Substantial pine armoire from the Alsace region. Internal hat shelf above a divider – two half shelves to one side and space for potential hanging or additional shelves on the other. Working lock and key. The armoire has a later chalk paint and wax finish in a soft blue grey. 197 cm high x 176 […]
Category: Sold Items
Tranquil river scene
French oil on board of two boats on a wide river. Pretty gilt wood frame with aqua tones picked out. 35cm high x 51cm wide x 5cm deep. SOLD.
Decorative lamp frame
A weighty metal lamp frame, now inverted for decorative use with candles – on a table, in the garden. SOLD
With original mirror plate and back boards, a lovely frame taken back to its original finish. 120cm high x 86 cm wide. SOLD.
Rustic hardwood table
A hardworking table, simply made with a substantial top. 75cm high x 119cm wide x 63 cm deep. From central Europe. SOLD.
A two door buffet, hand made to fit against a slope in a wall – the right side tapers down slightly. It sits on a new plinth and the original green, typical of the Auvergne palette of ochres, greens and yellows, has been refreshed in places. The paint around the escutcheon is in its original […]
French oak buffet on bun feet
Robust early 19th century French oak buffet in a later white painted finish. Bun feet at the front. Attractive fielded doors. One internal shelf. Working lock and key. 91cm high x 140 cm wide x 55 cm deep. SOLD.
Painted French farmhouse table
Rustic French farmhouse table in beech and oak with one drawer. 73cm high (59 cm clearance) x 170 cm wide x 75.5 cm deep. Chalk paint with a water resistant wax finish. The top has been lightly paint washed but the grain of the beech wood shows through. Seats six. SOLD.
Terracotta glazed storage pots
Green glazed terracotta pots from Central Europe. All in sound and excellent condition. SOLD.
1m20cm square metal clock face
Nicely aged black painted numbers on grey metal – an imposing antique decorative clock face with two large fixing rings on the back. The hands stand proud and do move. A little rust on a bottom corner. SOLD.
Extremely handsome, this piece. Hefty three drawer chest on ball and claw feet. Working locks. Early black paint finish with contrast tone around the drawers. SOLD
English shop counter or island
Six deep drawers with a collection of handles, the odd cigarette burn on the counter top are all part of the character of this counter! Originally with a return, it has been fully refurbished and sits on a new plinth. Newly chalk painted in a duck egg grey with water resistant wax finish. The back […]
Small yellow glaze Provencal pots
19th century rustic Provencal preserving pots. 9.5 cm H x 9.5 cm W. ALL SOLD.
French fauteuil in blue damask velour
Mid 20th century French fauteuil with upholstery in good condition, save for a small tear in the underside liner. 86 cm H (seat height 41cm) x 60 cm W x 54 cm D. SOLD.
French two door cupboard
Sturdy French cupboard with two shelves and a working lock and key. Late 19th/early 20th century. With a chalk paint and wax finish. 135 cm H x 108 cm W x 58 cm. SOLD.
Six engravings – newly framed with black frame, ivory mount – from the Compte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle. 25.5 cm high x 20.5 cm wide. Le Jacamar, Le Martin Pecheur, Le Barbu, Le Todier, La Cigogne, Le Cassican. Sold in pairs – £88 for two. (FOUR NOW SOLD).
Italian filing boxes
Made of wood, card and paper, with fastenings of ribbon, these filing boxes from 1930’s have been refurbished. Three available. 39.5 cm H x 8.5 cm W x 26 cm D.SOLD.
French commode with two capacious drawers. In fair condition but with some wear and tear over the years. Drawer runners have been replaced. Drawers open with brass rings decorated with cornucopia. A hole has been fashioned in the central ring to take a long lost key. SOLD.
French metal cheese strainer hearts
French cheese moulds, slightly rusted, with cut out paper hearts included. £14 each. ALL SOLD.
“Valentini” Italian box file
Refurbished Italian box file of wood, card and paper, tied by ribbon. Only one of these unfortunately. SOLD.
La Declaration D’Amour
Tinted Parisian engraving from early 19th century (1830’s to 50’s) of a declaration of love. SOLD.
Young French gentleman, oil on canvas
A pleasing portrait with lovely detail in the waistcoat. Repairs have been made to this French oil on canvas. SOLD.
Small French portrait of a gentleman
This poor chap has had more than one run in over the years and the canvas bears the signs of a few repairs. Nevertheless this oil portrait has atmosphere, especially if placed in a quiet, shady corner. SOLD.
19th century portrait
Holding his spectacles, this gentleman is sporting the swept hairstyle of the moment. Oil on canvas with repairs. One of the repairs on the rear is made with a section of another painting. SOLD.