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New York Meeks & Sons Writing Table in Plum Mahogany with Leather, circa 1840

$5,250
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£3,905.57
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€4,578.98
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A very handsome American Rococo Revival writing table in fine plum mahogany attributable to well-known New York City cabinet maker, Joseph Meeks & Sons. Features inset leather top with tooled border, well-articulated gadrooning along table edge, two drawers and resting on a carved trestle base with scrolled feet and a rope-turned stretcher, with exquisite carving throughout that includes scallop shells, rosettes & acanthus foliage. Working locks and key, circa 1840. Measures: 35" wide x 24" deep x 31" high 29 1/2" from floor to writing surface.\ Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • Attributed to:
    Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1 (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored in our workshop with some veneer replacement & minor repairs & refinished with French polish. Table is in VERY GOOD overall condition. Two front drawers have working locks and keys, with inset leather top with gold, tooled border.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TBL003051stDibs: LU98817578423

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