A William and Mary Maple Gateleg Table, Boston, Massachusetts

fitted with two frieze drawers, the turned legs joined by stretchers. Repairs.

Restored condition; appears to have remnants of a red painted surface; the top with a later polished finish and with numerous infilled and inpainting holes and age cracks; warpage to top; undersides of flaps routed out and each with three later braces to correct warpage; some old worm damage and rubbing to legs; old marks, scratches scuffs and bruises; drawers appear to be original.; runners to drawers later; hinges to flaps later; the under-framing long supports made of oak, the drawer backs made of oak.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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