coastal Virginia, possibly Williamsburg, first half 18th century, rare large form with dense, thick figured mahogany top with two drop leaves, set on cabriole legs with pad feet set on casters, legs with prominent sapwood, yellow pine, and other mixed secondary woods, mellow old chocolate brown color, 28-1/4 x 22-1/2 x 59-1/4 in., opens to 64-1/4 in. - Provenance: Gallery on Merchant's Square, Williamsburg, Virginia, purchased 2008 for $22,000 (accompanied by original receipt). The receipt records the history of the table: "The table was found at Newstead Plantation, on the North River off Mobjack Bay, Virginia. Newstead is the seat of the Todd family. The House is located near Mathews, in Gloucester County. The Plantation house is still standing. Mr. Percival Montague Hicks, a neighbor, noticed the table on the back porch at Newstead in 1934. Recognizing the table as an early Virginia piece, he purchased it from family members still living at Newstead Plantation. Mr. Hicks, now deceased, lived on Exchange Lane in Gloucester, Virginia. The table was inherited by Mr. Jamie Hicks, 8441 Exchange Lane, Glouceser, Virginia, from whom I purchased the piece on February 5, 2008."; Private Virginia Collection patches, repairs, and restorations to gates, otherwise excellent condition and integrity, two stationary legs with two later screws from inside for stability, underside of top and frame with two small holes from previous braces (now removed), very minor shrinkage cracks and checking to legs, some minor edge wear to feet, typical stains and finish distress to top