16th Oct, 2023 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
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A George III Folk Art walking stick
A George III Folk Art walking stick, carved with the inscription 'My father's keepsake', with motifs depicting the Royal coat of arms, an Irish lyre surmounted by a crown, a monkey, an elephant, St George and the dragon, a dog named 'Darkey', a further dog named 'Pluto', a deer, boxers, a thistle, an Irishman with a shamrock hat drinking, etc, topped with a bald man wearing a ruff
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Dimensions: 92.5cm high
Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500
A George III Folk Art walking stick, carved with the inscription 'My father's keepsake', with motifs depicting the Royal coat of arms, an Irish lyre surmounted by a crown, a monkey, an elephant, St George and the dragon, a dog named 'Darkey', a further dog named 'Pluto', a deer, boxers, a thistle, an Irishman with a shamrock hat drinking, etc, topped with a bald man wearing a ruff
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Dimensions: 92.5cm high
Some losses to the carving notable in the arm of the monkey. Further minor losses throughout. General wear to the patination. Scratches to the top. Minor loss to the back of the head.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 16th Oct, 2023
To include a group of Ashmolean Museum collectors chests,
a selection of Blenheim Palace cast iron radiators from the Duke's private apartments,
and decorative furniture, paintings, works of art, fine wines & spirits, and garden ornament.
For sale enquiries please contact:
abingdon@mallams.co.uk
01235 462 840
Viewing
Friday 13 October
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 14 October
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 15 October
10:00 - 15:00
