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Untouched 1800s Fine Stocky Pembroke Work Table#2274722

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Untouched 1800s Fine Stocky Pembroke Work Table#2274722
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Fine & Stocky Antique Pembroke Work Table in Untouched Original Condition. Superb craftsmanship with crisp, clean lines and heavy turnings.</em></td>
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Fine & Stocky Antique Pembroke Work Table in Untouched Original Condition. Circa 1800s. A fine example of superb early American craftsmanship, with crisp, clean lines and heavy turnings; a form both graceful and strong, it appears to stretch up high on pointed toes to provide a generous work surface when fully extended. Constructed of mixed hardwoods, mahogany and pine, this table is NOT a dainty, pristine pembroke--it's of stocky proportion, and has been used as a favorite work table for well over a hundred years, giving it a most desirable patina. Physical characteristics: constructed of 3/4" thick mahogany and pine woods; heavy hand-turnings on chunky legs; half-cupped and tapered feet; wood joinery; wide apron; original deep, rich patina; oversized wooden pull; one-board top. Drop leaves supported by wooden swing-out brackets. Drawer fits and slides perfectly. Hand-written in large letters on underside of drawer: Saginaw Show Case for / Saginaw W.S. / Will / 30X72 1/4 ???. The tabletop exhibits finish wear, rings and large areas of dark staining, nicks, dents and scratches, commensurate with age, and all contributing to the wonderful patina. This table came from the modest estate of a local Harvard graduate, and generous donor, who truly loved and appreciated fine arts and antiques. We acquired the overlooked contents of his basement, where he stored and worked on his beloved antique furnishings, a collection which, though modest, was certainly indicative of his ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa Mid-1800s</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:28.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:24</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:20</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:38</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Untouched 1800s Fine Stocky Pembroke Work Table</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:William & Mary</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Wood</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Pembroke</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Saginaw, MI</td></tr>
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