Early C19th French Charles X Restauration Period Mahogany Console Table Fitted with Original Marble Top .

Early C19th French Charles X Restauration period mahogany console table fitted with original marble top.

Stylish figured mahogany rectangular console table of Empire design, fitted with a single full-length oak-lined ‘concealed’ frieze drawer and carrying the original highly-striated ‘Gris St.Anne’ grey-and-white marble top .

Raised on scroll-type supports with architectural carved lateral corbels , carved ‘sun-burst’ type terminals onto ‘zoomorphic’ carved claw feet .

The central base platform of serpentine bow-shaped outline. The marble top with a double reed moulded-edge profile.

In excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina to the well-selected flame mahogany veneers .

Of good practical scale and elegant proportions , ideal for use in a hall-way as a console or perhaps in a drawing room as a drinks table .

Distinctive and prized ‘Gris St.Anne’ marble is mainly quarried in Belgium at Gougnies near Charleroi .and Biesme, Namur.

H 36”

W 50”

D 19”

France c.1830

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.