A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE WRITING-TABLE

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY PEMBROKE WRITING-TABLE
The rectangular twin-flap top with central sliding panel revealing a green baize-lined ratcheted hinged writing-surface above a fitted well, on square tapering legs, brass caps and castors, the fittings partially replaced
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 40 in. (101.5 cm.) wide, open; 29½ in. (75 cm.) deep

拍品专文

The herm-legged and castor-fitted table, with sliding top concealing a ratchetted writing/music-stand, relates in form to a sketch for a pembroke/games-table in Gillow of London and Lancaster's 1793 Estimate Books (see L. Boynton, Gillow Furniture Designs, Herts 1995 fig. 64).