A George IV brass-inlaid rosewood center table circa 1820

the circular top tilting above a square support; on casters.  Top re-set.

Overall good restored condition; good quality, rosewood top veneered onto mahogany; discoloration to a strip of the veneer at join of two-board top; the top with some areas of minor lifting to the brass inlaid banding and with a very minor loss to brass inlay; the underside with a butterfly patch at join of two-board mahogany top; the top re-set; the bearers replaced; the locking mechanism repositioned and with wood battens to raise the mechanism which is possibly associated; infilled holes and shadow to where previous locking mechanism was fitted; pin to locking mechanism loose but present; vertical infilled age crack to stem; loss to veneer to top corner of one canted corner of the base; grained replaced patch to veneer to side edge of base approximately 1 ¾ inches by 2 ½ inches; small loss and infilling to veneer between inlaid brass banding at one corner to top of base; overall with light surfaces scratches and very minor wear.
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.

Cf. S. Turner, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked English Furniture 1660-1840, p. 457, fig. 922