19th century French carved gilt wall mirror.
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
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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
Stylish 19th century French oak ebonised cushion mirror, with silver gilt acorn and oak leaf carved mouldings
New to showroom.
Originally purchased from a French dealers private home collection.
81 x 73cm
Recent shipment of Italian Murano and coloured glass chandeliers
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.
Mid century Venetian retro coloured glass serpentine shaped mirror.
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.
19th century French oak refectory/dining/sofa table.
SOLD before in showroom!
The well patinated three plank cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on rectangular chamfered legs, with octagonal moulded feet, joined by a rectangular moulded ‘H’ stretcher.
Great overall colour and patination.
2.2m x 70cm
Cleaned,lightened, highlighted and re wax finished.
C.1880 France
This table will be enjoyed as a stylish long sofa table in a bright spacious living area overlooking the most beautiful green farmland and rolling hills, can’t wait to see in situ.
Complete set of eight English Hepplewhite revival dining chairs, including two armchairs.
A great find.
The moulded bowed floral carved top rail, with tapered side supports and beautifully carved rear splat.
Having comfortable wide upholstered seats, resting on square moulded tapered legs.
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl.
With brass dragon faced open mouthed handles, mounted to a circular ebonised base.
H.29cm Dia.40cm
19th century English pewter potty.
Used in displays for over 30 years.
H.11cm W.29cm
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. AA2355
With brass dragon faced claw-feet, mounted to a circular ebonised base.
H.21cm Dia.36cm
19th century English floral gilt decorated & painted tin tray on original black painted folding stand.
The shaped moulded edge retaining much of the original gilt design.
The painted surface includes a peacock and flowers.
Fantastic condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop this morning.
C.1890
H.44cm
W.78cm
D.59cm
Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase.
Couldn’t help taking them all home.
Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase.
1955 30cm x 12cm
Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base.
57cm x 44cm
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family – Elizabeth Blackwell
Look what arrived to my shop this morning
Finished by hand in watercolour.
50cm x 34cm unframed.
22 perfect Elizabeth Blackwell’s 1730
15 19th century Japanese woodblock prints.
Never had these before.
Can’t wait to plan the framing with Vicki Hutchins…
Fifteen 19th century Japanese hand coloured botanical lithographs.
Just arrived from Europe.
37x27cm
See photos of reverse side.
I bought an unusual Australian made retro vase today.
I think I still like the original circular vase better, as makes a more traditional display.
I’d love to hear what my friends think? And customers.
I added photos of the circular vase and the last with the previous flowers.
Charlie in workshop with Jack, our dog.
Miss having Charlie to teach the trade and Jack hanging around.
I look forward to next year continuing our great routine…
Except Charlie will need to be here a little earlier. Not that I can talk!
Like father like son