Attributed to Town & Emanuel, an important, William IV brass inlaid figured rosewood kneehole writing table, c1830. The top is inlaid with contre partie scenes of winged cherubs, fantastic creatures and strolling musicians within a formal framework in the style of Jean Berain.

Fitted five drawers arranged around a central kneehole, on bold footless cabriole legs with similar inlaid decoration. 122 cm long x 68.5 cm deep x 84 cm overall height, 60.5 knee height.

Lot 151, Sotheby’s Ariane Dandois sale, 25 October 2007, New York,.

Lot 37, Christie’s, The Lord White of Hull sale 16 October 1998

Lot 213, Sotheby’s 7^th April 1990, New York

Lot 320 Sotheby’s 7^th-8^th June 1985, New York

Lot 75 Christie’s 29^th November 1984, London

Condition Report

The top shows some undulation due to movement of the ground timber, this has caused some fine cracks in the surface of the top, one of the broad brass borders has sprung up but can be pressed down, the glue has lost its grip of this strip.

Slight dents to the brass mouldings.

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