18th Sep, 2021 10:30

The William Mowat-Thomson Collection

 
Lot 1263
 

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE EXTENDING DINING TABLE

EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE EXTENDING DINING TABLE,
the rectangular top with incised key and floral designs and inset with mother of pearl inlaid rosewood panels depicting scenery, urn motifs, sailing ships and pavilions, with a concealed frieze drawer to each end, the frieze incised with key designs and with pierced brass panels, on twin carved supports with pierced brass panels and joined by an ornate pierced key pattern stretcher, with scroll feet, 125cm long (unextended), 73cm wide
Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection

 

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Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000


Condition Report
The top has a few minor scores to the surface, see images added of these details. Otherwise in excellent condition. When extended, the extension leaves are darker (not faded as the central section is), 234cm long fully extended, and 75cm high.

 
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