A delightful mid 20th century Italian vintage green painted ceramic jug. 21 x 14cm I may sell one day, but while I still own my shop, I’ll retain to dress my pieces… Enjoy the classic Italian beauty
A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions. Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer. The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot. The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Many attractive items new in stock today. A blanc de chine ‘Guanyin” Chinese porcelain. H.20cm Three oriental china vases. Two cloisonne oriental floral vases. A most beautifully green Italian jug. And a very happy Buddha.
Softly Glazed Happy Buddha Arrived in showroom today. He’ll be around for a few days until he sells… 37cm x 22cm x 22cm
A pair of mother of pearl and onyx cufflinks and matching tie bar. Sizing down my own collections over the past few years, has added space for me and at the same time, added to customers own collections…
A rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew. The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece. Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected.. above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves. Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.
Part of my shipment that arrived today and a beautiful amber Italian Murano chandelier hanging in my window ✨ Usually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak refectory/farmhouse table. Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top. Above a plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher. C.1820 H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm 19th century English oak coffer/blanket box. H.65cm W.138cm D.59cm
At times I’ve sold more through my home and now my apartment over the years than my showroom. This will be the sixth French farmhouse table I’ve had in my apartment. I’ve also sold many chairs, dressers and side tables. Reminds me of William Johnston, The Johnston Collection in East Melbourne. William used his home as a showroom and sold very well.
Going through more in my store I located a box of 19th century English ceramics. Chinoiserie design always my favourite. Spode New Stone Chinoiserie plate. Impressed marks, pattern no. 3435 1825
Beautifully patinated mid 18th century French walnut side table. The faded two plank cleated top, above a shaped skirt, the front having a single, double fronted drawer retaining the original turned handles and central brass escutcheon. Resting on shaped turned legs with a circular pad foot, joined by a shaped X stretcher. H.76cm W.106cm D.62cm
Elizabeth Blackwell. A Curious Herbal. Such a fascinating, gifted woman from the early 18th century. Certainly one of my top five botanical engravers in history. I’ve sold many of her pages over the past four decades. Having recently purchased several copies of a re print of “A Curious Herbal” I decided to give a copy with each sale of an original Blackwell page I sell until all copies gone. Look under “Works of Art” – “Botanicals” or scroll through my instagram page to see my latest unframed Blackwell arrivals.
A magnificent late 18th century, George III painted and gilded satinwood demilune side table. The well preserved floral painted top, having a central still life of fruits and butterflies, with flowers and leaves flowing throughout the centre, and an angel putti. Rosewood cross-banding, with ebony and satinwood stringing. The gilded fluted skirt, above turned tapered fluted legs. Excellent museum quality patina overall.