Been some years since I’ve stocked one of these, this one in particular being the largest I have seen.
The large perfectly faded and patinated circular five plank folding top, on two rectangular upright supports, having an attractive lyre-shaped twisting central support, retaining the original steel guide attached below the top. Resting on bold long sledge-feet.
C.1840 H.73cm Dia.118cm
These tables were originally used for champagne and wine tastings in the French vineyards.
The upright folding mechanism was perfect for easy moving and storage.
The French, as always had such clever furniture design.
Note, the once perfectly round top has the expected shrinkage,
so measures 118 x 114cm due to cross grain shrinkage.
Another private purchase, everything included in my retirement sale, until end of year.
Hanging above, three framed 19th century Wolters pears
The solid two plank moulded top, with further applied upright moulds, then double moulded drawer dividers, housing two short then three long figured walnut, feather cross-banded graduated drawers, having decorative later brass work. A lower sectioned mould, resting on shaped bun feet.
C.1720
H.92cm W.100cm D.55cm
The methods of construction and unusually knotted solid walnut, suggest country made rather than more precise town pieces.
Above, Trew – “Hyacinthvs VIII” – 1750
Hyacinthvs VIII “Hortvs, Nitdissimis Omnem Per Nnvm Svperbiens/Floribvs”
Published by Cristoph Jacob Trew in Nuremberg. Copper engraving with original hand colour.
The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a canted bin with deep wedge corner joints, joined to an oak planked floor.
The base with a plain frieze, resting on attractive out swept shaped legs.
Fantastic overall colour and patination.
C.1800
H.77cm W.167cm D.66cm
I have four petrin’s in my showroom at present and several more in storage, all completely different.
Perfect as sofa tables, entrance tables, hall tables (if deep) living room sideboard, landing tables, bay window table, also perfect as a room divider in large apartment or large living room.
To store, linen, wine, photo albums etc…
A piece like this in your home would usually be a great conversation topic, (great promotion for me) as so unusual and stylish.
Over the past 33 years I’ve sold many to interior designers, for this exact purpose.
To see many I’ve sold over the last few years, search my archives, worth a look.
Well patinated four plank chestnut top
above a plain lower moulded skirt
One end housing a small drawer with original rectangular handle
Resting on square tapered legs
Very desirable.
The two plank rectangular central top, with two, two plank drop sides.
Having a fine scratch mould 1cm from plain edge.
One end skirt having a later replaced or rebuilt 19th century drawer, with a brass handle.
The base with graceful cotton-reel legs, joined by bobbin-turned stretchers.
Fantastic overall deep oak colours and patination.
C.1720
H.72cm W.112cm D.55cm
Opened: W.142cm D.112cm
Perfect as a dining table for small space.
Opened out or against the wall with one leaf opened.
Both leaves dropped as a hall or sofa table.
Or one leaf lifted, to display food and drinks.
Above: five framed early 19th century Redouté hand coloured copper engravings,
from my private collection, now selling.
The circular, moulded top, resting on a deep blue, gold decorated shell carved painted base.
On a long slight cabriole legend angled pad-foot.
C.1890 H.72cm Dia.72cm
Perfect piece to place between armchairs or sofas, with a lamp and framed photo of me.
Also would suit a bay window.
Also displayed,
Stunning 19th century Masons jug.
19th century English salt glazed jug.
Framed ‘Narcissus’ bursting from its splash, Thornton.
Published London, August 1 1808.
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.
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.
