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Four small French 18th century prints

Four small black and white 18th century prints framed between glass and card, with black tape. Price: £200. Clear

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17th & 18th century French notary documents

Discovered at the back of a mountain barn in France, a trunk full of late 17th and early 18th century notary documents with their stamps. Single sheets and roughly bound books available. Prices: from £6 to £180. Clear

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English chair in vintage hemp

Nicely proportioned English chair. Recovered in vintage hemp. Sturdy legs with castors. Price: £395. Clear

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Late openings for Christmas shopping

Station Mill Antiques in Chipping Norton will be open for Christmas shopping between 6pm and 8pm on the following evenings: November 16th November 30th December 8th There will be a seasonal atmosphere and the café also will be serving light suppers on these dates. See Station Mill website for more details: www.stationmill.com.

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Normandy farmhouse table

Sturdy French oak rectangular farmhouse table with one drawer – from a farm in the Cotentin peninsula. Legs have been tipped. The drawer handle is not original. 1m 96cm long x 76 cm wide. Warm, deep colour. Price: £1,450 Clear

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Large early 19th century writing slope

Large pine writing slope with traces of original green paint. Price: £125. Clear

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Large painted chest of drawers

Nicely painted and distressed large chest of drawers. Three drawer with original fittings. 145 cm wide, 98.5 cm high, 60 cm deep. Lovely piece for a bedroom, a kitchen or wherever. Price £825 Clear

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18th century French table de milieu

Wonderful patina on this small French walnut table with two drawers at either end. Fine cabriole legs. Used for informal dining before the advent of the dining table. The top is composed of panels and the drawers carry a circular detailing around the handles. Dimensions: 82 cm wide by 53 cm deep by 68 cm […]

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Early 17th century carved head of cherub

French carved head of cherub with traces of original paint, with part of wings visible. Late 16th/early 17th century. This piece may not photograph well, but it is truly beautiful. Price: £795. Clear

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Diary of a Brocanteuse appears on YouTube

I am experimenting with posting my blog in words and pictures on YouTube. This is the “pilot”!

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French Louis XIV commode (1661-1715)

A pleasing oak commode of ample proportions. The piece has four deep and wide drawers, with a gentle curve to the front, and brass handles and key plates. The commode became fashionable with the French aristocracy in the early 1600’s, replacing the coffer. Drawers offered ease of access to items, rather than having to delve […]

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French 18th century table with cabriole legs

        Clear This small French 18th century table with a drawer at either end would originally have been used as a portable table for eating, before the advent of the dining room. The wood is walnut, with a wonderful patina. The top is composed of panels, and the drawers carry a circular […]

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French 1950’s canapé

A pretty canapé with moveable side arms.  The wood trim is painted in Farrow and Ball Lime White.  The canapé has been recovered in a sumptuous purple chenille, with piping and matching braid.  The cushions are buttoned.  Dimensions: 49″ long by 26″ deep. Price:  £550. Clear

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French exotic wood folding chairs

Two substantial hard wood chairs with arm rests.  The tops are decorated with carving. They date from the early 20th century.  When found, their red velvet seats were hanging in rags.  They have been given new Romo fabric velvet seats in a blueberry and pistaccio stripe, and backed with a strong canvas. Price per chair:  […]

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