American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Oval Tilt-top Mahogany Game Table, probably New England, early 19th century, the top painted with a checkerboard and pinstripe bordering, on a pinstripe-painted turned shaft and tripod base ending in spade feet, (repairs and imperfections),ht. 31, wd. 15 1/4, lg. 21 1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Selby Shaver.
Literature: Chambers, plate 159.
Estimate $800-1,200
repaired crack in top, repair to one leg.
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
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.