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Ceylonese 19th Century Ebony And Specimen Wood Centre Table Galle District
£12,500 $16,868 €14,594
An extremely fine octagonal carved Anglo Indian ebony centre table with specimen inlaid top
Ceylonese circa 1840
This outstanding specimen table exhibits all the best characteristics of the Galle District crasftmen of the 19th century using the enviable supply of native tropical timbers.
Of octagonal form, this table is executed almost entirely in ebony that has been carved and finished to the highest standard of quality. Beginning at the base, the table stands on three extraordinary feet in the form of crouching lions with flowing manes, their faces highlighted by inlaid ivory eyes which give them a somewhat startled expression and make them utterly charming to look at rather than fierce. The feet support a tripartite platform base with carved apron and the three curving supports leading to the table top are not only highly carved but also fretted. The strength and density of ebony allowing this sort of decoration to be used even on a part of the structure which is so funda...mental to the overall strength of the piece. Further fretted carving is used on the apron and frieze of the table top, the decorative scheme here being largely floral with highly naturalistic depictions of leaves and flowers. The octagonal top of the table being the focal point and of fabulous colour with a radial geometric patera of native timbers outlined by inset ivory within a banded boarder.
This table is highly decorative and, given the wooden seats used on the chairs that were made en suite with it (see below), it was probably designed as a hall table in a grand entrance hall. Today it could certainly be used in a similar way or perhaps as a library table or dining/breakfast table if required.
As mentioned above, we also have a set of three chairs made en suite with this table which are also currently in our collection, the inlaid paterae on the chair backs echoing the design utilised on the top of the table. The chairs and table are available for sale separately if required. Pieces like this represent the height of taste in Ceylonese carved ebony furniture made for the export market and the combination of inlay and carving on the chairs in particular is highly unusual. These are very decorative examples which are sure to add a dash of flair to any interior and their restrained colour palette means that they work well in contemporary or more traditional settings.
Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 6R5EFXVR
Width: 37 1/2inches - 96cm
Height: 28 1/2 inches - 72cm
Depth: 37 1/2 inches - 96cm
Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.
Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.
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All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.
Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.
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We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.
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Internal Reference: 3045
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1219572
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 72cm (28.3inches)Width is 96cm (37.8inches)Depth is 96cm (37.8inches)
Antique SA1219572 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1219572
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