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19th century French brass and crystal 12 branch chandelier.

Just arrived in showroom after restoration and re wiring.

This chandelier is one of the most stylish I’ve ever stocked. Every detail, perfect.

Beautifully shaped, moulded and scrolled brass details.

H.140cm inc chain
Dia.80cm

Note, the chain can be extended or reduced to any height.
Fantastic photography by Russell Winnell.

Decorative Italian Murano hand blown blue domed vase

I’ve been very lucky to acquire two; the other is green.
I’ll take one home to see if I can fit it into my ‘becoming very packed’ apartment.
So, either one or both will be sold.

35x18cm

Last quarter 17th-century hand-coloured copper engraving ‘Nilicamaram’ by Hendrik Draakestein 1686 hangs behind.

With contemporary glass ball on brass retro style lamp.

Resting on an early 19th century French Burr Elm & Fruitwood Dough bin/Petrin C1800.

Decorative Italian Murano hand blown green domed vase

I’ve been very lucky to acquire two; the other is blue.
I’ll take one home to see if I can fit it into my ‘becoming very packed’ apartment.
So, either one or both will be sold.

35x18cm

Last quarter 17th-century hand-coloured copper engraving ‘Nilicamaram’ by Hendrik Draakestein 1686 hangs behind.

With contemporary glass ball on brass retro style lamp.

Resting on an early 19th century French Burr Elm & Fruitwood Dough bin/Petrin C1800.

Decorative 19th Century Lilac English Salt Glaze Jug

A wonderful antique English jug or pitcher from the mid 1800s.

with a stippled lilac background, a wide spout, reeded handle, and grapes with vines and bows in relief on the surround.

My best guess is Samuel Alcock of Cobridge, Staffordshire, whose pottery produced beautiful molded jugs.

H.18cm
W.11cm
D.14cm

Below is a wonderful article written and published by my beautiful friend Carolyn McDowell, passed away 2019.
She created thecultureconceptcircle.com

Jamie Allpress of Allpress Antiques at Malvern in Melbourne, enjoys collecting charming ceramic jugs, which were originally created to hold liquid.

I share his passion, especially for well-shaped jugs that can be used to hold fresh flowers stylishly.

See article here “Jamies Jugs”

Masons on Oak, Elm, Chestnut, Walnut, Fruitwoods & Country Furniture

When dressing the 16th – 19th century English and European Oak,

the first thing I think of is Masons Ironstone. They blend so well together.

A lot blends with Country furniture, Japanese Imari, English or French Green Majolica,

Pewter, Stoneware, Parian Ware, Antique and Contemporary Glass, Modern Ceramics,

Australian Pottery, Treen etc.

But, as I said, Masons are like wearing classic fashion items, they always look right.

Like the Little Black Dress, Cashmere Jumper or Black Blazer,

Single Breasted tailored Suit.

Timeless.

1686 – 1986

Notice how even a retro made semi Chippendale style dining chair can match so well with a striking piece of art 300 years older.

Contemporary framing can completely change the look of a copper engraving, painting, lithograph, even old photos. It’s not hard.

These chairs were unattractive, dark and had shocking patterned upholstery.

Once again, it’s not too hard to improve a chair.

I have these in a window display this week.

Quite eye catching, along with the descriptions of both.

As always it’s important to create interesting window displays

Clearance Sale of over 30 years in business

Stock in showrooms, in storage and from our recently sold family home are now to clear.
Always best to make an appointment, but I’m usually in 11.30am til 4.30pm Mon – Sat.
Window signs supplied by Luke Signs, fantastic service as always, thanks Luke.