18th c. Welsh Cheese Top Cricket Table
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Description
A desirable Welsh thick top cricket table having good nutty color and patina with 1"+ thick circular oak top over three tapering chamfered legs with through-tenon connections. A sculptural and useful piece of furniture. Notably branded J. Carr, an early owner of the table, possibly James Carr, a Wesleyan minister, whose descendants include among others a prominent British newspaper owner of the News of the World, a High Sheriff of Glamorgan, a World War II RAF hero who died during the war, and Dame Sue Carr, the current Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.
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More Information
Origin: Wales Period: 18th Century Condition: Good. Good antique condition Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: YEWTR00001420 Incollect Reference #: 676814 -
Dimensions
H. 26.5 in; Diam. 27 in; H. 67.31 cm; Diam. 68.58 cm;
Message from Seller:
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