Virginia Late Federal Mahogany and Maple Carved Drop Leaf Dining Table

Norfolk, circa 1820-40, poplar secondary, the six-leg form with rectangular top and drop leaves, each leaf with gateleg support, figured maple veneer skirts with acanthus carved upper stile, ring-turned and acanthus leaf carved legs, on suppressed ball feet.

29.5 x 46 x 23 in. Each leaf 20 in.

Private Collection, Eastern North Carolina

Literature: Classical Norfolk Furniture, 1810-1840, Thomas R.J. Newbern and James R. Melchor, page 41, fig.3-115.

Small rectangular cut and patch to top; some dark staining to top surfaces; overall very good original estate condition; top retains original early screws and does not appear to be reset.

$600 - 900