August Americana
Description:
William and Mary Gate-leg Table, possibly North Shore, Massachusetts, c. 1730-50, the oval drop-leaf top on a beaded skirt with drawer, and eight legs, two swing to support the top when open, later black/dark brown stain, (imperfections),ht. 27 3/4, wd. open 51 1/2, dp. 42 in.
Provenance: Has a long history in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where it reportedly was in a Congregational Church's parsonage; Lillian Cogan, 1978.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
shrinkage cracks to top, stains and scratches/minor gouges to top (painted over),braces to underside of one leaf holding boards together, new screws added near some hinges, edge of one leaf a possible replacement.
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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