Monthly Archives: January 2017

Picture This CII

Posted on 26th January 2017 by Jack Plane

This ash comb-back Windsor chair (fig. 1) is unusual in several respects, not least of which is the circular seat (fig. 2) which is of ash rather than the more traditional elm. Also, the bent arm is exceptionally broad. Fig. … Continue reading →

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A George II Walnut Serpentine Chest – Part Two

Posted on 11th January 2017 by Jack Plane

I don’t have historic patterns for this precise chest of drawers, so the first few hours of the job were absorbed in making patterns for the serpentine carcase and drawer fronts, cock-beading, serpentine base moulding and bracket feet. The individual … Continue reading →

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A George II Walnut Serpentine Chest – Part One

Posted on 4th January 2017 by Jack Plane

Towards the close of the seventeenth-century, rather heavy, solid wainscot (oak) furniture gave way to refined European walnut chairs, tables, mirrors and walnut-veneered wainscot and deal (pine) casework etc. Joined oak furniture was attractive enough, but somewhat workman-like and couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on 1st January 2017 by Jack Plane

Happiness, health and prosperity to all in 2017. Jack Plane

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