A Rare Large Carved Mahogany Cake Board: Excelsior, Stamped J. Conger and J.Y. Watkins, New York, 19th Century

Please note, this lot will be offered without a reserve

With spread-winged American eagle, the figures of Liberty and Justice with Excelsior banner flanked by birds and flower-filled comport, the Arms of New York State. Stamped twice on both ends J Conger; J.Y. Watkins.

George Samaha, Milan, Ohio.

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