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WILLIAM VILE, ST JAMES PALACE, MESSER, ROCOCO MAHOGANY FISH STAND ENGLISH

Creator: William Vile
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
WILLIAM VILE, ST JAMES PALACE,MESSER,ROCOCO MAHOGANY FISH STAND
ENGLISH CIRCA 1764

Exquisite and Rare English George 111 Period Mahogany Rococo Taste GOLD FISH BOWL AND STAND, Circa 1764, of triangular form , the top with a raised circular centre supporting a glass goldfish bowl , and a superbly carved gadrooned border fitted with a cupboard door between fluted champhered angles, raised on the finest cabriole legs carved with acanthus terminating in scrolled toes. almost certainly by William Vile.

Importantly retaining an original natural patinated surface - and original axe head handle to the front door.

Mentions in Vile accounts in 1762 For Queens Bow Closet at St James Palace - for 2 Mahogany Stands Part Carved

Provenance Queen Charlotte St James Palace according to Vile accounts - unlikely not to be same - Phillips of Hitchin - Hotspur - Messer Collection

Illustrated " CHIPPENDALE FURNITURE "BY ANTHONY COLERIDGE FIG 37"

"CONNOISEUR A GOLDFISH BOWL STAND BY WILLIAM VILE 1960

DIMENSIONS W 22 ins D 19 ins H 26 ins

"MICHAEL WOULD WELCOME A CONVERSATION WITH INTERESTED COLLECTOR TO DISCUSS THE FINER DETAILS"

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1764
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional, George III
Incollect Reference #:	800983

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	26 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	66.04 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch Ltd, established in 1960, offers a curated selection of 17th, 18th, and 19th-century antiques, focusing on authenticity, provenance, and rarity. Based in St James's, London, Michael Lipitch works closely with collectors, museums, and designers to source exceptional pieces, available by appointment only; contact him at michaellipitchantiques@gmail.com or +44 7730 954347.