Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 6th July 2021
Lot 296
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY COUNTRY HOUSE ADJUSTABLE READING TABLE
Estimate £300 - £500
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Description
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY COUNTRY HOUSE ADJUSTABLE READING TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, C.1830
the rectangular top with twin hinged and ratcheted opposing reading stands, on a baluster turned stem, with a brass collar and handle, with a platform base, on flattened bun feet with sunken brass castors
88.2cm high (max), 84cm wide, 51cm deep
Provenance
Major Edward Croft-Murray, Perivale, Ryde, Isle of Wight.
From the collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).