Wednesday 4 December 2013

George III mahogany box for sale






Donnington Priory Salerooms in Newbury is selling this chest, which sounds like it is designed to hold tracing boards.

The description reads:  "A George III mahogany chest on stand, circa 1780, of Masonic interest, the hinged lid with an inset open plaque titled ‘There is Love Honour and Justice in the ancient LODGE of FIDELITY no 275’ HOLINESS TO THE LORD’, opening to a small section of three drawers, flanked by brass side carrying handles and supported by bracket feet, 79cm high, 108cm wide, 53cm deep"

It is estimated to sell for £800-1,200.

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