Lot 187
  • 187

A Fine Neoclassical Carved and Figured Mahogany Drop Leaf Pembroke Table, school of Duncan Phyfe, New York circa 1815

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 29 1/2 in.; width 24 1/2 in.; width open 45 in.; depth 39 in.
  • 74.9 cm; 62.2 cm; 114.3 cm; 99.1 cm
the rectangular top with two hinged shaped leaves above a two drawer frieze supported by four turn and acanthus carved columns on a fluted and acanthus carved base raised on four saber acanthus and reeded legs terminating with cast brass paw casters.

Condition

Re-finished, one sabre leg broken toward junction with cast brass caster, some old worm to undersides, one drop leaf with a patch down the center of leaf approximately 2.5 inches by 39 inches by 1 inch, and with some old marks and scratches.
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