£600
The collection of Fred Howe (1910-1982); 53 turned treen specimen Goblets, consisting of a variety of exotic and native woods, including ; kingwood, snakewood, oak, inkwood, zebrano, loquat, satinwood, purpleheart, etc, previously sold in 1991 at a private auction for members of the Turners Company and the Society of Ornamental Turners. Complete with seven Bulletins from the Society of Ornamental Turners, original catalogue of 1991 auction, etc.
''Fred Howe's interest in ornamental turning started during World War II. In 1948, Fred helped in the creation of the Society of Ornamental Turners. Fred was elected Secretary and subsequently Vice President. An early example of his work was our Coat of Arms Board with its latin inscription to let the world keep turning.''
The Turners Company also hold a competition named after Fred, 'The Fred Howe Ornamental Turing' Competition'.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
25.20% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
28.8% inc VAT*
