Bidspirit auction | Meeks Attrib. Rosewood Duchesse Table

Meeks Attrib. Rosewood Duchesse Table - Maker: Attributed to J. and J. W. Meeks Origin: New York City Date: Circa 1850-1860 Period/Style: American Rococo Revival with Gothic Revival detail Materials: Rosewood and rosewood veneer, figured maple drawer lining, black-and-gold marble probably Portoro, mirror glass, and metal hardware Form: Duchesse dressing table with looking glass and paired whatnot galleries Description: Fine American Rococo Revival rosewood duchesse dressing table, New York, circa 1850-1860, attributed to J. and J. W. Meeks. The serpentine kneehole case incorporates a wide frieze drawer with figured maple interior beneath a conforming black-and-gold marble slab. Sweeping S-scroll cabriole supports are joined by curved stretchers centering an unusual open basket-form ornament. A large shaped looking glass rises between paired three-tier graduated whatnot galleries composed of pierced Gothic tracery panels, spiral-turned supports, scrolling brackets, and urn finials. The distinctive galleries, case configuration, supports, and basket-centered stretcher closely correspond to a documented stenciled Meeks dressing table. Marks: No maker label, stencil, or stamped number has been documented. Dimensions: 66 in. H, 53.5 in. W, 25.5 in. D. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Presents impressively with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish variation, shrinkage cracks, veneer checking, and localized chips or separations consistent with age. The pierced galleries and turned ornaments exhibit scattered wear and possible small losses or repairs. The marble has surface scratches, edge wear, minor chips, and natural fissures or veining. The mirror plate displays spotting. The drawer interior shows staining, abrasions, and age-related wear. The surface may have received localized cleaning or refreshing. Dimensions: 66 x 53.5 x 25.5 in