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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.

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’.

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..

RESTORATION: Late 17th Century Charles II carved walnut chair.

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