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A Rare Early George III Mahogany Double Ratcheted Reading-Cum-Drawing Table

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Origin

England

Period

18th Century

Materials

The rectangular double ratcheted top with 'D' molded edge with inset original black leather panel enclosed by an ebony boxwood band.

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	18.5 in;	H.2.	58 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;	H.2.	147.32 cm;

Creation Date

Circa 1760

Description

When closed the top rests at a slope upon an incurved paneled ledge. The lower part composed of four square legs united by stretchers which support two incurved shelves. Curved blind fretted housing to the sides accommodate the original brass ratchets which activates by means of original adjacent brass trapezoidal drop handle. Minor repairs. Later rectangular shelves (and backboard) were removed to reveal original incurved plateaus (photos available). Old minor repairs.

Height when closed: 36" (91.4 cm); Approximate height when fully open: 58" (147.3 cm); Depth: 18 1/2" (46.9 cm); Width: 24 1/2" (62.2 cm).

Styles / Movements

George III, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

11527

Incollect Reference Number

381738