A George III Satinwood and Penwork Dressing Table

19th Century

Height (closed) 35 x width 25 x depth 21 inches.

Property from a Private Collection, Philadelphia

This lot is located in Chicago.

Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. Having nicks, scuffs, scrapes, and old dark marks consistent with age and use. The top when in the closed position is missing a section of veneer along the proper left front edge and there are other veneer repairs visible on the sides and legs. Old filled age splits to the sides of the case. The lidded compartments at the interior exhibit age splits. There is one compartment which appears to be missing its lid. One of the compartments with old glue repairs to some elements. The mirror plate shows age but may be an old replacement. The top drawer is a faux drawer. There is a dressing slide which opens and closes well but is missing one pull. The pulls are likely later as old nail sights are visible to either side. On casters. There is no key. The width when open is 50 1/2 inches. Additional images are available upon request.

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A George III Satinwood and Penwork Dressing Table

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