$5,228
Federal Mahogany and Bird's-eye Maple Veneer Inlaid Card Table, Boston, c. 1805-10, serpentine top with ovolo corners and lunette-inlaid edge above a conformingly shaped skirt of bird's-eye panels framed by crossbanding and checkered lines, all joining turned and reeded legs, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 30. wd. 37, dp. 19 1/2 in. Provenance: The estate of Bruce A. Buxton, Portland, Maine. Estimate $2,500-3,500 old breaks/repairs at the top of one front leg, and at the top of the swing leg. Repair to front leg has led to loss of lunette inlay. One glue block replaced. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-03
