Fine Mahogany Regency Pedestal Library/Writing Table

Fine Mahogany Regency Pedestal Library/Writing Table * Regency Era * Double Sided Desk as in partner style * Mahogany and inlaid ebony * Inlaid Leather * 3 drawers either side * Anthemia(1) decoration on pedestal legs * Lion Paw casters * H: 71cm (28") W: 113cm (44.5") D: 65cm (25.6") A fine Regency pedestal mahogany and ebony inlaid Library/Writing Table with a leather top. 3 drawers either side and Anthemia decoration on the pedestal legs resting on lion paw casters. (1) Anthemion (pl. Anthemia) has its origin from the Greek word Anthos - a little flower. Initially developed by the Greeks from the Egyptian and Asiatic form known as the honeysuckle or lotus palmette it is a floral design consisting of a number of radiating petals and was widely used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to embellish various forms within architecture and general decoration. The Greeks originally only decorated pottery with the motif, but they soon adapted it to ornament architecture. The single-palmette form appears on acroteria (decorative pedestals), antefixes (roof or cornice elements), and the top of vertical stelae. The continuous pattern of alternating lotus and palmette springing from connecting spirals decorates especially the cyma recta moulding of the cornice. For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern. Rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items. We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:- * You can arrange your own collection from our address * You can fill in the delivery request option * You can email us for further information if there is more than one item * Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system