George III furniture catches eyes; Bargains were to be found at pre-Christmas auction.(News)

Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) | December 27, 2003 | Copyright

THE Bristol Auction Rooms had a successful pre-Christmas sale at their rooms in Apsley Road, Clifton.

They report 'selective bidding' for the furniture on offer although quite a few four- figure prices were achieved.

A George III French Hepplewhite carved mahogany open arm chair circa 1780 sold for pounds 2,300, having survived more or less in original condition, a George III mahogany chest on chest with brushing slide, which graced the front of the catalogue, sold for pounds 1,900 and, just in time for Christmas, a George III inlaid mahogany demi-lune ...

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