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20th century oak sideboard
Fresh out of restoration from an unattractive chocolate colour with tiny steel handles to this.
We rarely strip, but in this case nothing to save, so hand strip, no sanding, mix a bitumen based stain, re polish, cut back and built a wax finish.
A recent private restoration job.
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.
They didn’t make them this narrow in the 18th century. Much shorter and deeper.
This was made to suit the narrow Victorian hallways.
The bowed single plank, reeded-mould top, above a narrow x-banded skirt,
having a single figured mahogany central drawer, with ebony stringing and later but appropriate circular brass plate,
ring handles, covering where the wooded turned handles originally sat. With faux drawers to each side.
Resting on turned tapered legs.
Good overall colour and patination.
The rectangular central panelled hinged moulded top
Above a matching panelled front
Having the original lock and key
Resting on a miniature bracket style foot
This piece was in our front living room the last twenty years, housing remotes, many wine glasses and coffee cups rested on the top.
After selling our family house, I simply can’t hold on to everything, so selling many pieces from my private collection.
H.34cm
W.51cm
D.29cm
Finally leaving my showroom this evening. Thought I’d make myself even later by taking a few window photos.
Why not hey?
I’m selling a beautiful harlequin set of 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs for a customer, so popped one into my window.
The incredible beauty of 240 years of patina shining in my window is worth staying back for.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
These are the only two yew wood chests I’ve had in over thirty years trading. Extremely rare.
Purchased both in UK 15 and 20 years ago.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
Those who know me, know of my memory problem, due to an accident 28 years ago.
I have a short term memory.
Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.
I’ll start with these magnificent rare 18th century English Gothic windsor elbow chairs.
I sold these to a wonderful woman in her late 70s back in 2006. She still enjoys them every day.
Such joy they have brought to her life…
After much deliberation, I’ve decided to sell a few very special pieces I’ve had at home the past
20 or more years.
This magnificent wine table is one. I simply cannot house everything I’d like to.
Stock AA0785
Below the circular top reveals the falling fabric continuing on to form the base.
Provenance: The table was selected by notable decorator Colin Bowman when both Madame Verna and he travelled to America for the furnishing of Verbu Lodge in early 1982.
This table is a one off.
H.73cm
Dia.124cm
AA1868
Not for sale – Sharing this beautiful item from my home.
The old Green or Blue Trick?
I like the green vase more, but think the blue suits?
I suppose I’m lucky to have such a decision to make!
Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.
Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.
18th century oak lowboy.
H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm
All in need of a good re-wax finish.
Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.
18th century continental oak cushion-drawer dresser base.
H.87cm W.140cm D.53cm
All in need of a good re-wax finish.
Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.
Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.
Set of four early 18th century English oak chairs.
H.135cm W.46cm D.46cm
All in need of a good re-wax finish.
I’ve enjoyed having this beautiful 18th century English yew-wood side table in my apartment for the past few years.
Being a dealer and having such special pieces, I have the enjoyment of living with, then selling once replacing.
I’ll truly miss this table, however living in an apartment forces one to cull!
This table will be back in my showroom next week.
This twin bedroom design was inspired by a wilful little girl and her excitable younger sister.
A pleasant mid 19th century French fruitwood and oak side table.
The well patinated three plank moulded pear wood top, above an oak base.
The long single drawer retaining the original steel drop handle, resting on fine turned legs, joined by a matching turned ‘H’ stretcher, with a turned fruitwood central finial.
Fantastic overall deep colour and patination.
C.1850
H.70cm
W.75cm
D.48cm