Description

This elegant oval side table features a mahogany top adorned with an elaborate engraved neoclassical design showcasing urns, swags, acanthus scrolls, floral sprays, and bellflower chains radiating from a central cartouche -- the kind of decorative vocabulary that screams late 18th or early 19th century English craftsmanship. The table measures approximately 36 inches across the long axis and stands roughly 22 inches tall, supported by graceful cabriole legs that sweep down to spade feet, all connected by a crossed stretcher base with a central boss that has seen better days but remains structurally tied together with period character. The top surface tells the full story of a long life well-lived: a significant crack runs horizontally across the engraved field, the crossbanded edge veneer has sustained chips and lifting in places, and the inlaid decoration shows areas of wear and loss throughout -- all of which is honestly reflected in these photographs and priced accordingly. The undercarriage stretcher joint is cracked and currently held with twine, making professional restoration a prerequisite before display use, but the bones, the scale, and above all that extraordinary engraved surface make this a compelling project piece for a discerning restorer or collector.

Condition

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