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A Good Regency Burr Elm and Ebony Inlaid Work Table
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A Good Regency Burr Elm and Ebony Inlaid Work Table

19th century
Sold 31 January 2025 · Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A good Regency burr elm and ebony inlaid work table; the rectangular top with drop flaps incorporating rounded corners, wide ebony stringing and ebonised reeded edge, above two oak lined frieze drawers with brass ring handles above a pull out pleated silk work basket and dummy drawers to the reverse; raised on lyre end supports with turned roundels united by a turned stretcher, raised on down swept legs with turned roundels to both sides, raised on original brass hairy paw castors. Lovely warm colour and patina.

Dimensions (ins) 21 wide/32.75 wide x 17 deep x 29 high

Good condition

English circa 1820

Dimensions (ins) 21 wide x 17 deep x 29 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Burr Elm Work Table to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
53.3401cm (21.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA282474
Dealers Internal Reference
R0224
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Description
A good Regency burr elm and ebony inlaid work table; the rectangular top with drop flaps incorporating rounded corners, wide ebony stringing and ebonised reeded edge, above two oak lined frieze drawers with brass ring handles above a pull out pleated silk work basket and dummy drawers to the reverse; raised on lyre end supports with turned roundels united by a turned stretcher, raised on down swept legs with turned roundels to both sides, raised on original brass hairy paw castors. Lovely warm colour and patina.

Dimensions (ins) 21 wide/32.75 wide x 17 deep x 29 high

Good condition

English circa 1820

Dimensions (ins) 21 wide x 17 deep x 29 high

Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Burr Elm Work Table to the 1800s.

Height
73.6601cm (29.00")
Width
53.3401cm (21.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA282474
Dealers Internal Ref
R0224
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gary Wright Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Good Regency Burr Elm and Ebony Inlaid Work Table

Archive II A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors. View X
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors.
A good Regency burr elm and ebony inlaid work table
Ref: SA282474
A rectangular Regency burr elm work table featuring ebony stringing, two drawers, a pleated silk basket underneath, and scrolling legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWork Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBurr elm, ebony, brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsEbony stringing, Pleated fabric bag, Scroll legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 73.6601 cm (29 in) x W 53.3401 cm (21 in) x D 43.1801 cm (17 in)

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A Regency work table is a small, versatile piece of furniture popular during the early 19th century, designed specifically for womens needlework, sewing, and small crafts, often featuring drawers and an attached fabric bag.

These tables were typically crafted from high-end cabinet timbers such as mahogany, rosewood, and burr elm, frequently accented with contrasting stringing like ebony or boxwood and supported by brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, genuine patination, and characteristic design motifs like sabre legs or lyre supports.

An antique work table functions effectively as a sophisticated side table beside a sofa or as a compact occasional desk, introducing rich texture and historic character to contemporary spaces.

Maintain burr elm furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the timber periodically with high-quality beeswax applied with a soft cloth.
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