SKINNER American Furniture & Decorative Arts

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Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Drop-leaf
Table, probably New York State, c. 1825, with working and faux
drawer, original fire-gilt brass hardware, on base with carved rosettes
and acanthus leaves, old surface, (minor imperfections), ht. 30, wd. 39,
lg. 29 3/4 and (opened) 50 3/4 in.
Provenance: Family history relates that this table descended in the
family of Philip Livingston, of Albany, New York. Livingston was a signer
of the Declaration of Independence.
$800-1,200
457.
Federal Carved Mahogany Sideboard, coastal Massachusetts, c.
1820, the gallery centering a large fruit- and flower-filled basket, on
frontal half-engaged acanthus-carved vase- and ring-turned reeded
pilasters continuing to tapering legs, replaced brasses, refinished, (minor
imperfections), ht. of top 42, lg. 69, top dp. 21 in.
$2,000-4,000
458.
Classical Four-piece Coin Silver Tea Service with a Silver-plated
Tray, William Adams, New York, early 19th century, comprising an urnform
teapot, creamer, covered sugar, and open bowl, with blossom and
bud finials, chased foliate bands about the rims, shoulders, and bases,
hollow scrolled handles, fluting to base of bodies, supported on round
stepped bases, monogram on each to one flute, (minor imperfections),
ht. 5 1/4-8 1/2, approx. 96 troy oz. total; together with an oval silverplated
serving tray with open handles, egg-and-dart and beaded rim,
with engraved flowers and scrolled foliage, 31 x 19 1/4 in.
$800-1,200
459.
Four Silver Tablespoons and Twenty-three Teaspoons, assorted
makers, 19th century, sterling and coin silver, all with monogrammed
handles, approx. 18 troy oz. total.
$300-500
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