On rare occasions cabinetmakers would produce models of furniture, sometimes referred to as a “salemans’ sample,” they also made small pieces for children’s playrooms. These too, are also rare as few survived. This wonderful example is in mint condition and expands to receive three original leaves. Everything is made as a functional banquet table. The woods are of choice walnut and circassian walnut. It is in totally original state and still retains all of its brass hardware. Probably from Philadelphia, circa 1860. |