Monthly Archives: August 2019

Picture This CXXXVI

Posted on 9th August 2019 by Jack Plane

Further to the walnut secretaire chest-on-chest in Picture This CXXX, this secretaire chest-on-chest recently caught my eye. Fig. 1. George II oak secretaire chest-on-chest, circa 1750. I previously mentioned early secretaire drawer fronts were commonly secured with simple iron hooks … Continue reading →

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Picture This CXXXV

Posted on 5th August 2019 by Jack Plane

Here’s another one for the sleuths: This is described as a “quality solid mahogany dressing table, circa 1770”. Can I have your opinions please? Jack Plane

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Picture This CXXXIV

Posted on 2nd August 2019 by Jack Plane

This table is described by its vendor as a “late 18th century Queen Anne walnut lowboy”. Would the sleuths please set the record straight?   Jack Plane

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