Beschreibung:

A George III carved mahogany kettle stand, circa 1760
the pie crust top on a turned, wrythen stem with three downswept legs with acanthus-carved knees terminating in claw-and-ball feet, with trade label for Apter-Fredericks Ltd to underside of top56cm. high, 45cm. wide 43cm. deep; 5ft. 10in., 1ft. 5¾in., 1ft. 5in.Condition reportIn overall good restored condition. Piecrust top with variation to colour and some losses to polish. There is a repaired break along one side, which has been expertly restored, and further minor fillet repairs to edge of piecrust. The stem with good colour and patination. Metal bracket to underside with a later screw. A nice little table.
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