THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEVAL MIRROR
Third quarter 18th century
The rectangular plate in a crossbanded rising frame and square uprights with later urn finials and adjustable candle-branches, on cabriole legs joined by a turned baluster stretcher and pointed pad feet, on leather castors, the metalwork replaced
52½ in. (133.5 cm.) high; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) wide; 22 in. (56 cm.) deep

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tritton (+), Godmersham Park, Canterbury, Kent, sold Christie's house sale, 6 June 1983, lot 383.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tritton bought Godmersham Park in 1936, and not only rescued the house, but filled it with one of the finest post-war collections of English and French furniture in this country. The property at one time belonged to Jane Austin's brother, Edward Austen Knight, and there are letters written by her describing Godmersham and its beautiful park.

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