Work table, rosewood. Decorated with marquetry of various woods (Tunbridge Ware). The top inlaid with a bird and floral designs on small panels of light wood, cubes arranged in oblong panels. Front decorated with butterflies within mosaic borders, sides similarly decorated. Below top a receptacle with sloping sides within a framework of rosewood pulls out. Shaft has chamfered inlaid angles and rests on a base with curved sides and scrolled feet. Top fitted with small compartments with lids padded and covered with red silk, the receptacle for silks etc. covered with same material. On loan to Bramall Hall, Stockport. Work table, rosewood with marquetry, England, 1840-60