Shortly after the catalogue for Bellmans’ September 3-5 sale in Wisborough Green, Sussex had gone to press, a printed paper label was noticed to the underside of this burr-veneered occasional table. It read L Pearson, Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer, 3 Elizabeth Street, Hobart Town.
This was something altogether rarer and more desirable than a £300-500 George IV occasional table.
It was re-catalogued, a zero added to the estimate and Australian and Tasmanian museums were contacted.