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!

 

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!

 

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

 

19th century French copper and iron cauldron, of large proportions.

19th century French copper and iron cauldron, of large proportions.

I love the natural oxidisation on this beautifully maintained piece.
Could be cleaned and polished up, but not by me..
I bought this from Gary Kay, Antique Decor, High St, Armadale some years ago and found hiding in my storeroom recently.
So I thought to do a post on my Copper, Bronze, Pewter, Brass, Spelter and pressed metals around my showroom today.

Brass handles around my showroom

Brass handles around my showroom

I highlighted many of the brass handles in the showroom this morning, so decided to do a post of the piece and the brass-ware dressing.
I included some lamps, sconces, pewter, mirrors, even a couple of Queen Anne style table bells (exceptionally made)

Apartment entrance display.

Apartment entrance display.

Being terribly overstocked, (but not complaining) I’ve taken this walnut entrance table to my apartment to create more shop space and over decorate my entrance!

My usual entrance pieces are also quite out of my usual style, but having a retro 1970 built apartment, I wanted something different from the interior at the door.
Not my usual style or periods, but had to have these unique pieces✨✨

 

Showing part of my wall displays.

Showing part of my wall displays.

Photos taken within three meters of wall space in my showroom today.

18th century English George III country oak low standing chest of drawers.
My personal small collection of Drip Glazed, Australian Deco Regal Mashman pottery. Always loved them.

 

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Early 19th century French beech baking paddle.

Makes an interesting table or corner decoration. Would also be a great cheese board or decorate with fruits as I do.

C.1800

170 x 43cm

Resting on a French figured elm farmhouse table of the same period.

Well patinated two plank deep-cleated top, on four oak tapered legs.

H.75cm W.2m D.80cm

 

 

 

This beautiful vintage Erte flirting mirror is probably the most noticed and touched piece in my showroom.

This beautiful vintage Erte flirting mirror is probably the most noticed and touched piece in my showroom.

While cleaning the mirrors outside today, I noticed the blue sky and clouds in the reflections.

A signed decorative 20th Century French bronze ‘Coquette’ sculptured limited edition bronze folding mirror  – Signed Erte.

‘Coquette’ – a mid 17th Century French word meaning a woman who flirts in a mirror.

Signed Erte (1892 – 1990)

Impressed C. 1985 R K PARKER # 213 / 250

Extremely Rare.

Note: The professional photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography.

H: 39 cm   W: 63 cm