Description:
Josiah Wedgwood II Letter Dated 1814, England, to Mr. Howorth notifying him that his salary would be two hundred pounds a year, 7 x 7 1/2 in.; set in a modern wood frame.
Note: Robin Reilly describes a John Howorth as salesman and manager of Wedgwood's York Street showroom from 1814 until 1829. Howorth succeeded Tom Byerley as Wedgwood's London showroom manager.
The property of Jeffrey Milkins.
Estimate $500-700
In overall good condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Robin Reilly, Tom Byerley, Jeffrey Milkins, United Kingdom, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Emily Stegner
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Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.