A George III mahogany parquetry and marquetry veneered pembroke table attributed to Henry Hill.

The cabinet-maker Henry Hill was based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, but he rivalled the top London makers in the quality of his work. His strongest advantage, however, was his highly competitive pricing which, even after adding the extra delivery costs from Wiltshire to London, was still much lower than that of his competitors. The workmanship of this table is characteristically fine and is typical of Hill’s output. The parquetry veneered top with its floral inlay corresponds to those on other tables associated with the firm. The top when opened is serpentine on all four sides, and this unusual shape and the ebonised edge moulding of the top are distinctive features of Hill’s workshop, as are the bow-fronted table frame changing to a flat surface where the legs join it, and the fluted turned legs with elongated toupee or bulbous feet.