A George III Carved Mahogany Dressing Table circa 1765

The stand and shelf later, early 20th century.

(H: 31, W: 23 3/4, D: 19 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Bequest of John W. Pepper to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1935.
Sold on behalf of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to benefit future acquisitions.

stable and sturdy; the lower shelf is a later, 20th century addition/replacement; the legs seem to retain old / period casters; nice figuring to mahogany to top; hinge edge of one lift lid top with replaced wood segment along upper edge; interior clean overall, one compartment lid with loose pull, the mirror plate appears old but may be later; the legs with some splitting commensurate with use; one leg with screw repair to split at lower shelf attachment; one side of lower shelf with missing / broken molding; retains accession number