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Reproducing Some Chippendale Period Brasses

Posted on 29th September 2012 by Jack Plane

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 →

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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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