August Americana
Description:
Chippendale Mahogany Games Table, Boston, mid-18th century, the serpentine top with blocked ends above a conforming skirt with serpentine cutout joining cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet with backswept talons, (imperfections),ht. 29 1/2, wd. 34 1/4, dp. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
cracks around the pins holding the legs to the skirt, repair to back edges of fixed and folding halves of top - these repairs may include replacements, but they are done long ago.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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