Lot 631

A fine George IV rosewood writing table
by Banting France & Co.

The Lord Constantine Collection
Auction: 12 October 2007 at 12:00 BST
£14,400
Description
the rounded rectangular top with an inset red leather writing surface, over two frieze drawers, raised on twin lotus leaf carved end supports and hipped reeded downswept legs, terminating a anthemion brass cappings and casters
121cm wide, 76cm high, 69cm deep
Footnote
Provenance:One of pair supplied to the 1st Marquess of Bristol for Ickworth, Suffolk by Banting, France & Co. circa 1830, invoiced as '2 Rosewood Writing Tables with Leather tops - £32'.
Literature:See: E. Joy, 'Furniture in the East Wing at Ickworth, home of the sixth Marquess and Marchioness of Bristol', June 1971, pg. 84, fig 11.
