A MAHOGANY WRITING-TABLE

STAMPED W. PREIST, THE TOP 19TH CENTURY, THE BASE OF A LATER DATE

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A MAHOGANY WRITING-TABLE
STAMPED W. PREIST, THE TOP 19TH CENTURY, THE BASE OF A LATER DATE
The rounded rectangular top with gilt Greek-key tooled leather-inset and molded edge above an apron with three short drawers to each side, the trestle supports joined by a cross-bar on panelled splayed legs and brass lion paw feet and casters, with a label with ink inscription 2042/G. originally with four legs to the corners and now with later tresle base, the brasses replaced, stamped W.PREIST/122 TUDOR ST. BLACKFRIARS
29in. (74cm.) high, 72¼in. (183cm.) wide, 47½in. (120cm.) deep

Provenance

The property of Frank and Domna Stanton; Christie's, New York, 13 April 2000, lot 61.

Literature

C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture: 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, pp. 45-46.

Lot Essay

W. Priest is well known as an auctioneer, appraiser and retailer (active 1837-1840) whose trade label appears on furniture dating from the late 18th century through the mid-Victorian era. Labels with the Tudor Street address describe his business as a 'Furniture Warehouse', suggesting that Priest sold furniture secondhand. It has been suggested that he is likely to have specialized in office and library furniture.

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