Regency Pen Work Table, Ca. 1825

England Ca. 1825

Regency Pen Work Table, Ca. 1825, the pen work over a very dark green/ black ground. The rectangular top with ovolo corners above a case with one drawer with original silvered copper ring pulls over a hanging sewing bag. The pull out pleated green sewing bag with fringe and swagged cord and tassels. All above a plinth supported by 4 down sweeping legs ending in brass paw casters.

While most furniture finished in pen work of the late 18th and early 19th centuries have severely deteriorated decoration, this table is in particularly well preserved condition.

Pictured in CLASSICAL ENGLISH DESIGN AND ANTIQUES from the Hyde Park Antiques collection, page 280. A copy of the book is included

Price

$5700

Condition

Good antique condition with the usual signs of age and use. Some finish crazing and very small paint chips.

Measurements

28 1/2" H X 20" L X 15 1/5" D

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