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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1266

Fine Chippendale Mahogany Pie Crust Tea Table

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

attributed to Massachusetts, circa 1770, with highly figured mahogany single board top with pie crust molding, turned and spiral carved support, tripod base with ball and claw feet, 28-3/4 x 31 x 31-3/8 in.

Note: The report from John Bivins notes several regional details that relate to Massachusetts examples.

Provenance: Estate Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina, 1991 (accompanied by receipt for $10,900 extensive examination report by John Bivins); Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio

Condition

very good structural condition, top in very good condition, some small plugged holes from batten screws coming through, minor finish distress with some sun fading at edges, original battens with plugged screws (not removed for exam) some foot wear at feet, lacking iron spider

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