Mid-Atlantic Classical Carved Mahogany Drop Leaf Work Stand

Circa 1840, white pine, deal and walnut secondary, single board top, rectangular drop leaves with single butterfly support, two flush drawers (the upper with divided interior), fretwork stiles with punched star field, turned and spiral twist legs.

27.5 x 19 x 20 in., each leaf 7.5 in.

Private Collection, Fearrington, North Carolina

Top reset; rule joint break outs; upper drawer missing some dividers; lacking locks/key; old but later pulls; other areas of wear commensurate with age and extensive use.