Fine George II Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fine George II Cuban Mahogany Kneehole DeskA fine mid 18th century George II period Cuban mahogany kneehole desk of diminutive proportions in remarkably original condition. English, c. 1750 The moulded rectangular solid mahogany top, over a long frieze drawer, above the knee hole with a concealed shallow drawer above a recessed door, enclosing a shelf, flanked by three smaller drawers to either side. Raised on original double bracket feet; the oak backboards and brass handles with plates are

A fine early 19th century Regency period top games table in rosewood

opening to a green baize-lined playing surface

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as on the present example and the Hackwood Park chairs

above a stars-and-stripes shield and flags

over a turned baluster support grained as rosewood

Richly carved with florid Roman foliage in the George IV antique manner popularised  by Thomas King’s

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