Monthly Archives: October 2009

A Walnut Tea Table

Posted on 9th October 2009 by Jack Plane

Early in 1993 I must have filled in my details and ticked a box somewhere because I began receiving flyers in the mail for the 1993 Melbourne Timber and Working with Wood Show. Virginia drew my attention to one of … Continue reading →

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An Unusual Oak Low Dresser

Posted on 7th October 2009 by Jack Plane

The general form and dimensions of this English low dresser are not that uncommon for its type and period (c. 1790): The rear legs are square, the front legs are turned and the drawers are cross-banded with mahogany but on closer … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

Posted on 1st October 2009 by Jack Plane

or… The Restoration of a Mulberry Chest of Drawers A dealer brought in a rare circa 1730 George I cross-banded mulberry chest of drawers, attributed to the celebrated partnership of Coxed and Woster¹. This type of furniture may seem garish … Continue reading →

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