Side table
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1675 (and later)
Materials
Olivewood, brass
Measurements
72.6 x 88.6 x 63.6 cm
Place of origin
England
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Ham House, Surrey
NT 1139960
Summary
A table, or side table, English, circa 1675, of olivewood, the rectangular top is decorated with parquetry consisting of diamond shaped bands and oysterwork. The frieze is fitted with a long drawer mounted with two drop handles, on twist turned legs and bun feet joined by an X-shaped stretcher.
Provenance
Acquired in 1948 by HM Government when Sir Lyonel, 4th Bt (1854 – 1952) and Sir Cecil Tollemache, 5th Bt (1886 – 1969) presented Ham House to the National Trust, and entrusted to the care of the Victoria & Albert Museum, until 1990, when returned to the care of the National Trust, and to which ownership was transferred in 2002.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside: 'Repaired by Tiller'
References
Thornton and Tomlin 1980 Peter Thornton, and Maurice Tomlin. “The Furnishing and Decoration of Ham House.” Furniture History, The Journal of The Furniture History Society Vol.XVI, 1980, fig.135