Rare pair of 18th century English country Chippendale high back oak side chairs. The shaped top rail, terminating in out-swept classic Chippendale ears. The beautifully grained vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base having an unusually deep top rail, resting on Queen Anne style turned tapered legs and a bold pad foot. C.1780 Still in need of re waxing.
An outstanding rare museum quality 18th century English mahogany Chippendale period chinoiserie carved leather top writing table. This table should be in an English museum. C.1770 H.72cm W.76cm D.50cm
18th century English country Chippendale oak side chair. The central bowed top rail flowing into out-swept ears. The bold shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square outer moulded legs, joined by a rectangular “H” stretcher. C.1770 Good overall colour and patination. Still in need of re waxing.
An unusually shaped 18th century English well faded mahogany D-end drop side dining table. To me one of the best English furniture designs. Such plain clean lines. So many uses. Sofa, Hall, Side, One end D, or a fully opened long oval dining table. Great overall fade, resembling straight grained walnut. Still requiring careful re finishing over the existing finish to retain the fade. H.73cm W.115cm Length opened 184cm
Beautiful pair of 19th century Italian flowing leaf gilt metal with porcelain flower chandeliers. A rare find! Recently arrived from Europe, Rewired and restored. H.80cm Dia.50cm
18th century English country figured walnut chest or drawers of smaller dimensions. The cross-banded quarter panelled, moulded top, above two short then three long graduated drawers with book-matched veneers and narrow cross-banding, retaining all original brass-work. The drawers flanked and separated by classic walnut double moulds, resting on plain bracket feet. C.1760 H.88cm W.90cm D.47cm Still requiring a good deal of re wax finishing.
18th century English country Hepplewhite elm and ash side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a goblet shaped upright centre splat. The base having a single plank seat with later cushion, resting on square inner chamfered lags, joined by rectangular stretchers. Fantastic overall faded patina. Still awaiting a good re waxing.
Pair of 18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chairs. The shaped top rail above a vase shaped upright centre splat. The base having a moulded plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned, square front legs, joined by turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. Still awaiting a good re waxing.
18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a simple scratch-moulded shaped upright centre splat. The base having a three plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned front legs, joined by well worn turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. I love how country furniture at times combines several different styles and timbers. Such individuality and uniqueness indeed! Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
Orthoceras Fossil Dating back to the Ordovician period. Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod that lived about 370 million years ago. The name means straight horn, referring to the characteristic long, straight, conical shell. The preserved shell is all that remains of this ancestor of our modern-day squid. 20 x 32cm Approx 370 million years old.
Early 19th century French cherry wood farmhouse table. The well patinated four plank cleated top, above a plain skirt, resting on square tapered legs. Very good overall fade. Note: the top has a great depth H.77cm W.2m D.87cm A rare set of six 1920s revival dining chairs. These chairs are around 100 years old. The 20s was a huge revival period. They have Queen Anne rear shaped splats and shaped top rails 1705. George I and George II cavletto style moulds 1714 – 1740 all blending so well. At times I’ve sold more through my home and now my apartment over the years than my showroom. This will be the sixth French farmhouse table I’ve had in my apartment. I’ve also sold many chairs, dressers and side tables. Reminds me of William Johnston, The Johnston Collection in East Melbourne. William used his home as a showroom and sold very well. If you take a look under “Media” you’ll see photos of when I re-dressed TJC in 2010.
Arts & crafts period side table Restoration. We restored this arts & crafts period side table for a customer recently. Thought it was worth showing photos from finished to damaged in reverse.. The square cross-banded top badly broken due to being dropped.
My wall of beautiful antique & contemporary mirrors. Gilt, ebonised with silver gilt, walnut, walnut grained with gold leaf. Spelter, retro, vintage, Parisian, Deco.
A miniature 19th century style Japanese Imari lidded spice bowl. For that hot chilli paste or to sit within your ceramic display. 5x8x7cm