AMERICAN EMPIRE MAHOGANY DROP-LEAF WORK TABLE,circa 1810. Rectangular top with curved drop-leaves; two frieze drawers; heart-shaped brass pulls; handmade dovetails; pedestal base on chamfered corner plinth base; with castered bun feet - Open: 28 1/2 in. x 33 1/2 in. x 17 in.; closed: 28 1/2 in. x 16 in. x 17 in. Estimate $250-400
PROVENANCE: Private collection, New Jersey Constructed at Fort Motto, Calhoun County, SC. Given first to daughter of John C. Calhoun, then as wedding gift to Colonel John Kitt, Clarendon County, SC. Col. Kitt later fought in the Civil War.
