Besler – ‘Geranium Sangui’ “Geranium Sangui” Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition engraving with expert hand colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition. 1613
A set of six 20th Century French beech dining chairs The well slanted upholstered backs having a shaped top rail and a comfortable upholstered seat, retaining the original bold studs. Resting on serpentine legs joined by matching stretchers. Attractive faded patination overall. 1960 – 1990 $3800 the six Note: these chairs are consigned and have no GST applied.
18th century English Oak bow fronted hanging corner cupboard AA1772 The moulded cornice above two bowed mahogany cross-banded doors, wearing decorative shaped escutcheons, opening to reveal four original bowed narrow shelves and a pair of lower drawers. C 1780 H. 100 cm W. 69 cm D.48 cm
An unusually large late Georgian country Oak chest of drawers. The rectangular two plank moulded top , above two short and three long mahogany cross-banded graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles resting on shaped bracket feet . C 1820 H 108cm W 114cm D 50cm
19th Century French Elm dough-bin/coffee table The hinged top opening for convenient wine storage. the cantered base having applied rectangular mouldings resting on later bun feet. Great overall colour and patination. This coffee table has been danced on by many adults, generally two at a time, also many children playing on. A quick rewax and it is beautiful again. C. 1820
Martin Tighe – 2013 A private commission by Martin Tighe of customers children in a field Painted from an old photo. Fantastic effort Martin! 2013
Antiques dealer Jamie Allpress looks back on some of his most memorable projects over the years and the connections he has made as a result. A few Favourites Antiques dealer Jamie Allpress looks back on some of his most memorable projects over the years and the connections he has made as a result
A fantastic coffee table comprising of an early 19th Century French fruitwood dough-bin base with a 19th Century French burr elm quarter panelled door top – AA7000 A fantastic coffee table comprising of an early 19th Century French fruitwood dough-bin base with a 19th Century French burr elm quarter panelled door top. H. 47cm W. 171cm D. 58cm.
An outstanding early 19th Century English copper tankard of large proportions – CBE800 An outstanding early 19th Century English copper tankard of large proportions. H.17cm Dia.16cm
Queen size green linen bedhead Queen size green linen bedhead. $1450 Matching green linen cushions with charcoal piping and feather and down insets. Large $140 Small $120
A decorative 19th Century French carved oak, scrolled leaf, bevel cushion mirror – AA1959 A decorative 19th Century French carved oak, scrolled leaf, bevel cushion mirror. Good overall rich colour to the waxed finish. Also the original bevelled mirror. H. 110 W. 95cm.
STOLEN! JULY 2015 – A pair of first half 20th Century in 19th Century style, English cast iron horse heads – CPT700 A pair of first half 20th Century in 19th Century style, English cast iron horse heads. Originally fixed on top of posts for tying horse leads. H. 28 W. 17 D. 24.5cm
19th Century English elm child’s Captain’s chair – AA1750 19th Century English elm child’s Captain’s chair. H. 53 W. 44 D. 35cm