Fine Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany, Rosewood and Birchwood Work Table, Massachusetts, circa 1795

Property from a Southern New York Collection
Fine Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany, Rosewood and Birchwood Work Table
Massachusetts
circa 1795

Bottom six inches of legs replaced, appears to retain its original cast brass hardware and support board for bag
Height 27 1/2 in. by 20 3/4 in Width by 15 1/2 in. Depth

Condition Report:
Retains a nice late 19th Victorian surface. All four legs piece approximately 6 inches. Top with typical minor shrinkage cracks. top re-secured with later small wire nails likely done early 20th century. a 2 in piece of string inlay on top lacking. proper left front corner of table with a 6 in. by 1 in. trapezoidal patch. proper left front corner with a small 1/2 by 1/2 patch. secondary wood is poplar patches to rosewood inlay on corners.

Provenance:
William Hyslop Abercrombie (1851-1940), Deerfield, Massachusetts.