Sale 2100
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
Estimate$1,500 – $2,500
Provenance:
The original owner was likely Margaret Telfair Mckim (1770-1836), wife of John Mckim, Jr. (1766-1842) of Baltimore, MD, a merchant and railroad executive. Thence to their daughter-in-law, Catherine Lilbourne Harrison Mckim (1811-1898 )and son, John S. Mckim (1800-1865), to their daughter-in-law, Annie Moore Clymer Mckim (1849-1928) and son, Rev. Randolph Harrison Mckim (1842-1920). It was sold by the Mckim family in 1928 by George L. Radcliffe.
Acquired by consignor in 2009.
in nice overall condition, retaining much of the rich coloring to wood grain; with some expected age splits to veneer commensurate with age and use; stable and sturdy; drawers glide smoothly, each accompanied by a key; some splits to bottom of lyre support; three of the legs show evidence of having been reattached, with glue residue and fill present; bottom edge of wood base with some losses to veneer; two of the legs with some patches to veneer, and each leg generally with some scuffs or scrapes along edges; one brass foot possibly bearing later screws to underside (not visible); one leg with old stable age crack to underside; some minor rubbing and loss to outset corners on top, and the table accompanied by an extra outset corner applique (in drawer); both drawer bottoms lined with old green paper
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Lynda Cain
VP, Head of Department, American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts

Andrew Taggart
Associate Vice President, Specialist, American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts