Description

Matched mid-Victorian suite of ormolu-mounted Circassian burr-walnut and figured-walnut tables , comprising of a closely-matched 'pair' of gaming/card tables and an en-suite single-drawer writing table or bureau-plat.
High-quality English-made walnut tables in the French Louis XV/XVI taste . All raised on fine cabriole-legged supports ,of shaped serpentine form with kingwood and amboyna bandings and edges ,mounted with finely-cast rococo-style ormolu mounts .
The matched pair of card tables with variances to the ormolu sabots to the feet and minor differences to castings. The cross-banded hinged ,folding ,swivel-tops with original baize-lined playing surfaces ,velvet edges and polished interiors . One table having kingwood banding around the baize. Variances to choice of burr and figured veneers , but both tables of matching dimensions and form .
Circassian walnut (Juglans Regia) originating from Eastern Europe and Asia displays the strong characteristics of tight burr grain and dark figuring , and is favoured by cabinet-makers for its quality .
The writing table with single concealed frieze drawer with mahogany lining . Again of shaped serpentine form with closely matching ormolu mounts to the cabriole legs. Finely-figured and burr walnut top with moulded edges and corners and quarter-veneered cross-banded top .
Excellent original colour and patina . No repairs ,damage or losses.
Purchased by us from a local property, having been assembled as a suite of tables by the previous owners during the first quarter of the C20th, and forming a wonderful group .(3 pieces)
Probably made by the highly-esteemed cabinet-making firm, Gillows of Lancaster and London .
Pair of Card tables W. 40" x D. 24" x H. 29"
Writing table. W. 39" x D. 24" x H. 29"
England c. 1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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