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George IV Amboyna and Parcel Gilt Center Table

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A very fine George IV amboyna burl and giltwood center table attributed to T. & G. Seddon (formerly Morel and Seddon), circa 1835
The circular tilt-top with an ogee molded edge above a tapering turned, and acanthus-carved pedestal and a concave-sided triangular base with applied roundels, foliate clasps and scrolled shell feet with brass castors, the whole possessing vividly grained timber and pleasing mellow patina.
Several similar tables by T. & G. Seddon and Morel and Seddon are known. The combination of rich and expansive amboyna burl and water gilding was a favorite of the firm and many examples can be seen in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and other collections. For further reading, please see Hugh Roberts' 2001 book, ‘For the King’s Pleasure’.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. some minor patches to veneer at edge, overall very good condition
Creation Date:	1820
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	putfyattfytv
Incollect Reference #:	544596

Dimensions

H.	28 in;	Diam.	57 in;
H.	71.12 cm;	Diam.	144.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.