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View full screenSofa or settee, giltwood with serpentine back centred on a stylised palm flower issuing scrolls and husks, upholstered back, arms and seat, designed and made for John Spencer, later 1st Earl Spencer, for the Palm Room at Spencer House, St James's Place, London: British, London, probably designed by John Vardy, probably made by John Gordon, c. 1758
K.2012.27
Vardy, John, 1718 - 1765, Probable designer
London, England, Northern Europe
Gordon, John, 1748 (fl.) - 1777 (d.), Probable maker
London, England, Northern Europe
c. 1758
Softwood, gilt, textile
Previous owner: John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, 1734 - 1783
Spencer House, St James's Palace, London, England, Northern Europe
Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
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Accepted by HM Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to National Museums Scotland, 2012