A pair of George III giltwood and marquetry demi-lune pier tables, circa 1775, in the manner of William Moore of Dublinthe mahogany tops crossbanded with tulipwood and centred with a holly half-fan, banded with satinwood reserves inlaid with bell-flowers, rosettes and bows, with a central reserve of anthemion and bell-flower swags on a harewood ground, above a fluted frieze, the legs headed with discs and carved with foliate knops on fluted, tapering legs and toupie feet, re-gilt107.5cm. wide, 53.5cm. deep, 86cm. high; 3ft. 6¼in., 1ft. 9in., 2ft. 10in.品相: AN attractive pair of tables in overall reasonable restored condition, the marquetry tops typically faded and with minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Timbers with minor hairline splits and evidence of small areas of repairs to veneers commensurate with age. The bases, although apparently re-gilt, with losses and chips to gilt surface throughout, which would benefit from attention according to taste. Discolouration to surface, two legs with repaired breaks (one to each table), the top to one with separation between base and this table with several splits to fluted frieze. Generally the bases would benefit from further conservation."In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby`s is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."来源: By repute the Earls of Grandison, Dromana, Co. Waterford;Christie`s London, Important English Furniture, 15 April 1982, lot 79.来源3: This elaborately decorated pair of neoclassical ‘demi-lune’ pier tables relate to a group of inlaid marquetry furniture produced by the noted Dublin cabinet-maker William Moore (active c.1782-1815). William Moore learned his trade from the great Golden Square cabinet-makers John Mayhew and William Ince, and there are striking parallels between the output of the two firms. Moore moved to Dublin sometime before 1782 and in May that year placed an advertisement in the Dublin Evening Post announcing that he `most respectfully acknowledges the encouragement he has received, begs leave to inform those who may want Inlaid work, that by his close attention to business and instruction to his men, he has brought the manufacture to such perfection, to be able to sell for almost one half his original prices` (G. Beard and C. Gilbert, Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840, London, 1986, p. 622). The advert clearly had the desired effect as business boomed at his Abbey Street and Capel Street premises.The pier tables are believed to have belonged to the Earls of Grandison, and if indigenous to their estates were likely supplied to George Mason-Villiers, 2nd Earl Grandison PC (1751–1800). The 2nd Earl died without sons and thus the title became extinct in 1800.