An unusual late 19th Century Northern European elm well shaped armchair - CGS909

An unusual late 19th Century Northern European elm well shaped armchair – CGS909

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An unusual late 19th Century Northern European elm well shaped armchair

This is the first of this style I have seen in 33 years, there’s a definite Arts & Crafts feel with a Chippendale style rear splat, quite an unusual mix.

The long single plank bentwood arms flowing through to become legs with matching shaped stretchers all flow very well, then there’s that English influenced Splat flanked by two reeded uprights.

The thick single plank slight saddle seat seems to be holding all these unusual shapes together.

Anyway an interesting chair and quite a talking point this will be.

Good overall colour and patination.

19th Century French oak desk of small proportions - AA1255

19th Century French oak desk of small proportions – AA1255

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19th Century French oak desk of small proportions

The tick two plank top having several knots and a matched sap wood join between planks above a plain fieze with a single moulded drawer to the front retaining the original lock and escutcheon.  Resting on square tapered legs.

1870 – 1900

H:  2′ 5″ –

W:  3′ 3″ – 100 cm

D:  2′ 3″ – 66 cm

The base needs a light metho clean to slightly lighten, the faded top will get a light stain to warm, light polish overall then a cut back and soft wax finish.

Unusual late 18th Century English country Chippendale ash, elm and oak occasional chair - CBE-S89

Unusual late 18th Century English country Chippendale ash, elm and oak occasional chair – CBE-S89

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Unusual late 18th Century English country Chippendale ash, elm and oak occasional chair.

The shaped top rail having a shell carved central motive above a well shaped fret carved center splat, resting on a deep shoe brace support on a well grained two plank seat.  Having the original oak applied cushion holders on square section legs jointed by rectangular stretchers.

C. 1780

H:  96 cm

W:  52.5 cm

D:  45 cm

Melbourne Illustrated - 1880

Melbourne Illustrated – 1880

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‘Melbourne Illustrated – Interior of the Reading Room’

The Illustrated London News

13th November 1880

40 cm x 27 cm

17th Century English Oak Livery Cupboard - AA1664

17th Century English Oak Livery Cupboard – AA1664

The two sectioned hinged moulded top above a deep arched fielded panelled iron hinged door, surrounded by an unusual deep rectangular moulded frieze, resting on stump moulded feet.

Having attractive double panelled sides and beautifully knotted backboards.

C. 1680

H: 76 cm W: 60 cm D: 42 cm