A GEORGE I GILT-METAL DRESSING-SET
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A GEORGE I GILT-METAL DRESSING-SET

EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A GEORGE I GILT-METAL DRESSING-SET
EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Comprising five canted rectangular boxes in three sizes, one large and two pairs of smaller sizes, and a shaving-brush, each with an engraved armorial
The largest box: 5 in. (12.5 cm.) high; 9¾ in. (24.5 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep
The middle size boxes: 3½ in. (9 cm.) high; 5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) wide; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) deep
The smallest boxes: 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high; 4 in. (10.5 cm.) wide; 3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) deep (6)
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.
Sale room notice
The arms have not been identified. The most likely candidates are likely to be named either Beaumont, Poole or Thorp, married to a foreign lady. Please contact the Furniture department for further information.

Additional Literature:
R. Gentle and R. Feild, English Domestic Brass 1680-1810, London, 1975, p. 261.

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