A Victorian satinwood library table circa 1865, the design attributed

the shaped rectangular top with an inset leather writing surface, over a single deep frieze drawer, raised on downswept supports terminating in castors, the supports united by a turned stretcher, decorated throughout with various specimen woods, the manufacturing by Seddon & Sons, 136cm wide, 64cm deep, 72cm high, The attribution of the present table is based on its close resemblance to a drawing by Seddon in the Victoria and Albert Museum (D.1885–96) inscribed ‘Design for table’; see H Blairman & Sons, 'Furniture and Works of Art' (2006), no. 5. Many of the distinguishing features in the Seddon design, such as the ring- turned embellishments to the legs and the dot-and-line inlay, are also to be found in furniture designed by Charles Bevan (fl. circa 1860-1882). The latter designer is thought, however, to have pirated Seddon designs to which he was exposed while working for the London cabinetmakers Johnstone & Jeanes (see H Blairman & Sons Ltd, 'Gothic-Revival Furniture by Charles Bevan', n.d. [2003]). Two tables of this pattern have been noted. An example in walnut is in an American private collection ('Furniture and Works of Art', loc. cit.), and another, in satinwood, in an English private collection. , Condition Report, Condition Report, Fairly good order overall. With general wear throughout, consistent with age and use. Leather with some ring stains and scuffs, etc. Large crack to one side of surface. With some discolouration/sunbleaching in places. Losses to gilt. Drawer slides well. With working castors, albeit slightly stiff. Frame is structurally stable overall, however, it can tilt with from side to side when pressure applied. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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