Category: Sold Items

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

This pine cupboard is in just one piece. The top and bottom doors both open with a turn of the wooden knob. The exterior has been dry scraped back to an original white paint. In the top section the shelves are decoratively contoured. Eau de nil colour inside. Circa 1850. 189 cm high x 102 […]

A pair of wrought iron gates from South West France. They are black with metal stars either side. They come in four hinged panels with two uprights which would have been fixed to a wall. 240 cm wide x 170 cm at the highest. They can be left open, at right angles, and as such […]

A popular style in 1830’s, this canapé has been traditionally reupholstered in natural fibres to a hessian covering which can be left as is, or will take a top fabric if desired. 178 cm w x 60 cm x 70cm. SOLD.

Taken back to it’s original colour, a four door enfilade with one internal shelf. SOLD.

A French shop counter with cherrywood top, front and sides and oak frame to the rear. The back is empty except for a small drawer – so there is ample space for storage. Historically a slot was cut into the counter top in order to receive centimes and francs straight through into the drawer below. […]

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

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).

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 cheese moulds, slightly rusted, with cut out paper hearts included. £14 each. ALL SOLD.

Refurbished Italian box file of wood, card and paper, tied by ribbon. Only one of these unfortunately. SOLD.

Tinted Parisian engraving from early 19th century (1830’s to 50’s) of a declaration of love. SOLD.

A pleasing portrait with lovely detail in the waistcoat. Repairs have been made to this French oil on canvas. SOLD.

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.

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.

Hemp, linen or silk. All cushions come with new feather pads. Sizes from 30cm x 50cm to 60cm x 40cm. SOLD.

Directoire oil on canvas, 86 cm x 62.5 cm, possibly originally forming part of a trumeau mirror. Doves around the fountain with flowers, along with the faithful dog, symbolise joy, purity, beauty and fidelity. SOLD.

Early 19th century hard wood armoire with one internal shelf and small drawer. Additional shelving could be added if required. Later painted in a chalk paint and wax finish. 156 cm H x 123 cm W x 52.5 cm D. Working lock and key. SOLD.