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Two similar George I black-japanned overmantel mirrors, circa 1720
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Property from Glemham Hall, Suffolk
Two similar George I black-japanned overmantel mirrors, circa 1720
ensuite, each with three bevelled plates and a moulded 'cushion' border, the larger inscribed verso 'this side downwards', the smaller 'set this edge downwards'
the larger: 53.5cm. high, 172.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 7¾in.
the smaller: 53.5cm. high, 155.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 1¼in.
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
Dudley North (1684–1730);
Thence by descent:
Until sold with Glemham Hall in 1923 to Captain John Murray Cobbold (1897–1944) and his wife Lady Blanche (1897-1988);
Thence by descent.
Between 1712-1722 Dudley North carried out alterations at Glemham, so it is possible these mirrors were acquired during this period.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
Two similar George I black-japanned overmantel mirrors, circa 1720
ensuite, each with three bevelled plates and a moulded 'cushion' border, the larger inscribed verso 'this side downwards', the smaller 'set this edge downwards'
the larger: 53.5cm. high, 172.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 7¾in.
the smaller: 53.5cm. high, 155.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 1¼in.
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
Dudley North (1684–1730);
Thence by descent:
Until sold with Glemham Hall in 1923 to Captain John Murray Cobbold (1897–1944) and his wife Lady Blanche (1897-1988);
Thence by descent.
Between 1712-1722 Dudley North carried out alterations at Glemham, so it is possible these mirrors were acquired during this period.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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Property from Glemham Hall, Suffolk
Two similar George I black-japanned overmantel mirrors, circa 1720
ensuite, each with three bevelled plates and a moulded 'cushion' border, the larger inscribed verso 'this side downwards', the smaller 'set this edge downwards'
the larger: 53.5cm. high, 172.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 7¾in.
the smaller: 53.5cm. high, 155.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 1¼in.
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
Dudley North (1684–1730);
Thence by descent:
Until sold with Glemham Hall in 1923 to Captain John Murray Cobbold (1897–1944) and his wife Lady Blanche (1897-1988);
Thence by descent.
Between 1712-1722 Dudley North carried out alterations at Glemham, so it is possible these mirrors were acquired during this period.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
Two similar George I black-japanned overmantel mirrors, circa 1720
ensuite, each with three bevelled plates and a moulded 'cushion' border, the larger inscribed verso 'this side downwards', the smaller 'set this edge downwards'
the larger: 53.5cm. high, 172.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 7¾in.
the smaller: 53.5cm. high, 155.5cm. wide; 1ft. 9in., 5ft. 1¼in.
This lot will be on view in our New Bond Street galleries on 9th, 10th 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th January 2024.
Provenance
Dudley North (1684–1730);
Thence by descent:
Until sold with Glemham Hall in 1923 to Captain John Murray Cobbold (1897–1944) and his wife Lady Blanche (1897-1988);
Thence by descent.
Between 1712-1722 Dudley North carried out alterations at Glemham, so it is possible these mirrors were acquired during this period.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Veuillez noter que l'Article 12 des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.
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