19th century wooden stand and wire arch decorated with gilt leaves, mirrors and a bird holding a bridal crown. This would have originally stood beneath a glass dome and displayed a bridal crown or bouquet. SOLD Clear
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Section of window surround with some originial gilding and grey paint. Large gilded oak leaves stand in relief. SOLD Clear
Pair of lamps made from hardwood French balusters. New plinths have been added, along with pale grey silk wire and linen drum shades. (A second pair is available in a similar style). SOLD Clear
A witty document professing to have the cure for love, with its list of ingredients and method. Grey mount and slim gold frame. SOLD Clear
Small French mirror
This small 19th century round top mirror might have lost part of it’s fronton and have slightly foxed and scratched original mirror plate but it is a sweet little thing. Later painted in chalk paint. SOLD Clear
Robust French wood and plaster mirror frame, now painted in chalky whitish grey, with new mirror plate and back. SOLD Clear
Country bent wood chairs
Pine country bent wood chairs, nicely worn with some old white paint remaining. SOLD Clear
Lovely rustic pieces with three internal shelves and glazed double doors. Later painted grey and corn. 113 cm at widest x 175 cm high x 54 cm deep. SOLD Clear
French painted chest on legs
French pine food chest with partial lift up lid. Later painted in chalk paint and waxed, with crest added. SOLD. Clear
Wooden day bed, originally designed so front legs extended to form a sleeping platform. Original paint in palest duck egg. Fielded panels and decorative back. Old repair to one rear leg. With new mattress covered in 100% linen, and four feather pads. 166 cm long x 77 cm deep x 84 cm to highest point […]
Monogrammed French linen sheets
A selection of French linen double sheets, some fine linen, some unbleached, all with hand worked monogrammes – initials, FFW, HG, DA, FC. Width is usually about 2m 20 and length about 3m. SOLD Clear
Useful small French table with deep drawer, late 18th century. Distressed grey paint. SOLD Clear
Two late 19th century Louis XVI style armchairs. Original cream painted frames. Newly re-upholstered and re-covered in a pleasing stain-resistant dove grey fabric. Price: SOLD. Clear
Large silvered glasses
A small collection of French decorative silvered glasses. SOLD Clear
Large French silvered glass bonbonniere. Perfect condition. Stunning piece. 42 cm high, 33 cm wide. SOLD Clear
French console table on metal base
A French side table on decorative metal bases. 139 cm wide x 45 cm deep x 71 cm high. The top is of distressed walnut, which replaces what would have originally been a marble top. SOLD. Clear
Elm Oxfordshire farmhouse side table
Very solid, early 20th century elm side table from an Oxfordshire farmhouse. Top is made of one large piece of elm and pot shelf is made of two lengths of elm. The top has “seen life” and has been fully treated and waxed. All four legs have been retipped in oak. SOLD Clear
Nicely proportioned English chair recovered in vintage hemp. SOLD Clear
This French metal advertising panel in it’s own wood frame, with “Byrrh” on it too. Byrrh was created in 1886 – a blend of red wine and quinine or tonic water. It was popular as a French apéritif. With its marketing and reputation as a “hygienic drink,” Byrrh sold well in the early twentieth century. […]
Substantial decorative lead bird bath
Once a bird bath, now a decorative platter of great weight. Not water tight. One little bird sits on the rim (there would originally have been a pair), and the sides are decorated with running children and dogs. SOLD Clear
Small Continental painted bench
Continental bench later painted and waxed. Carved floral motifs are apparent on the seat and back rest. SOLD. “Defense de Fumer” – French metal sign painted on both sides. SOLD Clear
Long French kitchen table
Three plank French kitchen table. Rather long and fairly narrow. Shaped brackets strengthen each of the four legs. Later painted in chalky white. SOLD Clear
19th century Frome dresser base
Mid 19th century Frome dresser base in original mossy green paint. The pine top has been a later addition. 249 cm long, 52 cm deep, 88 cm high. SOLD Clear
French dish – oval, with raised sides, three small feet and side handles. 25.5 cm wide x 17 cm deep x 9 cm high. Decorated in blue. One slight crack, but still a pleasing piece. SOLD Clear