An Exceptional Late George III Satinwood Toilet Box by Bayley & Blew

18th century

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

A late George III satinwood toilet box by Bayley & Blew, mahogany banded and inlaid stringing, the hinged cover with a leather and baize fall with gilt stamped leather label 'MANUFACTURED BY BAYLEY & BLEW, 5 COCKSPUR STREET LONDON,' to an easel back mirror, the fitted interior with lidded boxes and compartments, glass bottles and jars, above three short leather or plush fitted drawers, one with ivory sewing accoutrements, to a divided base drawer, with side carrying handles, 9in (23cm) h, 14.5in (37cm) w, 10in (25.4cm) w. Bayley, Blew & Son, Cockspur Street, London are listed in The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, as cabinet makers, with an artist's satinwood cabinet recorded. The firm continued into the 19th century as Bayley, Blew & Chapman as dressing case makers and Perfumers to His Majesty and HRH Duke of York.

Materials;

Satinwood, Mahogany and Leather

Age; 1780

Size;

Length; 37cm

Width; 25cm

Height; 23cm

Reference Number; TJ87862

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

37cm (14.57")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA716921

Dealers Internal Reference

TJ87862

Dealers Notes

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Description

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Bayley, Blew & Son, Cockspur Street, London are listed in The Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, as cabinet makers, with an artist's satinwood cabinet recorded.

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The firm continued into the 19th century as Bayley, Blew & Chapman as dressing case makers and Perfumers to His Majesty and HRH Duke of York.

Materials;

Satinwood, Mahogany and Leather

Age; 1780

Size;

Length; 37cm

Width; 25cm

Height; 23cm

Reference Number; TJ87862

Physical Dimensions

Height