$6,463
Two Classical Mahogany Carved and Flame Mahogany Veneer Gaming Tables, Boston, Massachusetts, fourth quarter 19th century, the folding top with rounded corners above a scroll-carved and flame mahogany veneer apron rail, on a molded square tapering pedestal with acanthus leaf carving, on a shaped platform with concave sides, on scroll-carved feet, mellow patina, (imperfections), ht. 29 1/4, wd. 35 1/2, dp. 18 in. Literature: The Furniture Masterworks of John and Thomas Seymour, Robert D. Mussey, Jr., Peabody Essex Museum, 2003, pp. 360-1, showing one of a stylistically similar pair of tables, and a description.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-07-20