An Irish Victorian ebony and specimen wood marquetry tripod table, circa 1860

the geometric top including end cut palmwood, figured walnut and other exotic timbers within a Greek key border, stamped to the underside J B LYNCH / LIMERICK / SHAW. 

Overall in reasonable condition. There is some movement along the lines of construction to the specimen wood top. The outer ebony and boxwood stringing has split in one area to the main body which may benefit from specialist attention according to taste. There is also some lifting to the outing ebony veneer. The carved stem with some areas of restoration most noticeable to the lotus carved baluster stem. With old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use.
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