Auction 003
General Antiques & Collectables Auction, Taxidermy, Gold, Silver, Gems, Jewellery, Art, Brass, Copper, Treen, Timepieces, Furniture, Glass, Toys, Railwayana, Ivory, Porcelain and much more.
By Whitchurch Auctions
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Aug 30, 2021
Whitchurch Auctions Rear Ma Bakers Cafe Heath Rd Prees Heath, Nr Whitchurch SY13 3JT United Kingdom
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LOT 1:
WONDERFUL 16TH CENTURY ORNATE OAK OVERMANTLE GIFTED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE FIRST TO PAYMASTER GENERAL RICHARD ELD. ...
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Start price:
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2,000,000
Estimated price :
£1,900,000 - £5,000,000
Buyer's Premium: 17.5%. Minimum item commission: £1.50. Hammer price for minimum commission: £9.
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WONDERFUL 16TH CENTURY ORNATE OAK OVERMANTLE GIFTED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE FIRST TO PAYMASTER GENERAL RICHARD ELD. THIS UNIQUE STUNNING CARVING IS 8FT 10" ACROSS, 5FT HIGH AND 13" IN DEPTH. IT COMES FROM SEIGHFORD HALL, STAFFORDSHIRE AND IS SAFELY STORED IN A VAULT. VERY RARELY DOES A PIECE OF THIS HISTORIC MAGNITUDE COME UP FOR SALE ON THE OPEN MARKET. OWN A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF ENGLISH HISTORY. THERE IS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE OVERMANTLE WHICH CAN EASILY BE RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY, ANYONE INTERESTED PRE SALE PLEASE CONTACT WHITCHURCH AUCTIONS ON 01948 838296, OR E-MAIL info@whitchurchauctions.co.uk
