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ANTIQUE #SA1087869

George III Marquetry Picture By J H Grigg

£2,200    $2,860    €2,638
A fascinating and very rare, George III period, marquetry picture in the Cottage Orne` or Swiss style, popular in the early 19th century. Made by J H Grigg, comprising of three hundred pieces of wood, depicting a house in the Highlands, where George III entertained the Scottish clans with games. On the reverse you can find two original labels, one explaining the picture and its construction and the other J H Griggs patronage by the Duke of Wellington.
 
English circa 1820
 
Labels read:
 
A residence in the highlands where his Majesty entertained the different clans who went through their games
 
A mechanical* picture containing 300 pieces of wood.
 
Made by J H Grigg
 
Patronised by His Grace the Duke of Wellington ( some undeciphered text )
 
* mechanical in the 18th century meaning to be constructed and made by hand.
 
H 14'' x W 20'' x D 2''
 
Antique Number: SA1087869
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 36cm (14.2inches)
Width is 51cm (20.1inches)
Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
Antique #SA1087869, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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