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
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).
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).
The colour of the paper lining this glass fronted, mahogany display case is luminous blue, studded with gold stars. Morsels of pictures of Saints remain. The door hinges on one side, the glass is original. The case is filled with gilt wood finials from a grand house in South West France. Case is priced at […]
Always a selection of French books in stock – leather bound or broché paper covers – at varying prices. Shown here are several volumes of the works of Jean Jacques Rousseau.
This large pine desk is finished with old yellow wood grain effect. It has working locks and one key that fits four of the five locks. The small drawers and writing slope lift off. Each cupboard has one shelf. The desk has come from the vestry of a church near Nantes. SOLD.
Substantial French coffer, later painted in a mushroomy grey. Pretty decorative frieze at the base. Now priced at £595.
Hefty Spanish side table standing 99 cm high x 2.50 cm long x 62 cm deep. Possibly a marriage of two elements. A striking and unusual piece. Price £1590.00
Glazed pine tabernacle with raised upstand. One pane of original glass remaining. 74 cm high x 43 cm wide x 43 cm deep. Price: £190.
Just a taster of two large portraits in simple black wooden frames of a couple with gentle faces. More to follow.
Basket of apples rendered in vibrant colours. Signed Carlos, 1909 – 1988. This canvas came from a sale of his atelier. SOLD
18th century Italian cupboard with three shelves and chicken wire panelled doors. Original warm yellow finish. Breaks down flat. (The back panels need to be screwed into place as they have lost their notches over the years). Currently available – please enquire.
One of three Italian chandeliers currently at Station Mill. This one has been rewired.
Two pairs of French shutters in original pale blue, complete with metal work. Worn and distressed. Price: £140 for each pair.
The next trip took Graham and I down through France for a scout around the area south of the Dordogne and then to the Mediterranean for three large markets. We left behind a posse of good humoured charity ride cyclists just off the ferry in St Malo, and made for Montreuil Bellay south of the […]
The first Country Brocante to be held in the Cotswolds is next Saturday 24th September at Daylesford Farm, Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 OYG, 9.30am to 5pm. Over 65 dealers and artisans will be setting up shop in marquees at Daylesford. Hope to see you there.
On September 24th 2016 a one day Country Brocante fair will be held at Daylesford Organic, near Kingham in the Cotswolds, GL56 0YG. I’ll be located in the main marquee. (Daylesford is also holding a Harvest Festival the same day). Tickets available on the door Early Bird 9.30 – 11.30 £12 Standard 11.30 – 5.00 […]
Back from Provence with many good things: armoires, Italian chandeliers, enfilade and cupboards, buffets, large mirrors, vibrant paintings and still lives. All to be uploaded very soon.
Pair of fire dogs. Currently available – please enquire.
Antiques in Tents have launched their new website with more information about the event in Tewkesbury on Sunday 31st January. www.antiquesintents.co.uk. Hope to see you there.
Happy New Year and fingers crossed that this update reaches you and that all IT problems are now resolved. Huge thanks to Graham. In this update you will find an entry into the Diary of a Brocanteuse and new stock, along with re-posts of items that were wiped from my website due to hacking. On Sunday, […]
With warmest Christmas thoughts and wishes – thank you for your interest and enthusiasm over the past year. Hoping for a year ahead with much foraging and discovering of beautiful delights. A footnote to end the year: I am so sorry that you will have received double mailings recently (there will be one more to […]
The Decorative Living Fair is coming up next Saturday, 16th May 2015. It will held at Eridge Park in the lovely house and grounds. Just south of Tunbridge Wells. There will be an array of marquees as well as stands in the house. You can find me near the café, in the gallery of smaller marquees (with […]
