Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 109
Rare Early Southern Stretcher Base 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 |
Possibly Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1740, walnut throughout, single board top, ring and baluster frame with original turned feet, 26 x 20 x 31-1/2 in.Note: For a closely related walnut table attributed to Charleston, see Rauschenberg and Bivins, The Furniture of Charleston 1680-1820, vol. 1 p. 43.˜Provenance: Private New England Collection
very good condition overall, scattered wear and losses to turned elements, minor warping to top (small crack with butterfly repair at back), top with some later nails and associated splits at skirt, some minor cracks to legs and skirts, top appears original (not removed), some perimeter nail holes due to resetting (see photo)
Condition
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