George II Mahogany Architect’s Table, c. 1750

£5,800.00

A George II architect’s table in mahogany with a rectangular ratcheted top, moulded with a thumbnail edge and carved re-entrant corners. The top is released by a brass button to the reverse, allowing it to be raised and adjusted. A retractable book rest is housed beneath the top and operated by thumb slides. Each side incorporates a pull-out swivel dish-top candle stand. A drawer with brass handle and escutcheon is fitted to the front, with a retractable inkwell to one side. The table stands on square chamfered legs terminating in brass castors set within iron brackets. Origin: British Period/Style: George II Date: Circa 1750 Material: Mahogany Dimensions: 77cm height × 81.5cm width × 77.5cm depth

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A George II architect’s table in mahogany with a rectangular ratcheted top, moulded with a thumbnail edge and carved re-entrant corners. The top is released by a brass button to the reverse, allowing it to be raised and adjusted. A retractable book rest is housed beneath the top and operated by thumb slides. Each side incorporates a pull-out swivel dish-top candle stand. A drawer with brass handle and escutcheon is fitted to the front, with a retractable inkwell to one side. The table stands on square chamfered legs terminating in brass castors set within iron brackets. Origin: British Period/Style: George II Date: Circa 1750 Material: Mahogany Dimensions: 77cm height × 81.5cm width × 77.5cm depth

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