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upon it in Alto-relievo. Upon the third is a tripod of 

 oriental alabaster upon porphyry legs. 



Two small chests of Pietra Dura, and a tray, and tea 

 caddy of the same, are placed in the room. 



The chimney-piece is by Mr. Lovel White. — The chairs 

 and window curtains of damask. 



A fine portrait of the late Field Marshal Viscount Cob- 

 ham, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, hangs over the chimney. 



Over the doors are pictures of the King and Queen, by 

 Ramsey: and of the late Marquess of Buckingham, by 

 Hopner. 



In the centre of the room stands a beautiful table, made 

 out of one piece of English Oak, ornamented with Or 

 Molu : the border round it is of Elm. 



THE STATE BED CHAMBER. 



The bed and ceiling by Signor Borra. The chairs, 

 window-curtains, and hangings are of crimson damask. — -The 

 pillars of the Corinthian order; the whole finely carved 

 and gilt. 



Over the door is a Madonna from the School of Rubens ; 

 and over the chimney, a magnificent copy, by Sir Godfrey 

 Kneller, of the famous picture of Charles I. attended by 

 Monsieur St. Simon, painted by Vandyke ; and now at 

 Hampton Court. 



The chimney-piece is of white marble, designed by Signor 

 Borra, and executed by Mr. Lovel. Opposite to the chimney 

 is a magnificent Toilet of gold muslin, covered with a 



