A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND NEEDLEWORK FIRESCREEN, CIRCA 1765

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND NEEDLEWORK FIRESCREEN, CIRCA 1765

the adjustable petit-point needlework panel above a twist fluted baluster stem and tripod, later 19th century 'Arts and Crafts' style wallpaper to the reverse
146cm. high; 4ft. 9½in. panel: 62.5cm. by 53.5cm.; 2ft. ½in., 1ft. 9¼in.

Condition Report:
Lovely example. Panel faded and discoloured but very charming. Minor old marks and scratches. Historic minor chips to turned carved detail. Reverse wall paper panel dirty and pierced.
Good quality.

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Provenance:
Possibly Robert Berkeley (1713-1804)