Regency Mahogany Card Table

Regency Mahogany Card TableAn elegant Regency Fold over Swivel top Card Table in Mahogany, with Ebony Crossbanding, c. 1815 A mahogany veneered top of rectangular shape with rounded front corners, strung with ebony, which swivels and opens to reveal a green baize lined playing surface, with compartment beneath. The frieze with front corner panels and a rear panel to the back of each side of the frieze, all crossbandedand in ebony, with reeded ebony moulding around the lower

and with its curved toprail

above a splat formed of three pierced uprights

This design also relates to the suite of drawing room furniture made for a 'G

above the solid rectangular seats

Though the design of the backs is different

5 in / 47 cm

Another related pair of hall chairs attributed to Mayhew and Ince

and were in the Great Hall from at least 1786

Very rarely armchairs of this pattern have ornamental back legs

so roomy yet so compact'

smart decoration and particularly fine curve to the rear legs

In 1808 William had established his own successful business on Ludgate Hill and had commissions from amongst other august patrons