New York Meeks & Sons Writing Table in Plum Mahogany w/ Leather, circa 1850

A very handsome Rococo Revival writing table in a fine plum mahogany attributable to well-known New York City cabinet maker, Joseph Meeks & Sons. Features inset leather top with tooled border, well-articulated gadrooning along table edge, two drawers and resting on a carved trestle base with scrolled feet and a rope-turned stretcher, with exquisite carving throughout. Working locks and key, circa 1850.

Measures: 35" wide x 24" deep x 31" high
29 1/2" from floor to writing surface.
Details
OF THE PERIOD
Rococo Revival
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
circa 1850
PERIOD
Mid-19th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Turned,Leather,Hand-Carved,Mahogany
CONDITION
Good
CONDITION DETAILS
Some veneer replacement, minor repairs, in overall very good condition, two front drawers with working locks and key. Leather top
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
H 31 in. x W 35 in. x D 24 in.
H 78.74 cm x W 88.9 cm x D 60.96 cm