A George III mahogany deception table in the manner of Mayhew and Ince circa 1780

the frieze fitted with a hinged fall front door opposed by a frieze drawer.  Feet tipped.

Very high quality; solid mahogany top; mahogany construction with mahogany veneers to frieze and frieze drawers; mahogany-lined drawers; nice color and crisp carving; overall good restored condition; the solid mahogany top with very minor rippling and with some small nicks and bruises to the molded edges, small infilled bruise to one end, minor areas of perishing to finish with slight discoloration; small losses to the anthemia flower-heads of the front right leg; small loss to one side of anthemion head of front left leg; age crack to drawer bottom; two small infilled holes and a small patch above keyhole of drawer front and small replacement to molded edge beneath keyhole; infilled holes to either side of keyhole to fall front door and with a small replaced section to molding beneath keyhole; the keyholes once fitted with keyhole escutcheons; losses to tops of drawer linings close to join with drawer front; front right leg with two small scuffs to side; toupie feet replaced; some replacements to roundels; overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Called a 'deception' table because of its hinged fall 'drawer', this fine table of beautiful timber exhibits characteristics of the documented work of the London firm of Mayhew and Ince.  These include the roundel above a fluted panel, the tapering husk pendant in a channeled leg and the cuffed leg with roundel-carved square block above the foot. A very similar table sold Christie's, London, Property  of a Lady of Title, February 25, 1982, lot 54.