Table, Stretcher Base, Chippendale, Original Paint
Exceedingly Rare Form with Molded Legs
New England
Circa 1770
Pine and maple

The scrubbed pine top with bread board ends generously overhangs a base in original red paint; the plain apron with molded edge and single drawer raised on molded square legs joined by an X-stretcher also with molded edges; old turned pull on drawer appears to be original. (Height: 29-inches; width: 49-inches; depth: 26.5-inches.) Ex collection Marna Anderson.
$37,250
191-326


Table, Queen Anne, Ball and Claw Feet, Drop Leaf
Massachusetts
18th Century
Mahogany

The rectangular top on apron with shaped ends raised on cabriole legs resting on claw and ball feet. The rounded corners were shaped at a later date, all else fine. (Height: 27.5 inches; top (leaves up): 47 x 47.75 inches; top (leaves down): 15.75 x 47 inches)
$3,465
271-23


Table, Sawbuck, Original Paint
New England
19th Century
Pine

The two board top is triple cleated and raised on "X" legs joined by medial stretcher. (Height: 29 inches; top: 59 x 28 inches)
$4,175
285-41


Table, Dining, Queen Anne
Southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island
Circa 1750-1760
Original Condition
Curly Maple, great patina

An extremely rare example of ample proportions remaining in undisturbed condition. (Height: 26.75 inches; top (leaves down): 54.25 x 15.5 inches; top (leaves up): 54.25 x 53.25 inches.)
$27,335
270-78


Table, Pembroke, Federal
Connecticut
Circa 1800
Cherry, old surface

Falling leafs with thumb-molded joints set on plain apron having single beaded drawer raised on square tapered legs joined by an arched cross stretcher. (Height: 28 inches; top (leaves down): 35 x 18 inches; top (leaves up): 35 x 35.5 inches.)
$875
410-74




Table, Card Table, Paint Decorated
New England
Circa 1810
Maple and pine

The rectangular top with batten ends on a plain apron with single long drawer; the whole raised on double tapered legs. The top with green sponge painted decoration…the base in brown paint. Period brass in original borings. This piece remains in excellent condition with only typical paint losses to surfaces of top as depicted. (Height: 28 inches; top (open): 35.75 x 39 inches; top (closed): 17.75 x 39 inches.)
$8,465
818-11



Curly Maple
Games Table
Circa 1800

As depicted, rectangular top (Nearly square when open) with ovolo corners having string inlayed edge above a conforming frieze featuring a rectangular rosewood inlayed panel within cross-banding that centers the apron. The lower edge of apron features stringing and banding. The table is raised on double tapered legs and is constructed of solid and veneered curly maple, white pine; poplar and an overlapping oak fly-rail suggesting a Mid-Atlantic origin. (Height: 28 inches; Top (open): 35.75 x 34.5 inches; Top (closed): 35.75 x 17.25 inches.)
$7,785
410-23




An Outstanding Chippendale Games Table
American or English
Mahogany
Circa 1775

An exceedingly nice example made of the best dense carved mahogany...the hinged rectangular top with molded edge above the conforming molded apron rail raised on square molded carved legs. The double flying rail/leg design is of "filler back" construction; the rear of the molded legs butt to the inner rail creating a uniform ¾-inch gap between flying and fixed rail rather than the usual spacers. The flying rails are masterfully hinged at the outside corners allowing for seating on all sides. The mahogany is dense and beautiful; outstanding quality craftsmanship. (Height: 28.5 inches; Top (open): 34 x 33.5 inches; Top (closed): 34 x 16.75 inches)
$3,635
270-7



Pair of Classical Games Table
Boston
Circa 1820

A terrific pair of Classical mahogany lyre base games tables, Boston, circa 1820. These tastefully executed Classical tables feature wonderfully figured mahogany and superb proportions. The canted rectangular tops rest upon a broad pillow molded apron above a lyre form post with acanthus carved edges. Four delicately carved and scrolled saber legs with paw form castors are joined at a rectangular block with an egg and dart border. (Height: 28.75-inches; Depth: 17.25-inches Width: 36-inches; open: 34.24 by 36-inches.)
$12,950
270-2





Games Table
Western Massachusetts
Circa 1825
Mahogany, maple and pine

As depicted, hinged square top with elliptic front, half-elliptic ends, and ovolo corners on conforming apron veneered in birds eye maple with cross-banding, inlay and central panel of mahogany; raised on ringed, turned tapered legs. The surface appears to be original...tight shrinkage fissure on fixed deck with all else fine. (Width: 36-inches; depth: 17 3/8-inches; height: 29-inches.)
$2,865
497-51




Hepplewhite Circular Mahogany Card Table
In the tradition of John Shaw
Annapolis, Maryland
Circa 1800

This round table with rear double fly-legs has a drawer let into the back rail; double tapered legs with magnificent knopped feet...a successful and difficult execution demonstrating the maker's skill. Inlays are typical of better tables made at Newport or Providence. This table is ready for surface restoration...we have a skilled professional that will quickly refresh the deck surface and clean all other surface. For a related example see Magazine Antiques, Feb. 1977, pages 362-377; example mentioned published on page 377, fig. 16.
$6,250
270-30



Cross Stretcher Drop Leaf Table
With Tiger Maple Top

The table measures 26.5-inches in height, and the top measures 33.5 by 32-inches with the leaves up (17.5 by 32-inches with the leaves down).
$2,250
191-274



Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
New England
Circa 1800

The falling leafs on apron with ogee shaped end profiles raised on molded tapered legs. (Height: 28.5 inches; top (leaves up): 48 x 47.25 inches; top (leaves down): 48 x 18 inches.)
$2,850
294-11



A Good Federal Mahogany Card-Table
Serpentine sides...bowed front
North Shore, Massachusetts or Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Circa 1800

A Hepplewhite mahogany and veneer card table having hinged top with serpentine sides, bowed front, squared corners and an inlaid edge above a conforming apron with boldly contrasting figured veneer cross-banded rectangular panels joined and raised on double square tapering legs bordered by inlaid stringing ending at banded cuffs. The lighter contrasting wood at lower left of mahogany banding surrounding the center panel is heart-wood need color. The table remains in excellent condition. Height: 28.5 inches; Top (closed): 36.25 by 17.25 inches; Top (open): 36.25 by 34.5 inches.
$4,950
270-54


Pedestal Base Utility Table
New England
White pine
19th Century

The square top, consisting of two boards with breadboard ends, affixed to the rectangular case that receives the pedestal, which continues to the rectangular base. The red resin surface is original.
Dimensions: 31-inches high, 31.75 by 32.25-inch top.
$1,500
402-7



A Painted Shoe Foot Chair Table
Small Size
New England, flame birch, curly maple, white pine
Circa 1800

This example with wonderful and original red surface; flame-birch top with generous overhang having cleats with shaped ends raised on a storage box with slide lid, splendidly shaped figured maple handholds...on molded shoe-feet; mortise, tenon and wooden peg construction. The feet and all other aspects of this table are original with the base retaining about all original paint; top with strong traces of red pigment is in a lovely in-use scrubbed surface has a good and attractive patina. When closed this table is functional affording comfortable seating...when open...a beautiful profile with great color! The 35-inch "three board on cleat" top is hung and supported by appropriate turned pintle pegs that are replaced. The height including castors 29.75-inches; without castors: 29.125-inches.
$8,950
180-1




Queen Anne Table
New England
Circa 1780

A New England cherry wood table retaining its original red stain, stylistically within the Queen Anne tradition, evidenced by the beauty of the delicate leg and superb proportions enhancing the simple elegance of the Federal period.
The legs are pinned into the apron and are terminated by beautiful turned feet with full magnificent pads that are remarkably crisp and at full original height The top with generous proportion is above a single dovetailed drawer with perfect molded edge; secondary wood is pine; drawer bottom is lap construction affixed with original rose head nails.
Top dimensions: 30 3/8 by 18 inches; Case dimensions: 24 3/4 by 13 3/8; height: 27.5 inches.
$12,750
910-1


A Bright And Fanciful Painted Decorated Table
New England, Purportedly Found in Vermont
Circa 1850, birch legs all else pine...

In fine condition including the bright and original paint, nicely turned legs.
(Height: 29-inches; top measures 16.375 by 42-inches closed...add 12.75-inches for each leaf.)
$5,400
492-11
Queen Anne Table
Massachusetts
Circa 1760-1780
Maple, with some figure - SOLD

The oval top on frame with nicely shaped end profiles; cabriole legs are raised on turned-pad-feet with nearly full-height pads. The rule-joints and hinges are without compromise. Some minor cupping to leaf; old refinish.
(Height: 27.5 inches; top (leaves down): 41.25 x 15.5 inches; top (leaves up): 51.25 x 41.25 inches.)
274-87 - SOLD
Chippendale Drop-Leaf Dining Table
New England, butternut
Circa 1780-1800

The rectangular top with thumb-molded rule-joint on a plain apron raised on molded square legs. Nice old color and fine condition. (Height: 28 inches; Top (leaves up): 41 x 44 inches; Top (leaves down): 14.25 x 44 inches.)
$950
704-2


A Beautiful Rectangular Top With Molded Edges
Drop-leaf Table, finest dense mahogany
Newport, RI
Circa 1750 to 1760

Remaining in fine condition, the rectangular top on straight apron with shaped end rails; turned tapered legs on pad feet. Chestnut fly rails. The cross-brace within the frame, typical of Newport tables, is replaced all else fine. The top measures 14.5 by 42-inches; open: 43.5 by 42-inches with each leaf being 14.5-inches in depth; height: 26.75-inches.
$5,445
271-15


Banquet Table
In original drab salmon paint
Northern Europe
Circa 1850

The rectangular top with dove tailed batens, raised on double tapered legs, joined by a plain pinned apron. The top of this stable and functional table, constructed of pine, measures 97.5 by 26.25-inches; height: 29-inches.
$2,585
475-32


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