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Antique Furniture Makers: Thomas Chippendale
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Thomas Chippendale was born in Otley, West Yorkshire, in 1718. The son of a carpenter, he was apprenticed into the family trade. At that time in the North of England, much of the finer hand crafted furniture would have been made of Oak. Although charming, this didn't easily allow for the sophistication of detail that Chippendale is known and
Antique Card & Games Tables, Past & Present
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Boards for playing games such backgammon and chequers have been used since Tudor times. However, bar a few exceptions, it was only after the restoration of English monarchy in 1660, under Charles II, that tables were made specifically for games. Most card tables were rectangular, with a flap that opened up to reveal a playing surface. On
Antique Furniture Makers: Ralph Turnbull
History of AntiquesRalph Turnbull (1788 – 1865) of Jamaica was a prominent, 19th century, cabinet maker and furniture designer. He became recognised internationally for his bold marquetry designs, and is widely credited as a driving force behind the creation of a unique, colonial Jamaican style. His creations showcased the variety and beauty of Jamaican timber; and his story, like his work, is
