Sending warmest wishes this Christmas time. May beauty, order and harmony prevail long into 2013! Gilli
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18th century French reliquary
Beautiful painted and gilded wooden reliquary. Has been repaired at the “neck.” Measures 44 cm high. The back is plain wood and bears the initials G.A.S. Price: £150.
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An apology
For several weeks the weekly digest of posts on my site has not been sent. This was due to a frustratingly simple problem which took far too long to identify and put right. There are a number of new items posted on the site – do take a look as they may not have appeared […]
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Painted French fronton
French fronton 97 cm x 33 cm. Price: £64. Clear
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The pictures they didn’t print.
A handful of pictures that didn’t get used in the recent Country Homes and Interiors article. Many thanks to Ali Heath and Emma Lewis. Clear
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What you can find
Some general pictures of what is currently on display at Station Mill. Clear
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French linen monogrammed sheets
More lovely monogrammed sheets are available – prices range between £60 and £120. (If there are any small darns or rust marks they are always identified). Clear
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Long French table
Long French hardwood table with decorative frieze all round. Freize probably taken from an earlier Breton coffer. Seats eight comfortably. Later painted pale grey. Price: £450. Clear
Lovely French 18th century commode, very solid, with ample storage. It was painted many years ago in an apricot/rose colour with cream trim which has aged and distressed very nicely (but unfortunately the photograph does not do the colour justice). The handles would have been replaced at the same time. Price: £795.00. Clear
A 1950’s educational school poster gives a glimpse into a French family Christmas back then. Mistletoe takes pride of place, gifts are piled unwrapped. And magic is in the air. I have two small Carnets des Menageres – Housewives’ Notebooks from 1914, used to note daily food purchases. I’d hoped for an insight into a […]
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French oak coffer
Sturdy yet elegant. A nicely proportioned French oak coffer – its original purpose was as a food store. Excellent capacity but not so deep you can’t find things at the bottom. The lid lifts on two metal loop hinges. 67cm high x 61.5 cm deep x 111.5 cm long. Price: £690. Clear
Four small black and white 18th century prints framed between glass and card, with black tape. Price: £200. Clear
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
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 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 […]
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
I am experimenting with posting my blog in words and pictures on YouTube. This is the “pilot”!
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Painted chest of drawers
Nicely proportioned, very solid chest of drawers, 2 drawers over and 2 drawers under. Some original paint. Feet painted ochre red. SOLD Clear
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 […]
