Mackenzie & Smith restoration workshop at 4 Bull Ring Ludlow.
Mackenzie & Smith is a furniture restoration workshop nestled in a charming Georgian shop in the Bull Ring Ludlow, founded and run by Tim Smith since 1997. I trained at West Dean College and offer both conservation and restoration services, along with a small selection of pieces for sale (see below). I’m mainly interested in pre-1830 furniture in its original condition—pieces I’d be happy to have in my own home. There’s usually more coming in that hasn’t made it onto the site yet, so feel free to call in and see the latest stock.
If you have any questions, please use the contact page on this website, or give me a call on 01584 877133.
17th century oak chest
An English panelled oak coffer with a hinged top and internal till, in good untouched condition with original iron hinges, lock and escutcheon. The maker has re-used some 16th century panelling during its late 17th century construction, including a Tudor rose carved panel on one side.
39" wide x 24.5" high approx.
Circa 1680-1700
£475
Oak corner cupboard
A large Georgian panelled corner cupboard, most likely made for a Welsh borders farmhouse in the 18th century. It features a very crisp frontage made of wainscot oak with a beautiful untouched colour.
36" wide x 52" high approx.
Circa 1770
£280
Mahogany tripod table
A good quality 18th century mahogany tilt top tripod table with a figured one piece top and pad feet. Original untouched condition bar a couple of historic repairs. The top and base have a wonderful rich patina created by generations of wax polishing.
Circa 1770.
SOLD
Thirty hour clock
A charming single handed early 18th century longcase clock by John Hawkins of Southampton. Fully restored early lantern type movement in a primitive oak case with brass finials. The movement has the original wooden pulley and weight and strikes the hours on a bell.
Circa 1720.
SOLD
Oak side table
An unusually small early 18th century oak side table. It has a single piece top and a working drawer in the frieze, raised on well turned legs and stretchers, in pretty much untouched condition with original brassware.
Circa 1700-1720.
26.5" wide approx.
SOLD
Thirty hour clock
A mid Georgian single handed thirty hour clock with a caddy top, made circa 1750 by one of the Fordham dynasty of clockmakers in Baintree, Essex. A very similar clock is in the National Trust collection at Plas yn Rhiw, Gwynedd.
SOLD
Mahogany cellarette
A country house cellarette with divisions inside for 12 bottles, flame mahogany veneers and original metalwork, including good quality castors and a patent Bramah type lock. Second quarter 19th century.
SOLD
18th century fender
A Georgian brass serpentine fender in good condition, 32” wide.
Circa 1780.
SOLD
Regency pine side table
A small sized Regency side table circa 1810. Well proportioned and made of pine, which is unusual for this type.
SOLD
Eight day clock
A good quality early 19th century eight day clock by William Rust of Hull in an oak inlaid case. The ship painting in the arch shows Whitby Abbey in the background.
Circa 1820.
SOLD
Georgian candlestand
An untouched Georgian oak candle stand, with a tilt top mechanism, in good solid condition with an attractive golden colour.
Circa 1790.
SOLD
Wrought iron fire tools
Sundry 18th century wrought iron fire tools. These were originally made and sold singly rather than being part of a set.
SOLD
Early oak desk box
An early oak desk box with carved initials and three fitted drawers inside. In good overall condition with a few historic repairs.
Circa 1690-1710.
SOLD
17th century candle stand
A late 17th century candle stand in Walnut, somewhat battered, wormed and reduced in height, priced accordingly. Ex Alison Barker collection.
SOLD
