A William IV gothic revival ebony-inlaid burr walnut and pollard oak center table second quarter 19th century

Overall in good condition; nice waxy surface and warm color to timbers. Some very minor lifting to ebony strining in palces; small loss to one corner of inner ebony stringing (approximately 1/2 inch); outer ebony stringing with a replacement to one corner. Table is sturdy with minor rubbing, wear, scratches, and nicks to extremities.
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The present table is a wonderful example of the Gothic revival of the 1820s and 1830s popularized by Ackermann’s ‘The Repository of Arts’ published between 1809-1828.  A number of designers like A. W. Pugin and cabinet makers such as Morel and Seddon (who made suites of gothic furniture for George IV at Windsor Castle from 1828) were making furniture using Gothic elements as demonstrated in this table.  The gothic cluster column legs evoke the cluster-columnar piers of gothic catherdals as do the cusped pointed arches of the apron and the pierced quatrefoils of the frieze.  It is also interesting to note the use of burr walnut and pollard oak, both indigenous woods to England, the use of which was championed by George Bullock.  A related table at Brookwell House, Brislington commissioned by the antiquarian George Braikenridge is isllustrated by J. Morely Regency Design, London, 1993, p. 329, fig. 250.