ENGLISH MID-GEORGIAN DROP-LEAF BREAKFAST TABLE,18th century, mahogany, composed of old parts. Rectangular top opening to rule-jointed leaves with rounded-corners over double-ogee apron; two fly legs on ball-and-claw feet. - Closed 28 1/2 in. x 38 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. Estimate $700-900
Provenance: Family of Chief Justice John Marshall, by direct descent to current owner
The Drop-Leaf Table has been restored, and during this time 1.) frame securing the four legs, of which two are fly, was replaced, 2.) a wooden dowel was replaced with a metal one, 3.) circular wooden caps were added to the claw-and-ball feet. Today, the table remains in good condition. We located an age crack (apron), losses of wood (one leg), and intermittent worm damage.
