
Mahogany George III Console Table / Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790
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Mahogany George III Console Table / Telescopic Reading Table, circa 1790
$28,000List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)Depth: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)
- Style:Chippendale (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1790-1799
- Date of Manufacture:1790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Providence, RI
- Reference Number:Seller: SW019501stDibs: LU90752803422
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