A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY TELESCOPING READING TABLE, 1830-1837, ENGLISH, the rectangular top opening to a triptych support, the back lifting to ratcheting board, raised on a fluted column of the Doric order, segmented at center and fitted with brass mounted telescoping action, ending in a triangular, molded edge plinth base. Height: 31 1/2" Width: 11 3/4" Depth: 9 1/2" Provenance: Collection of Captain John Melmoth Dow.