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Patriotic marquetry center table made by Charles C. Simsalek (1884-1966) Pittsburgh, PA

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The circular top inlaid with bone and contrasting woods with the inscription "E. Pluribus Unum" and "In God with Trust", and decorated with eagles, the Statue of Liberty, flags and patriotic devices. A paper hand-written label on underside records, "Table made by Charles C. Simsalek. 12 Different kinds of wood containing 26, 446 pieces requiring 1,432 hours."

Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.

Born in Czechoslovakia, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Charles C. Simsalek and his wife Emelie arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the George Washington. They settled in Pittsburgh.

The circular top inlaid with bone and contrasting woods with the inscription "E. Pluribus Unum" and "In God with Trust", and decorated with eagles, the Statue of Liberty, flags and patriotic devices. A paper hand-written label on underside records, "Table made by Charles C. Simsalek. 12 Different kinds of wood containing 26, 446 pieces requiring 1,432 hours."

H: 28 in. Diam: 44 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.

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The circular top inlaid with bone and contrasting woods with the inscription "E. Pluribus Unum" and "In God with Trust", and decorated with eagles, the Statue of Liberty, flags and patriotic devices. A paper hand-written label on underside records, "Table made by Charles C. Simsalek. 12 Different kinds of wood containing 26, 446 pieces requiring 1,432 hours."

Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.

Born in Czechoslovakia, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Charles C. Simsalek and his wife Emelie arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the George Washington. They settled in Pittsburgh.

The circular top inlaid with bone and contrasting woods with the inscription "E. Pluribus Unum" and "In God with Trust", and decorated with eagles, the Statue of Liberty, flags and patriotic devices. A paper hand-written label on underside records, "Table made by Charles C. Simsalek. 12 Different kinds of wood containing 26, 446 pieces requiring 1,432 hours."

H: 28 in. Diam: 44 1/2 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer.

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