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The Shrubland Park Georgian Period Mahogany Free Standing Writing/Library Table

Creator: Thomas Sheraton (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
England c.1790.

This Superb Freestanding Georgian Library Mahogany Writing Desk/Library Table has a Wonderful Natural Patina and is Crossbanded in Carefully Selected Tulipwood Veneers and is a Rare Example of the Finest English Craftmanship of the Eighteenth Century. First rate construction using the finest of timbers with elegant tulipwood cross bandings and boxwood inlays with a natural and honest patina, and with a pedigree of a fine country house set this table high on the agenda for museum or collector alike. A bonus is the original writing leather in wonderful state. Note: Centre Drawer with additional writing slide.

Provenance
Purchased from the Library Shrubland Park Suffolk England. Home to Baronet Middleton.

"Possibly the Finest and Grandest House in Britain"

Literature: Norman Adams English 18th C Furniture for its almost exact Pair (undoubtably by the same maker) now in the Bank Of England Collection.

Signed: English Furniture of the period hardly ever signed.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Georgian
Incollect Reference #:	337692

Dimensions

W.	53.54 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	29.13 in;
W.	135.99 cm;	H.	75.01 cm;	D.	73.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.