2nd Jun, 2026 10:00
Modern Art & Design | The Laskett
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Owen Scrubey (born 1905)
Owen Scrubey (born 1905) An Arts & Crafts oak writing table or desk, the top with exposed joints fitted with three bevelled edge frieze drawers with cedar lining, on tapering end supports joined by a stretcher, 125cm wide, 70cm deep, 75.5cm high
Footnote:: Owen Scrubey's father was head gardener at Rodmarton Manor and, through the Biddulph family, became an apprentice to Peter Waals and was initially taught by Percy Burchett and Bert Hunt. Some of Scrubey's work can be seen at Rodmarton. He further worked on projects for Sir George Trevelyan and with Fred Gardiner worked on a commission for forty chairs for Edward Barnsley. He later worked on several items for Wycliffe College Chapel.
Sold for £1,900
Owen Scrubey (born 1905) An Arts & Crafts oak writing table or desk, the top with exposed joints fitted with three bevelled edge frieze drawers with cedar lining, on tapering end supports joined by a stretcher, 125cm wide, 70cm deep, 75.5cm high
: Owen Scrubey's father was head gardener at Rodmarton Manor and, through the Biddulph family, became an apprentice to Peter Waals and was initially taught by Percy Burchett and Bert Hunt. Some of Scrubey's work can be seen at Rodmarton. He further worked on projects for Sir George Trevelyan and with Fred Gardiner worked on a commission for forty chairs for Edward Barnsley. He later worked on several items for Wycliffe College Chapel.
All over good condition. Structurally sound. Top with light scuffs, water spatter and a few ring marks. Indent front left.
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Auction: Modern Art & Design | The Laskett, 2nd Jun, 2026
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