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A REGENCY CARVED GILTWOOD STOOL
in the manner of Morel and Hughes, the X-frame with padded seat in blue cut velvet, the
terminals with lion’s head masks and raised on claw feet.
76cm wide, 30.5cm deep, 57cm high
€5000 - 7000
Morel and Hughes provided furniture for both Carlton House and Brighton Pavilion for
The Prince of Wales and others such as the Duke of Buccleuch amd The Duke of Bedford.
In 1830 Morel established a partnership with George Seddon, and together they furnished
the King’s apartments at Windsor Castle.
Literature: “For the Kings plesure” Robert Hughes p77.89.131
“ Regency Furniture” Frances Collard. p143
“Regency Antiques” Brian Reade. p81 fig.80
