Lot 1087
  • 1087

A Regency tôle plate warmer, circa 1815

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • tole
  • 71cm. high, 57cm. wide, 36cm. wide; 2ft. 4in., 1ft. 10½in., 1ft. 2¼in.
the door opening to reveal three shelves with an open back and lion mask carrying handles

Condition

In reasonable original condition. The painted decoration to the tole has small chips and losses to the body. There are further losses to the top of the plate warmer caused by fire damage in keeping with the pieces function. The latch to the door works well and this piece is ready to use
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