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Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 777

George III Mahogany Rotating Bookcase Table

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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

British, 18th century, with molded hexagonal top on turned supports with conforming lower shelf, rotating on turned support with tripod base, slipper feet with brass casters

Provenance: Mallet & Son, purchased 1965; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund

Note: Illustrated in Barry Greenlaw, "The English Furniture", Antiques Magazine, 1969, pg. 152.

Condition

in very good condition, shrinkage cracks and minor shrinkage separations and minor checking to top, top with mellow brown color (extensive stains and finish wear), turned attachment cuff and post connecting bookcase to pedestal appears to be restored

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