New York, mid 19th century, stenciled signature "J. & J. W. Meeks Makers No. 14 Vesy St. New York", carved and reticulated cornice, shaped mirror plate with scrolled surround, flanked by graduated shelves, shaped white marble top with molded edges, single divided dovetailed skirt drawer with stenciled signature at interior, stretcher base with central basket, 72 x 56 x 25 in.

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Provenance: New Orleans Auction Galleries, $20,400, May 21, 2006 (accompanied by copy of receipt); John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee

likely original mirror and marble top (not removed for examination), marble with abrasions and light stains, surface restorations, scattered minor repairs at fretwork and scrolls, probably lacking element at back skirt rail (unused screw holes), distress to silvering on mirror plate