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An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An unusual William IV amboyna and oak four drawer library table by Simpson, the rectangular top with cut corners and a shaped frieze disguising two cushion drawers on each side, raised on four powerful scroll legs and an additional tapered faceted pollard oak central support applied with a double petal collar in figured amboyna, the corresponding base with lion’s paw and acanthus scroll feet, each drawer stamped ‘J. Simpson’ and with a pencil inscription on the underside stating ‘Made by Simpson at No.9. Spencers, Darlington, 1840.’ English, circa 1837.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Amboyna
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1837
Styles / Movements:	William IV, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	740092

Dimensions

W.	62 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	49 in;
W.	157.48 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	124.46 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art