Very Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved Mahogany China Table, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Circa 1760

appears to retain original surface.

Peter Eaton Antiques, Newbury, Massachusetts.

Wear commensurate with age and use. Retains a seemingly early surface with stains to the top and other abrasions to the legs consistent with use.
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With undulating fret inset into grooves on the top, molded apron, corner brackets and squared legs with a bead on the outside edge.
For a discussion of this form see Brock Jobe, Portsmouth Furniture, pages 223-228.