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Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Towel Rail | Antique Clothes Horse c.1860

By Mark Johnson on Sep 10, 2025

This Victorian rosewood inlaid clothes horse towel rail (c.1860–1890) is a rare example of everyday elegance transformed into art. Featuring intricate inlay, a carved cresting arch, arched shoulders, and sturdy splayed feet, it combines practical drying space with timeless Victorian design. Perfect for collectors, designers, or homeowners seeking a refined antique accent.

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Mid Century Campaign Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers – A Classic Fusion of Elegance & Utility

By Mark Johnson on Sep 09, 2025

Discover this Mid Century Campaign Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with brass detailing. A timeless vintage storage piece for modern or classic interiors.

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Martin Scorey Primitive Folk Art Cockerel Sculpture | Driftwood & Verdigris Copper

By Mark Johnson on Sep 07, 2025

This Martin Scorey primitive folk art cockerel sculpture captures the charm of coastal traditions with verdigris copper tail feathers and a reclaimed driftwood base. Handcrafted in Scorey’s distinctive primitive style, it reflects his love of natural materials and storytelling, making it a collectible piece of British folk art with enduring appeal.

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Impasto Oil Portrait by Sandra Shashou: Man with Gold Tooth (2005)

By Mark Johnson on Sep 06, 2025

Explore Man with Gold Tooth (2005), a striking impasto oil portrait by Sandra Shashou. A Neo-Expressionist canvas alive with texture, colour, and bold contemporary detail.

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Painted Chinese Bank of 57 Drawers | Antique Hand-Painted Calligraphy Cabinet

By Mark Johnson on Sep 05, 2025

Antique Chinese bank of 57 drawers with hand-painted calligraphy, rustic layered tones, iron ring pulls, and deep compartment storage. Early 1900s.

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Victorian Pine Storage Cupboard Circa 1880s | Antique Pantry Furniture

By Mark Johnson on Aug 31, 2025

This Victorian pine cupboard from the 1880s is full of character, with its original brass fittings, rustic latch, and that gorgeous time-worn patina you only get from genuine age. A rare Gloucestershire find, it’s the kind of antique pantry piece that works just as well for everyday storage as it does for adding a touch of Victorian charm to your home.

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Rare Arts and Crafts Pitch Pine Bobbin Fretwork Armchair | Late 19th Century Antique

By Mark Johnson on Aug 28, 2025

A Rare late 19th century Arts and Crafts pitch pine bobbin fretwork armchair featuring antique patina, curled arms, raised plinth back and distinctive craftsmanship.

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Triptych Oil Painting by Frederique Ferron – Unfinished Abstract Fruit on Canvas

By Mark Johnson on Aug 23, 2025

Discover Frederique Ferron’s Triptych Oil on Canvas Fruit Painting — a 20th-century work in unfinished abstract style. Signed Ferron 99 with Sibman Gallery France provenance, this three-panel composition combines fruit forms, translucent strips, typographic details, and raw linen borders.

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Victorian Painted Pitch Pine Chest of Drawers – Circa 1860

By Mark Johnson on Aug 21, 2025

A Victorian painted pitch pine chest of drawers circa 1860, featuring Fleur-de-Lys motifs, scumble-glazed drawer fronts, and a warm natural patina. A rare 19th century storage piece with timeless appeal.

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Antique Ash Chest of Drawers | Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Style Furniture

By Mark Johnson on Aug 21, 2025

This rare antique ash chest of drawers, dated around 1860, is a fine example of Scandinavian-influenced furniture from the mid-19th century. Crafted in solid ash with two small drawers over four graduated wide drawers, it combines elegance with practicality. The warm ash timber, contrasting darker knobs, and blue painted drawer interiors create a striking look, while the mesmerising ash grain adds timeless character. Built with outstanding craftsmanship, this piece reflects both the strength of campaign chest style design and the refined simplicity associated with Scandinavian markets. Rare to find in ash, a timber often overlooked in favour of oak or mahogany, this 19th century chest of drawers offers exceptional condition and enduring quality—making it an ideal choice for collectors, designers, and homeowners seeking antique storage furniture with history, rarity, and style.

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Waring and Gillow Oak Bookcase (1932) – English Antique with Gallery Top

By Mark Johnson on Aug 20, 2025

Discover this original Waring and Gillow oak bookcase dated 1932, crafted in English oak with a refined fretwork gallery top. Combining adjustable shelving with timeless design, it reflects the enduring quality of Gillows of Lancaster craftsmanship – a versatile antique suited to both collectors and modern interiors.

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Rustic 17th Century Welsh Oak Table with Iron Strapwork

By Mark Johnson on Aug 18, 2025

A rare 17th-century Welsh oak table with forged iron strapwork, showcasing rustic vernacular design. A statement piece of early rural craftsmanship, perfect for collectors and period interiors.

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