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19th century revival of a George III long demi lune mahogany side/hall table.

They didn’t make them this narrow in the 18th century. Much shorter and deeper.
This was made to suit the narrow Victorian hallways.

The bowed single plank, reeded-mould top, above a narrow x-banded skirt,
having a single figured mahogany central drawer, with ebony stringing and later but appropriate circular brass plate,
ring handles, covering where the wooded turned handles originally sat. With faux drawers to each side.
Resting on turned tapered legs.

Good overall colour and patination.

 

19th century French Oak miniature coffer

The rectangular central panelled hinged moulded top
Above a matching panelled front
Having the original lock and key
Resting on a miniature bracket style foot

This piece was in our front living room the last twenty years, housing remotes, many wine glasses and coffee cups rested on the top.

After selling our family house, I simply can’t hold on to everything, so selling many pieces from my private collection.

H.34cm
W.51cm
D.29cm

Rest in peace, Geoff Fiske.

This morning I farewelled an old friend and business associate.

Geoff Fiske was my first antique dealer customer when I started my restoration business in my garage in Footscray in the 80s.
Geoff introduced me to John Ainger, E.J. Ainger Auctions.

Window display night shots

Finally leaving my showroom this evening. Thought I’d make myself even later by taking a few window photos.

Why not hey?

I’m selling a beautiful harlequin set of 18th century English elm country Hepplewhite dining chairs for a customer, so popped one into my window.

The incredible beauty of 240 years of patina shining in my window is worth staying back for.

More past Yew wood sales

Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.

These are the only two yew wood chests I’ve had in over thirty years trading. Extremely rare.

Purchased both in UK 15 and 20 years ago.

 

Beautiful Yew wood pieces, sold over the years.

Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.

Those who know me, know of my memory problem, due to an accident 28 years ago.
I have a short term memory.

A rare pair of 18th Century yew wood Gothic Windsor elbow chairs

Thought I’d create a few posts on beautiful yew wood pieces I’ve sold over the past few decade’s.

I’ll start with these magnificent rare 18th century English Gothic windsor elbow chairs.

I sold these to a wonderful woman in her late 70s back in 2006. She still enjoys them every day.
Such joy they have brought to her life…

 

Rare 18th Century oak wine table – Isle of Man

After much deliberation, I’ve decided to sell a few very special pieces I’ve had at home the past
20 or more years.

This magnificent wine table is one. I simply cannot house everything I’d like to.

Stock AA0785

 

Rare mid century Italian Murano pink and clear glass chandelier, of smaller proportions.

Restored and re wired.

H:60cm with chain and cup 1m
Dia: 50cm
Note: can be raised or lowered to suit..

Surprisingly, the majority of chandeliers I import, still retain the original French globes. Once restored and placed into my showroom or customers home, the majority of globes are still working. Remarkable!

Photographed by,
Russell Winnell Photography.

Restoration of German Terrestrial Globe

Taking apart, removing old glues, packing the interior for stability, re-glueing and holding glues together.
Then watercoloring the damages out.
Wonderful outcome.

18th Century Oak Lowboy

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago.

Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

18th century oak lowboy.

H.74cm W.90cm D.65cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.

18th Century Continental Oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

Some recent re purchases I sold 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

18th century continental oak cushion-drawer dresser base.

H.87cm W.140cm D.53cm

All in need of a good re-wax finish.