THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, THE TOP LATER

Details

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WASH-STAND
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, THE TOP LATER
With square divided folding top enclosing three circular apertures, above a waved frieze, on turned column supports above an undertier with a drawer, on turned tapering legs joined by a shaped platform stretcher with circular centre, on turned feet
31 in. (79 cm.) high; 13 in. (33 cm.) square

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 pattern for this form of columnar-supported 'bason stand' fitted with a hollowed 'ewer' tray featured in the 1760 Estimate Sketch Book of Gillows of London and Lancaster (L. Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Royston, 1995, fig. 111).

More from English and Continental Furniture and Carpets

View All