The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.
Usually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak refectory/farmhouse table. Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top.
Above a plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.
C.1820
H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm
19th century English oak coffer/blanket box.
H.65cm W.138cm D.59cm
The faded two plank cleated top, above a shaped skirt, the front having a single, double fronted drawer retaining
the original turned handles and central brass escutcheon.
Resting on shaped turned legs with a circular pad foot, joined by a shaped X stretcher.
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.
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.
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.