A Regency rosewood writing table early 19th century

the rectangular crossbanded top with rounded corners and reeded molded edge above a plain frieze raised on conjoined C-scroll trestle supports joined by a stretcher, on paw-cast casters.

Christie's New York, February 2, 1991, lot 192

Overall good restored condition; the top has been French polished and with some minor areas of gesso residue in cracks to crossbanding; underside of top with a section that has been cut to stabilize the warpage to top; top with minor rippling; infilled age cracks to reeded edges; some minor restorations to veneers to base of trestle supports; now with a later conforming bevelled glass top; overall with some old marks, scratches and bruises; slightly wobbly.
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.
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An almost identical table sold at Christie's London, November 19, 1987, lot 121.