Recently restored - unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table

Recently restored – unusual 19th century English figured walnut extension dining table

Was coated with thick pasty oxides years ago, that hid the beautiful natural grain.

There were strong black rings to the top and leaves and a few chips.I hand stripped, Eddie patched the tops and bleached the rings.

Then I sealed and hand finished the table is as lighter natural finish as possible, using traditional french polishing and modern protective finishes.

“Lest we forget”

“Lest we forget”

Remembering our ANZACS, for the sacrifices of those who have died and been injured in conflict, should not be forgotten and that their service should be honored and remembered.

We live in a blessed country, full of opportunity to anyone willing to give it a good crack! Thanks to those soldiers that lay their lives down for us, so we could all have good, safe lives, with every opportunity, compared to many other countries around the world…

As I did moving here with absolutely nothing, aged 17 to start a new life, created four beautiful children, built a successful business and have had a great life, even better now after all these years 🙏

 

19th century French oak Farmhouse table of small proportions.

19th century French oak Farmhouse table of small proportions.

The three plank top, above a plain frieze, resting on square tapered legs.

Note: Exceptional wild grain overall, with knots and fallen knots to the legs, a great talking point. (You won’t see this on a fancy 19th century French walnut, highly polished extension dining table) The raw beauty of French provincial pieces, same as unique English country furniture!

H.69cm W.138cm D.64cm

The smallest original French farmhouse table I’ve ever seen. Beautifully worn finish, showing the naturally oxidised oak grain.

German Meissen style model of a Bolognese hound.

German Meissen style model of a Bolognese hound.

Bologner Hund modeled in a seated position, an off white coat with charcoal patches.

22cm x 35cm

Ref,
A similar 19th century hound can be found in the V&A Museum Collection, Ceramics, Room 139. Johann Joachim Kändler, born 1706 – died 1775, made designs for the Meissen porcelain factory.

Makes that perfect gift for someone that has almost everything else…

 

A Louis XV / XVI Walnut Bureau à Pènte

A Louis XV / XVI Walnut Bureau à Pènte

Selling for a customer.

Elegant small bureau with a well, pigeon holes and drawers.

Purchased 1990s from renowned dealer, remained in same family.

Beautifully faded patina.

France C.1780

Contact me for pricing.