A rare and exceptional quality Victorian rosewood and marquetry tilt-top centre or breakfast table dating to c.1850. Superbly inlaid with floral marquetry to the walnut crossbanded edge and centre and with a further band of kingwood crossbanding and boxwood stringing. With kingwood crossbanding to the moulded edge on both the top and platform base, a deep rosewood crossbanded frieze and supported on a facetted column with platform base and three heavy lion paw feet with original concealed castors. In original unrestored condition with losses to the edge crossbanding on the table and platform and in need of repolishing.Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos as we are restricted in the number we can upload.Diameter - 54in (137.2cm)Height - 29 3/4in (75.5cm)For transportation and moving this table splits into two sections with the top lifting away from the base).Ref: 0306Delivery: We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for �95.When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can p...