Lot Essay
A related serpentine serving-table with oval marquetry paterae was sold anonymously, in these Rooms, 5 April 2001, lot 105 (£39,950).
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SERPENTINE SERVING-TABLE
The shaped rectangular top with plate-rail to the rear edge, above three mahogany-lined frieze drawers lined with green baize and inlaid with paterae and centred by a panel inlaid with a husk-swagged urn flanked by ovals depicting birds in foliage, on patera-headed fluted legs with leaf-carved capitals, on leaf-carved tapering feet with ball terminals, the drawers inserted later, previously with a gallery
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 96 in. (244 cm.) wide; 25½ in. (65 cm.) deep
The shaped rectangular top with plate-rail to the rear edge, above three mahogany-lined frieze drawers lined with green baize and inlaid with paterae and centred by a panel inlaid with a husk-swagged urn flanked by ovals depicting birds in foliage, on patera-headed fluted legs with leaf-carved capitals, on leaf-carved tapering feet with ball terminals, the drawers inserted later, previously with a gallery
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 96 in. (244 cm.) wide; 25½ in. (65 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.