Furniture sample components, turned wood, made by J Ratner and Co., Newtown, Sydney, Australia, [c. 1930's].

J. Ratner & Co. Pty. Ltd. was begun by Joseph Ratner, grandfather of the donor, David Ratner. Joseph Ratner "was born in Russia, lived in England & America, married an English girl, came to Australia in 1904, lived in Annandale, began firm c.1911, built factory himself." Two of Joseph's four sons, Saul (1900-1980) (David Ratner's father), and Harry, worked for the firm. David described Saul and Joseph as a "master craftsmen, real artists who made very fine furniture ... Did work for local churches. Also ANZ Bank, Newtown, Catholic Church, Manly, St Thomas's, Lewisham, synagogues. Grace Bros was one of their major clients. In earlier days used cedar, Queensland maple and mahogany. Later used mainly coachwood. Production stopped 1980.

J Ratner & Co Pty Ltd

Newtown, New South Wales, Australia

H9760 Furniture samples (8), wood, made by J Ratner & Co Pty Ltd, Newtown, Sydney, Australia, c. 1930s

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Eight furniture sample components made by J Ratner & Co

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