Friday, 12 June 2020

The Study

Well, at last (now that the paint issue has been resolved) I have finally finished The Study.   It's a decent sized space measuring 16" x 16" x 91/2" (40.64 x 40.64 x 24.13 cms).

Here's a wee reminder of what it looked like the last time I posted.



As mentioned previously, the owner of this space has a very keen interest in all things Egyptian hence the two figures on either side of his fireplace.    There is also a small framed camel rug on the chimney breast.


His black suite was made by me as were the cushions


In the corner,  but missing from the above photo, there is a book on architectural paintings by  (Joseph Nash)



In the right hand corner there hangs a print of a recent Egyptian trip and below is his most recent purchase and something he's terribly proud of - his gramophone and some records!





Further down on the right hand wall there is his desk which contains letters, documents, some cash and a sheet of (period correct) stamps.    (There are a further six drawers in this desk that could be filled but three is as far as I got in terms of what to put there!)



I think the pen set warrants a closer look (purchased from Miniatura some time ago) and the stamp collection is a marvellous creation showing (if you look in the magnifying glass) a close up of the stamp beneath.



On the coffee table there is of course the obligatory wine and cigars and a Dateman book on Egypt.






The "fourth wall" of the room holds a drinks cabinet which will have contents once I manage to track down bottles small enough to fit!






Sunday, 7 June 2020

Meet the Ancestor

Thank you for all your lovely comments to my previous post and a very warm welcome to anyone who is new to the blog.    It's lovely to have you here and I hope you like what you see.

Quite some time ago I purchased a barewood cabinet but didn't really have anywhere suitable for it.   I just bought it because I liked it.   It lived in the stash for some time until recently and I now have the perfect place for it - the Gentleman's Study in Netherton.


I think it's a EuroMinis piece and offers lots of possibilities.



The first job was to get it varnished.    Unfortunately I was too intent on getting all the accessories into this piece that I didn't take a photo of it empty!    Never mind, onward!

Meet James McCulloch (1841 - 1893)


One of three brothers, Master Flesher (Butcher), Freeman of the City of Glasgow 1884 and spouse's Great Grandfather.

His picture presides over our dining room table and because he's perfect for date, I've added his portrait to The Study in Netherton.    The cabinet for this room had the perfect place for a copy of his portrait.



To help with the accessorising of my properties I like to give the residents a little story.   Nothing major or detailed, just enough to narrow down purchases and help with décor etc.   So, the owner of Netherton is an MP with an interest in all things Egyptian.    He collects stamps, is an avid reader and has recently purchased a very sophisticated item - a Gramaphone!


As an aspiring MP, he has to be in possession of a Government Red Box







Hopefully this post will keep things ticking over while I carry on with the rest of the Study now that I've sorted out the elusive paint colour.