Monthly Archives: September 2019

Picture This CXXXVIII Redux

Posted on 19th September 2019 by Jack Plane

The Bristol blue-dash charger, lot 153 featured in Picture This CXXXVIII realised £2,200 (AUD $4.043, USD $2,745)) against a pre-auction estimate of £800 – £1200 (AUD $1,475 -$2,205, USD $998 – $1,497). Lot 153. (Woolley and Wallis) Jack Plane

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Now we are Ten

Posted on 14th September 2019 by Jack Plane

Ten years ago today – and feeling somewhat despondent – I began writing this blog. It has since elevated my spirits and the combination of making furniture and writing about it continues as one of my favourite pastimes. Today I … Continue reading →

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Picture This CXXXVIII

Posted on 10th September 2019 by Jack Plane

I first mentioned a Bristol blue-dash delft charger that I own in this post and in the comments following this post. As it happens, Woolley and Wallis are conducting The Warner Collection of British Delftware auction at their rooms in … Continue reading →

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Picture This CXXXVI

Posted on 3rd September 2019 by Jack Plane

I previously mentioned the differences between plain cut-in and worked-up shelf supports for bookcases etc. The image below is a good example of simple cut-in supports. Oak bookcase, circa 1760. Jack Plane

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