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Federal Card Table, c. 1795-1810

Origin

United States, Massachusetts

Period

18th Century

Materials

Mahogany, crotch flame-birch veneer, rosewood banding, pine, secondary.

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	29 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;

Condition

Excellent. Vestiges of earlier varnish finishes, excellent condition.

Creation Date

Circa 1795-1810

Description

Probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts, ca. 1795-1810.

The cardtable, having a bow-front with elliptical sides supported by tapered legs, maybe considered a transitional piece sharing both late 18th and early 19th c. attributes. The piece is adorned by crotch flame birch veneer with the central oval panel surrounded by mahogany veneer. The faces of the top and bottom rail are further embellished with rosewood banding. The inside horizontal screw gains on the front rail are Seymour features seen on other card tables which suggests a Boston origin. The table is supported by tapered legs terminating into the cuffs with tapered feet.

Styles / Movements

Federal, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

F-T-CRD 020

Incollect Reference Number

105182