Recent shipment of Italian Murano and coloured glass chandeliers I’ve had a shipment of Italian Murano and coloured glass chandeliers arrive this week. Also a few Italian and french crystal chandeliers. Looking forward to when all cleaned, restored and re wired to hang throughout my showroom.
Mid century Venetian retro coloured glass serpentine shaped mirror. Fun in my showroom this afternoon, trying to photograph a mirror! 96cm Italy I pulled several mirrors out of storage this week. I’ll post others over the next few days.
This is a rare Italian pink Murano masterpiece I’ve had a shipment of Italian Murano and coloured glass chandeliers arrive today. Also a few French crystal chandeliers. I’ll post a few photos of them, separately and in groups. Looking forward to when all cleaned, restored and re wired to hang throughout my showroom. Note, having a pair of matching wall sconces.
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. This set is a fine example of the late 19th, early 20th century revival period. 1890 – 1920 The last set of these I sold, the six dining chairs down each side of dining table and the pair of carvers either side of sideboard. Very stylish look. The carvers are pulled over when having more than six to dinner. Still to be cleaned, a couple lightened (as sat in the shaded side of dining room) touched out and wax finished.
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. With brass dragon faced open mouthed handles, mounted to a circular ebonised base. H.29cm Dia.40cm
19th century English pewter potty. Used in displays for over 30 years. Loved doing the ad with Russell Winnell in our home. Russell was packing up his lighting when the boys arrived home from park. They jumped onto the chair for a quick photo, I used this ad in many magazines over the years. Also sat framed on their grandparents living room wall. BTW, Charlie now 21, Luke 20. Back to the potty – NFS H.11cm W.29cm
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. AA2355 With brass dragon faced claw-feet, mounted to a circular ebonised base. H.21cm Dia.36cm
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
Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase. Couldn’t help taking them all home. Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase. 1955 30cm x 12cm Three 19th Century English glass dumps. 15cm 12.5cm 7cm Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base. 57cm x 44cm The stylish 19th century botanical hanging to the rear, ‘Narcissus’ bursting from its Spatha. Dr Robert John Thornton. Hand coloured copper engraving London August 1 1808 46 cm x 31.5 cm Always loving being surrounded by such incredible beauty
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family – Elizabeth Blackwell Look what arrived to my shop this morning Finished by hand in watercolour. 50cm x 34cm unframed. 22 perfect Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1730 15 19th century Japanese woodblock prints. Never had these before. Can’t wait to plan the framing with Vicki Hutchins…
Fifteen 19th century Japanese hand coloured botanical lithographs. Just arrived from Europe. 37x27cm See photos of reverse side.
I bought an unusual Australian made retro vase today. I think I still like the original circular vase better, as makes a more traditional display. I’d love to hear what my friends think? And customers. I added photos of the circular vase and the last with the previous flowers.
Charlie in workshop with Jack, our dog. Miss having Charlie to teach the trade and Jack hanging around. I look forward to next year continuing our great routine… Except Charlie will need to be here a little earlier. Not that I can talk! Like father like son
My wonderful friend Mary made her weekly visit this morning. Today she brought me some pretty flowers from the QLD Golden Shower tree in her garden.
20th century Australian hand painted pottery vase With outback landscape, blue sky and fine clouds. H.22cm Dia.24.5cm The larger with a hairline crack. H.32cm Dia.34cm 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 Hanging above; Water Wagtail and Eagle Watercolours, painted 1828, cut out and frames into a large art book. Taken apart and framed by me, actually framed by Vicki Hutchins, Rose St Framing