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Dealer in fine antiques, specialising in 19th vernacular furniture, rare collectibles and art

28/10/2026

A rare English 18th century oak refectory table carved with apotropaic symbols.

Displaying signs of a long life of use, and with a beautiful time worn polished patina. The top is formed from three wide oak planks.

Of traditional pegged construction with chamfered legs supported by a reeded H stretcher. One area of the cross support shows considerable wear from feet rubbing down the timber over hundreds of years of daily use. Possibly indicating it was originally used in a busy environment such as a tavern.
This is a lovely feature.

The main area of interest to note are the two large symbols carved into the planks of the table top. These protection symbols are more commonly referred to as a ‘witch mark’. These apotropaic protection symbols were common place within homes in England from around the 16th to the early 19th century.
A belief system used to protect both inhabitants within the home and objects from witches and evil spirits.

One of the two symbols is formed from overlapping letters V and M, and is specifically referred to as a Marian Mark. The symbol a direct reference to the Virgin Mary.

A wonderful reminder and insight into the
supernatural beliefs and folklore that were once common place across England during this time.

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27/10/2026

An impressive 19th century Irish glazed painted pine kitchen cupboard.

Sourced from a cottage in County Antrim.

The upper section comprises of two glazed doors, still with their original period glass panels to each section.

To the interior are two fixed solid pine shelves, with beautiful scalloped edge. The whole section is found in period black paint.

The old painted finish has developed a charming appearance, with cracks and small losses. This has revealed that originally the cupboard was scumble glazed.

The cupboard is particularly well made and constructed in solid pine. Original backboards still present.

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24/10/2026

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FINDS.

23/10/2026

A Charles II South Yorkshire / Derbyshire oak joined backstool chair.

A beautiful regional side chair with scrolled finials which is a feature found in chairs made in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Circa 1670-1700.

The backrest formed by six turned spindles mortised into two egg-turned horizontal rails.
With a frame boarded seat raised on block and turned front legs.
Constructed using traditional mortise-and-tenon and wooden pegs.

Found with well developed and natural age related polished patina throughout.
The oak displays good deep colour.

The carved details are well rounded back as you would hope to find.

The name backstool comes direct from the concept of how this style of chair came into being. Backrests were added directly to standard stools. This process became popular during the mid to late 17th century. These armless chairs are an insight into social changes during this period, where ‘chairs’ were used in middle class homes more and more, and less so stools. This created the catalyst for the modern chair.

22/10/2026

Keep watching for the reveal, seriously not one to miss!

Also shoutout to the amazing Justin for gifting me my vintage IOWA sweatshirt! Thanks man I love it.

19/10/2026

A large scale late 19th century Irish pine chicken coop dresser.

One piece design, with the usual plate rack and drawers over the more interesting bottom section.

The lower part comprises of a slatted front with two slide up gates. Originally used to house live poultry. This type of dresser offered a practical solution in rural areas. Poultry could be kept safe from predators and protected during colder months.

A charming piece of country furniture.

Great size and scale.

Dimensions:-
Widest point - 190cm
Height - 206cm
Depth - 42cm

DM for details, soon to hit the website.

13/10/2026

A large early 20th century advertising banner for The Sussex Beekeepers Association.

Measuring just over 11ft 8" and hand painted onto heavy duty canvas.

The signature of the sign writer who created the piece is present to the bottom right corner of the banner.
'H.Court.Writer.Crawley'

The Sussex Beekeepers Association was established in 1882.

The painted canvas is attached to a larger piece of linen. With lovely age related wear. The colours remain vivid and the painted surface is still stable.

A charming piece of English rural history.

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12/10/2026

An early 20th century hand painted wooden trade navigation sign.

'TO THE SALE OF WORK'

Originally used to direct customers to the sales office.
Fresh to market, we recently found this wonderful sign in a long established builder’s workshop in South Derbyshire.

The multi generational company ceased trading in the late 80’s, leaving the workshop and all contents locked up since.

The naive depiction of a hand pointing with the sign shaped in a complimentary form is a lovely detail. With muted font and wear to the painted surface.

Dimensions :-
Width - 100.5cm
Height - 7.4cm
Depth - 1cm

This will be one of many pieces available on our stand IACF Newark this Thursday.

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06/10/2026

A wonderful Victorian pine gypsy table with eight pointed top, and raised over a slender tripod base.

The elegant tripod turned supports meet at a central sphere support.

Found in a charming historic deep orange painted finish. The paint has gently worn over time, adding to the overall aesthetic.

Dimensions:-
Height - 76cm
Top dimensions:-
55.5cm x 57.6cm

DM for details.

Address

Doncaster
DN118EW

Telephone

+447891790660

Website

http://www.fleetingfoxantiques.co.uk/

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