Lot 256
  • 256

A Regency brass inlaid rosewood writing table circa 1820, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rosewood
  • 75.5cm. high, 107cm. wide, 60.5cm. deep; 2ft. 5¾in., 3ft. 6in., 1ft. 11¾in.
the rectangular top inlaid with a scrolling foliate border above two drawers opposed by dummies, on trestle end supports with leaf-carved corbels, on platforms with gilt-bronze scroll-cast feet 

Condition

Good overall condition. The table has been re-finished. It is ready to place.
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