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18th century engraved billhead of Benjamin Guinness "at The Green Man and Sugarloaf"...
Estimate:
€200 - €300
Sold
€260
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector - Timed Auction
Size
7 by 7.50in. (17.8 by 19.1cm)
Description
Description: "22 Werburgh Street, next the Church, sells Superfine Teas, Wines, Spirits and Groceries of every Denomination". Attractive and detailed engraving including vignettes of "The Green Man and Sugar Loaf" , scales and tea caddies.
Note: Benjamin Guinness (1830-1838) was a brother of Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) who founded the famous brewery.
Note: Benjamin Guinness (1830-1838) was a brother of Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) who founded the famous brewery.
Condition
Very fine in attractive frame.
Provenance
Sir Howard Christian Sheldon Guinness of The Manor House, Glanville Wooton, Sherborne, Dorset;Private collection
