Fine Federal Sewing Stand

SOLD

North Shore, Massachusetts, ca. 1800-1815
Mahogany, Mahogany veneer, secondary wood; pine.
Over-all in excellent condition throughout, including original brass pulls.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Michael Abrams, Pikesville, Maryland; Israel Sack, Inc., New York, January 17, 1972.
This exceptional formal Federal sewing stand has a thumb-molded octagonal top above a drawer, above a false drawer front opening to a compartment used for sewing materials. The frame of the case is supported by finely turned, delicately tapered reeded legs.