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The Johnston Collection 2010 - Mr Johnston's Study — The Johnston Collection 2010 – Mr Johnston’s Study

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Visually for me sometimes less is more and my initial reaction was to lighten the content. Thus began a process as an example, I placed one painting where previously there had been two, lots of subtle changes. I certainly don’t appreciate minimalism but on the other hand, I don’t like a cluttered appearance.

The Johnston Collection 2010 - The Yellow Room — The Johnston Collection 2010 – The Yellow Room

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Dressing the Johnson Collection 2010 — Dressing the Johnson Collection 2010

2010 I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Rearranging my showroom

Always rearranging my showroom as selling a lot recently, so forever changing.

My storerooms are emptying faster than I thought, so workshop is also busy preparing stock.

Come see me Saturday if you’re not away for Easter.

Coffees on me

Early 19th century French oak farmhouse table of large proportions — Early 19th century French oak farmhouse table of large proportions

I’m selling this fantastic, long French oak farmhouse table for a customer.
Requires minor restorations and a good wax.

The well faded three plank, cleated top, above a narrow skirt, resting on thick square tapered legs.
C.1820. H.75cm. W.299cm D.85cm

18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux-Corps. — 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux-Corps.

Having a well worn, unrestored finish.

These are usually over restored.

Having pleasant carved details overall.

H.238cm W.136cm D.50cm

Several beautiful pieces I’ve sold recently. — Several beautiful pieces I’ve sold recently.

I know exactly where each piece sits, dressers, coffers, chests, farmhouse tables,

chandeliers, art etc…

Dealing in rare, more one off pieces has always been my way of trading.

My sale is going strong, the best will always sell, so come see me soon

An old family of four solid brass ducks. — An old family of four solid brass ducks.

Purchased from a private collection.

H.85mm

W.185mm

D.30mm

19th century solid ebony carved elephants. — 19th century solid ebony carved elephants.

Very nice indeed…

H.15cm – 8cm – 6cm

Sri Lanka – India

Sunderland copper lustre and blue glazed English jug. — Sunderland copper lustre and blue glazed English jug.

Enjoying a nice glass of wine after close can be a good time to create or stuff up photo shoots!
Unsure about this one, but decided to post anyway…

A rare 19th century Qing Dynasty gold leaf carved hanging panel of three Chinese gods. — A rare 19th century Qing Dynasty gold leaf carved hanging panel of three Chinese gods.

Surrounded by foliage.

Carved entirely from one piece of wood.

A private purchase from some time ago.

First half 19th century French provincial walnut & fruitwood vigneron, wine tasting table on trestle base. — First half 19th century French provincial walnut & fruitwood vigneron, wine tasting table on trestle base.

Been some years since I’ve stocked one of these, this one in particular being the largest I have seen.

The large perfectly faded and patinated circular five plank folding top, on two rectangular upright supports, having an attractive lyre-shaped twisting central support, retaining the original steel guide attached below the top. Resting on bold long sledge-feet.

C.1840 H.73cm Dia.118cm

A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers. — A rare early 18th century George I wild figured country walnut chest of drawers.

The solid two plank moulded top, with further applied upright moulds, then double moulded drawer dividers, housing two short then three long figured walnut, feather cross-banded graduated drawers, having decorative later brass work. A lower sectioned mould, resting on shaped bun feet.

C.1720

H.92cm W.100cm D.55cm

Redouté – A decorative framed arrangement of five early 19th Century hand coloured citrus engravings. — Redouté – A decorative framed arrangement of five early 19th Century hand coloured citrus engravings.

These wonderful rare hand coloured copper engravings hung in my home for many years.
Now too wide to fit into my apartment, I’m selling.

1830 H.77cm W.175cm

Photography by Russell Winnell Photography

RESTORATION of an early 20th century English oak Jacobean revival writing bureau. — RESTORATION of an early 20th century English oak Jacobean revival writing bureau.

Lacquers can rarely be saved and usually too dark to bother trying.

In these cases we hand strip the lacquer, clean surface, mix a base stain,

this time using “bitumen” a little trick I thought I’d share.

Re-french polish, then cut back and wax finish to soften shine.

RESTORATION of attractive 19th century English mahogany lowboy/side table — RESTORATION of attractive 19th century English mahogany lowboy/side table

Afters then before’s of a now attractive 19th century English mahogany lowboy/side table.

Having a cross-banded top with ebonised stringing inlay.

Was very sun damaged and patchy on arrival, as you can see in last photos.

This was a restoration job for customers.