By Chris Harris Hey, Mr Remival man, where are the drip trays? Doh! In near mint condition and something that would have cost the equivalent of £2,500 to buy new, imagine the rollicking someone got when they lost the drip trays. Easy mistake, but rather suspect not regarded with such a casual manner by the … Continue reading Vintage Finds. Magnificent Hall Stand. But Someone Got a Right Rollicking!
Author: july1966
Bear with....this is a new blog. I have an established blog on other subjects so am not totally hopeless and I will over the next couple of months have this looking vaguely organised and informative! Chris
Aesop’s Warning and Why Lewes FC Still Clings to X
By Chris Harris. In Aesop’s fable, the boy who cried wolf did not lose his flock because of the wolf. He lost it because he steadily drained the value from his own voice. Each false alarm weakened the link between what he said and what was true, until even the truth carried no weight. The … Continue reading Aesop’s Warning and Why Lewes FC Still Clings to X
Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
by Chris Harris The Curious Pattern in Georgian and Victorian Chairs Anyone who has handled enough Georgian and Victorian dining chairs will recognise the pattern. The craftsmanship is superb. Solid mahogany, rosewood, walnut or oak. Elegant proportions. Strong joints that have held firm for two centuries. The visible surfaces are polished and refined, often beautifully … Continue reading Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
The Rights of Fans. 