Advertising in The World Of Antiques & Art 2003. I sold this amazing dresser to a great friend Stuart, in Euroa. He had a wall taken out and re built to allow this magnificent piece to fit into his farmhouse. I found this magazine amongst many other publications from years ago. The customer I purchased this from had originally bought from Lee Harper many years before. So I was very lucky to have the pleasure of handling this piece and showing off at a Sydney antique fair, also 2003. (See the red fabric I used to line the walls with, in Carters Antique Price Guide photo.)
2003 Carters Antique Price Guide featuring wonderful pieces I’ve sold. I recently re purchased a magnificent 17th century English oak refectory table. I remembered I featured years ago as part of a full page advertisement in the then popular Carter’s Antique Price Guide. The other day wandering round a Sydney antique centre, I found the book featuring that ad! Truly remarkable find! So whoever buys this table can have the price guide as reference.
A few random photos of decorative items in my showroom, mainly from a recent private purchase. More pieces than I can display, so please come in and take a few to decorate your home. Anyway, feel free to pop in for a nice coffee on me, love visitors and chatting away, as I don’t usually get into work mode until around now!
Thought I’d share a few of my dining tables. I sell many styles. 17th century English oak refectory tables. 18th-19th century French farmhouse tables. 18th century English gateleg and pembroke tables. Mid century French fibreglass sealed autumn toned centre/dining table. Used as dining tables, desks, serving tables, entrance and centre tables. Several more in store awaiting a good clean and wax.
A quiet day with my beautiful stock I could play with my beautiful stock all day. Even on a quiet day in the showroom, I keep myself busy.
An impressive Deco chrome and bakelite standard lamp Retaining the original patterned glass shade. H.165cm
I sold this untouched 18th century English oak wine table recently. My customer wanted a fresh wax finish, as hadn’t been waxed in decades. Lifted the finish beautifully.. Description below, 18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a tapered, turned central column Resting on three out-swept cabriole legs This table has never been restored, I will not restore this table until sold, and will only be waxed. C.1780 H 73cm Dia 79cm
Lightened this late 17th century baroque Italian walnut cupboard for customers recently. Wasn’t the original finish and had too much red in the polish. Will now suit their overall decor better and not look so heavy. One of a pair of Venetian Murano Red/Pink and Gold Aventurine Glass Table Lamps. In the form of a Dolphin, in the manner of Salviati, 34cm overall height Rare 17th/18th century European oil of a classical figure on copper. Wonderful late renaissance period colours, with a 19th century gilt frame. 17x14cm
Dressing customers walls, first peices. Last night after closing shop I visited my customers home, they recently purchased some beautiful art from me, as Julian Stafford, Picture Rail Systems hung them yesterday. They look perfect for the spaces intended and Julian did a fantastic job!
A rare collection of French domed Cloche á Fromage Heights range from 20cm to 26cm Diameters 27cm to 33cm
A rare George III Cuban mahogany folding tea table. The exquisite grained single plank rectangular moulded top, lifting to become a two plank square tea/card table top. The unusual centred hinged rear legs opening to join with the sides. The beautifully moulded front legs give a sense of style to a very classic straight lined table. The narrow cock beaded drawer to the plain skirt, retaining the original brass swan-neck handle. C.1770 H.72cm W.86cm D.42cm Opened 84x86cm