Showing 209–224 of 827 results
Eddie and I were searching for some way of entering the top section before hanging, so we can use the unused space for added display.
We were searching for sliding front or side shaped moulds, maybe the backboard pulled off? But that wouldn’t make any sense.
We opened the door, seeing if the top slid away, once again didn’t make any sense, but you never know unless you search…
Finally we pulled the central top away, revealing fine nails from only a few decades ago.
There’s no need to secure this curved top section, so we removed the nails.
The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt.
Housing three brass dressed central drawers.
Kingwood and Cherry wood
H.73cm
W.56cm
D.30cm
Original ceiling cup
Will be changing the candle sleeves to off-white.
H.110cm
Dia.80cm
With various sized crystal droplets
H.95cm
Dia.70cm
Had to bank a cheque this morning, sold a particularly nice small sized Regency style chest of drawers yesterday, several of my customers still use cheques.
Drove down to Acland St to deposit and had a coffee at Abbey Road Cafe.
My friend, the prettiest, grooviest, waitress in Melbourne, Simonè, always brings me the perfect coffee…
I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame.
Years ago I wrote an article ‘To Frame or not to Frame’ for Period Style Magazine, you can see it under ‘Media’.
The well patinated thick, single plank top above a rectangular moulded skirt, resting on well-turned legs, joined by bold stretchers.
H.76cm
W.151cm
D.74cm
I could spend all day just photographing if I was able.
From large contemporary art 2014 to my favourite botanical artist, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.
See video..
The gilt finish well worn with many coats of polishes and varnishes over the centuries, to build the wonderful aged patina that only time can create…
65 x 55cm
Originally had a matching caned seat.
Had been upholstered years ago,
with borer eaten front seat rail.
Fantastic repairs by Eddie, polishing by Jack and colouring by me.
Craig Howell, upholsterer dropped the chair back today.
Looking great!!
Merrin will be a happy vegemite
Originally purchased from a French dealers private home collection.
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.
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.
