mid 19th century, attributed to retailer Prudent Mallard, New Orleans, with carved and scrolled cabochon crest, oval mirror with scrolled bracket supports, inset molded marble top, carved and dovetailed skirt drawer with interior divider, cabriole legs with leaf carved knees and carved stretchers, some areas of grain painting, 74 x 40-1/2 x 22 in.

Note: See Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880, pg. 138-139 for similar and nearly identical examples.

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Provenance: Neal Auction Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, $11,000, 30 September 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt); John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

original marble top with some stains and wear, probably original mirror with silvering distress, mirror bolts probably replaced, minor surface wear, typical chips, abrasions, small repairs