New York, circa 1765

Of rare diminutive size, the highly figured fold-over mahogany top with serpentine-front and sides, opening to form a playing surface supported by the rectangular box-frame and a swing-leg, the lower edge of the skirt of cyma-shaped outline and the skirt centered by a carved fan, all above four shell and bellflower-carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. Inscriptions: The underside of the top has an 18th Century chalk inscription "TVW", possibly the initials of a member of the prominent Dutch family, the Van Wyck's.

H. 28 1/2 in., W. 34 in., D. 16 3/4 in.

Provenance: Leigh Keno American Antiques, circa 1993; A Distinguished Orange County, New York Collection

Condition: Fly-rail replaced, probably in early 20th century, the swing gate and three knee-returns have been replaced. Surface has been cleaned at some point but the mahogany retains a mellow patina.