England

circa 1720

The rectangular reeded ebonised frame is decorated on all four corners with stained red tortoiseshell panels and ivory borders. The red tortoise shell sleeve is veneered in vertical sections and divided by corner squares and ivory borders. The original mercury plate sits around a solid ebony ripple moulding.

Height 67.50cm (26.57 inches)

Width 55.80cm (21.97 inches)

Depth 3.00cm (1.18 inches)

Stock No: F886