A pair of Italian carved walnut console tables, Ferrarese, mid 18th century

In overall good conserved condition. Colour of the tops slightly lighter overall with more contrast between the burr walnut and walnut than appears in the catalogue illustration. Old minor restorations to the veneer of the tops generally and one top is more restored than the other with some staining and would benefit from further attention. There are old minor restorations generally which have been well executed and evidence of old minor worm which appears to be no longer active. The finial on the stretcher is probably a later replacement. The feet on one table appear to be replaced.
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