Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Satinwood Marquetry Octagonal Centre Table

An elegant Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry-inlaid octagonal centre table, English, dating to circa 1901–1910, in the Sheraton Revival taste with refined Neoclassical influences. The octagonal top is centred by a finely inlaid panel decorated with scrolling foliate arabesques, floral sprays and radiating classical ornament in satinwood and other contrasting light-coloured woods. This central reserve is enclosed by a geometric border, with delicate husk motifs positioned at each of the eight angles. The surrounding mahogany field is framed by a continuous satinwood border decorated with trailing leaves and flowering stems, while the outer edge is finished with fine chequered stringing. The table stands on four square-section tapering legs, each decorated with vertical floral and pendant husk inlay and terminating in brass castors. Shaped spandrels beneath the frieze are enriched with scrolling foliate marquetry, while the frieze itself is outlined with contrasting stringing and decorated with classical urn motifs. The understructure is particularly decorative, with four diagonal stretchers converging on a central octagonal platform inlaid with a radiating satinwood sunburst motif. A finely made example of Edwardian revival furniture, combining mahogany, satinwood and detailed marquetry in the Sheraton manner. Marks & Numbers: The underside of the table is stamped “1742”. This appears to be an original workshop, stock or inventory number associated with the piece, although its precise meaning has not been identified.