Italian antique rococo walnut table 1770

Italian antique rococo walnut table with superb marquetry top and carved base circa 1770. The ornate top with exquisite use of rare imported veneers including burl Scandinavian Alrot and with satinwood and walnut . Ornate carved serpentine edge in cross banded walnut and carved rocaille details. The table is raised on solid walnut supports with great sculptural details including cloven hooves and wings of Apollo indicating a noble heritage. Walnut in Europe was only used for the finest furniture prior to the 19th century imports from the Americas. Original patina is a value point