Inlaid Mahogany Card Table

Description:

Inlaid Mahogany Card Table, Massachusetts, c. 1810, the top with inlaid edge, serpentine front, and half-serpentine ends on a conformingly shaped apron centering an oval within a mitered surround, all bordered by crossbanding, joining four ring-turned and reeded, swelled, tapering legs, (restoration),ht. 30, wd. 35 1/2, dp. 17 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-500

some elements of the back of the table have been replaced or altered - there is evidence of circular saw marks. There is a lack of color on the underside of the top. Most parts oof the table do look from the period.


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