A particularly attractive and unusual 19th-century English pollard oak work table of excellent colour and quality, retaining a rare retailer’s label for Boothroyd Sons & Rimmer, Storers, Southport to the underside.Crafted from beautifully figured pollard oak, the table displays the rich swirling grain and warm honeyed tones for which this highly decorative timber is prized. The top is fitted with a useful frieze drawer and stands upon elegant turned and carved end supports terminating in finely carved cabriole legs with scrolling feet, displaying the quality craftsmanship associated with good Victorian cabinet making.One of the most charming surviving features is the presence of the original engraved mother-of-pearl spools, a delightful detail that reflects the table''s original purpose as a work or sewing table and adds both authenticity and character.Compact and versatile, this piece would work equally well as a sewing table, writing table, lamp table, or decorative side ...