New York Federal / Sheraton Pembroke or Drop-Leaf Table in Mahogany, circa 1810

A fine example of an American Federal drop-leaf table in West Indies mahogany, from New York, circa 1810. The solid rectangular top with curved drop-leaves features a beautiful figured grain and is supported by two solid standards in the lyre form with carved rosettes near the base. The legs, which are in the form of cyma curves and are grooved and embellished with carved palmettes, are joined by two turned stretchers and have the original brass lions paw feet with casters. The square apron showcases a play of woods with crotch mahogany on the frieze, inlaid bandings along the edge, and inverted finials on the corners. Offers one working drawer with original brass pull with an embossed dove on the plate holding a laurel branch in its mouth and the inscribed word "Peace", a rare & beautiful piece of hardware. Comes with working lock & key. Note: By design, the second key hole on the drawer side of table serves no function except to retain symmetry. The lock was offset presumably to avoid a keyhole in the pull. The Peace pulls are and were significant to the overall design of the table.

Dimensions:
51" wide (24 1/2" wide with leaves down) x 42" long x 29" high;
Height from floor to bottom of apron is 23" ; Height from floor to underside of top is 28"
Makes a striking end table between two club chairs, next to a sofa or as a nightstand!

Style:
Federal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Mahogany,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Polished,Turned

Place of Origin:
United States

Period:
Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1810

Condition:
Good.
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Exceptional Early NY Sheraton drop leaf table, all original, including casters and brasses. all original carvings were intact. Pair of post on one pull were replaced. Table has been restored and polished in our workshop. Wood is West Indies mahogany.