02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table

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$17,775$15,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Pembroke Table, probably Litchfield, Connecticut, c. 1800, the drawer with inlaid oval bordered by stringing and ebony scalloping, with crossbanded lower edge joining legs inlaid with stringing and bellflowers, ending in cuffs, refinished, (minor imperfections),ht. 27 3/4, dp. 29, wd. closed 19 3/4 in.

Provenance: Eunice Pixley Welles, Stratford, Connecticut, c. 1800. Then by descent to Ruth Welles Worthen, New Haven, Connecticut, the grandmother of the consignor.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

veneer loss on leg, brasses appear to be original,

Keywords

Connecticut, Litchfield, Eunice Pixley Welles, Stratford, Ruth Welles Worthen, New Haven