BY J. KERR & CO., EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY CIRCULAR DINING-TABLE
BY J. KERR & CO., EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The circular top with a moulded edge on a pedestal base with turned baluster column above four downswept square tapering legs, with brass caps and castors, one bearer inscribed in chalk 'CAPTAIN DONALD', the block stamped 'J. KERR & CO.' and '7195 9', the top and base associated, with later bearers
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 64 in. (163 cm.) diameter

Provenance

Captain Donald.
Anonymous sale, Christie's New York, 19 April 2001, lot 159.

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Lot Essay

A pair of Irish Regency mahogany library tables by the same maker were offered anonymously, Christie's, London, 5 June 2002, lot 58. One of these tables was stamped to the underside 'J. KERR & CO' and numbered '72112', the other '72114', one stencilled 'From Kerr & Compy Cabinet Makers & Upholsterers 12 & 13 STAFFORD ST DUBLIN'.

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