A Portuguese brass-mounted rosewood low table, early 18th century

the rectangular top with moulded edge above a cushion frieze drawer, with dummy drawers to the reverse and sides, supported on ring-turned legs joined by conforming peripheral stretchers; together with another similar Portuguese brass-mounted rosewood low table, late 19th/early 20th century

The early 18th century low table is overall good order. There are two horizontal age cracks and some infill to the plank top. There is some old worm damage to the feet which is not too noticeable. The lock of the drawer has been replaced. There are old minor marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use. The later table is in good condition. There are some very minor restorations to the legs and the stretchers. There are stains to the top.
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