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Glenormiston at Innerleithen, Peebleshire, originally known as 'Wormiston' or 'Ormiston', was a country seat of Charles Stewart, 7th Earl of Traquair (1746-1827), until it was sold to John Scott, a member of the Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet, a private society of Scottish solicitors. In 1805, it was acquired by William Hunter, who renamed the estate ‘Glenormiston’, and after his death, it was bought by William Steuart, who added pavilion wings to the mansion house and laid out the formal gardens. William Chambers, a publisher and Lord Provost of Edinburgh, purchased the estate in 1849 for £25,500 and created a new entrance to the property with its own lodge. The mansion was demolished in 1956, although a 19th century farmhouse, and other estate buildings are still extant. Post Lot Text Please refer to the storage and collection terms as set out in the terms and conditions.
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Overall in very good condition with the inevitable marks, scratches small losses and repairs as to be expected with age and use. This chest has a lovely patina and nice wear to the carving. This chest-of-drawers is structurally sound and ready to be placed. The top with some marks and a small circular patch repair. Some small losses to the key moulding, e.g. 2in. to back left hand corner and to the front right hand corner. Some repairs, small losses and replacements to this moulding e.g. to the right hand side, where there is a section that is possibly replaced. Repaired split to the upright at the front left hand corner. A few small repairs around the edges of the drawers. Later blocks under the feet and previously with castors. Illegible red inscribed letters under the top drawer. A little shrinkage to the drawer linings and back boards as one expects. Structurally sound and ready to be placed.
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Lot 106Sale 19560
CIRCA 1765, POSSIBLY SCOTTISHA GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST-OF-DRAWERSEstimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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