Polescreen
Category
Furniture
Date
1830 - 1837
Materials
Rosewood
Measurements
1400 x 400 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 21021
Summary
A William IV rosewood polescreen with an adjustable glazed panel bearing the Gibbs' arms worked in needlepoint within a shaped shell and S-scroll carved surround, on a brass shaft and a turned, tapering lotus carved pedestal with a tricorn base and scrolled paw feet.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.