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

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

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).

More Information

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.
Creation Date:	Circa 1760
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, George III
Dealer Reference #:	11527
Incollect Reference #:	381738

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;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.

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