18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 1
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 2
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 3
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 4
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 5
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 6
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 7
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 8
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 9
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 10
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 11
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770 12
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-1
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-2
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-3
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-4
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-5
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-6
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-7
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-8
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-9
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-10
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-11
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-12
previous arrow
next arrow
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-1
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-2
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-3
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-4
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-5
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-6
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-7
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-8
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-9
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-10
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-11
18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table-12
previous arrow
next arrow

18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770

Sold

Request Information
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Follow Us

18th Century George III Chippendale Mahogany and Tulipwood Writing Table, C1770

A fine and rare mahogany serpentine writing table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale with retractable firescreeen, writing slide inset with tooled leather and drawer to one side bearing the label for M.Harris and Sons.

The serpentine ovolo moulded top is cross banded in tulipwood and inlaid with fine stringing over a brushing slide and shaped ”dummy” drawer. To the left side of the frieze is a further ”dummy” drawer and to the right, a long drawer with divides to the front presumably for ink jars. Raised on elegant cabriole legs.

The gilt brass axe-head handles, knobs and lock and key appear to be original.

The table relates closely to Plate: 436, page 238 in ”The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale” by Christopher Gilbert, described as “Lady”s writing table with retractable firescreen, tulipwood and rosewood, 1766.

The table would suit as a bedroom table, drawing room table, pier table/console table small entrance hall table or as intended, a writing table.

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Superb original condition and of very good colour.

Dimensions

Height: 71 cm (27.96 in)
Width: 56 cm (22.05 in)
Depth: 38 cm (14.97 in)

Provenance

Previously handled by M.Harris and Sons of 44/52 New Oxford Street, London.

M. Harris & Sons traded from New Oxford Street, London as their main galleries; in about 1915 the business of Isaacs formally passed to Moss Harris (b. 29th April 1859, d.11th June 1941) and the firm M. Harris & Sons began. The business specialised in antique English Furniture, opening a branch in New York in the 1940s.

When Moss Harris died in 1941, his sons Sidney (d.1950) and George (d.1947) continued the business, and were joined by Sidney”s son, Robert in 1946. The firm had a Royal Warrant to H.M. The Queen (Queen Mary) from the 1920s and a Royal Warrant to the Prince of Wales during 1929-1936.

PREVIOUSLY SOLD

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Pie Crust Tray

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Pie Crust Tray

A fine George III Chippendale period mahogany pie crust tray, circa 1770, England. Of circular form, with a carved and shaped edge. Alexander George Fine Antique sell 18th & 19th century antique English furniture.

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table. With the growth of trade and military power, the East India Company encouraged its British male employees to create a community with mixed ancestry. The company paid 15 silver rupees to the mother of any child born of such marriages.

William and Mary Kingwood or ‘Princes’ wood oyster cabinet on chest

William and Mary Kingwood or ‘Princes’ wood oyster cabinet on chest

When the most expensive timber of the 17th century met Thomas Pistor. There were, in fact, two cabinet-makers called Thomas Pistor, father and son, working for a period at the same time but at different premises. One or both are known to have made furniture of quality for Levens Hall.

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox

A 17th century William and Mary Kingwood strongbox, with gilt brass straps. This strongbox has to be one of the most charming and certainly the smallest example we have encountered, at just 17.5 cm high, 28 cm wide and 18 cm deep. A strongbox of similar merit form and style resides at Burghley House in ‘The 1st George State Room.

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Pie Crust Tray

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Pie Crust Tray

A fine George III Chippendale period mahogany pie crust tray, circa 1770, England. Of circular form, with a carved and shaped edge. Alexander George Fine Antique sell 18th & 19th century antique English furniture.

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table

Solid Padauk Carved Anglo-Indian Card Table. With the growth of trade and military power, the East India Company encouraged its British male employees to create a community with mixed ancestry. The company paid 15 silver rupees to the mother of any child born of such marriages.

William and Mary Kingwood or ‘Princes’ wood oyster cabinet on chest

William and Mary Kingwood or ‘Princes’ wood oyster cabinet on chest

When the most expensive timber of the 17th century met Thomas Pistor. There were, in fact, two cabinet-makers called Thomas Pistor, father and son, working for a period at the same time but at different premises. One or both are known to have made furniture of quality for Levens Hall.

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox

A 17th century William and Mary Kingwood strongbox, with gilt brass straps. This strongbox has to be one of the most charming and certainly the smallest example we have encountered, at just 17.5 cm high, 28 cm wide and 18 cm deep. A strongbox of similar merit form and style resides at Burghley House in ‘The 1st George State Room.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Pin It on Pinterest