A Pair of Large Country House Trout Carriers with Provenance
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A large pair of trout carriers from Calwich Abbey in Derbyshire which were used to transport trout from the estate’s 16 fish ponds to where they were sold. The abbey then turned home, was purchased in 1926 by Harry Wathall and Will.G Wathall, both keen fisherman who bred trout in the ponds for a number of years. Sadly the house fell into disrepair like many of its type, however the Fishing Temple next to the river remained…
The carriers are substantial in size, have a wonderful form and we think are a delightful looking pair of chaps. They are made of galvanised metal with lead used to seal the joints and both possess the emblem “RETURN EMPTY TO W.G.H WATHALL 99 MACKLIN STREET DERBY” still the home of Wathall Funeral Directors.
Condition wise – what you see is what you get with these – great patination to the metal as formed with surface crusting to parts, two large carry handles. The tops/lids do prize off and the insides are clean and don’t smell fishy!
A cracking pair from a long forgotten English Country House.
Dimensions – Overall: Height 61cm x Diameter 57.5cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.
The carriers are substantial in size, have a wonderful form and we think are a delightful looking pair of chaps. They are made of galvanised metal with lead used to seal the joints and both possess the emblem “RETURN EMPTY TO W.G.H WATHALL 99 MACKLIN STREET DERBY” still the home of Wathall Funeral Directors.
Condition wise – what you see is what you get with these – great patination to the metal as formed with surface crusting to parts, two large carry handles. The tops/lids do prize off and the insides are clean and don’t smell fishy!
A cracking pair from a long forgotten English Country House.
Dimensions – Overall: Height 61cm x Diameter 57.5cm
We include UK mainland delivery in the purchase price making life easier for clients. We utilise the services of two careful independent couriers. All items are carefully packed in house and transported blanket wrapped, secured and insured. Deliveries take in the region of 4-14 days depending on your location and you will be given a 2 hour delivery slot 24 hours before delivery takes place. If you are in a rush for a piece please let us know we may be able to express your order for an additional cost. Please email for International, Scotland and Ireland shipping quotes.
We enjoy specialising in British furniture and all its trimmings. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are a successful partnership of a successful interior designer and a chap with a knack of finding some interesting pieces… We have many happy clients whether it be for commercial, restaurant or home use and are fortunate to work from a great looking rural property once used to home the Dray horses from Bass Brewery. A true mix of rural charm and gritty industrial which is customer friendly if you care to see the pieces in the flesh.
If in any doubt and /or wish to chat over a piece then please give us a call 01283 617377 or mail [email protected]
Worth noting we have new stock arriving daily.