08-11-201308-11-2013
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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Large Maple and Pine Tavern Table

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$7,200$6,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2669MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Large Maple and Pine Tavern Table, New England, early 18th century, the overhanging three-board top with breadboard ends on a base of four block-, vase-, and ring-turned legs joined by stretchers, scrubbed top, base with old red paint, (imperfections),ht. 28 1/2, top wd. 55, top dp. 31 3/4 in.

Literature: The Impecunious House Restorer: Personal Vision and Historic Accuracy, by John T. Kirk, Knopf, 1984, plate VIII, fig. 61.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

considerable shrinkage and wear to top, chips to turnings on base.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

New England, John T. Kirk