Lot 28
  • 28

An English marquetry centre table third quarter 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 76cm. high, 168cm. wide, 83.5cm. wide; 2ft. 6in., 5ft. 6in., 2ft. 8 ¾in.
the elaborate serpentine top with a replaced tooled leather inset above pair of frieze drawers, on gilt-metal mounted cabriole legs

Condition

Good overall condition. Floral marquetry to top incorporating small elements of ivory. Wear to ebonised finish to moulded edge of top. Minor shrinkage cracks to moulded edge of top. Replaced leather inset. Minor old marks and scratches. Repolished finish.
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