SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD WRITING TABLE
SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The rounded rectangular top with inset gilt-tooled dark green leather above two blind frieze-drawers on two X-form end supports joined by a turned stretcher
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 48 in. (122 cm.) wide; 26 in. (66 cm.) deep

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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Lot Essay

For a related table see: Christies, London, 13 April 1989, lot 71. This table reflects the fashion introduced in the second decade of the l9th century to Soho, London by the Paris-trained cabinet-maker S. Jamar, who advertised Handsome Tables in rosewood amongst his Superb French Cabinet Furniture (see G. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, 1996).

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