
A few articles written by David Harvey
3 important points when buying antique furniture
1) When you are looking at a piece of antique furniture and thinking of buying it, get to know...
George III Bookcase with Secrets
David Harvey opens the door on a magnificent George III bookcase to discover its secrets within!...
Mirror Mirror on the wall
Whilst looking through my archives this week I was struck by the variety and quality of mirrors I...
Sitting Pretty!
If you are sitting comfortably then I will begin. The chair shown above is a fine example executed...
A collection of Chests
The chest of drawers as an item of furniture has a very special place in most peoples’ hearts....
Waxing Lyrical
This is an article I recently wrote for a magazine entitled 'Waxing Lyrical." Simply click on the...
Regency Gout Stools
As is so often the case with Antique Furniture, the first time a dealer sets eyes on a piece bells...
Three-Piece Suite
I wrote an article some 5 years ago about Thomas Pistor and three 17th Century Kingswood pieces...
Barwise of Cockermouth – A regeneration project
About a year ago I was in the Lake District looking at a Mahogany Longcase Clock which had...
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...
Gillows or not Gillows?
That is the question and I believe the evidence is all there. When I first acquired this...
Chippendale – What to look out for
Whilst celebrating the 300th. anniversary of Thomas Chippendale’s birth I am reminded that one of...
Regeneration of a Gillows Library Cabinet
Some months ago I acquired a very tired looking Mahogany Library Cabinet which had been used...