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JOHN BLY

Est.   ANTIQUES   1891

Dear Friends,
Welcome to our March 2020 Edition of Bly's Bounty.


With so much bleak news being aired we hope this selection of fine items will offer some respite and if anything appeals we can arrange safe and hygienic delivery.

Many of the items are fresh acquisitions and not yet online so if you are interested please click on the image to email us.

We hope you all stay well and safe during these troubling times.
 

Best Wishes,
John and James Bly

 

Item of the month!!
An extremely chic example of a French Hepplewhite period painted armchair. The pierced 'wheel-back' pattern was popular among the aristocracy at this time as was such delightful decoration as shown here, with garlands of flowers and foliate sprays surrounding the central panel showing Venus attended by her putto or angel of love, all in true classical style. A stunning, comfortable and ultimately usable chair.
Circa 1775
Width: 25" Depth: 23"  Height: 37.75"
£3,250
An exquisite 19th century pedestal desk in satinwood, the original tooled leather top over a central frieze drawer, each pedestal with four graduated drawers all with their original handles.
Of exceptional quality craftsmanship and timber.
Circa 1860
Width: 51.5" Depth: 24" Height: 30.5" Kneehole height: 23.75" width: 22.25"  
POA
An impressive example of authentic Japanese bamboo furniture.  A fine Hall Stand with mirror, key shelf, lacquer panels and rare 'S' scroll inserts below the arched top.
Circa 1890
Width: 6" Height: 5" Depth: 4.5"
£2,250

The Windsor lantern. A solid brass hexagonal lantern typical of the late 18th, early 19th century featuring scrolled metalwork and three light pendant fitting.
Height: 36.5"  Diameter: 18"
£3,850 + vat
A charming late 19th century Meiji period Japanese jewellery box with two drawers.
Circa 1890
Width: 4.75” Height: 4.5" Depth" 4.75"
£650

A French Art Deco period mirror with black lacquer and carved gilt frame retaining its original glass plate.
Circa 1925
Height: 54.25" Width: 28.25"
POA
One of a pair of Spanish retro metal floor lamps.
Circa 1960
Width across tripod base: 15"   Height to bulb holder: 57"   with shade: 70" 
Shade width: 25", width: 22"
POA

Star of stage and screen John Bly has produced another indespensable guide to Dating......... antiques!
Perfectly for Self Isolation Days, it is surely the perfect gift.
Signed copies available exclusively from us, just £6.99 including postage.

John Bly's book Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver.
First published in 1968, this best-selling monograph has useful tips for budding collectors and the correct hallmarks from 1658 to 2006 

Height: 7"/18cm Width: 4.5"/11.5cm Depth: .25"/1cm.

Signed copies available exclusively from us, just £4.99!!

The perfect Christmas gift for the collector, beginner or connoisseur, and the person who nearly has everything!
John Bly's book on English Furniture, an essential guide and addition to any library.
This edition published 2010 based on Discovering English Furniture by John Bly first published in 1971.
Height: 10"/25.5cm Width: 7.5"/19cm Depth: .5"/1cm.
Signed copies available exclusively from us, just £14.99!!
Copyright © 2020 John Bly, All rights reserved.


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