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493 - Y A GEORGE IV AMBOYNA AND ROSEWOOD CROSSBANDED WRITING OR CENTRE TABLEIN THE MANNER OF MOREL & SEDDON, CIRCA 183073.5cm high, 138cm wide, 86cm deepMorel & Seddon's main commission from 1827-1832 was for Windsor Castle. The present table shows similarities to a pair Windsor Castle tables - RCIN 20148, supplied between 1827-29, with the use of burr wood, end support and carved bracket design. A giltwood stool supplied by Morel & Seddon to Windsor Castle circa 1828 - RCIN 35825, has related distinctive quadrant feet.
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Y A GEORGE IV AMBOYNA AND ROSEWOOD CROSSBANDED WRITING OR CENTRE TABLEIN THE MANNER OF MOREL & SEDDON, CIRCA 183073.5cm high, 138cm wide, 86cm deepMorel & Seddon's main commission from 1827-1832 was for Windsor Castle. The present table shows similarities to a pair Windsor Castle tables - RCIN 20148, supplied between 1827-29, with the use of burr wood, end support and carved bracket design. A giltwood stool supplied by Morel & Seddon to Windsor Castle circa 1828 - RCIN 35825, has related distinctive quadrant feet. ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. For further details on CITES regulations www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old minor splits and chips.Generally very good, and of the highest quality.The top is flat and free from splits or cracks and is a mellow colourThe frieze drawers are all mahogany lined, the locks may have been refixed , on this note no key is present but a suitable key can be easily mated to these locks by an experienced furniture restorer, both locks are currently in their unlocked state.Both drawers run without issue.The burr veneer that is present on the drawer fronts is continued all around the frieze even in areas which may not be visible when viewing the piece from its natural perspective, the panels and contrasting inlay continues in this manner on the inside faces of the stile supports, even where it may not normally be seen, always a sign of extreme quality and craftsmanshipThe sledge feet have some inevitable signs of light historic woodworm.The feet house most unusual original double wheel castors each having a small secondary wheel which aids the swivel of the castors distributing the weight of the table more uniformly when in motion. , also worthy of note is the stretcher that is executed in a mixture of straight grain and burr timber, in normal usage this would not be seen. but the craftsman chose this mixture of timber with care Please refer to all additional images available via email, they are a vital part of this condition report
Auction details
Fine Furniture, Works of Art & Decorations at Benham Park - Day 2Auction house
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