A very rare 19th Century well figured kingwood three tier whatnot with fabulous inlaid parquetry detail and fitted with well cast ormolu mounts throughout. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with beautifully rich patination and grain. The moulded crossbanded quarter veneered top tier of rectangular form with roundel detail to the corners is adorned to the central reserve with an exquisite parquetry inlaid panel within a line inlaid frame and features a decorative ormolu mounted pierced 3/4 gallery grille and ormolu mounted applied flowerhead paterae to each of the corner roundels and foliate ormolu border detailing to the edges. Supported on gorgeous reverse tapering turned supports above two similar tiers of rectangular form, both with quarter veneered crossbanding, intricate parquetry panels to the central reserves and ormolu mounted border trims, terminating on elegantly tapering stylised toupie foot.
Dimensions:
H: 30.5 in / 77.5 cm W: 21 in / 53.5 cm D: 15.25 in / 38.5 cm
Stock Reference No: A3663