August Americana
Description:
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, probably Massachusetts, c. 1805, the top with serpentine front, ovolo corners, and half-serpentine ends inlaid with checkered banding on conforming frame with satinwood panels framed by stringing and mahogany crossbanding, with dart-inlaid lower edge and vase- and ring-turned, reeded, tapering legs, refinished, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 36 1/2, dp. 18 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
cracks to fixed part of top, with wooden brace on underside, small shrinkage crack in folding half.
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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