A rare and unusual mahogany expanding campaign table, early 19th century

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A rare and unusual mahogany expanding campaign table, early 19th century
Of patent metamorphic design, the rectangular top with flaps and fitted with a deep drawer, on turned tapered and splayed legs terminating in brass caps and castors joined by a folding undertier, the castors stamped Lewtys
when closed -- 13in. (33cm.) wide, 13in. (35cm.) deep
when open -- 27in. (68cm.) wide, 28in. (71cm.) high, 27in. (68cm.) deep

Lot Essay

Patent campaign furniture was popular at the end of the 18th and 19th century and made by cabinet makers such as Morgan and Saunders, in many innovative designs for in particular reasons of transport and space, using interesting mechanical devices

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