John Southworth Prescott (b1939), "Surprise", jewellery cabi...

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John Southworth Prescott (b1939), "Surprise", jewellery cabinet, marquetry inlaid and carved mixed wood and simulated pearl, single door opening to reveal eight bombe front drawers, signed 'JS Prescott', width 32cm, depth 33cm & height 62cm.

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Born 20th April 1939, John started his working life as a maintenance man at Littlewood's factory, Liverpool, later family joinery business 'J Prescott & Sons', followed by Ormsby Church Supplies. According to family reports he rarely went away and spent the majority of his spare time in the workshop.

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Auction Date: 21st Oct 2026 at 10am

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