Complete set of eight English Hepplewhite revival dining chairs, including two armchairs. A great find. The moulded bowed floral carved top rail, with tapered side supports and beautifully carved rear splat. Having comfortable wide upholstered seats, resting on square moulded tapered legs. This set is a fine example of the late 19th, early 20th century revival period. 1890 – 1920 The last set of these I sold, the six dining chairs down each side of dining table and the pair of carvers either side of sideboard. Very stylish look. The carvers are pulled over when having more than six to dinner. Still to be cleaned, a couple lightened (as sat in the shaded side of dining room) touched out and wax finished.
19th century English pewter potty. Used in displays for over 30 years. Loved doing the ad with Russell Winnell in our home. Russell was packing up his lighting when the boys arrived home from park. They jumped onto the chair for a quick photo, I used this ad in many magazines over the years. Also sat framed on their grandparents living room wall. BTW, Charlie now 21, Luke 20. Back to the potty – NFS H.11cm W.29cm
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
17th Century English Oak Livery Cupboard – AA1664 The two sectioned hinged moulded top above a deep arched fielded panelled iron hinged door, surrounded by an unusual deep rectangular moulded frieze, resting on stump moulded feet. Having attractive double panelled sides and beautifully knotted backboards. C. 1680 H: 76 cm W: 60 cm D: 42 cm This delightful 17th century English livery cupboard has been in storage some years. Finally brought out and gave a good wax on Saturday and SOLD! Along with the beautiful art nouveau terrestrial globe. Both now in The Southern Highlands NSW. The globe was about to come home to sit on my bedroom chest, but can’t keep everything…
A Nest of English Oak Tables This nest of 1920s oak side tables have been around for many many years. I purchased them around 15 years ago, my late father Neville stripped the lacquered finish off for me, for some reason he removed all the tops? So over the years, we found some tops, the bases, moved from store to storeroom, bloody bloody!! Recently Eddie (step dad) and fantastic cabinet maker put them back together. Charlie and myself located a tin of bitumen to give the important base colour, we then polished them together and Charlie and Jack cut back and wax finished them together. So an entire family concern put into these decorative, functional tables. H.47 W.61 D.38 H.45 W.44 D.33 H.43 W.29 D.29
19th Century English ‘William & Mary’ style, Yew & Walnut Chest on Stand. A recent purchase from another dealer. The chest had been coloured to a dark green oak and had been lacquered. I could tell there was something more special beneath that finish. As soon as we started cleaning it back, we discovered the Yew wood cross-banding then the solid Yew wood base. Such a wonderful discovery! The cavetto moulded rectangular top, above two short and three long graduated drawers. Resting on a solid Yew wood base with bold bobbin-turn legs and matching H-stretcher. Note: the drawers, top and sides having Yew-wood cross-banding. Last photographs of Charlie & Jack during their work on removing varnish from base. H.145cm W.95cm D.51cm
First half 19th Century English faded Rosewood sofa/side table The figured book matched, rectangular top above two narrow drawers. Retaining the original turned handles. On a well turned, finely carved decorative base. C.1830 H.74cm W.122cm D.61cm
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.
An unusually long 19th century French elm & oak farmhouse table. The well patinated figured elm three plank cleated top, above one long oak end drawer (notice the unusual construction of the drawer sides, joined through the drawer front, love this) retaining the original turned handle. Having square chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers. Legs raised to modern height many years ago. C.1850 H.76cm W.274cm D.76cm Note, in 33 years of business and 45 years in the trade, this is one of only a handful of original farmhouse tables I’ve sold, over 2.2m. Very scarce.
Early 18th century George I period figured walnut lowboy. The rectangular quarter panelled feather then cross-banded moulded top, with re entrant corners, above three drawers retaining the original brass handles, with cutaway backplates. Resting on a straight cabriole leg, terminating on a pad foot. C.1720 H.70cm W.78cm D.50cm Pair 19th century Chinese watercolours on rice paper. 19th century English Neoclassical soft blue & gilt jug. Hendrick Draakestein Agati 1686 One of six magnificent walnut Queen Anne revival dining chairs. Landscape by Gustav Pillig. 19th century English soft blue & white salt glaze jug. “Hyacinthus VIII” Trew 1750. 19th century English glass dump. Weber Costello globe 1927. 19th century pewter lidded parianware jug.
Early 19th century French cherry wood farmhouse table. The well patinated four plank cleated top, above a plain skirt, resting on square tapered legs. Note: the top has a great depth We’ve just finished re waxing. Shops to full to photograph displayed for a few days, so taken outside. H.77cm W.2m D.87cm
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
Scarce 20th century Australian artists print and map drawers As you can see, I’ve used this for my 16th to 19th century unframed engravings over the years, As closing soon, have no more use. Drawer sizes vary, divided (x8): W.38cm D.51cm / full length (x5): W.78cm D.51cm H.89cm W.90cm D.69cm Above: A 19th Century carved French walnut mantle/wall mirror. Retaining the original, well aged bevelled mirror. H.115cm W.108cm
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
Several beautiful pieces I’ve sold recently. I know exactly where each piece sits, dressers, coffers, chests, farmhouse tables, chandeliers, art etc… Dealing in rare, more one off pieces has always been my way of trading. My sale is going strong, the best will always sell, so come see me soon
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..