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The Johnston Collection 2010.

Words by Jamie Allpress, Allpress Antiques
Photography by Russell Winnell

Recently I was invited to re-arrange the entire contents of The Johnston Collection, to create my own interpretation and to give visitors to the house a fresh experience.

I heard about the Johnston collection many years ago and on seeing it was ‘enthralled’ by the overall quality and uniqueness of Mr Johnston’s collection.

Advertising in The World Of Antiques & Art 2003.

I sold this amazing dresser to a great friend Stuart, in Euroa. He had a wall taken out and re built to allow this magnificent piece to fit into his farmhouse. I found this magazine amongst many other publications from years ago.
The customer I purchased this from had originally bought from Lee Harper many years before. So I was very lucky to have the pleasure of handling this piece and showing off at a Sydney antique fair, also 2003.
(See the red fabric I used to line the walls with, in Carters Antique Price Guide photo.)

 

2003 Carters Antique Price Guide featuring wonderful pieces I’ve sold.

I recently re purchased a magnificent 17th century English oak refectory table. I remembered I featured years ago as part of a full page advertisement in the then popular Carter’s Antique Price Guide.

The other day wandering round a Sydney antique centre, I found the book featuring that ad!
Truly remarkable find!
So whoever buys this table can have the price guide as reference.

 

Dressing customers walls, first peices.

Last night after closing shop I visited my customers home, they recently purchased some beautiful art from me, as Julian Stafford, Picture Rail Systems hung them yesterday.

They look perfect for the spaces intended and Julian did a fantastic job!

 

Some of my contemporary pieces in my home and in my showroom (Video)

Mixing 16th – 21st century furnishings and art is so very enjoyable to me.
Since arriving a week ago I’ve already sold 1/3 of my shipment.
Occasional tables, Wall sconces, glass clocks and lamps, mirrors.
Also selling this magnificent set of dining chairs.
Sold the chestnut farmhouse table to Southern Highlands last week.
That’s probably why I loved re dressing The Johnston Collection 2010
(see photos on my website under – media)
as William Johnston also used his homes as showrooms.
Such a great part of my business.

Reflections of beauty from the mirrors throughout my showroom.

Notice how many styles blend in the first photo.
18th century English oak low dresser.
19th century French silver gilt on black cushion mirror.
Italian style glass ball on brass lamp.
Italian Majolica jardinier.
19th century Japanese Imari charger, resting on a 19th century Persian wide kilim hall rug.
19th century English William & Mary style yew & walnut chest on stand.
The side of English Queen Anne walnut dining chair.
All looking so beautiful together…

More items in my showroom containing flowers.

From carvings to paintings, to painted ceramics, clocks sets, coffee tables, 17th century botanicals, Dutch hanging marquetry inlaid wall cabinet, Italian Murano chandeliers.

19th century English Parian ware jugs in off whites and blues/ floral painted jugs/First half 19th century English masons jugs,

Many items in my showroom contain flowers.

From carvings to paintings, to painted ceramics, clocks, even a delightful green tea cup and saucer.

Sun flower paintings/19th century landscape oil painting/Jasmine in glass vase/flowers in vase in an old advertisement photo/floral carving in oak to the top of French pollard oak poudreuse/19th century English Parian ware jugs in off whites and blues/ floral painted jugs/first half 19th century English masons jugs and mugs/English Deco chinoiserie clock/Italian Noveau Majolica vase-jardinière.

A day in the life of an antique dealer.

Had to bank a cheque this morning, sold a particularly nice small sized Regency style chest of drawers yesterday, several of my customers still use cheques.
Drove down to Acland St to deposit and had a coffee at Abbey Road Cafe.
My friend, the prettiest, grooviest, waitress in Melbourne, Simonè, always brings me the perfect coffee…

A few random snaps of the back room of shop.

I could spend all day just photographing if I was able.

From large contemporary art 2014 to my favourite botanical artist, Hendrick Draakestein 1686.
18th century French fruitwood dough bin, with 19th century English Parian Ware Jugs

See video..

The beauty of plants and flowers in your home.

I recently replaced the plants to my jardinier in living/dining room. They’re quite perfect, but very hard to photograph.

I have many plants inside and outside my apartment, most belonged to my mother Nina, so I love having them around.

I look after my plants even compliment every now and then..
The flowers I regularly place on my dining table “interlopers” to the indoor plants are also well maintained, trimmed and re watered, to last as long as possible.
Thought I’d take a few quick snaps this morning and post.

Flowers and antiques blend beautifully ✨

Ongoing Retirement Sale

Two out of three storerooms SOLD!

My son, Charlie will be joining the business next year and eventually taking over.

It’s wonderful having his fresh energy involved.

UP TO 50% OFF all stock.

Come in and see the rarest pieces in Australia!

Charlie’s second restoration job.

18th century English country oak gate-leg table.

Charlie restored this table for Behruz, where it sits in their entrance foyer to the centre of a stunning rug.

Charlie’s worked with Amir, Omid and all their wonderful staff for some time now, until he departs for Thailand later this month.

This is Charlie’s ‘thank you’ to the boys