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Picture This XLIII
Here’s another delightful little oddity from Bonhams’ upcoming Oxford sale on the 18th of February, 2015. The provincial fruitwood lowboy (lot 781) is a far cry from its sophisticated cosmopolitan cousins, but has undeniable charm natheless. George III fruitwood lowboy, … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Auction Alerts, Picture This
Tagged backplate, Bonhams, cabriole leg, club leg, escutcheon, fruitwood, keyhole, lowboy
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Picture This XXXIII
So popular was Admiral Nelson – in England, at least – that all manner of souvenirs and toys[i] were produced to commemorate his Naval victories and ultimately, his death. The Staffordshire potteries churned out fairings, jugs, mugs and tea wares … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Cabinet Fittings, Picture This
Tagged Admiral Nelson, backplate, Battle of the Nile, brass handles, Greek key, pearlware, souvenirs, Staffordshire potteries, toymakers, toys, Trafalgar
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Reproducing Some Chippendale Period Brasses
My happy association with fine British and Irish furniture over several decades has lead to some interesting finds and spoils through auctions and private dealings. A fortuitous encounter turned up a complete set of pristine, pure Chippendale handles (fig. 1). … Continue reading
Posted in Cabinet Fittings
Tagged backplate, bail, cast, chased, Chippendale, escutcheon, handle, lost wax casting, pommel, reproduction brasses, sand casting
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Do these drawers make my arsedine* look big?
Today I am in receipt of the brasses for the walnut side table I’m making. The newly arrived brasses. The handles were ordered from Optimum Brasses and quality wise, they are virtually useable as is, with just a few casting … Continue reading
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