Lot 116

No visible signs of damage or repair. Minor scratches to some gilding and footrims consistent with use. Cleaning required.


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Geoffrey Archbutt of Leicester, UK

Geoffrey Archbutt of Leicester, UK married Berenice Garrick whom he had met in Australia and subsequently they lived for many years in Hong Kong until the onset of WWII when they returned to Sydney. The Crown Derby collection formed part of Berenice's dowery. 'The Home' journal from October 1st 1927 in the Personal and Social column mentions the departure of Mrs Geoffrey Archbutt to Hong Kong to join her husband and later leave for England on a visit.