拍品專文
Walter Thornhill and Co. are listed in the Kelly's Directory of 1890 as: 'CUTTLERS, SILVER-SMITH, DRESSING CASE, TRAVELLING BAG, WRITING CASE, AND DESK MAKER'S: SPECIALITIES, LATEST NOVELTIES FOR WEDDING PRESENTS ETC... BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN AND THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES, THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES. Established in 1734 they were based at 144 New Bond Street and at 5 & 6 Little Bruton Street, Westminster.
Two comparative humidors in the form of coaches by Thornhill were sold Christie's London, 14th November 1996, lots 1 (£13,000) and 2 (£17,000).
Two comparative humidors in the form of coaches by Thornhill were sold Christie's London, 14th November 1996, lots 1 (£13,000) and 2 (£17,000).