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American Classical Drop-Leaf Pedestal Table

Creator: Deming & Bulkley (Attributed)
Offered by: Antiquario Villas and Cottages

Description
A Santo Domingo mahogany topped and leafed small dining, breakfast, or library table; with a very finely and profusely hairy- carved pedestal and four legs ending in animal paws on casters. With leaves down its top measures 40 inches x 29 inches. With leaves up and open to 56 inches x 40 inches, it comfortably seats four. From an astute private collector with homes in both the North and South, it is attributed to the NYC shop of Deming and Bulkley. No label has been found. Similarly carved pedestals have been found in Charleston and other Southern locales; where Deming and Bulkley furniture was highly prized.

More Information

Notes:	last acquired by a prominent American furniture collector
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	mahogany veneers and handcarved solids
Condition:	Good. fine restored antique condition
Creation Date:	c. 1830
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Americana, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1505 JKEE
Incollect Reference #:	379694

Dimensions

W.	56 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	40 in;
W.	142.24 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	101.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

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