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A fine 19th century chess table, the crossbanded octagonal top marquetry veneered with flowers and birds on a burr wood ground, the pedestal ebonised and spiral tapering onto a marquetry tripod base. 76.5 x 58cm. Condition report: Very presentable, not perfect but we believe original and unrestored.
A pair of Regency mahogany card tables, each fold top with canted corners, the frieze of each with inlaid ebony lines and each with fluted tapering legs in Gillows style. Condition report: Honest, untouched condition.Old worm holes across the first table. Some losses to beading at sides.Large ring marks to top of table 2. Old worm holes in back and again losses to sides.
An Important Victorian Silver and Bronze Presentation and Sculptural Table Centrepiece, by Hunt & Roskell, Royal Silversmiths, London 1868:Depicting Owen Glendower (the self proclaimed Prince of Wales) triumphant at his capture of the key Castles at Aberystwyth and Harlech from the English in 1404. On an ebonised base, dimensions without stand:H 87cm x L 55cmFoot note: Hunt & Roskell was one of the most important London firms in London during the 19th century. Originally founded by Paul Storr, the firm went on to become famous for creating some of the greatest centrepieces in the Victorian era, employing the renowned sculptor Henry Hugh Armstead, and designer G. A. Carter, Hunt & Roskell's work can be seen in many museums collections around the world, and form part of the Royal collection. Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndwr of Powys, Glendower inherited several manors in northern Wales. He studied law in London and then served with the forces of Henry Bolingbroke, an opponent of King Richard (II) and afterward, King Henry IV. When he returned to Wales he found that England's oppressive rule had crippled the Welsh economy and aroused resentment.In September 1400, a year after Bolingbroke usurped the throne, Glendower's violent feud with a neighbour, Reynold, Lord Grey of Ruthin, touched off an uprising in Northern Wales. The insurgency quickly became a struggle for Welsh independence. Glendower formed an alliance with Henry's most powerful opponents and by 1404 he had control of most of Wales. Proclaiming himself Prince of Wales, he established an independent Welsh Parliament and began to formulate his own foreign and ecclesiastical policies. Having won a number of significant battles against the English, the tide of battle turned against him. He was twice defeated by Henry's son, Prince Henry (late King Henry V) and his allies in England were crushed. Reinforcements sent by France could not save his cause, By 1408/9 Prince Henry had captured Glendower's main strongholds, but the rebel hero of Wales was active in guerrilla fighting as late as 1412.
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