$4,622
Queen Anne Walnut and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid and Carved Dressing Table, New Hampshire, first half 18th century, the top with half-round edge bordered by deep crossbanding and inlaid stringing, above a double arch-molded case of three drawers with mahogany panels bordered by stringing and crossbanding, on four cabriole legs with shaped knee returns ending in square pad feet joined by a deeply valanced apron, refinished, engraved brasses, (imperfections), ht. 29 3/4, case wd. 27 3/4, top wd. 32, case dp. 17, dp. 19 1/2 in. Literature: The Magazine Antiques , July 1964, "The Furniture of New Hampshire," by Charles E. Buckley, p. 57, figure 3, shows a lowboy with an identical square pad foot in the collection of Nina Fletcher Little. secondary wood eastern white pine, legs carved maple, remnants of old black and old green paint on underside and backboard, some possible patching to veneer, piece of veneer gone from top; couple patches to interior supports between drawers.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
