English Georgian Period 18th C Burled Walnut Yew Side Table

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A fine nearly 250 year old George III period (1760-1820) figured burl wood side table retaining the original warm rich … Read more A fine nearly 250 year old George III period (1760-1820) figured burl wood side table retaining the original warm rich dark patina. circa 1775

Exudeing the masculine elegance, refined sophistication, warmth, and restraint Georgian furniture is prized for, exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the late 18th century, showcasing exceptional workmanship and attention to detail, high quality construction, and rare luxurious materials, the neoclassical influenced clean straight lines, simple form, and lack of embellishmen, designed to emphasize the beauty, warmth and depth of the wood.

Having a rectangular quartered book-matched highly figured burled walnut top with broad crossbanded border and distinct block molding stepped edge; over pegged mortise solid wood frame fitted with two hand cut dovetail drawers, veneered in striking exotic richly grained burr yew with satinwood string banding, and original pierced brass batwing pull hardware; raised on hand carved and chamfered straight legs.

- PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
The collection of oil magnate Jim Musselman. Musselman has an impressive track record of finding oil, leading multiple successful oil and gas ventures, including establishing Caelus Energy, JM Petroleum, founding partner of Kosmos Energy, Triton Energy, and various other oil explorations. He found accidental celebrity when he starred in the film Big Men, produced by Brad Pitt.

Acquired from the above owner through the highly reputable auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, who had the privilege of selling the contents of Mr. Musselman's Dallas, Texas mansion.

- DIMENSIONS:
27.5" High, 30.5" Wide, 18" Deep

As warm and handsome as it is functional, having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a accent table, writing table, petite desk or library table, hall console, lowboy dressing table, tea server, sofa table, and more

CONDITION:
Overall a superb example, in great original antique condition. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged warm rich dark patina, deep lustrous glow, original antique character and rustic charm throughout. Wear commensurate with age and use. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished patina, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment

- SHIPPING / PICKUP:
Professional shipping/In-home delivery available. Depending on location, our trusted shipping partners availability, schedule, route, weather, etc...please allow up to eight weeks for delivery. Average is typically two to three weeks.

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