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Petrified wood table top on teak base, African

Name: Petrified Wood Table Top On Teak Base, African
SKU: as1016a327
Price: 1695.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This is a stunning table top comprising a mosaic of fossilized tree trunks sliced in cross-section to reveal their detailed internal structure on a low hardwood, probably teak, base. The wood belongs to Araucaria sp. from the Triassic period (>225 million years ago) and was quarried in Madagascar. The base was probably made in southern Africa in fourth quarter 20th century. This is a real statement piece which would make a very decorative, much talked about and unusual coffee table.

The table was acquired by a diamond mining family who brought it back to the UK from South Africa. Similar table tops on simple bases have sold at Christies for in excess of £3,000 realised price, an example being the table which sold for £3,250 at their Online Auction 14652: Sculpted by Nature - Fossils, Minerals and Meteorites on 17th April 2018.

Dimensions: Top 4 x 2ft. Thickness 1 1/4 in. Height 14 1/2 in.

Condition: Top and base are in excellent vintage condition. The top is not veneered, the tree trunks extend the full thickness of the top.

Delivery: This table can be delivered for £80 by our trusted delivery person to anywhere on mainland England and most of Wales. Please contact us for a quote if you live in Scotland or North Wales.

Please use the enquiry form to request further details of this item or make a purchase. Alternatively, call David on +44 7931 370372

Price

£~~1695.00~~

$~~2083.66~~ USA

€~~2003.32~~

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We have a trusted delivery man who is a experienced in transporting antiques, pictures and fragile items. He can deliver to most places on mainland England and Wales and, depending on where he is on his schedule, it may take a few days or up to 4 weeks. Other couriers are available for Scotland and North Wales or where a shorter time frame is required. Purchases can also be collected in person from the Tunbridge Wells area in SE England.