A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE

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The Opening of Norfolk House, 1756: Princely taste in mid-18th century St. James's was reflected in the magnificent 'blaze of diamonds' entertainments held in the mosaiced, mirrored and marbled apartments of the Duke of Norfolk. They even caused William Farington to muse on 'Fairy Land'. He commented on the Duchess's decoration of Norfolk House at its glittering opening night: 'there is a vast Profusion of Gilding & a great shew of Magnificence through ye whole'

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE

THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The shaped rectangular moulded canted top above a green baize-lined slide and four mahogany-lined graduated drawers, on shaped bracket feet, the handles replaced, the front right foot replaced
34 in. (86.5 cm.) high; 40¼ in. (104 cm.) wide; 23¼ in. (59 cm.) deep

Provenance

Rand Hall, Lincolnshire.

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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.

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