attributed to the "W. H." maker,˜William˜Seay, Bertie County,˜c. 1800,˜figured mahogany throughout, shaped top with drop leaves, molded legs, distinctive shaped skirts in keeping with the designs of the Seay Shop,˜yellow pine rails and gates, mellow dark surface, 28-3/4 x 36 x 20-1/2 in., opens to 35-1/2 in.Note: Recorded by MESDA, see S-21954.The design of the shaped skirts on this table closely match the designs used by William Seay in the top of glazed doors. See for instance the Cotton family cupboard in the Collection of MESDA and the corner cupboard in the Collection of Historic Hope Foundation., Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
good condition overall with minor crack at edge of top, two legs with cracks and minor repairs, stains on top, blocking for top is replaced