Fine George III Mahogany Writing Table attributed to John McLean

Fine George III Mahogany Writing Table attributed to John McLeanAn extremely fine and rare late George III early Regency period ormolu and brass mounted small writing table, in mahogany, firmly attributed to John McLean, Circa 1800 Inlaid overall with boxwood and ebonised lines; with a crossbanded adjustable ratcheted top, with gilt brass bound edge and tooled black leather lined writing surface, over a cedar lined frieze side drawer and a leather lined writing slide to the front, the corners mounted with recessed

5 inches / 47 cm

Meiji period

slender design

the armchairs with scrolled arms terminating in reeded brass paterae

Ideal for a library

Four panels

Four folding panels

Skipton (L Boynton

matt black ground with polychrome decorations in ancient Greek style

united by a turned stretcher

The seat with a comfortable feather and down filled squab cushion

The couple used the house to showcase their now celebrated collection which comprised 18th century and Regency furniture