Mahogany Carved Dressing Table

Description:

Mahogany Carved Dressing Table, possibly Benjamin Frothingham, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1760-80, with acanthus carved shell center drawer, original brasses, old surface, (minor imperfections),ht. 32 1/4, case wd. 29 3/4, dp. 18 in.
Estimate $15,000-25,000

Sides with shrinkage cracks; two drawer supports patched, three replaced long ago; five blocks on top gone; top now attached with screws; long case shadows of glue blocks on top and case; two chips on carved drawer.

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