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Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment.

Forever changing the surroundings in my apartment. The latest change, replacing the Italian Murano glass retro penguins, for the 19th century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lion Figures.
Interestingly, everyone I’ve asked prefers the Murano Penguins.

The final photo is from Russell Winnell, when he photographed my apartment a couple of years ago. I wrote a story for a magazine to accompany the photos, however I’ve made so many bold changes, I can’t give those photos to print, so must get Russell back!

 

My LinkedIn & Linktree accounts

My LinkedIn & Linktree accounts

Linkedin

Linktree

I’ve changed the wording on my LinkedIn profile, indicating I would like to use some of my profession as an advisor within Australia and around the world.

I’ll attach my introduction below. I’ve decided once I close shop in April, I’ll prepare to move to Sydney.

 

Elegant trio of vintage retro black glass birds.

Elegant trio of vintage retro black glass birds.

And then there were three✨

Elegant trio of vintage retro black glass birds. The black pair now joined by an off white interloper.

An interesting word to name the welcomed new addition, quite the opposite to be honest. But was just thinking of the Labor PM and Greens leader and for some reason “Interlopers” came into my mind!

However, not wanting to be political on my business page, I shall stop!

 

All Armoire and Buffet Deux Corps are reduced by 50%

All Armoire and Buffet Deux Corps are reduced by 50%

Clearing space for final months of trade.

Late 18th Century French Chestnut Armoire
H.223cm W.126cm D.64cm

Rare 18th Century French Solid Yew Wood Armoire
H.230cm W.135cm D.60cm

Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire
H.241cm W.160cm D.70cm

First half 18th Century provincial walnut dresser/buffet & rack
H.232cm W.126cm D.64cm

18th Century French faded Buffet Deux Corps
H.238cm W.136cm D.50cm

18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps
H.230cm W.120cm D.50cm

Elizabeth Blackwell. A Curious Herbal. 1737 - 1739.

Elizabeth Blackwell. A Curious Herbal. 1737 – 1739.

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 until all copies are gone.

Look under “Works of Art” – “Botanicals” or scroll through my instagram page to see my latest unframed Blackwell arrivals

 

Maria Theresa Chandelier hanging in customers home

Maria Theresa Chandelier hanging in customers home

Visited a new favourite customer’s home last night to see the renovation progress.
Looking fantastic for sure!

Thought I’d take a few photos of the Maria Theresa chandelier to show you.

The chandelier hanging through the centre of the shaped wrought iron staircase, resting along side the decorative balustrade.
Awaiting a contemporary sculpture to arrive.
Can’t wait to see.

 

Some of the many wonderful unique decorative pieces I’ve sold

Some of the many wonderful unique decorative pieces I’ve sold

Showing some of the many wonderful unique decorative pieces I’ve sold before year end and over the past two weeks of re opening, mainly due to my 50% off closing sale.

Several hundred pieces of furniture, art, lighting, ceramics and decorative items still in my showroom and storage. Best to look at my website to see more,
allpressinc.com

 

Re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

Re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

This English refectory dining table was made between 70 and 30 years before Captain James Cook was born.

Thats something interesting to think about.

I spent most of today re waxing this magnificent second half 17th century English oak refectory table.

Incredible what a good wax can achieve.

The thick single plank, cleated top, on baluster turned legs, joined by well worn stretchers.

1660 – 1700

H.75cm W.205cm D.80cm

One from a rare set of six late 18th Century English Country Yew Wood and Elm Triple Bow Windsor Arm Chairs.

One from a rare set of six late 18th Century English Country Yew Wood and Elm Triple Bow Windsor Arm Chairs.

I sold these to good customers twenty years ago.
They are now moving and need to sell.
I’m always happy to re sell rare items I’ve handled over the past four decades, as they’re so hard to find.
H.90cm   W.65cm   D.50cm

A rare 17th century English ash boarded chest of diminutive proportions.
The knuckle hinged top, with an applied carved fruitwood facing mould, above the incised/scratch-carved feeding birds. With traces of the original hand made nails and missing lock plate.
The floor wedged through the end boards, with arches resembling legs.
C.1680
AA2365

 

One of my close local friends I’ll miss once I close shop.

One of my close local friends I’ll miss once I close shop.

Connections from all walks of life. Completely different up bringings but many similar life experiences.
Love chatting with Abe.
You will be missed my dear friend and confidant ✨

It’s great to finally be closing. Something I started ten years ago when I sold my shop and sized down to where I started over 35 years ago.