A George III Sheraton satinwood demi-lune side table with tulipwood, hare and kingwood inlay, the frieze with crossbanding and geometric inlay raised on square tapered inlaid legs terminating in spade feet
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Dimensions: 122cm wide x 56cm deep x 82cm high
Provenance:Bearing label beneath: 'Formerly the property of The Very Revd. John Merewether, Dean of Hereford, deputy clerk of the Closet to William IV and Chaplain to Queen Adelaide. The Revd. J. Merewether, FSA who was a well-known and enthusiastic antiquary was presented with this table by Queen Adelaide and purchased at his sale held at Madely Hereford by The Revd. T. J. Moore from whose widow the present owner bought it.'
Exhibited at the Bradford Exhibition.
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
A George III Sheraton satinwood demi-lune side table with tulipwood, hare and kingwood inlay, the frieze with crossbanding and geometric inlay raised on square tapered inlaid legs terminating in spade feet
(1)
Dimensions: 122cm wide x 56cm deep x 82cm high
Provenance:Bearing label beneath: 'Formerly the property of The Very Revd. John Merewether, Dean of Hereford, deputy clerk of the Closet to William IV and Chaplain to Queen Adelaide. The Revd. J. Merewether, FSA who was a well-known and enthusiastic antiquary was presented with this table by Queen Adelaide and purchased at his sale held at Madely Hereford by The Revd. T. J. Moore from whose widow the present owner bought it.'
Exhibited at the Bradford Exhibition.
In generally good condition but with minor scuffing to the front left of the top. Slight raising to the inlay around the centre of the fan. Some ring marks to the back right of the top, and further minor ring marks to the front right. Some cracks running across the frieze from the left to right, broken by the central cartouche. Some banding missing around the front left leg. One of the sides of the spade foot on the back right is loose. Some evidence of historic woodworm to the back.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 16th Oct, 2023
To include a group of Ashmolean Museum collectors chests,
a selection of Blenheim Palace cast iron radiators from the Duke's private apartments,
and decorative furniture, paintings, works of art, fine wines & spirits, and garden ornament.
For sale enquiries please contact:
abingdon@mallams.co.uk
01235 462 840
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Friday 13 October
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Saturday 14 October
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Sunday 15 October
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