A fine George III inlaid mahogany, fustic, kingwood and tulipwood pembroke table circa 1775

The serpentine top centered by an oval reserve, the flaps each with a demilune reserve; the frieze fitted with a drawer above a serpentine apron raised on circular tapering legs carved to the tops with sun-flower patera and to the shoulders with stiff leaves continuing to a fluted shaft and ending in bulbous stiff-leaf carved feet on casters.

Apter-Fredericks, London, 2003

Overall good condition; the central oval panel to the top with a very minor piece of the veneer lifting; the flaps with minor warpage; there appear to be small patches around the hinges underneath the tops and with some inpainting and patches to the veneers to the top above the hinges; back right corner of top with very small chip to veneer banding; overall with some minor old marks, scratches and wear to the edges.
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