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William IV Burr Yew Wood Card Table with Carved Lion Paw Base, c.1830 (Scottish)
$7,823.91
£5,750
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About the Item
William IV Burr Yew Card Table on Carved Lion Paw Base, c.1830
A magnificent William IV card table of exceptional quality, crafted in beautifully figured burr yew with deep, lively grain and a rich, warm patina. The fold-over top is veneered in highly decorative burr yew, bordered by a crossbanded edge, and opens to reveal what appears to be the original baize-lined playing surface. The top retains its original surface character, displaying the glowing, amber tone for which early 19th-century yew furniture is especially prized.
The frieze is embellished with carved roundels and a running gadrooned moulding, the whole supported on a boldly carved tapering pedestal with lotus-carved collar. The concave, gadrooned quadriform platform base is particularly impressive, terminating in four powerfully modelled lion paw feet — a hallmark of the finest late Regency and early William IV cabinetmaking. The table stands on its original concealed castors, all present and working smoothly.
Scottish Origin
Possible Maker
The design, timber selection, and sculptural details strongly suggest a Scottish origin, almost certainly Edinburgh, where burr yew furniture of this calibre was produced in the 1820s–30s. The combination of a concave-sided platform base, deeply carved lion paw feet, lotus-carved collar, and the use of highly figured burr yew aligns closely with the work of the leading Edinburgh cabinetmakers of the period, particularly James
Matthew Morison, and shows affinity with the celebrated William Trotter. While an exact workshop attribution cannot be confirmed, the table is closely comparable in quality, form, and ornamentation to documented Edinburgh examples.
A superb, untouched, and highly decorative piece of Scottish Regency/WIV furniture with exceptional presence.
Dimensions (approximate):
Height: 74 cm (29 in)
Width (closed): 91.25 cm (36 in)
Depth (closed): 45.5 cm (18 in)
Depth (open): 91 cm (36 in)
Condition:
This table is in very good condition for its age and remains structurally sound and sturdy.
The burr yew top shows historic marks, a few circular water marks, and surface wear, consistent with nearly two centuries of use and now forming part of its attractive, well-aged patina.
A slight age-related warp to the top is present, typical of burr veneers on fold-over card tables of this period and not detrimental to use or display.
The baize appears to be original, showing age-appropriate discolouration and wear.
A tiny historic veneer fill to the crossbanded border near one hinge, entirely typical of age-related movement and scarcely noticeable.
One lion paw foot has a small chip to the third toe, and there are minor age-related splits to the veneered platform base, some with small historic fills. These are stable and unobtrusive.
Original brass hinges, original screws, and original concealed castors all present and functioning correctly.
Lightly cleaned and waxed, now beautifully presented and ready for use.
As with all antique furniture, signs of age, use, and wear are present and contribute to the character, authenticity, and charm of the piece.
- Similar to:James Morison (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 35.93 in (91.25 cm)Depth: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)
- Style:William IV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leeds, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: LA010001481stDibs: LU10156247832452
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