22nd May, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale to include the John Heaton Cope Collection (Part II)

 
  Lot 517
 

517

A Victorian Mahogany Patent Travelling Commode, by George Jennings, 2nd half 19th century, the...

A Victorian Mahogany Patent Travelling Commode, by George Jennings, 2nd half 19th century, the hinged lid enclosing pivoting arm supports with padded back rest above a circular moulded removeable cover enclosing a blue and white transfer printed liner bearing the patent George Jennings Patantee Stangate Lambeth London, with brass carrying handless to the sides, on compressed bun feet, 66cm by 50cm by 103cm For a similar example see Christie's, 6 June 2006, lot 486
Not Sold

 

Reasonable condition however the back support has a split which is not visible from the inside due to the padded back- rest. General scuffs around the base and feet consistent with age. Commode cannot be plumbed in.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale to include the John Heaton Cope Collection (Part II), 22nd May, 2021

Country House Sale to include the John Heaton Cope Collection (Part II)

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