Commissioned Purchase Examples
  • George III Gainsbury Chair

    A Beautiful George III Gainsbury Chair Circa 1760

    Showing wonderfully original condition. This chair was acquired for a client with a post restoration saving of 40%.

    • Note the unusual design of the stretcher rails and the beautiful patina to the show wood.

    The chair midway through the restoration process.

    A selection of fabrics put forward for the client's choice. These fabrics were suggested as they are typical of the chair's period.

    Restored chair upholstered in a French silk damask and show wood. The chair was gently cleaned and waxed.

    Showing the fantastic patina.
  • Burr Elm and Parcel Gilt Dining Table

    Burr Elm and Parcel Gilt Dining Table

    Acquired for a client, in restored condition from a dealer, with a saving of 28%.
  • Dutch Card Table

    Mahogany and Marquetry Dutch Card Table of particularly good quality and small size, Circa 1750.

    Acquired for a client with a post restoration saving of 40%.

    • Showing damage to marquetry on top.

    Showing a severe crack to structure of top and damaged marquetry.

    Showing the crack repaired with only a small area of marquetry left to be finished. This piece is still under restoration. Check back again soon to see the table fully restored.
  • George III Breakfont Bookcase

    An impressive, low waisted, George III Mahoganny Breakfronted Bookcase - 17' long. Circa 1780

    This bookcase was discovered in pieces and in unrestored condition. However, its potential was clear from the outset.

    This piece is currently waiting restoration in our workshops but has a projected post restoration saving of 35%-40%.

    • The bookcase in original situe. Check back again soon to see the bookcase after restoration.
  • George III Library Table

    An impressive George III Mahogany library table which is 13 foot long and has 12 inset leather panelled drawers (awaiting a larger room!)

    Acquired for a client withh a post restoration saving of 50%.

    • Showing one of twelve leather inset panelled drawers.
  • Regency Sofa Table

    A truely stunning regency Rosewood sofa table with beautful foliate marquetry banding to the top and apron panels, supported on delicate reeded supports. This item was sourced from a private collection.

    This image shows lovely grain and detail on the top.

    Acquired for a client with a post restoration saving of 35%.

    • Showing veneers and marquetry. Both of which are in fantastic original condition.

    Showing beautiful delicate base.
  • 19th Century Warehouse Steel Arch

    A 19th Century warehouse, steel arched window, now fitted with mercurial antiqued mirror glass, requested by the client.

    This image shows a selection of the window at the antique dealers where it was bought.

    Acquired for a client with a post restoration saving of 15%.

    • Mirrors now fitted and hung in the client's courtyard.

    Showing detail of the antiqued mirror glass used.

Commission Buying

Commission dealing is a growing aspect to Tim's business. Due to his wealth of experience, detailed knowledge of furniture construction, his love and enthusiasm for quality and authenticity and his accurate assessment of restoration costs, he is in a unique position to be able to source and recommend original unaltered furniture that requires a minimal amount of restoration work.

The advantages clients gain from this service are manifold and include:
  • Stress free finding service by an expert.
  • 30 years of experience and contacts in the trade.
  • Genuine purchase with minimal additions or alteration.
  • Confidence in the best negotiated trade price.
  • Assurance that only carefully selected quality pieces are offered.
  • Clients would be visually updated of any exciting finds via text or email.
  • Experienced guidance on price, restoration if required and value.
Clients have the opportunity to be involved as much as they wish in this commission buying process and are welcome to attend auctions and sales with him. Alternatively he will source the items on their behalf.

If a purchase is made there is a 10% commission charge on furniture over £2000 and 17.5% commission for purchases up to £2000.

The average saving for clients using this service is between 30% - 40%. Consequently, you are not only assured of a wonderfully original piece of period furniture, but you can obtain it with minimal effort and significant savings.

A selection of Tim's previous buys for clients can be found by using the "Commissioned Purchase Examples" menu on the right.