18C Irish Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Table

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS and early example of an 18C Irish Georgian Mahogany Pembroke Table.

GORGEOUS SIMPLICITY in this Mid-18th Century,

George II Period, circa 1760-80, mahogany ‘Pembroke Table’.

Flamed mahogany, with fold down side leaves.

The secondary woods, appear to be a combination of sycamore and ash (consistent with it being ‘Irish’ made).

The central drawer has boxwood and burl ash stringing and the pair of brass pulls on the working section of the drawer appear to be the originals. Like all ‘Pembroke Tables’, it has a false drawer, on the other end.

Boxwood stringing to the edges of table top and Burlwood stringing to the base..

The base and legs (excluding the drawer section) are slightly ebonized, giving a 3 tone effect to the base and drawer view.

Lovely tapering legs ending with original brass castors. These are padded, fixed castors and do not rotate.

Has it’s original lock, but no key.

This piece was most likely, a ‘provincial Irish piece’, it is not overly inlaid or highly decorated ….. it is simple … in construction and design …. BUT …. beautiful in its simplicity!

It was acquired in Ireland.

It has a lovely natural patina, consistent with its age and it is QUITE RARE, because:- (1) it is an ‘Irish’ Georgian piece and (2) it is an ‘early example’ of a Pembroke table, as most you will see, are from 1790 onwards!

RARE AND WITH ‘LOADS’ OF CHARACTER!

Provenance: Bought at Auction in Ireland.

Dimensions: 28.25 inches Tall, 34 inches Long, 20.5 inches Wide with leaves down,

28.25 inches Tall, 34 inches Long, 43 inches wide with leaves up/extended

Condition: Some slight warping to the side leaves with age. Some minor professional repairs to the inlaid stringing, but otherwise, in original condition and good for it’s age. The 2 brass knobs, on the false end of the drawer, are later replacements, but of the correct style/period. Missing one swinging support lever underneath, on one side only, but still very stable with only 1 support lever. No key.