This piece breaks down into two parts, vertically. Wedges hold the two halves together. Down to earlier warm creamy neutral finish. Working lock and key. Shelves to one half, hanging from hooks to the other. Additional shelves could be added. 191 cm high x 174 cm wide x 53 cm deep. SOLD.
Robust elm/fruitwood and pine buffet with a deep, warm colour. Three feet have been strengthened in the past, and one hinge repaired. Internal shelf. Working lock and key. 91 cm high x 132 cm wide x 60 cm deep. SOLD.
Nine leather spined legal diaries with marbled paper covers. Five are substantially thicker than the others. Interesting advertisements of the time and directories, as well as hand written entries over the years. SOLD.
18th century French mirror frame restored with replacement plate (a few minor scratches), set on a robust antique backing board. The whole is finished in a distressed pale blue and beige. 130 cm high x 78 cm wide. SOLD.
Laurent was preparing for major works in his shop. An eleven metre long roof truss needed to be replaced. He was keen to clear as much stock as he could beforehand and I was delighted with a set of eight dining chairs offered at a good price. Across the road was an elderly dealer, always […]
England had begun to taste of Autumn, chestnut leaves starting to curl. But I followed the swallows south to vines and late summer, where road side stalls still displayed boldly painted signs for apricots, melons, peaches. An early morning market set up beneath pink and white oleander trees, birds cheeping, sun glinting on the […]
Charmingly worn oak bench with alterations over the years. At some stage its seat has been deepened and little shaped wood brackets added underneath. The photograph might be a bit misleading – the bench does not have arms. SOLD
Painted shutters (2 pairs and one single remaining) from Aix en Provence, in pale grey paint. These shutters sat inside a wooden frame and added extra protection against heat or vicious Mistral winds. Each shutter is 36 cm wide and heights vary from 169 cm through to 176 cm. £160 per pair (£80 for the […]
Elegant painted pine buffet with replacement working lock and key. Full width top drawer over double doors with one shelf. In the plinth sits a secret drawer, also full width. SOLD.
Thanks Alice Roberton for the nice mention in the August edition of Period Living (out now). I have always enjoyed writing The Diary of a Brocanteuse and its lovely to know that others like reading it! Things have evolved since I began buying in 2006 but there are always new discoveries, charming vignettes and visual […]
Pitch pine plank top and painted pine base. Made to be moved about easily – the pine top lifts off the base, as does the cross bar. 75 cm high x 78 cm wide x 252 cm long. Please contact me directly or see www.lorfordsantiques.com.
Unsigned canvas but from the atelier of Balon Perrin. 30 cm x 35 cm. The canvas has been restretched. SOLD.
Elegant French bedside or side table on fine cabriole legs. Double doors and heart shape motif to both side. SOLD.
Eighteenth and early 20th century papers in a decorative French frame. 26 cm x 20 cm. SOLD.
This cupboard has had a lot of TLC – new feet, replacement drawer knobs, strengthened, painted and wax finished – to make an interesting storage piece with deep drawers that would have been held shut by the locked door. The door has lost its lock but has a decorative key. SOLD.
The other antiques shop stood at the outskirts of the village, its wide, glazed frontage incongruous on a rural lane. The forecourt was empty and the front door locked. A small sign requested that we phone. Over the garden wall came the splashes and squeals of children in a pool. Shortly, a man padded towards […]
Scraped down to early paint colour, an Italian armoire with chicken wire doors and two shelves. This item is currently available, please enquire or visit www.lorfordsantiques.com. SOLD.
Substantial oak top sits on a cross leg base which folds flat. From the wine producing area south of Bergerac. SOLD.
The photograph unfortunately doesn’t do justice to the soft colours on these two engravings. Lovely gilt wood frames. SOLD.
Cushions made from French ticking in blues and reds, with new feather pads. Tuck flap closing. SOLD.
Three spacious drawers on this later painted, pine chest of drawers with replacement drawer knobs. The feet have been strengthened and it is in good order. sold.
We’re cautiously hoping that Station Mill will be opening it’s doors again in early June. Social distancing measures will be in place and the number of customers in the building carefully monitored. All care will be taken to keep customers protected. The café will be closed however.
Lovely shape to this table. It has replacement trim and a new drawer handle. Finished in charcoal grey chalk paint. The top has a worn finish with the wood grinning through. A good sofa, hall or side table. 70 cm high x 170 cm wide x 79 cm deep. SOLD.
Simple pine chairs, in good condition, with original olive green paint. 99 cm high x 41 cm wide x 41 cm deep. SOLD.
