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A PAIR OF REGENCY YELLOW-PAINTED PINE CHESTS
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A PAIR OF REGENCY YELLOW-PAINTED PINE CHESTS

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF REGENCY YELLOW-PAINTED PINE CHESTS
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Each with rectangular top and crenellated frieze above two short and three long drawers, on turned baluster feet, some knob handles replaced, minor variations in size
One: 43½ in. (110.5 cm.) high; 46½ in. (118 cm.) wide; 23¼ in. (59 cm.) deep (2)
Provenance
The Balfour family, Newton Don, Kelso, Scotland.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The house at Newton Don was substantially rebuilt for Sir Alexander Don between 1817 and 1820 by Sir Robert Smirke. The house and estate were sold in 1847 when Sir Alexander's heirs sold to the Balfour family. Further work was carried out to the house at that point.

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