Rare Early C19th George IV Period Carved Rosewood Jardiniere Stand or Crocus Table in the Manner of the Cabinet-maker Thomas King (1790-1839)

Rare early C19th George IV period carved rosewood jardiniere stand or crocus table in the manner of the cabinet-maker Thomas King ( 1790-1839) .

Unusual circular-topped pedestal jardiniere stand with a solid rosewood column of almost organic form . The lidded top with a 'lappet' carved edge surround to the lidded aperture to house a plant or jardiniere.

The top of the column modelled as a lotus or crocus flower with carved bosses around the collar.

The spreading ribbed column onto a circular foot raised upon 4 carved scroll feet.

Excellent original colour and condition with a rich patina. The removable top with a 'thumb-hole' for ease of removal , the basin beneath with a drainage hole .

Some minor distortion the the underside probably caused by damp from inclusion of the potted plant .

Cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

H 45"

W 12"

D 12"

England c.1830

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