An eighteenth century base has been repaired and the top has been fashioned from 18th century door panelling with a lovely patina. The base has been later painted in chalk paint. 62.5 cm high x 74 cm wide x 57 cm deep. SOLD.
Three seater canapé, down to it’s undies. The seating is sprung, somewhat lumpily. It would benefit from reuphostering if appropriate. 83 cm high x 180 cm wide x 48 cm deep. A second canapé is also available, sold separately. BOTH SOLD.
Oil on canvas by Jean-Jaques René, signed. c. 1970’s-80’s. It has been newly framed. 43 cm x 51 cm. SOLD.
Recovered in good quality blue linen fabric with button detailing, a pair of chairs with charcoal grey painted legs. SOLD.
These two items are sold separately. The 20th century shop base is of pine, with a central cupboard with one shelf, and shelves either side. Later painted in chalk paint. 72 cm high x 175 cm wide x 52 cm deep. SHOP BASE SOLD. French chicken wire fronted cupboard with two adjustable shelves. 105 cm […]
The village, marooned in a green sea of vines, shimmered under strong light. On the outskirts stood an ancient distillery, oak and metal hoops stacked in front, ready to become barrels. This thriving commune, in the heart of the Cognac area that produces the fortified wine, Pineau des Charentes, also had two antiques dealers. Such […]
Pair of 19th century church candlesticks with original metal wax catchers from Normandy. Height 90 cm plus 7 cm pricket. SOLD.
French two candle candelabrum with glass droplets. SOLD.
From a summer long gone. Nicely pressed and mounted syringa. Small ding to one side of grey painted frame, commensurate with age. SOLD.
Foundry trugs for sale – excellent as planters. 17 cm high x 59 cm wide (73 cm wide including handles) x 36 cm deep. SOLD.
Lovely pair of doors with curved top profile. There is a lock but no key. 182 cm highest x 130 cm wide. SOLD
One French garden chair as seen on left of image. Solid construction, some rust showing. SOLD.
19th century French garden chairs with a later green paint that has rusted off in places. SOLD.
Bright coloured posters at every round about and junction had been announcing a vide-grenier at Louzac St André the following Sunday. So here I was setting off down the cypress lined drive as the day awoke across the vines. A field had been roughly mown and turned into a lumpy car park with people in […]
Shown with two small rush seated French chairs, suitable for use in a bedroom. SOLD.
Weighty decorative French jardiniere. 30 cm high x 68 cm wide x 35 cm deep. Not water tight. Price £475. This is currently at Lorfords (www.lorfordsantiques.com) and delivery can be arranged.
Framed oil on canvas, signed Bouche, of the gates and coach house of a grand house. Price: £325
Ten French apothecary jars with tin lids in green with gold trim. Original labels. 24 cm high. Price £485 the ten. These are currently at Lorfords (www.lorfordsantiques.com) and deliveries are possible. Please enquire for more details.
Lunchtime service in Royan was in full swing. Bright sun caught on awnings, ice cubes tinkled and sea food platters and coupes de glace were delivered with speed to customers on café terraces around the sweep of La Grande Conche beach. I’d parked in a patch of shade in the post war painted concrete backstreets […]
Café/garden table 55 cm diameter, 73 cm high. SOLD.
French garden table painted grey with 4 cm central hole cut for parasol. “Marseillaise” folding mechanism – tops of two legs fit into cups that twist and hold. Diameter 1 metre, height 70 cm. Price £190. (Some deliveries are possible).
Mid century painted jardinieres on legs. One of the two has little metal end pads to the legs, but these are missing on the other. Slight rusting commensurate with age and use.SOLD
English pine and elm settle circa 1800. Back height 152 cm x width 210 cm x overall depth approx. 55 cm. (Available for delivery post lockdown).
Rustic vendange table, from the wine cellars of a domaine near Monflanquin. The wooden flip mechanism is in good order.The feet are oak. A hand made top in pine has been added some decades ago. Height 71 cm, width 110 cm, depth 114 cm. SOLD.
