A Scottish Regency mahogany dressing table

A Scottish Regency mahogany dressing table, by James Mein of Kelso, circa 1815, with remains of the makers label to underside, 93cm high, 100cm wide, 53cm deep The Mein family are recorded as cabinet makers in Kelso from 1784- 1851. James Mein (the elder) founded the firm as makers of fine quality furniture and following his death in 1830 his nephew (also called James Mein) took over the business until its dissolution due to bankruptcy in 1851. Their many important patrons are known to have included the 5th & 6th Dukes of Roxburghe at Floors Castle, and the Earl of Haddington at Mellerstain.