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Extension table

Cornelius Briggs (American, 1787–1848)

1843–45

Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts

Medium/TechniqueMahogany, mahogany veneer, chestnut

DimensionsOverall: 73 x 106.7 cm (28 3/4 x 42 in.)
Other (extension of five leaves): 322.6 cm (127 in.)
Other (each of five leaves): 43.2 x 106.7 cm (17 x 42 in.)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by Shirley and Walter Amory and Mr. and Mrs. Ulf B. Heide

Accession number2007.338

On View

On view

ClassificationsFurniture

Collections

Americas

InscriptionsPaper label affixed to underside of top: "BRIGGS' PATENT CENTRE EXTENSION TABLE. TO OPEN THE TABLE. 1st. Take hold of the small handle at the left hand, and pull it towards you as far as it will go. 2d. Then with the right hand push up the knob hard, at the same time pull the table open with the left hand. TO SHUT THE TABLE. 1st. Push the small handle from you as far as it will go. 2d. Take hold of the knob on the capstan, and wind u[p] brisk." Stamped on iron handle: "C.BRIGGS PATENT" Ends of leaves stamped with numbers 1-5 (not original) according to location.

ProvenanceBaltimore estate sale; purchased by Aileen Minor American Antiques, Centreville, Maryland. (Accession Date: May 23, 2007)