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A Fine George II Mahogany Irish Silver Table, Circa 1750.
Of fine colour and patination the rectangular top with carved dished lip, a scroll shape main frieze, centred by a paterae bordered by trailing carved acanthus leaves. To the hip of each leg, a further, delicately arranged, carved acanthus cap, with the cabriole legs tapering down to tight scrolling feet. The frieze, to the shorter side of the table, with a prominent carved central sunflower to either side.
Sunflowers are symbolic of adoration and known as joyous and flamboyant flowers.
Literature:
Similar tables to this are illustrated in Irish Furniture by the Knight of Glin and James Peill.
Provenance:
With Mallett Antiques, London.
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