Exceptional Neoclassical Library Table by Howard & Sons

Exceptional Neoclassical Library Table by Howard & SonsMagnificent late 19th century Neoclassical revival extending leather top table, of monumental proportions and exceptional craftsmanship, by Howard and Sons English, c. 1870. The table is made of solid dense mahogany throughout, which indicates it exceptional quality. It has the extending top with two leaves, and two drop leaves at either side; the writing surface is beautifully lined with green antiqued leather; the borders are crossbanded in

These chairs are characteristic of English Francophile taste of the late 18th century

and the latter are wrapped like the cresting

A History of English Furniture

The serpentine and moulded solid mahogany top

Provenance: Christie's

In rosewood

Enamel decorated in various radiant colours with birds and floral motifs on a black background

of Holkham Hall

Griffiths is illustrated in R

but with drop-in seats

Lot 333 ($107

3 - 5 September 2008