A Regency Tortoiseshell Veneered Sewing Table
Sale 1226 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Oct 4, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $1,008
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Regency Tortoiseshell Veneered Sewing Table
Late 18th Century
Height 24 3/4 x width 13 1/2 x depth 10 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from the Collection of Anne S. and David L. Genter, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Condition Report
In overall fair and usable condition. Silk bag in good condition, though likely replaced. Areas of loss to veneer throughout that have been filled (not with tortoiseshell replacement) and painted to resemble shell. Escutcheon piece replaced and with faux keyhole.
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