Restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest

Restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest

We just finished restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest for a customer.
There were also several structural repairs, eg top and back boards.
One drawer front had been replaced well over 100 years ago, however they neglected to cross band, so Eddie worked his magic.
Customers very happy with the results.

I’m very happy with my current window displays.

I’m very happy with my current window displays.

Yesterday my son James helped me place this beautiful French chinoiserie display cabinet into one.

We’re still working on the rear of window, as the cabinets so narrow, I’ve placed the Dutch marquetry inlaid display cabinet behind.

Description below from previous post on Chinoiserie cabinet. (See last few photos)

A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions.

 

Beautiful pieces of art within my showroom. Over 150 framed and many dozens of unframed 16th - 19th century European and Japanese botanicals.

Beautiful pieces of art within my showroom. Over 150 framed and many dozens of unframed 16th – 19th century European and Japanese botanicals.

17th century fish 1680. 1930 oil of Anne Bonney, an 18th century Irish pirate, painted by Raymond Lindsay (son)
One of collection of framed watercolours of birds 1827. Various nudes. Portrait of English gentleman, resembling Captain Cook.
Italian school portrait of a Roman dignitary. One of a collection of Picasso’s, Le Chat. One of many 17th century English maps. Victorian landscape by G Pillig 1940s.
Scottish highlands. A bright Margaret Tarrant. Napoleon hand coloured lithograph. 19th century NZ landscape.
Soldier 1607 – de Gheyn & Soldier 19th century.
Charcoal of a kitten by Mali Moir,
Exceptional Australian artist and close friend.

See more of her works on my website under Contemporary Art also many in Archives.

An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs.
Usually joined by stretchers.

Still to be lightly cleaned and re wax finished.

H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm

This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently.
Such a beautiful style that will never date.
Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman.

 

H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm

 

Several new pieces in showroom.

Several new pieces in showroom.

One from a rare collection of unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Finished by hand in watercolour.
“Calamus”
50cm x 34cm unframed.
Framed 75 x 68cm

First time I’ve framed two together,
usually singular or three. Nice for a change.

“Agrimony & Jasmine”
Elizabeth Blackwell.
A Curious Herbal.