Burr Walnut Display Table / Bijouterie Table c.1830

This is a late George IV / early William IV burr walnut display table/bijouterie table. The oval top is divided into two D shaped glazed doors, which open and are held in place with a brass locking arm. The inside is lined in felt and the frames are mahogany. Both compartments are lockable. Beneath the top, is a burr walnut apron with an unusual carved and stained gesso beading on the top and bottom. All standing on stylish trestle ends. At each end is an upright with a Corinthian capital on top, over a fluted tapering column and acanthus leaves at the bottom. There is a turned bulbous cross stretcher uniting the elongated rounded burr walnut ends, which stand on brass castors. An unusual display table which would be ideal for showing collections or for a shop.