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Monthly Archives: February 2014
George II Walnut Ladderback Chair – Part One
Ladderback chairs (so called because of their horizontal back splats’ obvious resemblance to the rungs of a ladder) are a vernacular form of chair made by local craftsmen from green, coppiced wood such as ash and beech (fig. 1). Fig. … Continue reading
Posted in Seating
Tagged bottomer, bulrush, drop-in seat, Giles Grendey, ladderback chair, matter, Scirpus lacustris
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George Washington
In light of the growing numbers of North American readers of this blog, I thought I would observe, today, the birth of George Washington, one of the Founding Fathers and the first President of the United States of America (1789 … Continue reading
Rare Joseph Knibb Clock at Auction
One of the most important early English longcase clocks to come on to the market in the last ten years will be sold at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions’ sale of Fine Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments on Tuesday 11th March … Continue reading
Antiques Restorers
Amongst the emails I receive from readers, one of the most frequent requests is to recommend an antique furniture restorer. I know a number of quality restorers whom I am happy to recommend, but I always advise interstate or international … Continue reading
Valentine’s Extravaganza at Museum of London
For one night only, amorous visitors to the Museum of London will have the chance to see the steamy side of the 18th century. A series of erotic tiles, detailing various sexual positions and even spanking, will go on display … Continue reading
Chippendale S-hole Locks and Escutcheons
Some of the less flamboyant everyday (non-commissioned?) case furniture produced in Thomas Chippendale’s workshop bore – what are reputedly his favourite[1] – floral-and-torus bails (figs. 1 & 2). Fig. 1. Plain brass floral-and-torus bail, circa 1765. Fig. 2. Gilt brass … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet Fittings
Tagged back spring lock, John Cobb, S-shaped escutcheons, Thomas Chippendale
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A Good Deal of Fir and Pine
I just read Samuel Pepys’ diary entry for the 31st of January wherein he wrote “This morning with Mr. Coventry at Whitehall about getting a ship to carry my Lord’s deals to Lynne…” Basically, Pepys was organising the delivery of … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture Timbers
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