Live Auction 8179THE ROSS HAMILTON COLLECTION Journeys to the Pimlico Road
A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED CALAMANDER CARD TABLES
Lot 61

A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED CALAMANDER CARD TABLES

CIRCA 1815, IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE SIMSON

Closed27 February 2013

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GBP 10,625

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A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-MOUNTED CALAMANDER CARD TABLES
CIRCA 1815, IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE SIMSON
The D-shaped swivelling top enclosing a green baize-lined playing-surface, on four ring-turned supports and a rectangular plinth, on downswept legs with lion's paw brass caps and castors
29 in. (73.5 cm.) high; 35½ in. (90 cm.) wide; 36 in. (91.5 cm.) deep (2)

Specialist note

George Simson, cabinet-maker and undertaker, traded from 19 St Paul's Churchyard from 1787 until 1840, latterly in partnership with his son. His label is often found on furniture made from exotic timbers.