Lacquered Papier-mache and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Sewing Table

Description:

Lacquered Papier-mache and Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Sewing Table, 19th century, the top with scrolled foliage and Greek key centering a mother-of-pearl cabochon, opening to a silk-lined interior, raised on a turned standard and tripod base, (repairs),ht. 29, wd. 23, dp. 18 in.

Provenance: Table originally owned by Henrietta Miner Judkins Goodnow (1826-1871) of Hartford, Connecticut.
Estimate $400-600


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