Advising on Sizing Down

Advising on Sizing Down

Forty-seven years ago, I started my journey with an after-school job at the local antique shop. Since then, I’ve spent 36 wonderful years running my own business—and now, I have decided to close my retail business and start a new chapter.

This business has been a true passion. I’ve loved every part of it: helping customers find that perfect piece, restoring beloved furniture, making drawers glide like new, and offering advice on arranging homes. Most of all, I’ve cherished the conversations with locals—and their dogs! That part, I’ll miss the most.

Continued…

 

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.
The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.
H.98cm  W.69cm  D.40cm
17th century English oak refectory table.

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..

20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.

20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.

Frame 185cm x 132cm

Such a fascinating painter.

Love his work!

Selling for a customer.
DM me for details.

Photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography ✨

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
1571 – 1610

 

A few random shots around my showroom today.

A few random shots around my showroom today.

Amongst the photos, Bronze Hare’s by Phoebe Parsons. 18th and 19th century english oak dressers.

18th century English chests of drawers. Art from 1613, 1686, Jan Kip – English estates 1720, to 21st century contemporary art from my private collection.

Side tables from 1660 – 1860. 18th – 19th century ceramics, pewter and treen. Table and standing lamps. Mirrors and chandeliers.

A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

So threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold.

17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024✨
Both mirrors 19th century.

17th century English oak joint stool SOLD

Some masterpieces Shane’s restored recently.

Some masterpieces Shane’s restored recently.

Some ready to go and a couple nearly finished. Exceptional restoration from Shane. Personally I don’t have the time nor patience to do this work for many decades now, but Shane does.

So if you have any ormolu mounted, brass inlaid, tortoiseshell, ebonised pieces you’d like to shine ✨, Shane’s your man. I recently advised customer’s on how to redecorate there new apartment, divide between family and sell off the remainder of their vast collection. Then restore and reupholster certain items they’re keeping. Shane restored one entrance piece, in this style, I restored their oak. Teamwork with us and some very happy customers. BTW, their remaining estate I advised in sold incredibly well. So, very happy customers.