Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Lyre-Base Library Table

Early 19th century, mahogany veneer, deal secondary, the diminutive form featuring a book-matched veneer top, drop leaf with double butterfly support, one side with two flush cock beaded drawers, the other two faux drawers, the table supported with lyre form base, ring turned collar and stretcher, applied discs, down-swept legs, reeded brass casters.

29 x 32 x 28.5 in., width overall 54 in.

Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia

Top with very tight veneer shrinkage splits; later pulls; marring to lower left knee.

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