Gothic Revival Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Extension Dining Table

Description:

Gothic Revival Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Extension Dining Table, probably Boston, c. 1845, the top extends with an accordion mechanism, with conforming beaded skirt, on quatrefoil post and scroll-form legs terminating in carved fans, on turned feet, with five leaves, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 29 1/4, wd. 49, lg. to 152 1/2 in.

Note: The extension mechanism is attributed to Cornelius Briggs, Roxbury, Massachusetts, who obtained a patent for same in 1843.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

one leaf with old glue repair which has given way again, minor alterations to the mechanism.


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