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Drum Table

Date1790-1815

OriginEngland

MediumMahogany, satinwood, oak, deal, leather, brass

DimensionsOH: 30 3/4"; diam. 23"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1996.BH.82

DescriptionGeorge III inlaid mahogany drum table. Circular top, cross banded with veneer around the edge, with a gold-tooled green leather lined surface, above a skirt with two working and two mock drawers outlined with dark stringing each with lightwood diamond shaped escutcheon, one drawer fitted across front for pens and inkpots; skirt crossbanded on top and bottom edges. Below the table top is a ring turned tapering pedastal, continuing to an arched tripod ending in tapering brass castered legs. Oak drawer linings; deal table interior construction.ProvenanceOwen Evan-Thomas Ltd., London. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr.