Bidspirit auction | James I Oak Joint Stool

James I Oak Joint Stool Table, Early 17th Century - A James I Oak Joint Stool Table, Early 17th Century The rectangular top with drop flaps over a scalloped frieze, raised on fluted baluster turned splayed legs, joined by heavily molded box stretchers. Dimensions: Height 22 1/2in; width 20 3/4in; depth closed 13 1/2in; depth open 22 3/4in. Provenance: Christie's, London, ”The Mary Bellis Collection”, May, 21, 1987, Lot 125. Acquired from above. From a Philadelphia Main Line Collection. Condition: Structurally sound. General marks, wear, nicks, abrasions and surface scratches overall. The stool table has lost some height over time. Evidence of old wood worm, patches, repairs, replacements,  and reinforcements throughout.