Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully presented table with striking figuring and colour. It displays a desirable aged patina and in good order. Burr walnut stocks present exceptional grain interest. Rich caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish. Shield form to the well appointed upper, the top accentuated with fruitwood marquetry. Lid lifts to reveal a leather skiver, raising upon an adjustable rest. Pair of inset compartments flank the tooled and embossed, red leather pad. Useful partitioned drawer to fascia dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absent. Lock engraved with the Waring & Gillow - London, Liverpool & Paris maker's mark. Deep wool bag sits beneath the table top, finished with marquetry decoration. Lined with a deep violet hue, the wool bag adds a generous storage space. Superb turned supports with bold cup and collar forms. Standing upon a quartet of bold cabriole legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors. This is a striking antique lady of the house work table, appointed with aplomb for correspondence writing and embroidery use. Exceptional Waring & Gillow craftsmanship as to be expected and a treat for the eye with beautiful burr walnut stocks and offering a suite of storage spaces. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 18.9322