The mahogany serpentine-shaped fold-over table, 371/4in (95cm) wide, in the French Hepplewhite style, the figured top with deep cross-banding and lime inlay, the shallow apron centred with a carved flowerhead, slender concertina action cabriole legs, volute feet and brass barrel castors, was in original condition.
The purchaser had bought a similar table at Neale’s and was reported to have turned down an offer by the London trade for this one immediately after the sale, having decided to keep it for himself.
Dog-eared tea table makes £13,400
UK: A DOG had bitten one of the legs... and possibly worse, and two parts were knocked off by individuals at the viewing, but neither of these detractions put off Smith the Rink of Harrogate from bidding £13,400 plus 12 per cent buyer’s premium for this George III tea-table at Patrick Cheyne of Altrincham on May 8. Why?
