Lot Essay
A mahogany wine-waiter with partitions, and carved sides, circa 1750, is illustrated in P. Macquoid and R. Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, rev. ed., 1954, vol. III, p. 374, fig. 1.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRAY-TABLE
PROBABLY CIRCA 1760
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRAY-TABLE
Probably circa 1760
The rectangular galleried top with pierced baluster panels and shaped handles on integral cabriole legs, pad feet, one moulding replaced
21 in (71 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) high; 25½ in (65 cm.) deep
Probably circa 1760
The rectangular galleried top with pierced baluster panels and shaped handles on integral cabriole legs, pad feet, one moulding replaced
21 in (71 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) high; 25½ in (65 cm.) deep
Provenance
Almost certainly supplied to Philip Howard, Esq., (1730-1810), for Corby Castle, Cumbria.
Sale room notice
The tray-table is 29½ in. (75 cm.) wide and not as stated in the catalogue.