A Superb 19th Century Rosewood & Walnut Centre Table antique chest make the shells very heavy

make the shells very heavy and can be difficult to date precisely

Dating from around 1680

The circular images are enclosed in black and gilt glass mounts

Ref: S199B

A Superb 19th Century Rosewood & Walnut Centre Table antique chest make the shells very heavyAn exquisite 19th Century Portuguese rosewood and walnut centre table raised on graduated bobbin turned legs and bobbin turned stretchers. This is a very high quality antique table, the beautifully grained and richly coloured rosewood top is surrounded by decorative carving which is repeated on the frieze. This decorative frieze has two opening drawers to the front and dummy drawers to the sides and back. All the drawers have attractive open fret