Lot Essay
In the 1905 inventory the tables of this model are identifiable in various bedrooms as as: 'A 3ft. Old English Mahogany Writing Table fitted drawer with compartments 2 brass handles on square legs'.
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Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WRITING-TABLE
The rectangular moulded top above a part-fitted long drawer and on canted square legs, the interior of the drawer inscribed in ink '20', scored out and replaced with the letter 'D', the lock replaced
37¾ in. (96 cm.) wide; 27¾ in. (70.5 cm.) high; 37¾ in. (96 cm.) deep
The rectangular moulded top above a part-fitted long drawer and on canted square legs, the interior of the drawer inscribed in ink '20', scored out and replaced with the letter 'D', the lock replaced
37¾ in. (96 cm.) wide; 27¾ in. (70.5 cm.) high; 37¾ in. (96 cm.) deep
Provenance
Supplied to the 5th Duke of Bolton (d.1765) for Hackwood.
By descent until sold in 1935 with Hackwood to William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose (d.1954).
Thence by descent.
By descent until sold in 1935 with Hackwood to William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose (d.1954).
Thence by descent.
Sale room notice
This lot is 23½ in. (60 cm.) deep and not as stated in the catalogue.