Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Sewing Table
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1860-1880
Period/Style: Victorian
Materials: Walnut, burl walnut veneer, lightwood marquetry, textile, brass and metal casters
Form: Fitted sewing or work table
Description: English Victorian sewing table with a kidney-shaped hinged top and conforming frieze veneered in richly figured burl walnut. The underside of the lid displays a contrasting lightwood border of scrolling foliage enclosing a burl panel. Divided compartments surround a removable fabric-covered panel above the central work well, with a suspended green textile bag finished in tasseled fringe. Paired spiral-carved and ring-turned standards have carved collars and are joined by a turned stretcher. Four molded, downswept legs terminate in scroll feet fitted with casters.
Dimensions: 28 in. H, 25 in. W, 17 in. D
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Condition: Old polished surface with scattered scratches, small veneer separations, edge wear and minor losses. The fabric-covered interior panel, suspended work bag and tasseled trim have been renewed or restored. Interior compartments show wear and staining. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 17 in
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Origin: England
Date: Circa 1860-1880
Period/Style: Victorian
Materials: Walnut, burl walnut veneer, lightwood marquetry, textile, brass and metal casters
Form: Fitted sewing or work table
Description: English Victorian sewing table with a kidney-shaped hinged top and conforming frieze veneered in richly figured burl walnut. The underside of the lid displays a contrasting lightwood border of scrolling foliage enclosing a burl panel. Divided compartments surround a removable fabric-covered panel above the central work well, with a suspended green textile bag finished in tasseled fringe. Paired spiral-carved and ring-turned standards have carved collars and are joined by a turned stretcher. Four molded, downswept legs terminate in scroll feet fitted with casters.
Dimensions: 28 in. H, 25 in. W, 17 in. D
Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.
Condition: Old polished surface with scattered scratches, small veneer separations, edge wear and minor losses. The fabric-covered interior panel, suspended work bag and tasseled trim have been renewed or restored. Interior compartments show wear and staining. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 28 x 25 x 17 in
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