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
First half 19th century English hoop back Windsor arm-chair. Ash, fruitwood and elm. Thames Valley 1800 – 1840 H.86cm W.52cm D.50cm
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 delightful early 19th century Dutch oak hanging display cabinet, with decorative floral marquetry inlay. The shaped moulded cornice having a secret display window, above the nine panelled glazed astragal door, with matching glass windowed canted corners. The interior fitted with two moulding disguised shelves. 1780 – 1820 H.111cm W.111cm D.27cm
An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser. The three plank well patinated top with applied mouldings below, then two double cushion moulded drawers, resting on stylish turned legs. The ogee-shaped mouldings above the legs to front and sides are later additions, as is the later brassware. 1680-1700
Early 19th century English oak lowboy. Another one of the pieces I purchased back, that I sold to an old friend over twenty years ago. The three plank top above a deep moulded ogee-shaped frieze, with stepped narrow drawers with brass drop handles to the front. Resting on slender turned legs, joined by a bold central “H” stretcher. C.1800 H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm
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.
Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt. Housing three brass dressed central drawers.
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’.
18th century English Oak refectory/sofa/side table The well patinated thick, single plank top above a rectangular moulded skirt, resting on well-turned legs, joined by bold stretchers. H.76cm W.151cm D.74cm
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.
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.
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