Three 19th century framed hand coloured botanical engravings by G. Barclay, after Miss Drake. 34.5cm x 28.5cm
An exceptional rare early 19th Century English elm writing bureau AA1895 The gallery moulded top and lifting lid above a four short and three long slight graduated drawers, resting on bun feet. Having a fantastic overall faded colour and patination. With later but appropriate brasswork. C. 1820 H: 88 cm W: 82 cm D: 43.5 cm
An attractive mid 19th century French figured elm farmhouse table. Having a beautiful well patinated thick two plank figured elm top, with end drawer and side bread slide. Resting on square tapered legs. C.1820 H.77cm W.210cm D.84cm
19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. The stylish slight shaped pediment, resting on a plain rectangular top rail, with matching side uprights, resting on a mirrored base, and the shortest decoratively shaped bracket feet. The sectioned panelled sides are so attractive to gaze upon. The shelved interior having a lower long drawer. Both central side drawers blocking a matching central sliding panel, with a secret drawer appearing behind.
A rare 17th century English ash boarded chest of diminutive proportions. The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate. The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs. C.1680 AA2365
First half 19th century English hoop back Windsor arm-chair. Ash, fruitwood and elm. Thames Valley 1800 – 1840 H.86cm W.52cm D.50cm
Late 18th-early 19th century French provincial oak arm chair. Purchased this delightful chair from customers last week. They bought as 18th century, English oak George III elbow chair. Except it’s not! But still very nice stylish, a lot more than if was English, as it’s French.
An unusually small late 17th century English oak low dresser. The three plank well patinated top with applied mouldings below, then two double cushion moulded drawers, resting on stylish turned legs. The ogee-shaped mouldings above the legs to front and sides are later additions, as is the later brassware. 1680-1700
Early 19th century English oak lowboy. Another one of the pieces I purchased back, that I sold to an old friend over twenty years ago. The three plank top above a deep moulded ogee-shaped frieze, with stepped narrow drawers with brass drop handles to the front. Resting on slender turned legs, joined by a bold central “H” stretcher. C.1800 H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm
A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions The rectangular moulded top, above two long hinged doors, opening to reveal a cord covered interior, with a small light above each shelf. The doors having a double throw lock. With narrow glassed viewing sides, resting on short turned tapered legs.
Reflections of beauty from the mirrors throughout my showroom. Notice how many styles blend in the first photo. 18th century English oak low dresser. 19th century French silver gilt on black cushion mirror. Italian style glass ball on brass lamp. Italian Majolica jardinier. 19th century Japanese Imari charger, resting on a 19th century Persian wide kilim hall rug. 19th century English William & Mary style yew & walnut chest on stand. The side of English Queen Anne walnut dining chair. All looking so beautiful together…
More items in my showroom containing flowers. From carvings to paintings, to painted ceramics, clocks sets, coffee tables, 17th century botanicals, Dutch hanging marquetry inlaid wall cabinet, Italian Murano chandeliers. 19th century English Parian ware jugs in off whites and blues/ floral painted jugs/First half 19th century English masons jugs,
Many items in my showroom contain flowers. From carvings to paintings, to painted ceramics, clocks, even a delightful green tea cup and saucer once owned by the most beautiful woman in the world 👩🏻. Sun flower paintings/19th century landscape oil painting/Jasmine in glass vase/flowers in vase in an old advertisement photo/floral carving in oak to the top of French pollard oak poudreuse/19th century English Parian ware jugs in off whites and blues/ floral painted jugs/first half 19th century English masons jugs and mugs/English Deco chinoiserie clock/Italian Noveau Majolica vase-jardinière.
Pair of mid 19th century English pottery jugs, with floral and gilt decoration. 15x15x11cm 13x13x9.5cm Also a decorative pair of modern Italian style gilt feather design wall sconces.