DLA105-0123  Transcription

G. BERKELEY WILLS, A.R.I.B.A.

ARCHITECT.

7, Stone Buildings,

Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.

and also at

High Street,

Marlow, Bucks.

December 20th 1922.

Dear Mr de Laszlo –

I was near your house on Sunday so called on the chance of seeing you but you were painting.

I am sorry to say I have had no success in finding you any oak panelling suitable for your smaller studio although I have tried about half a dozen firms. I do not think you will get it unless you have Jacobean panelling  – which is not suitable for the building.

I enclose a rough sketch of my suggestion of dealing with it which I got out after measuring up the studio to see how much was required. You could have the oak treated to look exactly like old oak. I should be very pleased to call and discuss this.

I have had no luck with the old stone columns though I have tried most of the big London Contractors and one at Bath.

I enclose a letter from Sanders and Co who suggest making these in artificial stone. Would you like me to get a quotation?

With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you and your family.

Yours sincerely

G. Berkeley Wills.

SMDL

06/01/2023