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Lot 112

MESDA Documented Charleston Classical Brass Mounted Mahogany Card Table

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

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

Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1820, square top with rounded corners, brass apron in the form of a curtain with fringe and tassels, four turned supports on tall brass pediments, four downswept reeded legs with brass paw feet on casters, MESDA label to batten, 30-1/2 x 37-1/2 x 43-3/4 in.

Provenance: Believed to have originated in Georgetown, South Carolina; George Birlandt Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina, circa late 1950s; Property from a Charleston Collection

Literature: Illustrated in Bradford Raushenbrg and John Bivins Jr., The Funriture of Charleston, 1680-1820, Volume II (2003), p. 714. Illustrated in Henry Cauthen, Charleston Interiors (1982), p. 57.

Note: Per MESDA, "MESDA photograph files contain examples of andirons by Morgan Morgans, working in New York City circa 1830, with bases similar to those of this table. See S-29245 and NN-1747. Other publications with examples or discussions of furniture with extensive brass are: Edward T. Joy, English Furniture 1800-1851 (1977), p. 42; Philadelphia: Three Centuries of American Art, exhibit catalogue of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, April 11-October 10, 1976, fig. 180; and Thomas Sheraton, The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book (1802), pl. 31."

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Believed to have originated in Georgetown, South Carolina; George Birlandt Antiques, Charleston, South Carolina, circa late 1950s; Property from a Charleston Collection

reconfigured, top associated, some brasses possibly replaced, repairs at leg at base joints, some legs still slightly loose, top underside with unexplained holes and hinge scars appears as made, brass with red and verdigris patina, other typical wear throughout Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.