Probable Source
Elie Nadelman
(American, 1882 – 1946)
Dining table
ca. 1729
Beech, pine, metal
Overall: 30 1/2 x 62 3/4 x 26 1/8 in. ( 77.5 x 159.4 x 66.4 cm )
INV.14968
DescriptionBeech and pine dining table with metal-hinged folding top composed of two boards framed by side and end rails and edged with metal banding; trestle base with truss end supports joined by two thick, square rails that are through-tenoned and wedged; two panels in front with inlaid fleur-de-lis in inset spandrels and inlaid inscription swing out and serve to support unfolded top; two drawers are located in back below tabletop.Markingsinlaid: on pair of swinging panels below tabletop: "RTAB / 1729", "P" and "B"
ClassificationsFURNITURE
