Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
There is typical Gillows beaded decoration around the lower edge and it is supported on carved "melon" feet. 216.5ins wide; 12ins deep; 9ins high. (42 x 28 x 23cms)

Traditionally the Book Porter lived in a library or perhaps Drawing Room. Its likely purpose was for books to be carried to 'Master' on such a piece, rather than them being passed by hand, which in certain circles might have been considered rather too familiar!"
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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