Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Lady's Work Table New York, early 19th century, hinged lid with fitted interior set with ratcheted writing board and compartments over two dovetailed drawers with bird's-eye maple facings and original brass pulls, leaf-carved and turned supports on leaf-carved and hair-paw feet set with original casters, 32-3/4 x 20-1/2 x 16-3/4 in., central crack and area of loss to top, some patches at hinges including distress at hinged lid catch, one interior compartment lacking lid, scattered minor veneer patches and losses, appears to retain most of its original finish. Provenance: signed in two places "Carrie Thomas" in period script; Private Collection central crack and area of loss to top, some patches at hinges including distress at hinged lid catch, one interior compartment lacking lid, scattered minor veneer patches and losses, appears to retain most of its original finish