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French 19th-20th Century Circular Marquetry & Ormolu Table, Attr. François Linke

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A Very Fine French Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood, Bois Satine, Mahogany, Marquetry and Parquetry Gueridon (Round End-Table), Attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The circular marquetry top with trellis inlay encompass by a ribbon-tied floral and ribbon entwining inlaid surround, above a frieze interspersed with four abundant floral, foliate and entwined opposing cornucopia mounts each centered by a bacchanal mask, with one frieze drawer, on slender cabriolet legs with an up swept X-stretcher surmounted by a circular under-tier with a basket weave mounted gallery. Bearing the fine quality furnishings retailer's plaque which reads: 'S. & H. Jewell, 131 & 132, High Holborn, London, W.C'. Circa: Paris, 1900. S & H Jewell are first recorded in 1830 as fine quality retailers, restorers and cabinet makers. They were a family business who worked from their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London and then later to 26 Parker Street and then at 131 - 131, High Holborn, both in London W.C. They are recorded to have sold furniture to the Arts and Crafts home, Standen House, East Grinstead, Sussex and stated on the receipt dated 1st May 1894. The present table was probably one amongst many other high quality retail lots by François Linke, Paul Sormani, Henri Dasson, Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley and many other Parisian cabinet makers that were retailed by S & H Jewell in London. View the image of an 'S. and H. Jewell' advertisement at 'The Connoissevr - A Magazine for Collectors' from January, 1912. Measures: Height: 29 1/2 inches (75 cm) Width: 29 1/2 inches (75 cm) Depth: 29 1/2 inches (75 cm).
  • Attributed to:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Diameter: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful table in very good condition having recently been professionally refinished. Ormolu is finely chased with original gilt with minor age rubbing. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2613 - Lot 114111stDibs: LU1796229529242
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