Victorian Rosewood Center Table, Portoro Marble Turtle
American Rococo Revival Rosewood center table, possibly Meeks or Roux, with turtle shaped black and gold Portoro marble top over a conforming skirt with foliate carving and floral medallions; four acanthus scrolled, cabriole legs with carved floral garlands and acanthus carved cross stretchers, joined by a medallion carved ornament with beaded decoration and urn finial. Brass casters. Unsigned. 30" H x 47 1/4" W x 31 1/2" D. Third quarter 19th century. Provenance: the collection of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Roberts, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; descended in the family. Note: Mr. and Mrs. Roberts home, the historic Palmer House, was a landmark mansion in downtown Murfreesboro.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition, with light wear and some abrasions, mostly to feet, including a very small chip at one foot.
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American Rococo Revival Rosewood center table, possibly Meeks or Roux, with turtle shaped black and gold Portoro marble top over a conforming skirt with foliate carving and floral medallions; four acanthus scrolled, cabriole legs with carved floral garlands and acanthus carved cross stretchers, joined by a medallion carved ornament with beaded decoration and urn finial. Brass casters. Unsigned. 30" H x 47 1/4" W x 31 1/2" D. Third quarter 19th century. Provenance: the collection of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Roberts, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; descended in the family. Note: Mr. and Mrs. Roberts home, the historic Palmer House, was a landmark mansion in downtown Murfreesboro.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition, with light wear and some abrasions, mostly to feet, including a very small chip at one foot.