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Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican Parquetry Work Table - Ralph Turnbull
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €11,466     $12,446
£9,800

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Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican Parquetry Work Table - Ralph Turnbull

19th century
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An impressive early 19th century work table, the hinged lid profusely inlaid with geometric sunburst surrounded by interlaced heart motifs and comprised of a plethora of exotic woods including various species from the palm, satinwood and rosewood families. The lid opens to reveal a satinwood partitioned interior with silk linings and the underside of the lid displays a further, equally complex segmented sunburst design. The outer edges of the top follow the geometric designs of the lid and are executed with incredibly fine attention to detail. The whole raised on a tapered hexagonal stem terminating in a triform base with beautifully carved lion paw feet. This table is almost certainly attributable to Ralph Turnbull, Jamaica. C.1825 - Label with wax seal to the underside - also inscribed "Boley Hill E. Hayward".

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Jamaican Parquetry Work Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1221332
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0607
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
An impressive early 19th century work table, the hinged lid profusely inlaid with geometric sunburst surrounded by interlaced heart motifs and comprised of a plethora of exotic woods including various species from the palm, satinwood and rosewood families.
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The lid opens to reveal a satinwood partitioned interior with silk linings and the underside of the lid displays a further, equally complex segmented sunburst design.
Wakelin and Linfield

The outer edges of the top follow the geometric designs of the lid and are executed with incredibly fine attention to detail. The whole raised on a tapered hexagonal stem terminating in a triform base with beautifully carved lion paw feet. This table is almost certainly attributable to Ralph Turnbull, Jamaica. C.1825 - Label with wax seal to the underside - also inscribed "Boley Hill E. Hayward".

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Jamaican Parquetry Work Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221332
Dealers Internal Ref
0607
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet.
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Archive I An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet.

Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican Parquetry Work Table - Ralph Turnbull

Archive II An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet. View V
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
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High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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Wakelin and Linfield
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An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet.
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican Parquetry Work Table - Ralph Turnbull
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An early 19th-century octagonal work table featuring intricate geometric parquetry inlay, a faceted central column, and carved claw feet.
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A Jamaican parquetry work table is a 19th-century accent table featuring geometric wood inlays crafted from native West Indian timbers, frequently associated with cabinetmakers like Ralph Turnbull in Kingston.

These items typically incorporate local hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and ebony, configured into geometric patterns over a solid wooden substrate with hand-carved pedestal supports.

Authentic pieces feature regional timber species, distinctive optical or starburst inlay patterns, hand-cut dovetails, and occasionally paper makers labels affixed to the undersides or drawer interiors.

Position the table in an entryway or adjacent to an armchair to highlight the geometric tabletop surface as a functional focal point.

Keep the piece in a climate-controlled environment to prevent veneer shrinkage, dust with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax annually.
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