Lot 49
  • 49

A fine Regency inlaid kingwood and yewwood sofa table circa 1810

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • kingwood, yewwood
  • height 28 1/4 in.; width 4 ft. 11 1/4 in.; depth 24 1/2 in.
  • 71.8 cm; 150.5 cm; 62.2 cm
The rectangular top flanked by rectangular flaps with rounded corners and inlaid with a yewwood crossbanding above a conforming frieze fitted with a pair of drawers opposed by a pair of dummy drawers, raised on solid trestle supports joined by a high stretcher and raised on downswept legs ending in paw-form brass-capped casters.

Provenance

Collection of Esmond Knight
Purchased from Philip and Richard Parker Antiques, Fulham Road, London, July 6, 1956
Mallett, London

Condition

Very good condition; the top with some old polished scratches and stains consistent with age and use; some minor nicks and wear to edges with usual old marks and scratches; beautiful color.
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