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An unusually long 19th century French elm & oak farmhouse table.

The well patinated figured elm three plank cleated top, above one long oak end drawer

(notice the unusual construction of the drawer sides, joined through the drawer front, love this) retaining the original turned handle.

Having square chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers.

Legs raised to modern height many years ago.

C.1850

H.76cm
W.274cm
D.76cm

Note, in 33 years of business and 45 years in the trade, this is one of only a handful of original farmhouse tables I’ve sold, over 2.2m. Very scarce.

Early 18th century George I period figured walnut lowboy.

The rectangular quarter panelled feather then cross-banded moulded top, with re entrant corners, above three drawers retaining the original brass handles,
with cutaway backplates. Resting on a straight cabriole leg, terminating on a pad foot.
C.1720
H.70cm
W.78cm
D.50cm
Pair 19th century Chinese watercolours on rice paper.
19th century English Neoclassical soft blue & gilt jug.
Hendrick Draakestein
Agati 1686
One of six magnificent walnut Queen Anne revival dining chairs.
Landscape by Gustav Pillig.
19th century English soft blue & white salt glaze jug.
“Hyacinthus VIII” Trew 1750.
19th century English glass dump.
Weber Costello globe 1927.
19th century pewter lidded parianware jug.

Georgianised 19th century English oak long chest

This week we finally completed a chest of drawers I purchased around a decade ago.
I’m so glad I waited, as now looking perfect in my bedroom.
I Georgianised a 19th century English oak long chest (Victorian)
Originally had fancy shaped Victorian mouldings to the top and base. With turned rosewood handles, diamond shaped rosewood inlaid escutcheons and rosewood drawer cockbeading.
Finished off with fancy turned feet.
I could envision the way this would look with a full facelift.
I’ve actually never seen such a chest of drawers, in 18th or 19th century English country oak.
We removed all the above mentioned and replaced with classic Georgian lines.
I left the chest in storage for seven years, for the new oak to oxidise, not too much colouring was required.
We also oak feathered all the shrinkage splits to the top and sides.
Last week I softly cleaned back the finish, if over done the piece is destroyed!
Re sealed and re wax finished.
Then Eddie replaced the handles and escutcheons with the best English Georgian style brass work.
Jack gave a final wax and Bobs your Aunty!
Couldn’t be any happier with the result.
Specialising in rare and unique English and French country furniture, I don’t condone alterations or over restoring at all.
But when a chance to convert such an unattractive Victorian chest into a delightful Georgian style chest comes along, I fully approve!
Notice the David Rabb nude above, I’ll now be selling this,(see his works and interesting background on my website) replacing with a larger Mali Moir masterpiece. I’ll also be selling the previous country oak chest, last photo.
Also see the other David Rabb in my entrance.
I have about ten 18th century chests in stock, so shall do a post on them next week.

The Johnston Collection 2010 – The Kitchen

The Kitchen:

The applied wall shelving was highlighted dark green and gold, from memory. We suggested to re paint to blend with the existing wall colour.
Bridget Evans and Suzi Mann, cut back and re painted them, while the furniture was being placed. I had such a wonderful team back in 2010.
Having the best suited assistance is imperative when running a specialist business.
As you can see how nice they now blend in, rather than fighting for attention with ceramics.
We were very proud of this change.

Bridget also placed the Staffordshire figures throughout. Truly gifted✨

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content.

Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.

Most people have a preference for a certain style, whether decorative 18th -19th Century French or Victorian furniture, Deco or my particular love for the 16th – 19th Century English and Continental

country furniture also art, treen, ceramics and pewter from the same periods. When decorating a very important point is to be patient and thereby hopefully avoiding any future mistakes and regrets.

Consult with your favourite dealer or decorator who are usually happy to share their knowledge and contacts. It’s often helpful to look through magazines to get ideas of a certain style you prefer.

There are several exceptional pieces in the collection, I would say the 18th Century English walnut longcase clock is my favourite. It was traditionally in the narrow hallway where it could be shown to it’s full potential. I decided to move it to the drawing room, where it has ample wall space framing it and is immediately visible when entering the room. When you enter a house or foyer of a building I love to be bowled over by the immediate impact of that special piece, that first impression is so important.

Keep in mind you can mix antiques and modern pieces very effectively in either a contempory or traditional setting.

I much appreciated the talented assistance of Bridget Evans, placing many of the ceramics throughout, especially in the “Serpentine Room” & Kitchen.

The Johnston Collection 2010 – Mr Johnston’s Study

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.

There are several exceptional pieces in the collection, I would say the 18th Century English walnut longcase clock is my favourite. It was traditionally in the narrow hallway where it could be shown to it’s full potential. I decided to move it to the drawing room, where it has ample wall space framing it and is immediately visible when entering the room.

Most people have a preference for a certain style, whether decorative 18th -19th Century French or Victorian furniture, Deco or my particular love for the 16th – 19th Century English and Continental country furniture also art, treen, ceramics and pewter from the same periods.

When decorating a very important point is to be patient and thereby hopefully avoiding any future mistakes and regrets. Consult with your favourite dealer or decorator who are usually happy to share their knowledge and contacts. It’s often helpful to look through magazines to get ideas of a certain style you like.

When you enter a house or foyer of a building I love to be bowled over by the immediate impact of that special piece, that first impression is so important. Keep in mind you can mix antiques and modern pieces very effectively in either a contempory or traditional setting.

I much appreciated the talented assistance of Bridget Evans, placing many of the ceramics throughout, especially in the “Serpentine Room” & Kitchen.

The Johnston Collection 2010 – The Yellow Room

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.

There are several exceptional pieces in the collection, I would say the 18th Century English walnut longcase clock is my favourite. It was traditionally in the narrow hallway where it could be shown to it’s full potential. I decided to move it to the drawing room, where it has ample wall space framing it and is immediately visible when entering the room.

Most people have a preference for a certain style, whether decorative 18th -19th Century French or Victorian furniture, Deco or my particular love for the 16th – 19th Century English and Continental country furniture also art, treen, ceramics and pewter from the same periods.

When decorating a very important point is to be patient and thereby hopefully avoiding any future mistakes and regrets. Consult with your favourite dealer or decorator who are usually happy to share their knowledge and contacts. It’s often helpful to look through magazines to get ideas of a certain style you like.

When you enter a house or foyer of a building I love to be bowled over by the immediate impact of that special piece, that first impression is so important. Keep in mind you can mix antiques and modern pieces very effectively in either a contempory or traditional setting.

I much appreciated the talented assistance of Bridget Evans, placing many of the ceramics throughout, especially in the “Serpentine Room” & Kitchen.

Dressing the Johnson Collection 2010

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.

There are several exceptional pieces in the collection, I would say the 18th Century English walnut longcase clock is my favourite. It was traditionally in the narrow hallway where it could be shown to it’s full potential. I decided to move it to the drawing room, where it has ample wall space framing it and is immediately visible when entering the room.

Most people have a preference for a certain style, whether decorative 18th -19th Century French or Victorian furniture, Deco or my particular love for the 16th – 19th Century English and Continental country furniture also art, treen, ceramics and pewter from the same periods.

When decorating a very important point is to be patient and thereby hopefully avoiding any future mistakes and regrets. Consult with your favourite dealer or decorator who are usually happy to share their knowledge and contacts. It’s often helpful to look through magazines to get ideas of a certain style you like.

When you enter a house or foyer of a building I love to be bowled over by the immediate impact of that special piece, that first impression is so important. Keep in mind you can mix antiques and modern pieces very effectively in either a contempory or traditional setting.

I much appreciated the talented assistance of Bridget Evans, placing many of the ceramics throughout, especially in the “Serpentine Room” & Kitchen.

Several posts will follow…

Early 19th century French cherry wood farmhouse table.

The well patinated four plank cleated top, above a plain skirt, resting on square tapered legs.
Note: the top has a great depth
We’ve just finished re waxing.
Shops to full to photograph displayed for a few days, so taken outside.
H.77cm
W.2m
D.87cm

Rearranging my showroom

Always rearranging my showroom as selling a lot recently, so forever changing.

My storerooms are emptying faster than I thought, so workshop is also busy preparing stock.

Come see me Saturday if you’re not away for Easter.

Coffees on me