An unusual, 17th century style Oak cotton reel turned stretcher sofa. With grapevine upholstery and comfortable long down filled cushion. Surprisingly comfortable. I can see in a barristers or drs waiting room. Very smart indeed. H.88cm W.175cm D.68cm
Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs. I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently. Such a beautiful style that will never date. Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman. H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm
Selling some of my personal collections I’ve built over the years. The joys of sizing down (Not!) ‘Regal Mashman’ Australian Pottery drip glaze Vase H.35cm Dia.24cm Sydney 1930
Unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family. Finished by hand in watercolour. “Calamus” 50cm x 34cm unframed. Framed 75 x 68cm
Several new pieces in showroom. One from a rare collection of unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family. Finished by hand in watercolour. “Calamus” 50cm x 34cm unframed. Framed 75 x 68cm First time I’ve framed two together, usually singular or three. Nice for a change. “Agrimony & Jasmine” Elizabeth Blackwell. A Curious Herbal.
An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser. The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a small central cock-beaded drawer, flanked by two longer drawers, having later but appropriate 19th century solid backplate brass handles, above an attractive shaped lower mould, resting on turned column front legs and plain rectangular rear legs. 1780 – 1820 H.85cm W.160cm D.45cm I sold this low dresser over 30 years ago, via interior designer Barb Brownlow and re purchased from same customers. Rarely does pine resemble oak so well. Centuries of waxes and different polishes creates this patina.
18th Century English Country oak Wine Table. The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a turned central column, resting on three out-swept cabriole legs. This is a great example of how to maintain period furniture, without over restoration. Most important to me is the originality of anything I sell. All this table requires is a slight re glue and re wax finishing. C.1780 H 70cm Dia 76cm
A rare first quarter 20th century, French Art Nouveau sculptured standard lamp. An unusual new addition to my lighting. Cleaned, re wired and in window display. A rare first quarter 20th century, French Art Nouveau sculptured standard lamp. The gracefully scrolled, feminine shaped steel frame, having two amber and vaseline glass lamps. 2m x 60cm x 40cm
18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin. The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding) Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving. Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs. Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished. Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries. H.68cm W.155cm D.57cm
A rare pair of late 19th century French gilt-bronze and Champlevé Enamel decorated, extending Chenets Andirons. C.1890 H.45cm Adjustable width between 1m and 1.5m Notice they have been cleaned so much over the past 150 years, there’s only fine traces of the original gilt remaining.
19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table The top having two wide figured, grained planks. Above a plain skirt, having one central drawer with original brass handle. Resting on square tapered legs. H. W. D. In storage, in need of refinishing.
19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table Having beautifully, grained, figured chestnut three planked top. Above two deep drawers, retaining original fine brass handles. Resting on square, chamfered legs, joined by a rectangular chamfered H stretcher. H. W. D. In storage, in need of re-wax finishing.
19th Century French Elm Farmhouse Table of small proportions Having a well faded three plank top, above a plain narrow skirt Resting on square tapered legs. H. W. D. In storage, in need of re-wax finishing.