Fine quality late 18th Century burr yew and burr elm Card Table,the use of timbers typical of Mayhew and Ince, the top, freeze and supports with boxwood edging, the two gate leg supports with unusual veneering to the reverse (see image #four)
RR
c. 1780
Mayhew and Ince were a partnership of furniture designers, upholsterers and cabinetmakers, founded and run by William Ince (died 1804) and John Mayhew (1736–1811) in London, from 1759 to 1803; Mayhew continued alone in business until 1809. Their premises were listed in London directories in Broad Street, Soho, 1763–83, and in Marshall Street, Carnaby Market, 1783-1809.The partnership's volume of engraved designs, The Universal System of Household Furniture, dedicated to the Duke of Marlborough (published in parts, 1759–63), was issued in imitative rivalry with Thomas Chippendale;Ince was a subscriber to the first edition of Chippendale's Director.
Height29.00 inch(73.7 cm)
Width36.00 inch(91.4 cm)
Depth18.00 inch(45.7 cm)
Ref No. 6104