all figures exclude buyers’ premium), and a George III Carved Mahogany Chippendale-Style Foldover Tea Table made circa 1760 (est: £4,000-6,000). Leading 19th century furniture in the sale are a ...
Housed in an 18th-century palace ... The inclusion of eclectic furniture, evoking the feeling of a large family home with a mix of styles and eras, adds a relaxed character and an easygoing ...
For example, the import duty on tea raised its price by around 70 per cent by the middle of the 18th century. Smuggling was usually organised by gangs, who were funded by investors or venturers.