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IMPORTANT EXQUISITE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BLUE JOHN PLATEAUS SIDE END TABLE

$27,452.83
£19,950
€23,745.93
CA$38,298.07
A$38,852.02
CHF 22,182.44
MX$470,437.22
NOK 261,141.50
SEK 260,274.81
DKK 177,564.92

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important Antique Victorian Circa 1880 Blue John Plateaus side table with a English Mahogany base Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. BLUE JOHN Discovered almost two thousand years ago by the Romans, blue John is a rare natural variety of calcium fluorite, with distinctive colored veins. The only known deposit of this unusual mineral was in the hills west of Castleton, in Derbyshire's Esperance Valley. First mentioned in the late 17th century, Blue John became increasingly popular in the second half of the 18th century, being transformed into decorative and architectural objects, notably fireplaces and urns and candelabra. These objects much like this table are all the more sought-after as the blue John mines are now largely closed. The impressive top is veneered in segments of Blue John, known as Miller's Vein. Blue John is found almost exclusively at Treak Cliff at Castleton, Derbyshire, where it has been mined for three centuries. Different parts of Treak Cliff Hill render distinct patternings, or veins, formed from the linings of ancient caves or the fillings around boulders. Miller's Vein, mined in or near Witches Cave on the east face of Treak Cliff, is characterised by a 'thick white lower part divided into two pairs of very thin blue stripes, one stronger than the other in each pair'. This particular vein has remained popular since the third quarter of the 18th century, when it was incorporated into Adam-designed chimney-pieces and when Matthew Boulton specifically ordered Miller's Vein for his gilt-bronze mounted objects. This is our Editors choice piece, it is the only one I have ever seen of this type, as such it deserves special recognition, there are two larger Blue John tables for sale, one is a later piece from the 2000's retailing at £30,000 and one early example like this but again much larger for £280,000, a quick google and other examples can be found sold in Sotheby's for £175,000 The table could have a light placed under it shining up, the colours would then really pop In terms of the condition, the mahogany has been cleaned waxed and polished, the top is perfect, there is nothing other than good honest patina to note Dimensions Height:- 50cm Width:- 50cm Depth:- 50cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Mahogany,Hand-Crafted
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823347718032

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