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This is a photo of my latest re-creation, a Biedermeier Jewel Cabinet and
matching footstool. This was a comission which took a while to complete. I
started with a 2" photograph in a book on Biedermeier furniture, and a period
construction drawing of a Biedermeier fall front secretary. I used forced
perspective to reduce the overall height, making the proportions from the
pull-out tray to the top smaller than the original period piece. The new owner
has an antique clock which sets on top, and wanted to easily reach it. The
footstool is made after an original example I found at the Maastricht antique
show earlier this year. The seat lifts up to expose a secret fully upholstered
interior compartment, and is locked with a key. For more examples of my re-creations,
visit my Portfolio page. |
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Case:
oak, veneered with olivewood and marquetry panels of green-stained bone, ivory,
mother-of-pearl, and various woods, gilt-brass mounts. Dial: brass, partly gilded
and partly silvered. Movement: brass and steel. Height 77 |
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Edwards Longcase Clock, 2002
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Tompion Longcase Clock,1678
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When
I discovered the wonderful English marquetry clock at the Met, I had to re-create
it for myself. I made the carcase out of some clean quarter sawn white oak which
I had been saving, and covered it with a variety of sawn veneers which I purchased
in Paris. David Lindow, of Hartwig Clock Co, in Gravity, Pennsylvania made the
works, face and hands. I had the face engraved in London. The bronze mounts
and hardware came from Optimum Brasses, also in England. I was so pleased with
the results that I am currently making two more in the same style, as this one
sold rather quickly. |
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