Antique American Empire Mahogany Pedestal Sewing / Work Table, New York, circa 1840 Paintings to the center is the

to the center is the carved date of 1851 above two carved wheatsheaves

and by the art historian Robert Loescher

The frame is of inverted ogee form and is finely engraved

Antique French 950% Silver Sucrier/Sugar Bowl

Antique American Empire Mahogany Pedestal Sewing / Work Table, New York, circa 1840 Paintings to the center is theA good antique American Empire period flame mahogany work table, New York, circa 1840. The table made from flame mahogany and having three drawers, the top with a fitted interior, the third drawer with a pleated satin fabric embroidery 'basket' (fabric is fitted around a wooden carcass). Each drawer having twin turned handles inset with an ivory inlay, the base drawer with a carved cartouche to the center and the underside having a compressed ball