An 18th century carved wood model of the folly at Castle Coombe, the octagonal tower with gabled roofs, with simulated wattle and daub walls -- 9½in. (24cms.) high, unassembled.

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An 18th century carved wood model of the folly at Castle Coombe, the octagonal tower with gabled roofs, with simulated wattle and daub walls -- 9½in. (24cms.) high, unassembled.

Lot Essay

Hand-written, on the fragment of an old newspaper, are the words, This model of the Lodge at Manor House, Castle Coombe, was carved by Chippendale for the Lord of the Manor, Squire Scrorpe? and was given by the Squire to his friend, Dr. James Hooper of Ford, Wiltshire.

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