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18th century French four door enfilade

With a pale grey later finish, an attractive and useful sideboard / enfilade with working lock and keys. Two sets of double doors and one shelf. SOLD.

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One part painted French cupboard

A one part, two door painted cupboard with internal shelving and two small drawers. Standing on a replacement plinth. SOLD.

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Grey painted French chest of drawers

An elegant 19th century French chest of drawers in a later grey finish. Historic minor loss to the corner of one drawer. Drawer handles have been replaced. SOLD.

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French oak occasional table

Nicely worn late 18th/early 19th century oak table with one end drawer. Signs of daily usage and a gnarl in the oak top add to the table’s character. SOLD

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Long French pine work table

Scrubbed work top on a base with six legs, which has some remaining green finish. 89 cm high x 314 cm wide x 78 cm deep. Currently displayed at Station Mill in Chipping Norton. SOLD.

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Swedish dry scraped coffee table

This 19th century low table hinges upwards to metamorphose into a chair. 60cm x 92cm x 92cm. SOLD

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French draper’s table on plinth

Substantial draper’s table with base scraped back to its original finish. 80 cm high x 250 cm wide x 60 cm deep. SOLD. https://www.lorfordsantiques.com/20-th-century-french-drapers-table-tc7521897

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18th century Italian convent cupboard

Fruitwood cupboard with original lock and key. Shelves inside and a part lift up lid on the top with shallow compartment beneath. Initials GP are hand carved on both doors. 117 cm high x 130 cm wide x 51 cm deep. SOLD.

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Large French canvas of a harbour scene

Large oil on canvas of an evocative harbour scene, circa 1930’s. SOLD.

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Selection of white glazed platters

French late 18th/early 19th century platters, oval and round, with a gleam to the glaze, in excellent condition. Only two remaining. Prices from £120 to £190.

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French floral still life

Lovely still life capturing a quiet corner in a French home. 91 cm high x 78 cm wide x 5 cm deep. SOLD.

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Pair of large metal lanterns

Pair of mid century French metal lanterns with metal grill. Each lamp has four not five finials on the base but this does not detract from the impressive scale and style. https://www.lorfordsantiques.com/pair-of-pendant-metal-lanterns-lc7519213

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Tall Gillow’s housekeeper’s cupboard

Gillow’s two part cupboard with three adjustable shelves above, and four drawers below. Gillows stamp in top right drawer. One drawer knob has been replaced. Oregon pine. 199cm high x 135cm wide x 45cm deep. SOLD

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The Diary of a Brocanteuse

Hold tight to your happiness

Autumn had crept in.  Through the bedroom window of a Normandy sea-side villa the rusty chestnut trees silhouetted against the brightening sky, and birds called in the still, soft morning.  Having crossed the Channel to Ouistreham the previous day, I was now ready to drive along the coast for a bit of buying before the […]

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Roses on a table, French still life

Lovely colours to this oil on canvas, signed A. Pisano. SOLD.

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19th century pitch pine breakfront vitrine

Massive two part vitrine with three doors above, and four drawers/two doors beneath. Replacement bases have been added to two of the drawers and the drawer handles are later additions. The glazing bars are made of cast iron. For more details please follow the link below. https://www.lorfordsantiques.com/19th-century-pitch-pine-breakfront-vitrine-cu7517619

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The Diary of a Brocanteuse

Bounty

Arles. Walking out past les Arenes in the early morning was a heart filling pleasure.  Purple flowering creeper swagged itself across narrow streets, shutters mostly still closed. Yellow morning light catching the buildings.  I love Arles for all the memories of the year I spent there – so many vibrant experiences for a jeune anglaise.  […]

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Hangar One at Lorford’s

At the back end of last year I took additional space at Hangar One at Lorford’s which has been my delight. The Hangars are three miles outside Tetbury on Babdown Airfield and are open Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 17.30 (Sundays by appointment). But be aware – they are not heated!

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Pair of French swan’s head wall lights

A pair of heavy 4 arm French wall sconces with swan’s head decorative features. Previous wiring has been removed to return them to candle sconces. SOLD

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Imposing 18th century French oak commode

Oak commode of ample proportion. The piece has four deep and wide drawers, with a gentle curve to the front, and brass handles and key plates. Minor losses to the edge of a drawer. Becoming fashionable with the French aristocracy in the early 1600’s, replacing the coffer, commodes were designed to capture the attention. Drawers […]

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Tall 18th century Swedish armoire

In its original paint finish, dated 1783 inside one of the doors, this armoire has several shelves internally and opens with its original lock. 211 cm high x 152 cm wide x 52 cm deep. It comes in one piece other than sitting on a separate plinth. SOLD.

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Italian two arm droplet wall lights

Italian wall lights, newly rewired and ready to place. Gilt metal leaves and glass droplets to reflect light beautifully. Four are available and can be sold separately. 38 cm high x 25 cm wide x 16 cm deep. SOLD. Also shown is an 18th century mirror frame with new plate set on a patinated back […]

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Single plank elm work table

With a well worn, silvery patina, a single plank elm work table with a gentle curve to the top to add to its character. It stands solidly. 71 cm high x 148 cm wide x 58 cm deep. SOLD.

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Large oak table

English oak table, rich colour, originally from a church vestry. On six turned legs with cross stretchers. 78 cm high x 300 cm wide x 98.6 cm deep. Leg clearance 65.5 cm. SOLD.

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