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I have hundreds of pieces to clear.
Over 100 pieces of art, rare 17th to 20th century pieces of furniture.
Ceramics, glassware including contemporary, mirrors etc…
So all stock reduced by 50%
Many perfect special gifts for Christmas ✨
Looking forward to seeing you soon…
Full story on Facebook with many thanked.
I wish I could make some of these names stand out in gold, but they know exactly who they are.
Several have sadly passed on and a few aren’t even friends anymore, however that doesn’t change my huge appreciation for their generous kindness once given…
The past few days I’ve gathered photos of displays I’ve created over the past 35 years of business.
From shop and window displays, My home and now apartment, The Johnston Collection 2010, antique fairs around Australia, customers homes, the lane way behind my workshop, the neighbours garage door, a nice fence in the side st, anywhere I think would suit, I tend to do it!
Cheeky? Thats for sure!
So I thought I’d share a few, will take several posts to show all. I’m still locating photos and stories screenshooting and emailing myself stories.
I hope you’ll enjoy parts of my decorative history.
Professional photos by Russell Winnell Photography
The rest by myself.
I highlighted many of the brass handles in the showroom this morning, so decided to do a post of the piece and the brass-ware dressing.
I included some lamps, sconces, pewter, mirrors, even a couple of Queen Anne style table bells (exceptionally made)
Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!
My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨
Today Mali Moir’s most recent magical works arrived.
I’m doing this quick post, including a brief showcase of our working history and friendship over the years.
Image references from Jamie’s book of birds. ‘Birds. The Art of Ornithology’
Watercolour on 100% Arches cotton paper.
~50 x 63cm rough cut ‘deckle’ edges.
The large single plank quarter sawn walnut top having a zebra grained effect, above a plain frieze, resting on an unusual labyrinth of barley twist legs and angled stretchers.
William and Mary influence in the styling of the base. Early 18th Century style revived in the second half of the 19th Century.
C.1870
H.79cm W.110cm D.64.5cm
Arrived in showroom recently, one of the largest botanical collections I’ve purchased at one time.
Original hand coloured copper engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell 1730
‘A Curious Herbal’ was published between 1737 and 1739.
The book contained the first illustrations of many odd-looking, unknown plants from the New World.
64.5 cm x 51.5 cm
Photos taken within three meters of wall space in my showroom today.
18th century English George III country oak low standing chest of drawers.
My personal small collection of Drip Glazed, Australian Deco Regal Mashman pottery. Always loved them.
I’m explaining this table in full detail, to show why I love English country oak, elm, chestnut, ash, fruitwoods, walnut and beech, as no two pieces really are quite the same.
(Unlike town pieces, especially 18th – 19th century mahogany’s, predictably perfect.)
Such an interesting table, with various periods included in the making.
The well patinated thick single plank top, above a deep geometric drawer, having a divided interior, with carved star motifs and bold steel key.
Resting on well turned legs, joined by square stretchers, on matching bun feet.
Note, the top without visible shrinkage, as one plank. Thickness of top 3.5cm
C.1660
H.64cm W.84cm D.59.5cm
This table should be in an English museum.
C.1770
H.72cm
W.76cm
D.50cm
17th – 19th century, English and French with art and decorative items from 17th to 21st centuries.
The few recent side tables included will be posted soon.
Take a look under Furniture, English or French, Tables, Side Tables, to see full details.
Makes an interesting table or corner decoration. Would also be a great cheese board or decorate with fruits as I do.
C.1800
170 x 43cm
Resting on a French figured elm farmhouse table of the same period.
Well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, on four oak tapered legs.
H.75cm W.2m D.80cm
