A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND MARQUETRY WRITING-TABLE

CIRCA 1700

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A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND MARQUETRY WRITING-TABLE
CIRCA 1700
With double gate-leg action, the star-inlaid top opening to reveal a polished and crossbanded surface with keyed triple-well lined with marbled paper, with white chalk inscription to underside '...66', old ink inscription 'S' to underside of one well compartment
31¼ in. (79.5 cm.), 33 in. (84 cm.) wide, 12 1/8 in. (31 cm.) deep, closed

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Casey Rogers
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This form of writing table emerged during the 1690s, when Gerrit Jenson supplied three such tables to Kensington Palace for Queen Mary's use. To use, the legs swing forward to support the unfolded top; when not in use, it was folded back against the wall. Similar examples can be found in A. Bowett, English Furniture 1660-1714, pgs. 213-215, figs. 7.35-7.37.