Library table

Date1760-1770

MediumMahogany, oak and deal

DimensionsOH: 32 3/4"; OW: 57"; OD: 38 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-163,1

DescriptionLibrary table: Writing table in 3 parts; flat rectangular top with molded edge; short straight sides with molded edge applied around bottom, two short drawers flanking a longer drawer, each with molded edge and a central bail brass pull and brass escutcheon plate on each long side; two matching bases, each one supporting end of top, each with straight sides on molded base with shaped bracket feet; large brass bail handle attached to center of each side; each base section has a set of three graduated drawers set in each end; each drawer has central brass bail handle with brass escutcheon plate, all drawers have molded edges.

Woods: Primary: mahogany. Secondary: drawer frames: oak; interior: oak and deal.
Inscribed"1","2","3" and "4" painted on underside of top and tops of drawer section.
ProvenanceFrom the Estate of the late O.V. Watney, Esq., Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England. Soild at auction on May 22, 1967 by Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd., 8 King Street, St. James's, London, SW1. See item #189 and Plate XVIII in the Christie catalogue.