08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany and Mahogany, Birch, and Rosewood Veneer Worktable

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$6,765$5,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany, Birch, and Rosewood Veneer Worktable, attributed to Judkins and Senter, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1810-20, the serpentine top above a conforming case of two rosewood-banded cockbeaded drawers, and medial shelf with scalloped edge below, all joined by quarter-engaged turned posts continuing to turned and reeded legs and feet, (repair, imperfections),ht. 30 3/4, wd. 17, dp. 17 1/2 in.

Literature: For a detailed discussion of similar Portsmouth-made worktables, see Brock Jobe, Portsmouth Furniture: Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast, pp. 269-272.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

left rear leg broken and repaired in reeded section below shelf, locks removed, some dividers from top drawer removed; wooden pulls replaced.


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Brock Jobe