Morel & Seddon
Writing table 1827-28
Mahogany, gilt metal, leather | 89.0 x 104.5 x 78.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 21947
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Mahogany and gilt metal writing table with a pierced foliate ¾-gallery, the top lined with a red leather lined top with a tooled border. One long and two short frieze drawers with ormolu mounts. Cabriole legs of gilded shell scrolls and shaped feet.
Provenance
Nicholas Morel had formerly worked for The Prince of Wales, later George IV, at Carlton House and the Royal Pavilion at Brighton. Subsequently, he was commissioned to design and furnish the newly built apartments designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville (1766-1840) for the King at Windsor Castle. In order to fulfil the contract he entered into partnership with George Seddon III whose family had large and long established furniture workshops in Aldersgate Street in the City of London.
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Medium and techniques
Mahogany, gilt metal, leather
Measurements
89.0 x 104.5 x 78.0 cm (whole object)
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