Lot 246
  • 246

A Fine and Very Rare Pair of Federal Serpentine-Front Figured Birchwood and Inlaid and Carved Figured Mahogany Games Tables, North Shore Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Maine circa 1805

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 29 1/2 in by Width 35 3/4 in. by Depth 17 1/2 in.
Underside of top appears to be inscribed Wm H Ricker.

Condition

Secondary wood is white pine, refinished, table A has a three inch patch to beaded edge at base of skirt. Table B has a 12 1/2 inch patch to beaded edge at proper right side of skirt.
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