PRESENTING an AMAZING, EXTREMELY RARE and EXTENSIVE Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service from circa 1805-1820. HIGH REGENCY PERIOD/ERA. This is WITHOUT A DOUBT, the finest (and probably largest) Dinner Service we have EVER seen! It numbers 175 pieces in total! It was MOST DEFINITELY, made for one Read more…
PRESENTING a FANTASTICALLY RARE Pair of Lladro Porcelain ‘Mandarin Vases’. Made circa 1973 and made in Spain by the exceptional maker, Lladro. These two vases were produced and sold individually and were titled “Mandarin Vase”. They were sculpted by Julio Fernandez and were in limited production from 1973 to 1981. In 1981 Read more…
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine sculptures. Known as the ‘Chinese Farmer’ and the ‘Chinese Farmer with Staff’. These were the ‘names’ given to them by Lladro, but they were based upon figures from Chinese mythology and early Chinese sculptures. These figurines Read more…
PRESENTING A GLORIOUS 18C British Regency Bureau and Chiffonier in the Manner of Gillows. HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND IMPORTANT ITEM FROM AN EXCEPTIONAL MAKER! EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY! Fantastic piece, in super original condition. A ‘Period’ Regency, rosewood Bureau/Secretary Desk and Chiffonier Cabinet of lovely proportions. London made piece, from circa 1790-1800. Entirely Read more…
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS late 19th Century British made corner cabinet, made of beautiful rosewood and profusely inlaid with marquetry and faux ivory. Made in London, by Collinson and Lock, circa 1875-1890. Triangular/pyramidal in shape, with graduating levels leading to a pointed top. From the floor moving upwards:- The cabinet stands Read more…
PRESENTING AN ‘ABOLUTELY STUNNING’ PIECE OF IRISH FURNITURE HISTORY, namely, an 18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand. Made circa 1745, by an obviously ‘top quality’ Irish Georgian furniture maker. This piece was made for someone VERY WEALTHY, a ‘Titled’ person! It Read more…
‘THE MEANING OF BEING ‘IRISH’ IN TODAY’S WORLD.’ WHY WE MUST, LEARN FROM OUR PAST TO TRUELY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE TODAY. (The Personal Musings, of a 100% Native Irishman & US Immigrant) To ALL … I say …. ‘Céad Míle Fáilte”! Many people, have recently expressed opinions on Read more…
MY MUSINGS ON INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2024 (AND BEYOND) AND THE REASONS TO BE OPTIMISTIC Many Customers, who visit us or simply call us with inquiries, have often raised the topic of “how traditional antiques can ‘blend’ and be used in a contemporary setting?”. I have heard all sides Read more…
‘LOVING’ and ‘CARING’ FOR YOUR WOODEN ANTIQUES There are many misconceptions in the Antique Furniture Industry about caring for and maintaining your ‘much loved’, furniture treasures. This is my personal opinion on this issue, based upon years of appraising, maintaining, restoring and answering questions on this topic. Opinions differ between Read more…
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Old Sheffield Plate Silver Coffee and Tea Service. Highly collectible ‘Old Sheffield plate’ ….. ALL marked ‘EPNS’ for ‘Electro Plated Nickel Silver”. Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, Creamer and sugar bowl. All items beautifully engraved/chased and decorated. Floral scrolls with un-ascribed Armorial central Crest. Floral finial on Read more…
