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.
Unusual late 18th century Dutch walnut and marquetry inlaid wall mounting display cabinet 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.
Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt. Housing three brass dressed central drawers.
A rare mid-century Italian soft pink & milky pearl Murano glass eight branch chandelier Original ceiling cup Will be changing the candle sleeves to off-white. H.110cm Dia.80cm
A decorative mid-century Italian beaded eight branch chandelier With various sized crystal droplets H.95cm Dia.70cm
A day in the life of an antique dealer. 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…
20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas. By J P Vezzeos 49 x 57cm 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’.
18th century English Oak refectory/sofa/side table 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
A few random snaps of the back room of shop. I could spend all day just photographing if I was able. From large contemporary art 2014 to my favourite botanical artist, Hendrick Draakestein 1686. 18th century French fruitwood dough bin, with 19th century English Parian Ware Jugs See video..