Bidspirit auction | Late Classical Mahogany Wishbone Card


Late Classical Mahogany Wishbone Card Table - Origin: Probably American Date: Circa 1840-1860 Period/Style: Late Classical Materials: Mahogany and figured mahogany veneer Form: Swivel-and-hinged-top card table Description: Late Classical mahogany wishbone card table, probably American, circa 1840–1860, with a rectangular swivel-and-hinged top with rounded corners, opening above a shallow storage well. The ogee-shaped frieze is faced with figured mahogany veneer. Opposed scrolling wishbone supports rise from a stepped plinth, continuing the curved profile of the frieze. The base is enriched with figured mahogany and terminates in four outward-scrolling feet. The hinged top folds over to form the closed rectangular surface. Dimensions: 28 in. H, 36 in. W, 18 in. D; closed Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered scratches and finish wear; fine veneer cracks and shrinkage separations to interior bottom boards. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 28 x 36 x 18 in