$2,460
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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-08-11
