AN ANGLO-SINGHALESE EBONY AND SPECIMEN WOOD TABLE, PROBABLY GALLE DISTRICT, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Estimate:
1,500
TARQUIN BILGEN
Estimate:
1,500
Lot sold:
756
GBP
TARQUIN BILGEN
AN ANGLO-SINGHALESE EBONY AND SPECIMEN WOOD TABLE, PROBABLY GALLE DISTRICT, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
the octagonal top with a pierced shaped edge inlaid with rays of exotic specimen woods centred around an ivory disc, on a stylised knopped baluster stem with four outswept legs terminating in scrolled feet on bun supports
68.5cm. high, 65.5cm. diameter; 2ft. 3in., 2ft. 1¾in.
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In overall good restored condition. The specimen top with minor signs of shrinkage which have been stabilised and repaired. Ivory disc with two hairline cracks, again entirely consistent with age and use. Evidence of repaired breaks to pierded edge of top, boldly carved stem and legs which do not detract. the stem being carved of solid ebony, is weighty, and generally the table has minor old chips and scratches consistent with age and use. Very decorative.
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