Rennaisance revival dining suite, fourteen piece suite, made by…
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Rennaisance revival dining suite, fourteen piece suite, made by J.D Heymann, Hamburg, Neur Wall 42 c1880 the breakfronted sideboard made of Italian walnut with a Cordoban painted tooled leather 'Bacchus' scene with Either one of the Nymphs that Nursed Bacchus or his Aunt, Ino to the left are two children, putti on either side of the scene are two carved Satyrs, Underneath is a servants servery over three doors and drawers the dining table and chairs also made of Italian walnut. Extends with the patented mechanism patented in the Sydney international Exhibition, 1879, each one of the twelve chairs depicts one of the twelve Zodiacs, hand tooled on Cordoban leather. The suite was Exhibited in the Centennial Melbourne Exhibition, 1888 Where it one a First Order of Merit Gold Medal. The suite was originally purchased by Mr Miller prior to World War I and changed hands several times until re-purchased by Horace Miller (Mr Millers son). It had been sent to Christies but bought back to Australia prior to being sold. Table: 376 cm long, 126 cm wide, 77 cm high, sideboard: 287 cm high, 223 cm long, 66 cm deep,

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  • Blind Tooling / Blind Tooled - Blind tooling is a technique used in the decoration of leather goods such as book covers, belts, and wallets. It involves the use of specialized tools to impress designs and patterns onto the surface of the leather without the use of added colour.

    The process involves the use of a variety of tools, including stamps, embossing tools, and finishing tools, which are used to create various textures and patterns on the leather surface. The tools are heated, and then pressed onto the leather, leaving an impression. The tools can be used to create designs that are simple or complex, with a variety of textures and patterns, including geometric shapes, florals, or scenes. The leather is then burnished to enhance the design and give it a smooth finish.
  • Tooled - Decoration of a leather surface, usually by stamping the surface with a heated punch or wheel containing foliate or geometric designs. In blind tooling the surface of the punch or wheel is in direct contact with the leather, while in gold tooling, a ribbon of gold leaf is placed between the punch or wheel and the leather, and once they have been applied, the excess gold is brushed off, leaving only the design.
  • Bacchus Motif - The Bacchus motif is a design that features the Roman god Bacchus, who is the god of wine, parties, and celebration. Bacchus is often depicted as a young man with long hair and a beard, holding a bunch of grapes or a wine cup. The Bacchus motif is often used in art and design as a symbol of abundance, revellery, and enjoyment. It can be found on a variety of decorative items, including glassware, ceramics, and other home decor items. The Bacchus motif represents the joy and celebration that can be found in social gatherings and the pleasures of good food and drink.
  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
  • Gold Tooled - Gold tooling on leather inlays in desks and other furniture and leather book bindings refers to the decorative process of embossing the leather with a design using gold leaf. The design is first traced onto the leather and then incised into the surface using a small blade. The incisions are then gilded with thin sheets of gold leaf. The gold leaf is burnished into the leather to create a raised, metallic design. The process is repeated until the entire design is covered in gold.

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