A George III mahogany Pembroke 'deception' table
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A George III mahogany Pembroke 'deception' table
The rectangular top with one hinged leaf and one drop-down leaf with brass release buttons, enclosing a cupboard, on square section tapering legs, extended 64.5cm wide, 91cm deep, 74cm high (25" wide, 35.5" deep, 29" high) .
Sold for £1,875 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The concept of the 'Deception' table is thought to have originated with the Gillow firm. A design for a 'Deception' table appears in the Gillow Estimate Sketch Books for June/July 1787, (Westminster City Archives 94/44-5).

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