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The Millinery Works GALLERY
THE ARTS & CRAFTS LIBRARY
A Selling Exhibition - presented by The Antique Trader
6 - 25 June 2006
The Exhibits
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FURNITURE
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1. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and gilt bookcase with three drawers, gilded and carved panels to the central cupboard and two open sections, made by Gillows & Co stamped to the drawer No.10970, design attributed to Bruce J Talbert, circa 1875. 61in 155cm high, 68.5in 174cm wide, 18in 46cm deep. Picture above.
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2. An Aesthetic Movement walnut two drawer library table with finely turned
decoration and original leather top stamped with geometric design and
cross-banded with inlaid diamond decoration, the design attributed to
Bruce J Talbert, made by Holland & Sons and stamped to the drawer, circa 1875. 30in 76cm high, 42in 107cm wide, 25.5in 65cm deep. Picture above.
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3. A pair of walnut Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with upholstered seat, designed by
Bruce J Talbert and made by Gillows & Co, circa 1870. 34.5in 88cm high. This design was known as Talbert’s ‘standard
dining chair’, see example in his book “Fashionable Furniture”. One chair pictured
above front.
4. A mahogany adjustable-back, reclining upholstered armchair with turned side supports and finials to the back, in the manner of
Philip Webb and made by J S Scholbred, circa 1875. 38in 97cm high.
See page 178 fig J.29 of ‘William Morris’ by Linda Parry for similar example. Picture
above left.
5. A mahogany adjustable-back, reclining upholstered armchair with turned side supports and finials to the back, in the manner of
Philip Webb and made by J S Scholbred, circa 1875. 38in 97cm high.
See page 178 fig J.29 of ‘William Morris’ by Linda Parry for similar example. Picture
above right.
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6. A pair of Gothic Reform oak open armchairs in the manner of A W N Pugin, with chamfering to the legs, arms and back, covered in maroon leather (one original and one recovered), circa 1875. 37.5in 95cm high. Picture below.
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For further information email paul@millineryworks.co.uk