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Designs for a pier glass and overmantel mirror frame for the bedchamber, 1778, possibly executed (2)
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Designs for a pier glass and overmantel mirror frame for the bedchamber, 1778, possibly executed (2)
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Harris notes similarities between Adam volume 20/173 and one made for Coventry House in Piccadilly (SM Adam volume 20/68), dating to 1770. The design for Coventry House was executed and is currently held in the collections of the V & A (W.6- 1991).
Harris credits the execution of the Apsley House mirrors and girandoles to Sefferin Nelson, the carver and gilder appointed to execute Adam’s designs for Derby House. She notes a significant payment of £259 made to Nelson from Lord Bathurst’s account at Drummond’s, dating to 1779.
Harris credits the execution of the Apsley House mirrors and girandoles to Sefferin Nelson, the carver and gilder appointed to execute Adam’s designs for Derby House. She notes a significant payment of £259 made to Nelson from Lord Bathurst’s account at Drummond’s, dating to 1779.
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Contents of Designs for a pier glass and overmantel mirror frame for the bedchamber, 1778, possibly executed (2)
- [47] Design for a pier glass frame for the bedchamber, 1778, possibly executed
- [48] Design for an overmantel mirror frame for the bed chamber, 1778, possibly executed