Lot Essay
A similar rosewood writing-table, with a hinged ratcheted top section, was sold anonymously, in these Rooms, 4 May 1990, lot 114.
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A REGENCY ORMOLU-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD LIBRARY TABLE
The rectangular top crossbanded in coromandel, above two frieze drawers to the front and a writing-slide with leather-lined ratcheted slope, above a shallow drawer, with a pen drawer to the right-hand side, the reverse with simulated drawers, on S-scroll supports with pierced foliate mounts, joined by a stepped platform stretcher, on square tapering sabre legs, brass caps and castors, one drawer with label 'Charles Angell Antiques 34 Milsom Street, Bath', the legs with repairs
31 in. (78.5 cm.) high; 39 in. (100 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) deep
The rectangular top crossbanded in coromandel, above two frieze drawers to the front and a writing-slide with leather-lined ratcheted slope, above a shallow drawer, with a pen drawer to the right-hand side, the reverse with simulated drawers, on S-scroll supports with pierced foliate mounts, joined by a stepped platform stretcher, on square tapering sabre legs, brass caps and castors, one drawer with label 'Charles Angell Antiques 34 Milsom Street, Bath', the legs with repairs
31 in. (78.5 cm.) high; 39 in. (100 cm.) wide; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) deep