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Calamander Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table by William Wilkinson, London, circa 1820

Creator: William Wilkinson
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A very fine and elegant circa 1820 English regency solid mahogany drop-leaf two drawer sofa table by renowned London cabinet-maker William Wilkinson of false double-sided form having eye-dazzling calamander inlay to edges, drawer-fronts, reverse 'dummy' drawer frieze, legs, and turned stretcher bar on original foliate cast brass end-caps and casters. Stamped on the top of the left drawer "Wilkinson Ludgate Hill" and the right drawer with stamped inventory or model number. Open width is 58.5". An exceptional example.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Calamander Inlaid Mahogany, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Beautiful original condition.
Creation Date:	circa 1820
Styles / Movements:	Regency, Georgian, Traditional
Book References:	C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture, 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, pp. 55-56, 471-481.
Incollect Reference #:	714995

Dimensions

W.	37.5 in;	H.	28.25 in;	D.	28.75 in;
W.	95.25 cm;	H.	71.76 cm;	D.	73.03 cm;

Open W.	58.5 in;
Open W.	148.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.