I could be wrong but the style doesn’t scream Chinese. If anything, it looks more South American in its style.
Could it be bog oak? Looks dark enough.
Have you thought of jet? That’s also lightweight and easily carved.
Guilty as charged. But if the item really is in a bad way and painting can bring it back then I have no issue. I just have a problem with people...
Hmm. I take your point and I agree if the item is damaged and this is the only way to make it serviceable but I have seen people paint over wood...
Totally agree. There is no need to paint over rich lovely wood and call it upcycling. It’s lasted over a hundred years. Leave it be.
Gorgeous piece. If it was in the U.K. I would seriously consider it.
It was always popular with me! I love the stuff. Especially Edwardian. :)
My sister had a serious crush on BJ McKay…….or was it the bear. No I’m pretty sure it was BJ.
Just a little :)
The walnut shaving stand gets my vote. Lovely piece.
Yup. It’s interesting to note that the variants are just named after places they were first identified in, in countries that can sequence the...
:) Actually it did look like stone in the shop. It was caked with dust grime, dead insects and suspicious looking marks but to me that’s just a...
Blimey. Sorry everyone. Didn’t mean to send everyone on a downer.
Thanks AJ. I was half joking about Brexit but it’s good to know we haven’t completely burnt our bridges.:) I have to say I agree with you. The...
Thanks AJ. I have to admit that all Indian brass I have seen in the U.K. is labelled (or mislabelled) generically as Benares ware - can you help...
Thanks Aquitaine. Looks even better like this!
Thanks for confirming! I suspect that will be me in a couple of months time. :)
You’re probably right. The same thought occurred to me. Probably folding legs. I only paid £15 for it so I’m not complaining :).
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi all, went to a local Antique shop and found lots of nice but expensive stuff and then I did what I always do and...
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