A good quality N.Z. colonial late 19th century finely inlaid wine table, the octagonal top with geometric star and fan inlays in a complex design with a central star of 16 points within an eight pointed star form framed by fine geometric and fan type forms, banded border, burr totara, rewarewa, burr kauri and multiple other woods included from pale to near black tones; raised on a restrained four column turned Cathedral base with scrolling feet. 56 cm x 56 cm x 74 cm. Note: this example displays strong similarities with the work by W. Jewell and E. Rees, both Christchurch makers c.1880-1900