An unusual glass, brass and marble base cluster lamp. The shining brass half dome shade, on a brass tube support, with a cluster of glass balls (randomly screwed in to suit your style) resting on a square moulded marble base. 2021 56 x 35cm Everything contemporary I have in my apartment, I also sell in my showroom. See my article here: https://allpressinc.com/product/allpress-apartment-photographed-by-russell-winnell-2/
Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’ This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904). Gabriel Viardot distinguished himself from the 1870s, in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture, of which he specialises. He drew his inspiration after participating in the Universal Exhibition of 1867, where Japan participated for the first time in Europe. His production of characteristic furniture was sometimes made from lacquered and embossed panels sent directly from China or Japan often decorated with Tonkin mother-of-pearl inlays, but always on a sometimes dyed sycomore frame. This exotic light-coloured wood has often been confused with beech. The furniture was subsequently embellished with ornamental bronzes. It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production. The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze. H.98cm W.69cm D.40cm
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.
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
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. Charlie waxed this today. Incredible how a good wax can lift a piece with a tired finish. H.91cm – 95cm inc scrolls W.220cm D.30cm inc scrolls
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 Painted with oriental figures, jardinieres and stylised oriental flowers in the famille rose palette, retaining the original gilt highlights. Old repair visible to rear. Spode certainly shined in style during the English Regency period. Dia: 20.5cm
A rare embossed leather Art Nouveau travel mirror. In wonderful well-kept condition. 1900 19cm x 10.5cm
Unusual Gifts $50 to $500 Adding more gifts.. Swarovski Pewter measures Glassware Figurines Vintage gifts Some coming back in store from my apartment.