03-01-201503-01-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2786BBoston
March 1, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2786BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 01, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, attributed to Joseph Rawson & Son, Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1810-15, the folding top with half-serpentine ends and elliptical front and crossbanded edge on a conforming base with crossbanded edge and ring-turned, reeded, tapering legs, refinished, ht. 29 1/4, wd. 36, dp. 17 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

There is a small repaired chip (the old piece appears glued back in) near one hinge to the top of the folding half of the top, one screw attaching the top to the skirt has been moved, the others are undisturbed, one of the front glueblocks is replaced, and there is very minor veneer patching and cracks.


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Keywords

Joseph Rawson, Rhode Island