Antique Furniture Direct

Description

A fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut and part ebonised parquetry inlaid writing table by JAS Shoolbred dating from circa 1870. In Louis XV revival design the wonderful parquetry inlaid rectangular top with serpentine edges above a deep apron with corresponding inlay and raised on slender tapering cabriole legs decorated with gilt metal mounts and terminating in gilt metal feet. It has a single frieze drawer to the front stamped with makers mark for JAS Shoolbred & Co. A wonderfully versatile piece, with a drawer allowing for storage, it could easily be used as a hall table, vanity table or writing desk.

James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality antique furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop.
Construction:
Walnut, ebonised wood
Condition Report:
In good solid condition with wonderful original warm patina. Some slight splits to the veneers (surface cracks not structural) and a few small old replaced veneer in places. Gilt metal decoration missing to back left foot.
Dimensions:
Height: 75cm
Width: 65cm
Depth: 48cm
Drawer Internal: 7cm High x 50cm Wide x 34cm Deep
DELIVERY
We offer UK wide delivery via courier on all our items.

£34.95 Flat delivery charge to Mainland England - Additional items in the same delivery are delivered free of charge.

Mainland Scotland /Wales £49.95. Additional Items in same delivery add £49.95.

COLLECTION
Collection welcome please contact us to arrange a convenient collection time.

VIEWING
By appointment only.

RETURNS POLICY
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PURCHASE
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