Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment. The latest change, replacing the Italian Murano glass retro penguins, for the 19th century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lion Figures.
Interestingly, everyone I’ve asked prefers the Murano Penguins.

The final photo is from Russell Winnell, when he photographed my apartment a couple of years ago. I wrote a story for a magazine to accompany the photos, however I’ve made so many bold changes, I can’t give those photos to print, so must get Russell back!

 

All Armoire and Buffet Deux Corps are reduced by 50%

All Armoire and Buffet Deux Corps are reduced by 50%

Clearing space for final months of trade.

Late 18th Century French Chestnut Armoire
H.223cm W.126cm D.64cm

Rare 18th Century French Solid Yew Wood Armoire
H.230cm W.135cm D.60cm

Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire
H.241cm W.160cm D.70cm

First half 18th Century provincial walnut dresser/buffet & rack
H.232cm W.126cm D.64cm

18th Century French faded Buffet Deux Corps
H.238cm W.136cm D.50cm

18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
H.230cm W.120cm D.50cm

Re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

Re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

This English refectory dining table was made between 70 and 30 years before Captain James Cook was born.

Thats something interesting to think about.

I spent most of today re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

Incredible what a good wax can achieve.

The thick single plank, cleated top, on baluster turned legs, joined by well worn stretchers.

1660 – 1700

H.75cm W.205cm D.80cm

One from a rare set of six late 18th Century English Country Yew Wood and Elm Triple Bow Windsor Arm Chairs.

One from a rare set of six late 18th Century English Country Yew Wood and Elm Triple Bow Windsor Arm Chairs.

I sold these to good customers twenty years ago.
They are now moving and need to sell.
I’m always happy to re sell rare items I’ve handled over the past four decades, as they’re so hard to find.
H.90cm   W.65cm   D.50cm

A rare 17th century English ash boarded chest of diminutive proportions.
The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate.
The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs.
C.1680
AA2365

 

Apartment entrance display.

Apartment entrance display.

Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!

My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨

 

A selection of side tables in stock.

A selection of side tables in stock.

Note: 2 – 6 – 7 & 8 – 9 – 10 – 12 – 16 – 17 – 20 SOLD

17th – 19th century, English and French with art and decorative items from 17th to 21st centuries.

The few recent side tables included will be posted soon.

Take a look under Furniture, English or French, Tables, Side Tables, to see full details.

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Makes an interesting table or corner decoration. Would also be a great cheese board or decorate with fruits as I do.

C.1800

170 x 43cm

Resting on a French figured elm farmhouse table of the same period.

Well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, on four oak tapered legs.

H.75cm W.2m D.80cm

 

 

 

An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs.
Usually joined by stretchers.

Still to be lightly cleaned and re wax finished.

H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm

This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently.
Such a beautiful style that will never date.
Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman.

 

H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm

 

18th Century English Country oak Wine Table.

18th Century English Country oak Wine Table.

The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a turned central column,
resting on three out-swept cabriole legs.

This is a great example of how to maintain period furniture, without over restoration.

Most important to me is the originality of anything I sell.

All this table requires is a slight re glue and re wax finishing.

C.1780

H 70cm
Dia 76cm