323/12: A particularly fine quality mid-19th century Nest of FOUR Occasional Tables in very good condition. Each well-figured top has an inset rim of solid ebony, and each is raised on slender turned legs with ebonised rings. These legs are joined by good square-section stretchers leading to bracket feet. A fine nest of tables that work well and glide smoothly! **The inset ebony edge to each table has a dual function: firstly to prevent things falling off, and secondly to allow each table to be drawn forward for use, without scratching the top surface each time. c.1840

Four, furniture, mahogany, Nest, tables

248/11: A pretty and thoroughly original Nest of Three Side Tables in fine condition. The larger, upper table is inlaid with a rosewood and satinwood inlaid Chess/Draughts top, with twin "D" shaped lidded compartments either side, for the playing pieces, whilst the lower two interlocking tables are veneered in well-figured rosewood. They are supported on pretty solid rosewood legs united by stretchers and leading to elegant sabre feet. c.1825

furniture, Nest, occasional, tables, Three