This important and unique table was made for a wealthy lady and came from what must have been a fine 18th-century house, it is a superbly made and elegant item the like of which I have never seen before. This small table has more design and fine craftsmanship within it than any piece of furniture I have ever owned. It is oval and appears to be a fine quality 18th-century marquetry table which has five small mahogany drawers to the front, each with bone knobs and escutcheons and decorative inlaid stringing. Every surface on this piece is beautifully veneered and inlaid. The top has a large birds eye maple oval panel with a flame mahogany centre this is surrounded by panels of mahogany and birds eye maple. These two types of veneers are consistent throughout the piece. The top, in particular, is fantastically inlaid with fine marquetry in the form of flowers, leaves, acorns, swags and delicate sunburst quadrants. The top is finished with a cross banded edge which is fitted with turned bo...