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A superb Museum Piece-early 19th century (circa 1850), American center library table or Desk. Mahogany, finely carved with gilt wood … Read more A superb Museum Piece-early 19th century (circa 1850), American center library table or Desk. Mahogany, finely carved with gilt wood claw feet on casters, nicely carved leg turnings with pineapple form capitals, raised white marble top with a carved wood border, two marble inset panels on the front apron. Two drawers with drop pulls-one replaced Dimensions-31.25" h. x 54"d. x 30"w. Provenance-assembled from our family's Maryland estate, The Edith Hale Harkness Estate. The Harkness family was among 19th century America's first philanthropic society families as financiers to Rockefeller and Flagler for standard oil, endowing the Harkness Ballet, the Harkness Pavilion, the Harkness Library, etc. Purchase and continue the story and legacy! See less
- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 54ʺD × 31.25ʺH
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear Consistent with age and use Good Wear Consistent with age and use less
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