This delightful early oak jointed backstool would have been made around 1680 - 1700 when there was a huge influx of talented chairmakers and craftsmen in order the rebuild London after the 1666 Great Fire of London. Their talents led to a new wave of designs of chairs (among other things) which had been previously strictly controlled by the various competitive Guilds (of mastercraftsmen). This makes this chair an exciting piece of interesting social history - just think - the tree that was felled to make it could easily have been growing in Queen Elizabeth 1 reign.
It has the most wonderful deep colour and patina, and although it has had some repairs over the years, (who wouldn't at the age it is) these all add to its history. It is a wonderfully evocative piece of history.
Price:
£425
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Derby Day
This is an enchanting painting (oil on canvas) of (we think) Derby Day in the 1780's. The painting has absolutely minute detail, and under a magnifying glass you can pick out the smallest details of the costumes, and such things as the Pugalist tent, and other attractions that you would have seen in this period. You can even see the faces of the punters, and the smart clothes they are wearing. We have had an expert on 18th century clothing who says that it is authentic for the period.
The canvas has a little waving effect where the stretcher has shrunk a little and there are some little repairs to the reverse but it is the most delightful painting and you can spend hours just looking at all the different aspects. It is framed in a period birdseye maple frame.
Size: 29" x 16.5"
Price:
£995
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Beautiful Cherrywood Console Table
This console table has the most wonderful patina - it is rich and deep in colour and has three useful drawers. It is very slim and elegant, and an incredibly useful piece of furniture, whether you want it in your hallway, behind a sofa to take lamps, or in kitchen or dining room. The top is really beautiful, with loads of character.
Size: 78.5" long x 14.5" wide x 30" high
179 cm x 36 cm x 76cm
This item has been sold
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Gorgeous Oak and Elm Console Table
This table has the most deliciously rich colour. It is a console or hall table, (sometiimes called a sofa table), which has two useful drawers. It is made of elm and oak with lovely brass handles. It has all the character of country furniture, and because it is narrow (15") fits into either hallways, dining rooms, behind sofas for lamps or just a beautiful piece of furniture in any room.
Size: 70.5" long x 15" deep x 30.5" high
(179cm x 38cm x 37cm)
This item has been sold
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Superb 8'9" Elm Top Refectory Table
This table is magnificent - it is a large refectory style table with the most stunning elm top. It is a great size for a large family being 8'9" long and 42" wide. The top has the most wonderful deep rich patina and grain and the stretchers show lovely wear.
It is a great table for fabulous family meals and the extra width gives lots of room for serving dishes.
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