Lot Essay
The hooped gallery, shallow bearers and evidence of earlier feet to the underside of the removeable top indicate that the piece likely functioned additionally as a serving tray.
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CIRCA 1755
Details
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY AND BRASS-INLAID TRAY-TOP TRIPOD TABLE
CIRCA 1755
The circular top with a pierced gallery, label applied to the underside of top printed: 'FINBOW & SONS/ CAMBRIDGE' and stamped on the same label 'ALLMAN'
29 in. (73.7 cm.) high, 26 in. (66 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1755
The circular top with a pierced gallery, label applied to the underside of top printed: 'FINBOW & SONS/ CAMBRIDGE' and stamped on the same label 'ALLMAN'
29 in. (73.7 cm.) high, 26 in. (66 cm.) diameter
Provenance
With Ronald Phillips, London.
Acquired by Irene Roosevelt Aitken from the above at the Winter Antiques Show, New York, in January 2024.
Acquired by Irene Roosevelt Aitken from the above at the Winter Antiques Show, New York, in January 2024.
Exhibited
New York, The Winter Antiques Show, January 2024 (with Ronald Phillips).
Brought to you by
Elizabeth Seigel
Vice President, Specialist, Head of Private and Iconic Collections