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School still life oil on canvas
School still life oil on canvas
English and dates to the early years of the 20th century
Unusual scene depicting a selection of classical figures. Creams, golds and browns on a contrasting vibrant red backdrop. Finished in a simple but decorative ebonised pine frame
A painting full of interest
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French pine buffet deux corps
French pine buffet deux corps c.1870
The cupboard sits in an old mellow white paint with the internal upper section painted in a contrasting blue at a later date
The base unit comprises of a pair of slim drawers and a shelved interior, complete with a traditional French door catch and working lock and key. Above, twin glazed doors open to a further shelved interior
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English pine cupboard
English pine cupboard from the turn of the 20th century
In more recent times, somebody had stripped the cupboard in a rather naive manner. The central panels retained some brown paint which was gently removed to leave an almost white washed finish. Internally consists of painted shelves
Aesthetically, the cupboard has developed a rather rustic appearance, full of character and history
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English painted pine cupboard
English painted pine cupboard c.1880
In proportion and has the style of school cupboards of the Victorian era
Modern paints and scumbles have been removed to leave early 20th century paints. The cupboard has sat by heat, likely a fire, leaving a crackled effect which penetrated through each layer of paint and in turn, binding various layers together. This created a unique challenge when stripping
Internally, multiple shelving systems create good storage space. Finished in a mid 20th century blue paint
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English pine farmhouse table
English pine farmhouse table
From the latter part of the 19th century
Traditional pine base with a touch of pitch pine plus a rather knotty tabletop. A table of this size and style were common place in churches and cathedrals throughout the 19th and up to the mid 20th century
Practical in scale. Good length and narrow, therefore minimising the space it requires to sit
A focal point in a room
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Hungarian folk jug
Hungarian folk jug c.1950s
Green glazed with blues, pinks and whites.Hand painted cockerel and hen in an almost abstract manner
Minor blemishes and losses to be expected
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Vintage kitchen island
Vintage kitchen island
Potential of multiple uses.Previously used in the form of a butchers block and is also suited as additional workspace, plus the added bonus of storage potential on the lower shelved compartment
An older top which is believed to be a form of fruitwood. At a later date, it has been fitted to a pine base
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18th century pitch pine cupboard
18th century pitch pine cupboard
The cupboard is from the later part of the century with adaptions and repairs made throughout its life. Primarily original timber and hardware still present
The most probable original use would have been a form of wardrobe, likely painted. Its current use of a shelved interior is most practical in todays home
This period and style of furniture have an almost scratch built feel to them
Rustic, simple and naive
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Original Victorian painted pine sideboard
Original Victorian painted pine sideboard
This is an English piece of furniture, dating from the mid 19th century c.1850-1860
An abundance of storage space in a well proportioned cupboard, whilst taking up minimal room. Three central drawers, flanked by a pair of upper drawers and a lower shelved cupboard
Purchased in a later oak scumble, it has been meticulously stripped to the original yellow paint