George III Dormitory Graffitied Bureau Winchester College
Stock No
TSFS1639
2016
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Item Description
A rare George III bureau bookcase from a dormitory of Winchester College circa 1770
Heavily inscribed with the names of pupils and dates. The front of the fall is inscribed "L Tate [17]71" in Roman script. This is the earliest inscription and may relate to the first owner. Lists of boys in the dormitory are also pasted into the top cupboard. The inscriptions are similar to the famous graffiti in the Upper School at Eton College. Also retrains its original iron key with working lock.
Some signs of long departed wood worm, knocks and abrasions and some wonderful period repairs. Untouched and original
206cm high, 56.5cm wide, 52cm deep
Provenance: John G. Beevor, Prefect of Hall, Winchester College, to whom it was given by the college and then by family descent.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)797 2775824
