George II Single Eagle Console Table filigree silver The Journal of the Furniture

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the back splat of unusual design with a carved swag over four pierced quatrefoils held within c-scrolls carved with foliage having an upholstered over seat

the background having carved Gothic arches

Another was on offer at Sotheby's New York on April 24

as with the Ham House table illustrated here

George II Single Eagle Console Table filigree silver The Journal of the FurnitureA fine George II carved and gilded eagle console table having a marble top supported by carved brackets and the carved eagle on a faux marble base. In the manner of William Kent. Similar to the pair of console tables (of foxes) at Stourhead in Wilton in execution. An owl console table (Lot 96) attributed to John Boson sold at Sothebys , Benacre Hall, Suffolk sale, May 9 11 has identical support and base to this table English circa 1735. (In addition,