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Feb 4, 2023
New York, mid 19th century, attributed to shop of John Henry Belter, shell crest over shaped mirror on stylized dolphin carved and scrolled supports, marble top with deeply molded edges, dovetailed skirt drawer, 83 x 51 x 21-1/2 in.
Note: Illustrated in Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century 1840-1880, pg. 142.
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Provenance: The Service Collection, Collection of Grant A. Oakes. Warren, Ohio; Neal Auction Company, February 2021, lot 1100 for $7,250; John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee
scattered breaks and repairs with some restorations and retouch at crest, mirror plate possibly restored (not removed for exam), marble top with crack, scattered light stains and abrasions, frame with some varnish distress with flaking and blooming, typical shrinkage cracks and checking, casters likely replaced, other scattered surface flaws and minor repairs
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