Rare pair of 18th century English country Chippendale high back oak side chairs. The shaped top rail, terminating in out-swept classic Chippendale ears. The beautifully grained vase shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base having an unusually deep top rail, resting on Queen Anne style turned tapered legs and a bold pad foot. C.1780 Still in need of re waxing.
18th century English country Chippendale oak side chair. The central bowed top rail flowing into out-swept ears. The bold shaped central splat, flanked by tapered uprights joined to a two plank seat. With later cushion. The base with square outer moulded legs, joined by a rectangular “H” stretcher. C.1770 Good overall colour and patination. Still in need of re waxing.
Beautiful pair of 19th century Italian flowing leaf gilt metal with porcelain flower chandeliers. A rare find! Recently arrived from Europe, Rewired and restored. H.80cm Dia.50cm
18th century English country Hepplewhite elm and ash side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a goblet shaped upright centre splat. The base having a single plank seat with later cushion, resting on square inner chamfered lags, joined by rectangular stretchers. Fantastic overall faded patina. Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
Pair of 18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chairs. The shaped top rail above a vase shaped upright centre splat. The base having a moulded plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned, square front legs, joined by turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
18th century English country Hepplewhite ash and elm side chair. The ogee shaped top rail above a simple scratch-moulded shaped upright centre splat. The base having a three plank seat with later cushion, resting on turned front legs, joined by well worn turned front stretcher and twin rectangular side stretchers. I love how country furniture at times combines several different styles and timbers. Such individuality and uniqueness indeed! Still awaiting a good re waxing. C.1780
Orthoceras Fossil Dating back to the Ordovician period. Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod that lived about 370 million years ago. The name means straight horn, referring to the characteristic long, straight, conical shell. The preserved shell is all that remains of this ancestor of our modern-day squid. 20 x 32cm Approx 370 million years old.
Early 19th century French cherry wood farmhouse table. AA2398 The well patinated four plank cleated top, above a plain skirt, resting on square tapered legs. Very good overall fade. Note: the top has a great depth H.77cm W.2m D.87cm
Arts & crafts period side table Restoration. We restored this arts & crafts period side table for a customer recently. Thought it was worth showing photos from finished to damaged in reverse.. The square cross-banded top badly broken due to being dropped.
My wall of beautiful antique & contemporary mirrors. Gilt, ebonised with silver gilt, walnut, walnut grained with gold leaf. Spelter, retro, vintage, Parisian, Deco.
A miniature 19th century style Japanese Imari lidded spice bowl. For that hot chilli paste or to sit within your ceramic display. 5x8x7cm
Cute little Easter Bunny window display. A hand puppet rabbit with three early 20th century brasses. Rabbit, egg and owl. All resting below a stunning champagne/amber Italian Murano chandler of the same period.
A stunning 19th century Italian clear Venetian glass six branch chandelier. Part of recent shipment. Cleaned and re wired to suit Australian standards. H.80cm with chain and cup 130cm Dia 95cm Chain can be raised or shortened to any height. Fantastic restoration and installation by Thom