THE ROTHSCHILDS’ HOME NEAR AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAM
18th century style oak panelling carved to complement the original, existing, French panels. We also repaired existing damaged panels, conserving and incorporating original material where possible, and were responsible for carving full-size fluted columns with Corinthian capitals.
THE ROTHSCHILDS’ HOME
When the panelling work was complete, the panels were finished in silver leaf. This photograph shows the preliminary stages of the gilding process, The final result was spectacular.
THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Pugin style carvings for the Lord Chancellor’s residence in the House of Lords, London. The mirror frame was carved as part of a larger contract; working closely with other craftsmen and women, many of them extraordinarily talented in their special skill. Note the famous Pugin wallpaper . . .
THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Mirror frames carved in English oak, gilded, painted and oil finished.
THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
Finials, columns and modillions.
English oak with oil finish.
FIRE SURROUND FOR A CLIENT’S HOME
The two drops have detailed ribbons, flowers and different fruits. The corner pieces feature acorns and oak leaves - the oak is my clients’ favourite tree. The horizontal panel shows two swallows tumbling together over a dark lake (In the pattern of the wood).
Carved in English walnut.
FIRE SURROUND DETAIL
Showing the top of the right drop (As you look at the photo). All panels were carved from solid timber.
English walnut.
FIRE SURROUND. DETAIL OF TOP PANEL
The two swallows, flying together over a lake. All carved from a solid panel.
English walnut
ALTAR BASE, ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER
With Illingworth and Partridge, cabinet makers and joiners.
Ash and sycamore.