Description:
A FINE ROSEWOODREADING/WRITING & GAMES TABLEGEORGE IV, CIRCA 1825.
A delightful multi-purpose table, the adjustable reading slope sliding forward to reveal a back gammon surface over a sliding chess board inlaid with an intricate pattern of inlaid exotic woods, flanked by semi circular lidded compartments (one fitted for ink bottles & pen tray) with pierced gilded galleries, raised on twin end lyre supports and four shaped swept feet, united by a turned cross stretcher, and four gilded lions paw feet.
Origin: English
Circa:1825
Height: 29.5 in. (75 cm.) | Width: 29 in. (74 cm.) | Depth: 17in. (43 cm.)
Availability: Sold
Stock Ref: A10616
David Foord-Brown & Sean Barry
David Foord-Brown Antiques
3 Bank Buildings, High Street, Cuckfield,
West Sussex. RH17 5JU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 414418 | Mobile: 07850 188250
Email: antiques@davidfoord-brown.com