Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.
The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.
H.98cm  W.69cm  D.40cm
17th century English oak refectory table.

17th century English oak refectory table.

A recent re-purchase I sold 20 years ago.

Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back.

H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm

In need of a good re-wax finish.

Keep an eye on my posts to see once done..

A few random shots around my showroom today.

A few random shots around my showroom today.

Amongst the photos, Bronze Hare’s by Phoebe Parsons. 18th and 19th century english oak dressers.

18th century English chests of drawers. Art from 1613, 1686, Jan Kip – English estates 1720, to 21st century contemporary art from my private collection.

Side tables from 1660 – 1860. 18th – 19th century ceramics, pewter and treen. Table and standing lamps. Mirrors and chandeliers.

A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

So threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold.

17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024✨
Both mirrors 19th century.

17th century English oak joint stool SOLD

Some masterpieces Shane’s restored recently.

Some masterpieces Shane’s restored recently.

Some ready to go and a couple nearly finished. Exceptional restoration from Shane. Personally I don’t have the time nor patience to do this work for many decades now, but Shane does.

So if you have any ormolu mounted, brass inlaid, tortoiseshell, ebonised pieces you’d like to shine ✨, Shane’s your man. I recently advised customer’s on how to redecorate there new apartment, divide between family and sell off the remainder of their vast collection. Then restore and reupholster certain items they’re keeping. Shane restored one entrance piece, in this style, I restored their oak. Teamwork with us and some very happy customers. BTW, their remaining estate I advised in sold incredibly well. So, very happy customers.

Some of my unframed 17th - 20th century hand coloured copper and woodblock engravings and coloured lithographs.

Some of my unframed 17th – 20th century hand coloured copper and woodblock engravings and coloured lithographs.

19th century hand coloured lithographs of palm family.
Elizabeth Blackwell, hand coloured copper engravings 1735.
19th century F.E. Hiscocks & Co’s Atlas of the Counties and Districts of Victoria 1874.
20th century Japanese watercolours on cardboard.
Orbis Terrarum Veteribus 1720.
19th century Dutch, Charte Von Australian 1812.
19th century Italian costume prints, from Schiersee by Whalen 1843.
Rare coloured lithographs of, Aladdin, Goody Two Shoes & Yellow Drarf.
Rare Japanese watercoloured botanical woodblock prints, early 20th century.
Rare Picasso prints, Paris 1956.

Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.

Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.

The beautifully grained hinged top, retaining the original double moulded cleated ends (unusual feature)
The front with hand made brass hook, moving through the steel latch, running through the top, to the front plank (once again beautifully figured grain.
Dovetailed joints all around.
With perfectly faded overall patina ✨

Replaced hinges, showing signs of the original fine knuckle hinges. Also later chain.

1760 – 1820

H.14cm W.35cm D.23cm

Visiting a customer’s beautifully furnished apartment and enjoying their view.

Visiting a customer’s beautifully furnished apartment and enjoying their view.

I had the great pleasure selling them this dresser, table, chairs and other set of chairs (re sold for them when upgraded to this magnificent set of country Chippendale’s a few years ago)

I remember buying this exceptional 18th century country oak dresser base in Chester UK many years ago.

Once I close, I’ll take the time to produce a clip of all the wonderful views I’ve enjoyed from many customers homes and apartments…

That will be fun.

In the meantime,enjoy their beautiful view ✨