A George III mahogany library table circa 1770

The red leather-lined rectangular top with molded edge above five cockbeaded drawers centering a kneehole, the sides with astragal moldings centered by brass bail handles, the tapering square legs with cuffs and ending in brass casters.

Stable condition; the red leather lining is replaced with some scratches and wear; minor nicks to the top edge of the table; central drawer to the front frieze with loss to the left cockbeaded edge; bottom right dawer with small chip to the left cockbeaded edge; the back side (illustrated in the catalogue) with loss to the cockbeaded edge to the left and right side; the bottom right drawer with loss to the left cockbeaded edge; overall with usual wear, bruises and scratches consistent with age.
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