August Americana Online
Description:
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Demilune Card Table, probably Charlestown, Massachusetts, c. 1790-1800, the top with molded edge on a conforming frame with crossbanded edge joining square tapering legs with oval patera-inlaid dies and pierced brackets, ht. 28 1/4, wd. 34, dp. 17 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
minor losses to banded inlay along lower edge of apron, stable crack near pin joining one back leg to frame skirt, one glue block missing.
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
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