A pair of Italian ivory painted and parcel-gilt neo-classical console tables late 18th century

each with a later rectangular veined grey and white marble top with projecting corners, the frieze centred by a flowerhead flanked by a band of Vitruvian scrolls, with a flowerhead on each block, on fluted turned tapering leaf carved legs terminating in toupie feet; redecorated

Old very minor marks, chips and scratches commensurate with age. Evidence of old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Later baton beneath the top and evidence of a further baton which is no longer there. Evidence of re-gluing to the acanthus scroll beneath the frieze of one, which is possibly a later addition. There are old minor marks and chips to the marble top. In overall good restored condition. Attractive model.
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