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Description

Scottish George IV Kettle Stand
In the manner of James Mein, Kelso

This fantastic little Scottish kettle stand was owned until recently by the late German Princess Viola von Hohenzollern who kept it in her fairytale 18th Century Scottish castle.

It is very distinctive and in the manner of James Mein of Kelso. James Mein, a family firm of cabinetmakers and upholsterers are recorded as working in Kelso as early as 1784. James Mein senior died on 7th November 1830 and the business which was latterly located in Roxburgh Street went bankrupt in 1851. James Mein supplied furniture to the 5th and 6th Dukes of Roxburghe for Floors Castle and items made by the company were sold in the Floors Castle, Sale on the Premises, by Christie's in 1990. The distinctive turned boss at the base of the shaft on this table is characteristic of James Mein's work.

The table is of triangular form and the top has slightly concave sides and a low gallery with a ribbed border. It stands on a reeded and turned shaft and concave base also with the ribbed border and scroll feet with counter-sunk brass castors.

CONDITION

Good solid condition, faded, particularly to top, and surface marks as expected for age.

Please contact me and I can send you a link to the full catalogue of photos for this item (ref 0192)

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately
Width 47cm wide (18 1/2in)
Depth 40.5cm (16in)
Height 60.5cm (23 3/4in)

Delivery can be arranged to most UK mainland destinations for £75 and is usually within 31 days.

Ref 0192