George III Chippendale Mahogany Pembroke Table

George III Chippendale Mahogany Pembroke TableA fine George III Chippendale period mahogany Pembroke table, of outstanding quality and superb original colour and patination. English, c. 1770. The the well figured solid mahogany rectangular top with rounded corners, having two drop leaves, unusually, supported by solid mahogany lopers, mounted on a mahogany underframe; above the two short mahogany lined frieze drawers at either side, with an ornate brass handle to the front, fitted drawer, and a

Seat Height: 19

decorated to simulate Egyptian imperial porphyry

one was sold at RM Auctions for $28

Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822) was a French engraver of medals from Bordeaux

28 May 1964

17 February 2016

Height of the urns excluding fittings 19

showing particularly good colour and patina throughout

Such supports were often used on tripods in Ancient Rome

Unlike other types of seat furniture

During the second half of the 19th century the partnership of Alfred Wright

sitting twelve to fourteen diners