Rare Queen Anne Single Drop-Leaf Table

Probably Salem, Massachusetts, School of Nathaniel Gould

Ca. 1750-1770.

Mahogany

This rare diminutive size single drop-leaf table was used as a tea table when not situated against a wall. The rectangular top has a well defined molded edge above a cupid’s bow apron supported by cabriole legs with elongated peaked knees ending on extended pad feet.

Condition: Excellent, retaining old varnish finish on base. (see full condition report).

Provenance: Captain John Hodges of Salem (1723-1799)

                   Mary Manning Hodges (1725-1773)

                   By descent to Mary Osgood Deland Hodges

                   Laura Poor Stone, 1895