I recently sold this beautiful pair of Murano chandeliers. These were a perfect addition to their very nice home. By chance my customer has a matching pair of Murano table candles to match, perfect. It’s nice to share these in situ. Rare pair of Italian Murano soft gold and clear glass five branch chandeliers Having beautifully mixed flowers and leaves. Restored and re wired to Australian standards.
Restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest We just finished restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest for a customer. There were also several structural repairs, eg top and back boards. One drawer front had been replaced well over 100 years ago, however they neglected to cross band, so Eddie worked his magic. Customers very happy with the results.
iYam Grow your Own Yam Starter Packs We are now stocking iYam starter packs from iBliss Australia! Ready sprouted and ready to reproduce for a Winter 2025 harvest!
Pleasant early 19th century Regency period, fine inlaid horn trinket box. A great recent purchase from another dealer. Probably Scottish. C.1810 H.6.5cm W.14cm D.10cm
I’m very happy with my current window displays. Yesterday my son James helped me place this beautiful French chinoiserie display cabinet into one. We’re still working on the rear of window, as the cabinets so narrow, I’ve placed the Dutch marquetry inlaid display cabinet behind. Description below from previous post on Chinoiserie cabinet. (See last few photos) A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions.
Pair of framed original hand coloured copper engravings by Elizabeth Blackwell 1730 Agrimony & Jasmine 65 x 77cm Framed by Vicki Hutchins, Rose Street Framing.
Beautiful pieces of art within my showroom. Over 150 framed and many dozens of unframed 16th – 19th century European and Japanese botanicals. 17th century fish 1680. 1930 oil of Anne Bonney, an 18th century Irish pirate, painted by Raymond Lindsay (son) One of collection of framed watercolours of birds 1827. Various nudes. Portrait of English gentleman, resembling Captain Cook. Italian school portrait of a Roman dignitary. One of a collection of Picasso’s, Le Chat. One of many 17th century English maps. Victorian landscape by G Pillig 1940s. Scottish highlands. A bright Margaret Tarrant. Napoleon hand coloured lithograph. 19th century NZ landscape. Soldier 1607 – de Gheyn & Soldier 19th century. Charcoal of a kitten by Mali Moir, Exceptional Australian artist and close friend. See more of her works on my website under Contemporary Art also many in Archives.
An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool. The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs. Usually joined by stretchers. Still to be lightly cleaned and re wax finished. H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.
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