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Marble Vase, the Chantrey Pedestal, Ariosto's Inkstand, Addison's Writing-Table, and Washington's Co Creator: Unknown.

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Marble Vase, the Chantrey Pedestal, Ariosto's Inkstand, Addison's Writing-Table, and Washington's Coffee-Pot, from the Rogers Collection, 1856. '...the Chantrey Pedestal...is of mahogany, and was carved by Chantrey, in 1803...[it] was purchased...for 10 guineas. The upper part is carved in Greek pattern. Upon the Pedestal is a Marble Vase and Cover, of elegant form, the surface covered with flowers and foliage in relief, and the handles double snakes...[it] sold for 40 guineas. In the same group is Washington's Coffee-cup, of plain white Sevres porcelain, with gold line ornamentation. It was received some years since by Mr. Rogers from America. It was sold...to Mr. Sturge, for £1 15s. Next is Ariosto's Inkstand of bronze...sold to Mr. Sharpe, for three guineas. The other relic in the group is Addison's Writing-table, probably a memorial brought from Holland House...The whole is of mahogany'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.

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Photo12/Heritage Images

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HRM23A57_298

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6,1Mo (483,5Ko) / 10,9cm x 14,1cm / 1288 x 1667 (300dpi)

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