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Picture This XCII

Posted on 7th July 2016 by Jack Plane

An extremely rare brass-studded, leather-covered pine chest of drawers made for Queen Anne. Fig. 1. Queen Anne’s leather chest, circa 1702-14. (Thomas Coulborn) The chest most recently came to light on the Antiques Roadshow at Cawdor Castle in January 2013 … Continue reading →

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Making a Yew Caddy – Part Two

Posted on 15th September 2011 by Jack Plane

The reproduction arsedine – procured from Optimum Brasses in Devon – is copied directly from eighteenth-century examples and cast in period-correct brass alloy. The paper lining necessitated the underside of the lid to be unobstructed, so I shortened the pommel … Continue reading →

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Making a Yew Caddy – Part One

Posted on 9th August 2011 by Jack Plane

I am required to take various tablets both morning and evening, and keeping them ordered and convenient has necessitated the use of a box which resides on a table by my principal chair. The unattractive shiny tin box always was … Continue reading →

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