Lot Essay
This table pattern was probably invented by Gillows of London and Lancaster. However, the unusual use of yew veneer and solid yew-wood suggests 'country' cabinet-making.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SCOTTISH
Details
A REGENCY BURR-YEW AND SOLID YEWWOOD WRITING-TABLE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SCOTTISH
The rounded rectangular laburnum-crossbanded green leather-lined top above a pair of mahogany-lined drawers on the front and a pair of conforming simulated drawers on the reverse, on downswept legs filled with spindles, brass caps and castors, the top with blocked construction, the handles replaced
28¼ in. (72 cm.) high; 46¼ in. (117.5 cm.) wide; 28 in. (71 cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SCOTTISH
The rounded rectangular laburnum-crossbanded green leather-lined top above a pair of mahogany-lined drawers on the front and a pair of conforming simulated drawers on the reverse, on downswept legs filled with spindles, brass caps and castors, the top with blocked construction, the handles replaced
28¼ in. (72 cm.) high; 46¼ in. (117.5 cm.) wide; 28 in. (71 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 17 November 1983, lot 142.
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