We’ve decided to start a blog because, well, we figured we ought to have one. We’re planning to trade off writing entries and will sign individually so you know who’s written what. Stay tuned …
We’ve decided to start a blog because, well, we figured we ought to have one. We’re planning to trade off writing entries and will sign individually so you know who’s written what. Stay tuned …
August 26, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Should be fun — I’m looking forward to it!
August 26, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Me too, assuming we can figure out how the software works
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November 17, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Hello, I am a new collector ( I only have 2 pieces!). I bought your book when I acquired my first piece and loved it. It is enjoyable reading and a fantastic resource for someone like me who is so new. I also appreciate your website having so many educational aspects along with items for sale. I wasn’t going to post in the blog as I don’t have any expertise to share, just a quickly growing interest, but as not many people are yet I thought I might as well! I would like you to know how much I appreciate your sharing your wisdom and that people are reading both your newsletter and the blog.
I have a strong interest in Tudor history, especially Elizabeth, which led to my interest in oak. However, it has always seemed like something that should be in a museum, not my home! When I was in England a few years ago I looked at many pieces but the shipping was so high I decided it just wasn’t meant to be. Then, at a local auction house (in Virginia) I got ( I think) a great buy on a coffer. I had to leave an absentee bid and could not believe it when they called to tell me I got it for the low end of the estimate. It is beautiful and seems to be all original and my interest started to turn to obsession. My second piece was at a second hand furniture store and I happened to see it as I was driving by. It is a mule chest but someone cut the front panels into 2 doors. They also added a skirt that looks very Victorian. We are going to try and pull it off without damaging the piece. Also, sadly the interior and back must have been badly damaged and were very, very poorly replaced by someone with no skill who did not care at all about its history. However, that’s why it cost next to nothing! The facade is in excellent shape and is beautiful and I am really enjoying it despite its injuries. If there is a way to post pictures in the blog it might be fun to post pictures and share insights into each other’s collections. I LOVE to look at it all and enjoy looking at it online anywhere possible and would love to hear how, where and when people acquired their pieces.
Thanks again for sharing your love and knowledge of early oak!
December 22, 2007 at 8:52 pm
As I am almost as old as the furniture you sell – or so it seems when technology rears its head -this is an experiment. If it registers I will bore you with more at a later date.
In any event I was assisted yesterday by a student of ‘The Philosophy of Decorative Arts’ whilst Christmas shopping and the conversation elicited the circumstance that she had just quoted an article written by John in a paper she had submitted to her Univ. I ocmmended his books to her (as I would to anyone).
Have a Merry and a Happy
Eric