13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A French Mahogany and Tulipwood Tables Ambulant, circa 1900, the circular pink-veined marble top within a brass-moulded border above gilt acanthus leaf decorated mounts, on square tapering legs with brass-capped feet
76cm by 75cm
A French Kingwood Example, circa 1900, the grey and white marble top with pierced brass gallery above two small oak-lined frieze drawers and two pull-out slides, on square tapering legs with brass-capped feet
63cm by 77cm (2)
Sold for £300
Estimated at £200 - £300
Both tables timber is dry
pink/purple example, the marble top with some staining/yellowing the veneers around the frieze with some losses starting to lift also losses around the legs
table two (grey marble top) again, stained with traces of wax which should remove, brass Gallery, bruised and dented timber dry with veneer losses around frieze and legs
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Auction: Country House, 13th May, 2023
Over 700 lots to include an appealing mix of traditional antiques, pictures, good furnishing pieces, and a collection of books and maps.
Part I (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 1-167: Glass, Ceramics, Oriental and Works of Art
Lots 168-215: Books & Maps
Lots: 216-332: Pictures
Part II (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 500-592: Works of Art, Garden Furniture & Statuary
Lots 593-600: Clocks & Barometers
Lots 601-657: Carpets & Rugs
Lots 658-904: Furniture
Viewing
Tuesday 9 May - Friday 12 May 10am-4pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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