A George II mahogany adjustable reading table, circa 1750

Property from an Important English Private Collection

A George II mahogany adjustable reading table, circa 1750

the ratcheted hinged top concealing a rising book-stop with release pulls to the reverse, each side with a hinged candle-stand above a shallow pen drawer, raised on an adjustable support with securing turn-screw, the columnar stem on cabriole legs with pad feet and brass castors

78.5cm. high closed, 63.5cm. wide, 45cm. deep; 2ft. 7in., 2ft. 1in., 1ft. 5½in.