An Exceptional 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

An Exceptional 18th Century English Oak Dresser Base

An exceptional 18th Century English Oak dresser base.

Having a boarded crossbanded top above a shallow central drawer above two short drawers, flanked by two deep drawers, all crossbanded.
With a shaped apron, raised on five attractive cabriole legs with applied side panels.

Note: Good overall faded colour

C.1780

H: 80 cm

W: 189 cm

D: 48 cm

Untitled Art by Bill Henson

Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel

Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel

AA2047

Mid 20th Century American Made Ebonised and Polished Brass Easel

Attractive lines with soft black tones and softened shine to the brass

The easel stands gracefully in the corner with your art placed, complimenting your painting, not competing.

Placed today is a rare foggy Buckmaster with hints of green on the grasses’ edge

H.170cm W.65cm D.56cm

19th Century Metal Hand Warmer and Incense Burner

19th Century Metal Hand Warmer and Incense Burner

19th Century Metal Hand Warmer and Incense Burner

Fine antique metal handled hand warmer (Baitong) and incense burner with floral pierced cover

Fine condition

These make attractive incense holders or potpourri containers

L. 21 cm W. 16 cm D. 12 cm

An 18th Century English Oak Country Chippendale Occasional Chair

An 18th Century English Oak Country Chippendale Occasional Chair

An 18th Century English Oak Country Chippendale Occasional Chair

The shaped top rail having the classic Chippendale ears, on tapered uprights, flowing into a bold shaped ‘Medullary Rays’ grained central splat.

With an upholstered seat, resting on square inner-chamfered legs, joined by rectangular stretchers.

Note: The double stretchers to the sides (unusual) good overall colour and patination.

C. 1780

First half 19th Century French fruit wood dining table/desk

First half 19th Century French fruit wood dining table/desk

First half 19th Century French fruit wood dining table/desk The well faded top having a rich patina within the spotted wild grain. Above a shaped frieze, resting on long shaped cabriole legs. Still needing a glue, clean and re-wax finishing.

C.1820

H.77cm W.161cm D.75cm

A C20th glass Perrier-Jouet Champagne bucket to the top.

With three framed 19th Century ‘Wolters Pears’ Published 1880.

AA2084

Restoration and French Polish Services

Restoration and French Polish Services

More ‘Before and After’ photos coming soon

Jamie Allpress and Shane Smith have been bringing pre-loved fine furniture back to life for 80 years between them. Restoring furniture in the correct way is very important.

If you would like some advice or an idea on how much a piece would cost to restore you can visit us at our store, call 9824 8551 or email with photos of the piece – jamie@allpress-antiques.com.au Read More

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Circular Top Wine Table

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Circular Top Wine Table

Late 18th Century English Country Oak Circular Top Wine Table

The circular two plank top above a well turned centre support, joined to three out-swept shaped cabriole legs, having a raised central spine.

Note, the unusual timbers used on the turned support and legs is quarter-sawn oak. This gives the fiddle-back grain.

Good overall faded colour and patination.

C.1780

H.72cm Dia.73cm

Early 19th Century Map Engraving of Derbyshire 1805

Early 19th Century Map Engraving of Derbyshire 1805

Early 19th Century Map Engraving of Derbyshire 1805

A highly detailed and attractive early 19th Century map of Derbyshire, with fine original hand colour, which was drawn and engraved by G. Cole and J.Roper, respectively, and published in the British Atlas (London: Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, 1807 / 1810).

City of Lichfield, Town of Derby,Borough of Burton and Villiage of Ashton.

Featuring Coal, Iron, Farms and Mines.

24cm x 18cm