{"product_id":"antique-carved-oak-hall-table-skipworth-family-painted-royal-coat-of-arms-1860","title":"Antique Carved Oak Hall Table Skipworth Family Painted Royal Coat of Arms 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine \u0026amp; rare antique carved hall table, with the Skipworth Family coat of arms, circa 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table is very finely carved, the back with a carved crest of a pair of dolphins flanking a shield polychromed with the Skipworth family coat of arms. And surmounted with a coronet. The table skirt is beautifully caved with a frieze, centered with a 'Green Man' mask (representing seasonal fertility dating back to the Greco-Roman period). At each corner are a corresponding pair of carved heads, to the right side is a single drawer with a carved frieze, the left side with corresponding carving.\u003cbr\u003eThe table is raised on ornately carved and bobbin turned legs. The table is in excellent antique condition and of important historical significance, this fine and rare antique table is ready to grace your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Skipworth family originally derived its name from the lordship of Skipwith in Yorkshire and produced several prominent branches, including the Skipwith baronets in both England and Virginia\u003cbr\u003eBy the 19th century, the family had significant presences in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Warwickshire, as well as a prominent American branch in Virginia (notably at Prestwould Plantation). The family had links with royalty, being descendants of King Edward III, hence the coronet over their coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45809408934074,"sku":"BB-10724","price":4925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7801\/files\/Untitled-3_dd88cb31-f466-4770-aa17-f01c75cf37eb.jpg?v=1777324187","url":"https:\/\/bloomsburypdx.com\/products\/antique-carved-oak-hall-table-skipworth-family-painted-royal-coat-of-arms-1860","provider":"BLOOMSBURY FINE ART \u0026 ANTIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}