Bidspirit auction | S.G. & P. Stein Iowa

S.G. & P. Stein Iowa Cherry Drop-Leaf Table - Maker: S. G. and P. Stein Origin: Muscatine, Iowa Date: Circa 1870-1880 Period/Style: American Victorian, Midwestern Materials: Cherry, unidentified secondary woods, metal hinges, and casters Form: Double drop-leaf dining or breakfast table Description: A fine labeled Iowa cherry double drop-leaf table manufactured by S. G. and P. Stein of Muscatine, circa 1870-1880. The narrow rectangular center section is flanked by two generous hinged leaves, creating a compact table when closed and a nearly square dining surface when extended. The cherry frame is raised on four slender ring-turned legs ending in shaped feet and metal casters. An unusually well-preserved ink-stamped manufacturers label identifies the Muscatine factory and West Second Street warerooms. Dimensions: 29 in. H, 20.5 in. W closed, 42.5 in. W extended, 47 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: Retains an old polished, likely refinished surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, darkening, and color variation. The top and leaves exhibit surface marks, minor shrinkage, slight separation or unevenness along the hinged joints, and small edge imperfections. Legs have scattered scuffs and finish wear. Casters appear period. The ink-stamped makers label is faded, rubbed, and partially obscured but remains substantially legible. Leaf supports and hinges operating and overal structurally stable. Dimensions: 29 x 20.5 x 47 in