Lot 194
  • 194

A Chinese brass-inlaid hardwood and marble centre table mid 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • hardwood, mother-of-pearl
  • 71cm. high, 77cm. diameter; 2ft. 4in., 2ft. 6½in.
the circular top inlaid with floral brass strapwork and marble, on a turned and reeded stem with triform legs inlaid with mother-of-pearl, terminating in claw feet

Condition

With losses and lifting to the brass inlay and some crude gesso replacements to the gilt brass inlay which could be improved on. The marble chipped with five significant cracks. The top bowing slightly. With old marks and scratches throughout consistent with age and use especially to the feet.
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