Furniture >> EARLY 19TH C MAHOGANY READING TABLE
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Reading Table. The table with a tooled leather writing surface, within a broad surround, finished to the edges with a rounded and concave moulding. The top rising on a ratchet easel, and fitted with a book rest. The body housing a slide out candle stand to one side, and to the other a drawer, fitted with a pen tray and compartments. The top with a rotating action, released by a knob stay to the underside. The table raised up on an hexagonal stem, broadening into a hexagonal baluster, before the three legs sweeping in a taper to the downswept toes. Complete with lock and key for the writing drawer. A most unusual table, and excellent quality throughout. Height 29 1/2 inches, 75cm. Width 13 1/2 inches, 35cm. Depth 13 1/2 inches, 35cm. Circa 1830Ref: 23991
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