Hi Amy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This breakfast table was made during the reign of George IV (circa 1820-30) walnut breakfast table is a fine example of early 19th-century English furniture, reflecting the Regency to early Victorian transition in design. These tables were designed for elegant morning dining and often featured high-quality craftsmanship, rich veneers, and classical influences. The hinged top would have been folded up and placed against a wall when not in use, or, if it were owned by a very well-to-do family, would have occupied pride-of-place in a breakfast room where it would have been used for intimate family-owning breakfasts. It is wider than a tea table - also of round hinged top form - and has very finely carved scrolled feet. The "A" on the underside of the table is probably a cabinetmaker's reference mark and doesn't denote maker or pattern.

Most George IV breakfast tables that come to auction usually sell for between $500 and $1,500 depending on the complexity of the design, etc. Yours has a fair-market value of $800-1,200.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique George IV walnut and walnut veneered breakfast table,
made in England, circa 1820-30
Of circular section with veneered molded edged top hinged and tilting on a vasiform and scrolled tripartite pedestal on scrolled feet. Underside marked "A"
53 inches across, 28 inches tall and 2.5 inches deep
CONDITION: This table appears to be in generally good condition with minor wear commensurate to age and use. Client reports some minor restoration over time.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 800-1200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia