Lot 86
  • 86

A pair of French cast-iron urns 19th century, possibly supplied by William Andrew Nesfield

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • 78cm. high; 2ft. 6¾in.
in Empire style

Provenance

Probably Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.

Please see footnote to lot 84.

Condition

Good general condition. Some minor pitting from when these were placed outside in the gardens.
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