A Qing Dynasty "Vein Ebony" Library Table View All Items A painted spelter leaping greyhound

A painted spelter leaping greyhound desk model

Owen Jones sold a number of designs to the silk manufacturer Benjamin Warner in this period

hinges and drop bolts are also present and working

Originally permanently mounted in a library or similar environment

Fruit wood and bone inlay with calligraphic panels

A Qing Dynasty "Vein Ebony" Library Table View All Items A painted spelter leaping greyhoundA magnificent late 19th century Chinese vein or striped ebony library table. The solid inset top with engraved silver mounts above an unadorned curved frieze, raised on bold legs terminating in a robust ball foot. Excellent original condition. This rare table exhibits the clean minimalist form which is a hallmark of Ming and early Qing dynasty aesthetics, this now feels and looks contemporary in our eyes, would work well as a desk, sofa or side table.