Sale 7386
London
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26 January 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,840
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD READING-TABLE THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY The rectangular twin-flap double-ratcheted hinged top with detachable book-rest, above a single frieze drawer with later handle and lock, on a turned baluster shaft, with three cabriole legs, on pad feet with sunk brass castors, the drawer previously with a division 31 in. (79 cm.) high (closed), 44 in. (112 cm.) high (open); 21¼ in. (54 cm.) wide; 20 in. (51 cm.) deep
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