Lot 79 , A Restauration gilt-bronze mounted mahogany dressing table, retailers stamp Edwards & Roberts, W.81.5cm D.42cm H.140cm
A Restauration gilt-bronze mounted mahogany dressing table, retailers' stamp Edwards & Roberts, with oval plate in moulded frame with berry cast mounts, rounded rectangular top and frieze drawer on 'X' shaped trestle supports with turned stretcher, fitted brass castors, W.81.5cm D.42cm H.140cm
Estimate £400-600
Of good rich dark brown mahogany tone, small losses around the edge of the mirror frame, some wear to gilding on the ormolu, the main top has some dark patches and stains and is slightly lighter than the rest of the piece, drawer has original lock and key which opens to reveal a sliding leather lined writing compartment, underframe slightly wobbly with a few small losses to the veneers.
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Sold for £500