CIRCA 1780, NORTH COUNTRY

Details

A GEORGE III IVORY-INLAID, SATINWOOD AND KINGWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY TALLBOY
CIRCA 1780, NORTH COUNTRY
The chequer banded cornice with original 18th-century owner's label Rd. Crefswell Idridgehay, the base of the upper section with a fitted 'map' drawer veneered in satinwood with kingwood bandings, the feet, locks and handles original, the back fully panelled
85 in. (216 cm.) high; 47½ in. (120.5 cm.) wide; 23½ in. (60 cm.) deep

Provenance

Richard Cresswell, Idridgehay, Derbyshire

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

As well as combining many classic North Country features, this finely made tallboy carries the name and residence of its original owner. In the 1770s Gillows of Lancaster sometimes labelled their best pieces in this way, and often went to the extra expense of fully panelling the back. The architectural design of the present tallboy recalls many of their late 18th-century clock cases and may have been made to match a longcase clock.

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