Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The top rising on a ratchet easel, and fitted with a book rest.
The body housing a slide out candle stand to one side, and to the other a drawer, fitted with a pen tray and compartments.
The top with a rotating action, released by a knob stay to the underside.
The table raised up on an hexagonal stem, broadening into a hexagonal baluster, before the three legs sweeping in a taper to the downswept toes.
Complete with lock and key for the writing drawer.
A most unusual table, and excellent quality throughout.
Height 29 1/2 inches, 75cm.
Width 13 1/2 inches, 35cm.
Depth 13 1/2 inches, 35cm.
Circa 1830
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH C MAHOGANY READING TABLE
