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Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1306
Signed Virginia Federal Pier Table with Fine Inlay
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
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 |
Virginia, circa 1818, top inlaid with "E [diamond] J", signed in chalk on underside of top "Made by John Vardy", secondary woods poplar and white pine by sight, 28 x 39-1/4 x 19-1/4 in.Note: John Vardy was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1800 and married Esther Black in 1818. The initials in this table likely refer to Esther and John, and it may have been made around the time of their marriage.˜˜Provenance: Brunk Auctions, March 11-12, 2006, Lot 667; Property From a Franklin, Tennessee Historic HomeNote: John Vardy was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1800 and married Esther Black in 1818. The initials in this table likely refer to Esther and John, and it may have been made around the time of their marriage.˜
old probably original surface, top with stains and sun fading, scattered abrasions, legs somewhat loose, rear legs with early nail reinforcements, top with two heavy battens front and back probably original, one with later screws, chip to proper right rear corner of top
