27th Apr, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 149
 

149

A Judge's Wig, 19th century, in a toleware box inscribed in gilt Mr JUSTICE GATTY, box 28cm...

A Judge's Wig, 19th century, in a toleware box inscribed in gilt Mr JUSTICE GATTY, box 28cm high; and A Similar Wig, in a toleware box, 58cm high (2)

Sold for £500
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

Larger wig appears to be in good condition overall though perhaps requiring cleaning. Overall length 46cm. Measurement from temple to temple around back of wig approximately 37cm. Wig cover lacking handle and with some losses to the fabric cover and rusting to tin frame. Japanned tin case significantly rusted and with numerous dents. Rear hinge fragile. Smaller wig also in good condition overall. This does not have pendulous sides but does have a pony tail with black ribbon. Case overall in good condition, retaining much of original black Japanning. Height of wig is approximately 14cm.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale (Part I), 27th Apr, 2019

Country House Sale (Part I)

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