Lot 85
85
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
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A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE

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A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE
The rounded rectangular leather lined top above a pair of real and corresponding false drawers to the frieze, on tapering end supports with nulled mouldings and scroll terminals, the anthemion carved scroll feet with brass castors, stamped WR IV beneath a crown and HO PEERS
76 cm (30 in) high, 89 cm (39 in) deep, 152 cm (60 in) wide
Provenance
House of Lords, Palace of Westminster
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium in all lots in this sale

Lot Essay

The royal cypher of William IV and the HO PEERS stamp on their library table indicates it was part of the furnishings supplied in the early 19th century for the House of Lords in the old Palace of Westminster. Much of the old palace was destroyed by the famous fire of .... 1834 and subsequently replaced by Pugin & Barry's present Houses of Parliament. More about Peers House....

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