Art Deco George Betjemann & Sons Metamorphic Dressing Table Sterling Silver Set

  
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally fine Art Deco Satin wood George Betjemann & Sons metamorphic dressing table with full a suite of sterling silver vanity items hallmarked for London 1920. This table is very rare and very unique, George Betjemann famously patented the mechanism for this dressing table, in the top middle you have a depression switch when pressed pops out a hidden base drawer. All the fittings are present and original, the sterling silver is sublime, the engine turned tops are solid silver, every piece is fully hallmarked G. B&S for George Betjemann & Sons, you then have the sideways facing Lion for Sterling Silver, the Panthers head for London and the date letter E for 1920. The underside of the table has the original stamp for George Betjemann & Sons.

All the white surfaces are solid marble. There are some losses to the nail file kit as you can see, one of the long thin containers is perspex and not glass, it seems totally original so most likely its something that didn't go well with glass. Otherwise, its a sublime piece.

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. In 1812 and at the age of 14, George Betjemann started apprenticing as a cabinet maker with his uncle, Gilbert Slater at his premises on Carthusian Street, London. In 1834, George then joined his father-in-law, William Merricks cabinet making business on Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London. George brought his sons, George William Betjemann (his eldest) and John Betjemann (grandfather of poet, Sir John Betjeman), to apprentice with him from 1848. He began his own business at 6 Upper Ashby Street, Clerkenwell, London, and with his two sons having completed their apprenticeships in 1855, expanded to 7 Upper Ashby Street shortly after. In 1859, George moved into 36 Pentonville Road, London (their new family home and business residence) where he continued his business, now called George Betjemann & Sons, alongside his two sons. George William never married but instead was married to his work, being a true artist and perfectionist. Their work was on display at the International Exhibition of 1862, and the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris. By 1871, they had expanded their residence to incorporate 38 Pentonville Road and were employing 119 people. Records show that by 1875 a further incorporation of 40 Pentonville Road was undertaken. George died in 1886 at the age of 88 and George William and John ran George Betjemann & Sons in partnership until Johns death in 1893. George William then established a business partnership with Johns sons, John George Betjemann and Ernest Edward Betjemann. Around 1896, John George and Ernest Edward established an offshoot company called Betjemann Brothers, based at 2 Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell, London. This company ran alongside George Betjemann & Sons until they were merged in 1903, following the death of George William. In 1909, they became a limited company, known as George Betjemann & Sons Ltd.

With Ernests son John (the future poet Sir John Betjeman) having no interest in carrying on the family business, George Betjemann & Sons Ltd finally wound up in 1939. Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16.

We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on. Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity.

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CANT BE POSTED. Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team. The item "ART DECO GEORGE BETJEMANN & SONS METAMORPHIC DRESSING TABLE STERLING SILVER SET" is in sale since Friday, November 15, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Vanities & Vanity Tables". The seller is "royal-house-antiques" and is located in Pulborough.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Department: Baby
2. Custom Bundle: No
3. Assembly Required: No
4. Pattern: Solid
5. Required Tools: No Tools Required
6. Type: Dressing Table
7. Brand: George Betjemann & Sons
8. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
9. Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1950
10. Personalised: No
11. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
12. Style: Art Deco
13. Additional Parts Required: No
14. Material: Sterling Silver
15. Mounting: Free Standing
16. Theme: Antique
17. Features: Hidden Storage
18. Antique: Yes
19. Room: Any Room
20. Mirror Shape: Rectangular