‘Marriage’ means many things to many people but is almost an ‘f’ word in the Antiques Trade. A marriage can be defined as a decision by two halves to make public a happy relationship. In the…
CHINOISERIE
The ‘China’ taste was all the rage in Europe starting in around the mid 17th Century and continuing throughout the entire 18th Century, with several ‘revivals’ following on in the later 19th and the early 20th Cent. This taste…
Queen Anne Walnut Furniture
If your eye is truly ” in ” then you will place the English ‘Queen Anne Walnut Period’ right at the top of your list of preferences. This short reign, 1702 – 1714 produced exquisite, quintessentially…
Antique Dressers
Antique dressers were originally made to be used in a kitchen but in recent times they are often upgraded into the dining room. A generous arrangement of working drawers along with a plate rack means…
Is it American ?
American ? Here are a few key points to look for. This fine mahogany secretaire tall chest Ca. 1750 is without doubt English however it could well be a prototype for the American “Tall Chest attributed to Thomas…
Dating Furniture By the Woods Used ( For beginners ).
It is important to grasp that often it is possible to date items of furniture according to the primary woods used. For example oak pre dates almost everything. Generally walnut follows oak with mahogany imported…
