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Lot 227
  • 227

A Fine George III Mahogany Library Table circa 1805

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany, leather
  • height 29 3/4 in.; width 4 ft.; depth 31 1/2 inches
  • 75.6 cm; 121.9 cm; 80 cm
the later leather-lined rectangular top above a frieze fitted with a pair of mahogany-lined drawers opposed by a pair of mahogany-lined drawers, raised on tassel-carved tapering circular legs ending in casters.  Appearing to retain its original handles.

Provenance

Gerald Bland, New York

Condition

Of high quality; beautiful figuring to mahogany veneers and timbers; mahogany-lined drawers; overall good condition; the later leather lined top with some usual scratches and scuffs; one drawer with replaced or restored cockbeaded edge to left side; overall with some old nicks, scratches, marks and bruises.
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