George II Walnut Console Table

A superb walnut console having a gold veined Portor marble top resting on a frame veneered in black walnut with egg and dart carving above and ribbon and rosette below, the table centered with a carved shell, resting on cabriole legs with carved knees and ball and claw feet. Possibly the pair to a walnut console table at Hinton House that has a specimen marble top. English circa 1745. Ht. 33.5", W. 58", D. 30"

Illustrated "Connoisseur" for sale at Christie, Manson & Woods, June 13, 1928 sale, ex. collection, Earl Howe, G.C.V.O