John Makepeace (b.1939), a Kingwood 'Spink' occasional table1980, stamped to underside 'John Makepeace Workshops'Kingwood laminated legs and top, of flower form with central trefoil aperture, shaped supports37.5 cm high, 80.5 cm diameterPurchased: Christie's London, 5th July 2011, sale 6716 Lot 4See back cover for further illustration

There are some fine splits to the veneer on the top and with some shadow ripple. The is a join at the centre on one of the supports but this would appear to be how it was made and does not go through to the underside. There are some scratches, scuffs and light wear to the surfaces in keeping with natural use. Structure is sound.