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18th century candle box

18th century oak chip carved candle box

An oak chip carved candle box from the 2nd half of the 18th century. This is a real tour-de-force of chip carving, with a lovely dark patina. It’s a very tactile piece. Probably Dutch. Provenance: from the collection of the furniture historian, R.W. Symonds (1889-1958). Dimension: 14 inches long,...

Regency rosewood book carrier

Regency rosewood book carrier

Attractively figured rio rosewood base with chamfered edges and dainty brass carrying handles. Rio rosewood gallery with delicately turned spindles and scrolled brackets. Raised on low rosewood bun feet. Dimensions: 16 3/4 inches wide, 10 1/2 inches deep, 5 1/2 inches high Price: £950 Sold...

Carved sycamore leaves

Andrew has carved these “still life” sycamore leaves using timber from a fallen sycamore bow near the workshop. They are carved extremely thin (after Grinling Gibbons) and finished with oil and wax. Mounted on a discreet base they can be displayed on the wall or free...

A set of three 19th century treen ladles

A set of three 19th. century treen ladles. This set of punch or toddy ladles all have delicately turned threaded handles and bowls showing nice pole lathe tooling rings. 1 is of peat stained alder indicating a likely Scottish origin. Length 20cm, 8″ 2, 3, 4 & 5...

Welsh box chair c.1800

This small chair has a classic “oak & country” look and feel. Oak with pine panels, later ash base and repair under the seat. Almost certainly Welsh, this useful chair is of small proportions so might originally have been made for a child. Dimensions: 33 1/2 inches high,...

George II Chest of Drawers

Burr and figured elm, with walnut  feather banding and mouldings This piece has a fabulous warm colour and rich patina. The handles aren’t original but are of appropriate design and quality. 36 in. wide, 20 ¾ in. deep, 36 in. high Price £3700 If you would like to see more...