A REGENCY POLISHED STEEL FIRE GRATE
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A REGENCY POLISHED STEEL FIRE GRATE

EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A REGENCY POLISHED STEEL FIRE GRATE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The serpentine basket above a pierced fret, supported on tapering standards with urn finials
31½ in. (80 cm.) high; 41½ in. (106 cm.) wide; 14½ in. (37 cm.) deep
來源
Horton Hall, Northamptonshire.
注意事項
This lot is offered without reserve. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品專文

The early Horton House, Northamptonshire was overhauled by Daniel Garrett either for George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (d.1739) or his son, the 2nd Earl in the 1750s. Further improvements, including the celebrated Gothick Menagerie lovingly restored by Gervase Jackson-Stopps, were carried out under the direction of Thomas Wright. The principal house was tragically demolished in 1938. This fender was presumably supplied at around the time that Horton featured resplendent in J.P Neale, Views of Seats, 1st series, 1818, i.