Object Description
A Fine Quality Astrological Centre Table
Firmly Attributed to Maple & Co
Constructed in very finely figured mahogany and satinwood , and having marquetry inlay of superior quality, rising from square-taper legs and spade feet on castors supporting the oval top; a central cartouche housing astrological instruments, set within radiating segments inlaid with bellflowers pendant drops and terminating in a twelve-lobed band of semi-circular segments containing the signs of the Zodiac; all set within a floral border of specimen wood composition and satinwood crossbanding. The apron and legs similarly inlaid with fine marquetry of geometric floral oval inlays and continuous swags.
Circa 1890