Description Federal Inlaid Mahogany, Cherrywood and Tiger Maple Server , late 18th/early 19th c., probably New England, mahogany top, single long drawer, conforming case, bowfront cabinet flanked by reverse serpentine geometric inlaid panels, tapered legs , h. 41 in., w. 39 in., d. 22 5/8 in. Note: The present offering, an interesting unique form, relates to examples of inlaid Massachusetts furniture. The ?black diamond? inlay around the top and lower skirt are referenced on pg. 31, fig. 52. This inlay pattern is present on a Newburyport, Massachusetts Card Table pg. 327, fig. 294. Ref.: Montgomery, Charles F. American Furniture The Federal Period 1788-1825: Winterthur Museum, 1966.
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