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Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:56 pm
by Gothichome
James, both windows look great and do provide a bit of a wow factor for both rooms.

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:47 pm
by Manalto
Thanks, Ron. I see that I posted photos a while back in another thread. I can't keep track of these things.

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 4:50 pm
by Gothichome
I see it’s been a while once I posted anything of my antiquing exploits. Well, was at it again, found these Victorian press back chairs for cheap.

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If you will notice the impression in the middle of the slat back is that of Queen Victoria. The source for the design of the portrait is the official authorized image for commercial use licensed by the place. The chairs can be exactly dated to 1887, the year of her jubilee anniversary of her Accession to the throne.

Ron

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:45 am
by Manalto
Nice find, Ron. I've always liked that style of chair, and how interesting to be able to refer to them as "Victorian" in more than one sense. Will they need any repair or other attention?

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:53 pm
by Gothichome
James, no restoration required but I did have to reglue the back splat to the lower rail. Other than that they have aged well I think.

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:35 pm
by Gothichome
Ok, was out antiquing over the weekend, found an antique place with three barns full of great antique furniture. We we found three great antiques we (I) just had to have.
First off this great Eastlake (bordering Gothic) stand for plants, lamps or what ever. This was the hight of Eastlake fashion and suspect it to be in the range of 1870.english walnut. The tile is hand painted and also made in England. Notice the spoon carving comes directly from Mr Dressers book on ornamentation.
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Another great score (I think) is this very Victorian tilt top paper mache japanned occasional table with mother of pearl decoration. This would date to 1850. Paper mache was all the rage at this time. Furniture was made of it and smaller project kits were available for the Victorian lady as a hobby to decorate and assemble.
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The third item is a Victorian reading stand probably dating 1880’ish.
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Now any Victorian scholar of means with a personal library would have had one of these.

Re: The devil is in the details, or not.

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:09 pm
by Gothichome
More Victorian ambiance for Gothichome for those who are interested. We now have a Poitier for the front parlor
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Also an antique tilt top table placed in the dinning room
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