Lot Essay
A closely related card-table of this unusual shape, but with leaf-carving to the moulded edge, was offered by Andrew Urquhart, Esq., in these Rooms, 6 October 1994, Lot 67
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE CARD-TABLE
The rectangular eared top enclosing a green baize-lined interio, above a plain frieze, on fluted tapering cabriole legs headed by acanthus, on scrolled feet, previously with concertina-action and now converted to a gateleg-action, inscribed in pencil on the underside 'Charles/Williams/.../1843', the back legs later
28¾in. (73cm.) high, 36in. (91.5cm.) wide, 18in. (46cm.) deep, closed
The rectangular eared top enclosing a green baize-lined interio, above a plain frieze, on fluted tapering cabriole legs headed by acanthus, on scrolled feet, previously with concertina-action and now converted to a gateleg-action, inscribed in pencil on the underside 'Charles/Williams/.../1843', the back legs later
28¾in. (73cm.) high, 36in. (91.5cm.) wide, 18in. (46cm.) deep, closed
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