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A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter
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A good matched pair of late Regency sofa tables, attributed to Trotter, each with a rectangular top with drop flap ends applied with continuous figured veneers, above a frieze with two working and two dummy drawers, the pedestal ends with fielded panels joined by a bobbin and spindle turned stretchers, all raised on solid rosewood lion’s paw feet with hidden castors. English, circa 1820.
Footnotes: This table is almost identical to a sofa table of the same date which is attributed to the famous Scottish cabinet maker, William Trotter which is illustrated in situ inside Penicuik House in F. Bamford, ‘A Dictionary of Edinburgh Furniture Makers, 1660-1840’, 1983, the Furniture History Society, pl.’s 75A and 75B. A further closely related Scottish writing or library table version of the present model sold Bonhams, Edinburgh, 27 April 2017, The Scottish Sale, lot 346.
William Trotter of Ballindean JP DL was a Scottish cabinet maker who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1825 to 1827. A highly respected figure within the realm of Regency furniture; he has been called Scotland’s greatest cabinet maker.
- Attributed to:William Trotter (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973043129592
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