circa 1815, elaborately painted top with floral sprays and seashells, upholstered interior and work basket, lyre form support, quadripartite base with saber legs, brass paw feet, casters, white pine secondary wood, 30 x 19-3/8 x 13-3/4 in.

Provenance: Peter Eaton Antiques, Newbury, Massachusetts; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

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painted top examined under black light and most painted details appear to be original with scattered paint retouches throughout primarily along central flowers, top has been varnished, cleaned and revarnished throughout its life, later upholstered interior and work basket, repair to one lyre scroll, lyre and base are grain painted with an old dark surface, legs with joint repairs, other scattered wear and imperfections expected with age and use