A George IV mahogany and ebony strung library centre table, circa 1825
Lot Closed
November 13, 02:18 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A George IV mahogany and ebony strung library centre table circa 1825
of small size with lobed original tooled leather-lined top and a single drawer to each side, the locks stamped, 'Turners / W-Hampton Patent' with a crown
71cm. high, 97cm. wide, 53cm deep; 2ft. 4in, 3ft. 2in., 1ft. 9in.
Sotheby's London, Recollections of Places Past, The Estate of Sir John and Lady Smith, 9 July 2019, lot 67.
The Estate of Sir John and Lady Smith, Recollections of Places Past, these rooms, **** lot 67
Inventory of the Property of Mrs Helen Mary Smith at Postford House, 1955, 'Library / A XIXth century mahogany and ebonsied Etagere fitted with two drawers, tooled leather top and reeded supports, 3ft. wide'
The fine choice of timbers employed, the reeded tapered legs and lobed top are all aspects which point to a cabinetmaker of some distinction. Gillows could well be a likely contender, for comparison with work which relates by the company, albeit slightly earlier in date than the present piece, see Lindsay Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, Royston, 1995, figs. 15, 21, 35.