Victorian Louis XV Revival Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table by Jas Shoolbred

A fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut and part ebonised parquetry inlaid writing table by Jas Shoolbred dating from circa 1870. In Louis XV revival design the wonderful parquetry inlaid rectangular top with serpentine edges above a deep apron with corresponding inlay and raised on slender tapering cabriole legs decorated with gilt metal mounts and terminating in gilt metal feet. It has a single frieze drawer to the front stamped with makers mark for Jas Shoolbred & Co. A wonderfully versatile piece, with a drawer allowing for storage, it could easily be used as a hall table, vanity table or writing desk. James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1820’s as a draper’s shop, at Tottenham Court Road, London. By the 1860’s, the company began designing, manufacturing and selling its own high quality antique furniture in their thriving and fashionable furniture shop.. Construction:- Walnut, ebonised wood