Lot Essay
This terrarium relates to Georgian glazed cases which were fitted with orreries (see R.Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, vol.III, rev.edn., Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1954, p.250, figs.6 and 7.
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CIRCA 1820
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A REGENCY WALNUT AND MAHOGANY TERRARIUM ON VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STAND
Circa 1820
The hexagonal tapering glazed top with turned and faceted finial above a conforming case with turned columnar uprights enclosing a removable copper and lead-lined well with drainage holes, above a molded base with turned finials, on ring-turned legs joined by a turned X-form stretcher with central spire, one glazed panel of top and each side with hinged panel, the underside with yellow chalk inscription '1814' twice
62in. (157cm.) high, 22in. (56cm.) diameter
Circa 1820
The hexagonal tapering glazed top with turned and faceted finial above a conforming case with turned columnar uprights enclosing a removable copper and lead-lined well with drainage holes, above a molded base with turned finials, on ring-turned legs joined by a turned X-form stretcher with central spire, one glazed panel of top and each side with hinged panel, the underside with yellow chalk inscription '1814' twice
62in. (157cm.) high, 22in. (56cm.) diameter