A very important and rare 18th century George II period mahogany triple top 'Harlequin' table of the finest quality with fine inlaid brass decoration, attributed to Thomas Potter of High Holborn, London

Literature

“John Channon and Brass Inlaid Furniture, 1730-1760” by Gilbert and Murdoch, (figs. VIII and IX)
C/f. Trade card advertisement of THOMAS POTTER, plate 11 in the above reference book, showing Harlequin tables for eating, writing and gaming.

Description / Expertise

The rectangular top with cross-banding in olive wood having two thicknesses of inlaid brass stringing on either side and inlaid brass scallop shells at the corners, folding to reveal a backgammon and chess board, folding again to a baize lined card table with four counter wells, folding again to a mechanical rising nest of drawers and pigeon-holes with small drawers below and a baize-lined writing surface, all supported on fine cabriole legs, the knees inlaid with fine brass stringing and foliage panels, terminating in pad feet similarly inlaid with brass decoration.