Articles by David Harvey
A series of videos and articles that capture and inspire the reader within the beautiful world of English Antique Furniture View AntiquesOur Newsletter
Our Glorious Library Exhibition
During March 2019, We held a unique Library Exhibition, here at our galleries in Witney. We produced a catalogue that accompanied the unique and glorious pieces that we exhibited. Please click on the guide below and you too can enjoy the splendid pieces that we were...
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Petersfield Antiques Fair
W R Harvey will be exhibiting at the Festival Hall in Petersfield, Hampshire from Friday 6th September through to Sunday 8th September 2019. It would be a pleasure to see you there. Please click the image below to download your complimentary ticket. See you very soon!
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Barwise of Cockermouth – A regeneration project by Harvey’s Antiques
About a year ago I was in the Lake District looking at a Mahogany Longcase Clock which had caught my attention. It was in something of a sorry state having been made in Cockermouth by Lott Barwise and having never left the town. Over 250 years of telling the time...
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Regeneration of a Gillows Library Cabinet
Some months ago I acquired a very tired looking Mahogany Library Cabinet which had been used during it’s lifetime and had seemingly landed on hard times. There was however something about this piece which any devotee of the Lovejoy books and TV programmes will know...
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The Story of Mrs Rudd’s Dressing Table
This table has been the subject of TV programmes and books as well as being featured in George Hepplewhite’s book of designs “The Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer’s Guide”. The description of this extremely complex metamorphic table is a starting point for a voyage of...
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