Delightful 19th century French crystal ball chandelier
H.85cm Dia.46cm
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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…
20th century French provincial farmyard oil on canvas.
By J P Vezzeos
49 x 57cm
I’m strongly considering re colouring the frame, or at least the oak mount, possibly gold touch the plaster frame.
Years ago I wrote an article ‘To Frame or not to Frame’ for Period Style Magazine, you can see it under ‘Media’.
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..
Mid century Venetian retro coloured glass serpentine shaped mirror.
Fun in my showroom this afternoon, trying to photograph a mirror!
96cm
Italy
I pulled several mirrors out of storage this week.
I’ll post others over the next few days.
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl.
With brass dragon faced open mouthed handles, mounted to a circular ebonised base.
H.29cm Dia.40cm
19th century English pewter potty.
Used in displays for over 30 years.
H.11cm W.29cm
19th century Japanese bronze temple bowl. AA2355
With brass dragon faced claw-feet, mounted to a circular ebonised base.
H.21cm Dia.36cm
19th century English floral gilt decorated & painted tin tray on original black painted folding stand.
The shaped moulded edge retaining much of the original gilt design.
The painted surface includes a peacock and flowers.
Fantastic condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop this morning.
C.1890
H.44cm
W.78cm
D.59cm
Stunning mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso vase.
Couldn’t help taking them all home.
Mid century Italian Murano green and red Sommerso glass vase.
1955 30cm x 12cm
Unusual Italian retro style brass and glass ball cluster table lamp on marble base.
57cm x 44cm
Desirable mid century European vintage art glass bowl
9.5cm x 14.5cm
Ebonised Art Deco Style Circular Stepped Wall Mirror
Dia.70cm
Depth.6cm
Large 19th century French gilt wall mirror.
This mirror hung in our family room and featured in Australian Period Homestyle Magazine.
The well patinated, decorative rectangular frame with designs of ribbons, flowers and leaves.
Having traces of the original gilt finish.
Retaining the original well aged mirror.
110 x 100cm
Several stylish 20th century European paperweights and a 19th century English green bubbled glass dump.
Very tasteful gifts for family and friends..
The taller of the pair – Glassworks from Czech Republic.
The dome – Krosno, Poland
H. Between 16cm – 4cm
Selling three 19th century French Gras Bayonets for a customer CDS750
Two retaining the original scabbards
66cm
The Gras bayonet was one of the last French sword bayonets.
It was manufactured to fit the French model 1874 Gras infantry rifle.
An old family of four solid brass ducks.
Purchased from a private collection.
H.85mm
W.185mm
D.30mm