George III kneehole desk, circa 1790

George III kneehole desk of harewood, with mahogany crossbanding, boxwood and ebony stringing, bellflower swags and floral marquetry. The design is derived from the pattern for a bureau table, illustrated as plate XLII in the 1762 pattern book by Ince and Mayhew, Universal System of Household Furniture.

Provenance: Lady Zia Wernher, Luton Hoo

Circa 1790

The desk has a serpentine front, extending to 47" wide, and serpentine sides of 24" deep. It is 30" high.

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