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A Fine Regency Writing Table Attributed to John McLean

Creator: John McLean (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Pashby Antiques

Description
A very fine writing table in rosewood with boxwood line inlay with a gilt tooled black leather writing surface, extensively applied with finely cast and chased gilt brass decoration, on gilt lions paw casters and with a gilt gallery.

The superb quality of the mounts and the cedar linings to the two drawer strongly point to an attribution to John McLean (active 1770-1825).

This table was illustrated in M. Harris & Sons, Centenary Book 1968, page 106. The catalog was published in 1968 to celebrate the prominent London dealer's 100th anniversary and illustrated the major pieces they had handled over the years.

Provenance: M. Harris & Sons London, 1968 or before.

More Information

Notes:	This table was illustrated in M. Harris & Sons, Centenary Book 1968, page 106. The catalog was published in 1968 to celebrate the prominent London dealer's 100th anniversary and illustrated the major pieces they had handled over the years.
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Rosewood, Boxwood, Leather, Brass
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	c. 1810-1815
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	140-127
Incollect Reference #:	279437

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	29.25 in;	D.	20.75 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	74.3 cm;	D.	52.71 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Pashby Antiques deals in fine quality English Antiques and Decorative Arts, items that combine rarity, beautiful design, excellent craftsmanship and ingenuity. We specialize in works from the mid 17th century to the late 19th century and always have in stock good pieces of Georgian and Regency period antique furniture, in particular documented and signed examples from the famous maker Gillows of Lancaster.