The road from Saumur to Thouars runs south of the Loire. This old road sign, rusty in parts, retains its original blue and white colour. It is 2 metres 60 cm long. SOLD
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Author: Gilli
Other establishments had mushroomed in old warehouses and great old farms along the road. We pulled in at the Brocante de Brigitte. I’d called in here a few years before. I found the same tumble of rooms crammed full, every surface toppling over with the detritus of yesteryear. On to the Brocante de Nadine which looked […]
The Decorative Living Fair is coming up next Saturday, 16th May 2015. It will held at Eridge Park in the lovely house and grounds. Just south of Tunbridge Wells. There will be an array of marquees as well as stands in the house. You can find me near the café, in the gallery of smaller marquees (with […]
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Oil on board by Frank Griffith
Portrait of Kitty Marshall. Studio stamp of Frank Griffith on back. Griffith painted in the south of France, along with Sickert. In yellow painted wood frame. SOLD.
A selection of leather bound books, including books on magic, published in 18th and 19th centuries. Shown here: a set of nineteen volumes on the life and works of Bernardin de Saint Pierre, published in 1823. SOLD
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Armchair upholstered in vintage hemp
Nicely reupholstered chair from a country house in Northumberland. Nail detailing along seams, recovered in vintage hemp. Castors. SOLD.
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Pair of French carved wood capitals
Nicely carved with remnants of a few layers of paint, a decorative pair of French capitals SOLD.
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Gien stoneware dinner service
Gien manufacture is known for its good quality stoneware. Pretty blue pattern on creamy white background. The pottery mark was used between 1880’s and 1930’s. (Production carried on after this date, but with a revised mark). Plates, comportes, tureens and serving platters are individually priced – started at £6 for a plate. SOLD
