The table is in the robust classical style of George Smith's The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide, 1826

William Bramwell Booth was born in Halifax, Yorkshire on 8 March 1856. He was the eldest son of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, and was educated in the City of London School. He participated in 'Army' duties from 1870 becoming chief of the staff of the 'Army' in 1880, until the death of the founder in August 1912, and then holding the position of General until February 1929 when he was relieved of his charge, dying a few months later on 16 June at Hadley Wood.