Live Auction 1186The Collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson, P.R.A.
A LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD PIER GLASS
Lot 231

A LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD PIER GLASS

CIRCA 1810

Closed19 September 2013

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GBP 5,250

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A LATE GEORGE III GILTWOOD PIER GLASS
CIRCA 1810
The divided rectangular plate in a marginal frame with lappeted cornice above female herms issuing trailing-husks, one marginal plate cracked, another chipped, restorations
59½ in. (151.5 cm.) high; 38¼ in. (97.5 cm.) wide

Acquired by John Morris (1740-1816) or one of his descendants for Avenue House, Ampthill, Bedfordshire and by descent at Avenue House until sold by Swaffield & Co. Auctioneers, April 1906, traditionally identified as lot 470.
Discovered by Professor Sir Albert Richardson hanging in a cake shop, circa 1920, purchased and reinstated at Avenue House.