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George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A fine circa 1795 English late George III period mahogany double-sided library or writing table of rectangular form, the replaced gilt-tooled 'coral' leather inset top with square reeded edge above corners with rectangular ogee molded reserves, aprons either side with banks of three drawers having cast-brass round knobs with backplates on turned and reeded legs ending in original brass casters.

The 'reeded' legs executed on this table are a rarely seen early variant with the ends 'cut' at 45° angles and hollowed to replicate actual harvested reed bundles, unlike the typical 'rounded-end' adaptation modeled on the rods in a Roman 'fasces', yet still termed "reeded", that would later become ubiquitous on all manner of 'legged' furniture as originally illustrated by Thomas Sheraton in 'The Cabinet Maker's and Upholsterer's Drawing Book' published in London between 1791-93.

Provenance: Fishers Island, NY private collection, purchased from Kentshire Galleries, New York City, in 1983.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, leather, oak, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use, leather top replaced circa 1980 and in excellent condition with minor scuffing, original finish newly polished and ready to be placed.
Creation Date:	circa 1795
Styles / Movements:	Georgian, Traditional, George III
Incollect Reference #:	824343

Dimensions

W.	50 in;	H.	30.75 in;	D.	29.5 in;
W.	127 cm;	H.	78.11 cm;	D.	74.93 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com