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| Dagly, Gerhard | A Flemish artist (flourished 1665-1714), popular for his work on "vernis Martin" (imitation laquer) panels. Usually cabinets and cupboards. |
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| Damas or Damask | A fabric with a glossy ground with mat ornamentation. Popular in the 18th century. |
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| Damascening | Developed in Damascus, it is the method of inlaying gold or silver into another metal, usually steel. Also the dark lines appearing on blades after repeated hammering. |
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| Dasson, Pierre | French furniture maker in the 19th century who reproduced high quality 18th century French furniture. |
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| Davenport | A desk originally made by the English Gillows furniture makers for Captain Davenport circa 1790. Popular in the 19th century from which most pieces today originate. |
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| Davenport | A factory in Longport, Stafforshire that between 1793 and 1882 produced earthenware, and from circa 1820, porcelain. Usually maked "Davenport" along with an anchor. |
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| David, Jacques-Louis | French painter (1748-1825) responsible for influencing French Neo-classical and Empire styles. Along with Baron Vivant Denon, tokk part in Napoleon's looting of art. |
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| Day Bed | A chair with a long support for the legs. Started in the early 17th century and became the chaise lounge in the 18th. Styles followed those of chairs of the same period. |
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| Deal | The base wood, either fir or pine, of painted and veneered furniture from the 18th century onwards, used for the "carcass" of the piece. When the finish has been removed it becomes "stripped pine" furniture. |
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| Dealers | People who buy and sell antiques and collectables, usually as a sole means of income. |
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| Decalcomania | Decoration transfers for furniture etc. from the 18th century on. |
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| Decanter | A glass bottle with a stopper in which one "decants" wine from a cask so that the body and alcohol is not lost during storage and serving, from the early 17th century onwards and very popular in the 19th century for both wine and spirits. Square versions were intended for use in a box, usually with some sort of locking mechanism to ensure no ""borrowing" of the valuable nnectar. Originally likely a Delft bottle of similar form. |
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