Lot 55 , A George III fustic dressing table, attributed to Wright and Elwick of Wentworth, W.3ft 4in. D.1ft 9.5in. H.2ft 9.5in.

A George III fustic dressing table, attributed to Wright and Elwick of Wentworth, crossbanded in rosewood, the stepped rectangular top with hinged central section enclosing a formerly fitted interior, the bowed kneehole with a pair of cupboard doors flanked by four graduated short drawers, each side upon crossbanded square legs with solid C-scroll angles and stepped feet, the left hand side with sliding towel rail, W.3ft 4in. D.1ft 9.5in. H.2ft 9.5in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Provenance- Christie's London- Important English Furniture, 5th July 1990

A very similar dressing table was supplied by Turner and Smith of 132 New Bond Street to Sir Henry Carr Ibbetson for Denton Hall, Yorkshire at a cost of £12 7s.6d(see C.Gilbert, 'Hallmarks of Craftsmen, The Furnishing of Denton Hall, Yorkshire', Country Life, 9th April 1987, pp. 148-152, fig. 15.
For an almost identical dressing table see, Christies, London. Important English Furniture, July 5th 1990- sold for £4500


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