George II Single Eagle Console Table filigree silver the background having carved Gothic

the background having carved Gothic arches

Wassail bowls were used as vessels in which revelers dropped cakes and bread into--the practice of floating chips of toasted bread is where the salutation for a "Toast" began

as with the Ham House table illustrated here

attributed to John Cobb and/or the St

A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740-65

George II Single Eagle Console Table filigree silver the background having carved GothicA 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,