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Fine Queen Ann Burr Walnut Side Table

Offered by: Michael Pashby Antiques

Description
Standing on elegant tapering legs with a slight cabriole and pad feet this table has the most unusual feature of a lockable lift-up top for the storage of valuables. The top is veneered in quartered burr veneer of glorious color with herring-bone stringing and broad cross-banding. The front panel with matching cross banding and stringing enclosing six finely figured panels. With original quatre foil escutcheon and lock over molded and shaped cross-banded apron (Hinges possibly replaced).

Provenance: Private Collection Chicago.
Acquired from Mallet, 40 New Bond Street, London, October 1989

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Walnut
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age.
Creation Date:	c. 1710
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Queen Anne
Dealer Reference #:	170-124
Incollect Reference #:	272170

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	28.75 in;	D.	21.5 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	73.03 cm;	D.	54.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Pashby Antiques deals in fine quality English Antiques and Decorative Arts, items that combine rarity, beautiful design, excellent craftsmanship and ingenuity. We specialize in works from the mid 17th century to the late 19th century and always have in stock good pieces of Georgian and Regency period antique furniture, in particular documented and signed examples from the famous maker Gillows of Lancaster.