Gravener Antiques

Description

A fine late 18th century marquetry Dressing Table in satinwood and partridge wood. The table is raised on cabriole legs that are inlaid with scrolls and hare-bells. The shaped serpentine frieze has dummy drawers and slides to the front and sides which are inlaid with floral marquetry and cock-beaded in partridge wood. The top also with marquetry inlay is triple banded in King wood, rosewood and satinwood and lifts to reveal an interior of covered compartments and folding mirror. In excellent condition. 730mm high, 670mm wide and 450mm deep. English. Circa 1790.

Provenance

Formerly the property of The Honorable Elizabeth Frances Mills (nee Barrington) (1811-1886), Second wife of Thomas Mills daughter of 5th Viscount Barrington
W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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