Temple Williams at The Bowes Museum

An antique cabinet, c.1780

Antique cabinet, c.1780 sold by Temple Williams in 1961

Watch our film outlining the sale of an antique cabinet, c.1780 to The Bowes Museum by Temple Williams in 1961 for £1,200.

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