We had a rendezvous in a neighbouring hamlet that afternoon – with the younger brother of Papi. Three people emerging through a picket gate from the allotments pointed us down a narrow lane. Raymond was out for the day hunting (my mistake with dates) and he had told his wife that she should show me […]
French fruitwood table, later painted, on three feet. Minor repairs. The table is a good height to work from or to breakfast from. SOLD Clear
Lovely 19th century bevelled French cushion mirror with decorative pressed brass surround. SOLD Clear
Beautifully worked French linen or cotton sheets. Choose from monogrammes and drawn thread work around leading edge and turn-down, or just drawn thread along leading edge. Prices start at £50 to £120. Each sheet is freshly laundered and carefully checked. Any small age or rust marks are identified. Currently in stock are the following monogrammes: […]
This ebony veneer and brass inlay table on cabriole legs started life as a card table in the early 19th century. It has since been modified to a console table (one leaf removed). The pattern of inlay on the top is in perfect condition, although some of the brass strips along edges are missing, as […]
Classic French rush seated chair painted in pale duck egg blue. SOLD Clear
These delicate votive hearts, pressed out of silver and decorated with cherubs, carry the letters “AM” or “PGR” – To Maria or For Grace Received. From Venice. SOLD Clear
I take a winter trip over towards Lisieux with my old friend Hope. We roll off the ferry at 6.30am, seeing a glimmer of dawn on the horizon. We stop for a coffee when the cafes open at 7.30 and look over the day’s itinerary. I usually have with me a long list of antique […]
This beautiful French provincial oak table, with a deep colour, seats six comfortably but can seat up to eight. It is in excellent condition and very solid. SOLD Clear
Large and very substantial French jardiniere with remains of original paint. SOLD Clear
French bench from the Mayenne region. With arm to one end and a narrow seat, ideal for a hallway. SOLD Clear
Beautiful 18th century French oak commode. Ample size with deep drawers – two top and two full width drawers beneath. Warm colour and patina. SOLD Clear
Beautifully painted pine chest of drawers in tones of grey/beige with dark grey legs. Three deep and large drawers. Fully woodworm treated. SOLD Clear
Sometimes I find nothing or little of interest as I drive from place to place, and then I chance upon the unexpected and delightful. In a small village, next to the worn stone church tower, I found a brocante in what had been the local theatre. Faded, painted canvas was still hanging over the proscenium. […]
A pleasing oak commode of ample proportions. The piece has four deep and wide drawers, with a gentle curve to the front, and brass handles and key plates. The commode became fashionable with the French aristocracy in the early 1600’s, replacing the coffer. Drawers offered ease of access to items, rather than having to delve […]
Clear This small French 18th century table with a drawer at either end would originally have been used as a portable table for eating, before the advent of the dining room. The wood is walnut, with a wonderful patina. The top is composed of panels, and the drawers carry a circular […]
This robust piece of country furniture has two drawers, two doors with a working lock and one shelf. The front two corners of the top are rounded. The commode has been painted in a moss green, with details picked out with a grey line. It has been slightly distressed, and waxed to give it a […]
A pretty canapé with moveable side arms. The wood trim is painted in Farrow and Ball Lime White. The canapé has been recovered in a sumptuous purple chenille, with piping and matching braid. The cushions are buttoned. Dimensions: 49″ long by 26″ deep. Price: £550. Clear
Two substantial hard wood chairs with arm rests. The tops are decorated with carving. They date from the early 20th century. When found, their red velvet seats were hanging in rags. They have been given new Romo fabric velvet seats in a blueberry and pistaccio stripe, and backed with a strong canvas. Price per chair: […]
This tabernacle survives in its original grey, gold and pink paint. It would have formed part of a larger surround to a painting in one of the small chapels of a church. Part of the sides are not painted, where the tabernacle would have formed part of a stepped shelf. Tabernacles do not typically have […]
Original mirror plate. SOLD Clear
French farmhouse table with drawer. Fruitwood top on painted base. SOLD Clear
Victorian bedroom chair, recovered in 100% linen. SOLD Clear
Small French oil-painting by Roger Worms, reputed 20th Century artist. Natural wood frame. SOLD Clear
