A George III inlaid fruitwood marquetry drop-leaf table, probably Irish last quarter 18th century

fitted with a frieze drawer.

Overall fair restored condition; the top with age cracks above lines of construction with subsequent infilling and inpainting and with warpage and rippling, three butterfly patches to the underside; small age cracks to inlaid vase, corner fanes and to bandings with patches and inpanting; the door front with lacking handles with small patches and with two small patches flanking the keyholes; door lining probably replaced; the underside of each flap with a later curved batten and with later replaced hinged supports; otherwise, areas of old worm to underside; overall with old marks and scratches.
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