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THE AYKROYD COLLECTION The following seventeen lots are part of the collection formed by Colonel and Mrs Harold Aykroyd, which comprises superb quality mahogany and walnut furniture reflecting the taste of English post-war collectors. The photographs of Whixley Hall, North Yorkshire, reproduced here, show the interiors circa 1950, during the time of the Aykroyds' ownership. Over the years many purchases were made from dealers in London and Yorkshire, with some of the best pieces being purchased from the renowned Harrogate dealer, Charles Lumb. Part of the collection was offered in the sale of English and Continental Furniture on 27 April 2006 with the remainder included in this sale. The highlight of the collection is the George II walnut, mahogany and parcel-gilt dressing bureau-on-stand, formerly in the collection of Percival Griffiths, F.S.A., and purchased by R. W. Symonds, the renowned furniture historian, at Griffiths' sale at Christie's in May 1939. Mrs Aykroyd left Whixley Hall following the death of her husband in 1974. FURNITURE AND OBJECTS OF ART AT 10.30 A.M. THE PROPERTY OF COLONEL H.H. AYKROYD'S WILL TRUST, SOLD BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES AND OF THE LATE MRS H.H. AYKROYD, SOLD BY ORDER OF HER EXECUTORS (LOTS 1-17)

A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BOTTLE-STAND

MID-18TH CENTURY

Details

A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BOTTLE-STAND
MID-18TH CENTURY
With waved edge and central divide with pierced carrying-handle, on cabriole legs and pad feet, leather castors
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 29¼ in. (74.5 cm.) wide; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) deep

Provenance

Bought from Charles Lumb & Sons Ltd., 34 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate, 1 September 1971.

Special notice

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.

Lot Essay

CHARLES LUMB & SONS
The firm of Charles Lumb of Harrogate, established in 1907, remains one of the pre-eminent dealers in English 18th and 19th century furniture. As a leading dealer in the north of England, the firm has provided advice on furniture to many 20th century collections in the region. It remains a family firm. Frank Lumb was an exhibitor and member of the vetting committee at the Grosvenor House Antiques Fair from 1947-1973 and a member of the BADA council from 1968-1974.
An appreciation of Frank Lumb, son of Charles Lumb, was published in October 1993 with an introduction written by the eminent furniture historian Christopher Gilbert, then Director of Leeds City Art Galleries. Amongst the pieces Frank Lumb chose as his personal favourites, was the William & Mary walnut card-table, formerly in Percival Griffiths' collection and later in the Aykroyd Collection and recently sold Christie's, London, 27 April 2006, lot 6.

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