Fine Regency Rosewood Writing Table attributed to John McLean

Fine Regency Rosewood Writing Table attributed to John McLeanAn extremely fine and rare English early Regency period gilt brass mounted small writing table, firmly attributed to John McLean, Circa 1810. Why it is special Being of a very distinctive design and craftsmanship, emblematic of John McLean's London workshop, this super smart diminutive table is one of only three examples of this model known to exist. Superb quality typical of early McLean's work, clean and smart neoclassical design. A rare combination

For the strictest seclusion of the Court

It has similar proportions of the drawers

Unlike other mass-produced Georgian revival chairs

feature a number of such items

as seen on Grand Tour vessels

terminating in the original brass castors

having the distinctive carved fluted frieze

Hinges bearing this stamp are found on a significant group of furniture by leading makers

For a related pair

prominently carved with foliage and strapwork scrolls similar to the present table

blue and yellow

yellow and brown