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Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia | October 29, 2026

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Dick & Shirley Roberts assembled a world-class collection of American furniture, paintings, maps, early Catesby prints, silver and porcelain, working with top dealers including Israel Sack, Liverant & Son, Deanne Levison, Arader, Shrubsole and others. Major centers of furniture making are represented: Boston, Portsmouth, Newport, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Charleston, with paintings by Jane Peterson, JC Beckwith, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf & Edmund Tarbell, among others. Silver by John Ewan, John Carter, Robert Reading, extensive selection of Francis I pattern; and early Chinese export. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Sack Masterpiece Baltimore Federal Bellflower Inlaid Mahogany Pembroke Table

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Baltimore, 1800-1810, inlaid oval top, figured apron with line inlay, square tapered legs with oval shell paterae and bellflowers, spade feet, oak secondary, handwritten note to underside reads "Miami, Florida March 12th 1928 / I this day purchased this Lady Pembroke Table / at the auction of the Estate of J. Packard Laird / held at his house North East 27 St. and the Bay / Mr. Laird former home was at Wilmington Del / and Pennsylvania, this table is / a genuine antique, is all original with / the original handmade hinges, nails / and screws, it evidently was made by / the Philadelphia craftsmen. / Malcolm A. Norton, #417 NE 27 St Miami Fla / and 71 Highland Street / West Hartford, Connecticut", as well as a printed newspaper advertisement for Ray Wright Auctioneers, 28- 1/2 x 33-1/8 x 21 in., 41-1/2 in. with leaves extended

Provenance: Early labels suggest possible history in Wilmington, Delaware or Pennsylvania; Israel Sack, New York, NY; Private Collection; Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Literature: Albert Sack, The New Fine Points of Furniture, p. 277, listed as "Masterpiece."

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Early labels suggest possible history in Wilmington, Delaware or Pennsylvania; Israel Sack, New York, NY; Private Collection; Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Excellent condition, apron edge with small loss to inlay, top with two very small surface patches, minor bumps and surface wear with one small spot of retouch at leg 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.

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