, I sold to her a few years ago.
Still shining proud in the living room. (AA1818)
The well patinated three plank cleated top above a slight end moulded plain frieze,
housing a long drawer to each end, resting on square tapered legs.‘Perfect as a home desk’
This table’s been my shop desk for some time…
18th century French figured walnut petrin/coffee table.
Originally a petrin/dough bin on stand. Later converted into a beautiful decorative coffee table.
The well patinated serpentine shaped, hinged top, above cantered sides, resting on bun feet.
Perfect for housing wine and looking fantastic!
C.1780
H.40cm
W.128cm
D.59cm