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George II Mahogany Tea Table EnglandCirca 1745 An elegant antique George II mahogany tripod tea table attributed to Frederick Hintz featuring a tilting top enhanced by brass marquetry and mother of pearl inlay. This rare and intriguing table is constructed of rich mahogany with a scalloped-form top delicately inlaid with budding flowers and splayed leaves set upon ball and claw feet. The scalloped edges were designed to protect the tea wares and the tilt-top was for storing the table flat against a wall when not in use. Renowned for his skill in marquetry, Frederick Hintz mastered the technique developed by André-Charles Boulle in the late 17th century of using metals and precious materials to enhance the designs of fine furnishings. This type of inlay work was considered to be the epitome of furniture making, reserved only for the wealthy and affluent. This particular specimen serves as a benchmark of this fascinating craft during what is considered to be the height of English furniture making.
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