Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently.
Such a beautiful style that will never date.
Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman.

 

H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm

 

Several new pieces in showroom.

Several new pieces in showroom.

One from a rare collection of unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Finished by hand in watercolour.
“Calamus”
50cm x 34cm unframed.
Framed 75 x 68cm

First time I’ve framed two together,
usually singular or three. Nice for a change.

“Agrimony & Jasmine”
Elizabeth Blackwell.
A Curious Herbal.

 

The Johnston Collection 2010.

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.

An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

An unusually narrow late 18th century English pine low dresser.

THIS ITEM IS SOLD

AA2621

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a small central cock-beaded drawer, flanked by two longer drawers, having later but appropriate 19th century solid backplate brass handles,
above an attractive shaped lower mould, resting on turned column front legs and plain rectangular rear legs.
1780 – 1820
H.85cm
W.160cm
D.45cm

I sold this low dresser over 30 years ago, via interior designer Barb Brownlow and re purchased from same customers.

Rarely does pine resemble oak so well.
Centuries of waxes and different polishes creates this patina.

18th Century English Country oak Wine Table.

18th Century English Country oak Wine Table.

The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a turned central column,
resting on three out-swept cabriole legs.

This is a great example of how to maintain period furniture, without over restoration.

Most important to me is the originality of anything I sell.

All this table requires is a slight re glue and re wax finishing.

C.1780

H 70cm
Dia 76cm

 

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding)
Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving.
Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs.

Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished.
Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries.

H.68cm
W.155cm
D.57cm

 

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

The top having two wide figured, grained planks.

Above a plain skirt, having one central drawer with original brass handle.

Resting on square tapered legs.

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D.

In storage, in need of refinishing.

19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table

19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table

Having beautifully, grained, figured chestnut three planked top.

Above two deep drawers, retaining original fine brass handles.

Resting on square, chamfered legs, joined by a rectangular chamfered H stretcher.

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In storage, in need of re-wax finishing.